My tie, my tie, my lovely lady tie

If I want to look like a man, (or like an Olive Garden employee (as the love of my life reinforces as he asks for breadsticks this morning)) I can.

 

Do you think it is a bit sexist that a man cannot fashionably dress a bit womanly? Women can get away with a manlier look – we have boyfriend jeans, sweater vests, loafer shoes, short hair and remember the 80’s fad of big shoulder pads as a way to show authority and confidence? I think it is clear that we still have gender issues because it is cool/cute/harmless when a woman wears a tie but it is sexually strange/creepy if a man would wear something feminine.  Why is it bad if someone wants to be feminine?  There is definitely some meat in that issue.  I also find it somewhat interesting that when someone dresses as the opposite sex, they generally choose to wear the most uncomfortable symbol of that sex – for men it is typically ties and suits, for women – heels, pantyhose and a bra.

As you can see, the pattern on this tie is phenomenal (thanks Katie!).  What is also amazing is that some men wear ties every day.  I am not sure how they do it – the tie wanted to get in my oatmeal, my tea, on my computer keyboard, and in the sink every time I washed my hands.  I think that I may need to get myself a tie clip.  THEN I would be cool.