Fish, Fish, Fish. Think of the children.

Where's the giant, shiny disco ball??

Judd is also not allowed to dress himself, or it would be all jeans and flannel shirts, all the time. I have a plaid phobia.

Fish? I'm siding with Lani on this one.

Red + Yellow = Ronald McDonald

I think he looks like a fitting tribute to hamburger condiments everywhere!

He looks like a host for a children's tv show...set in the 70s. Fish, that shouldn't be the look you're going for. You remind me a bit of my parent's wedding photo--they got married in the early seventies and my father wore a red tuxedo. So not cool.

On the other hand, the bright and blinding colors do distract from the middle finger coming out of the left pocket. :) Yay for the Lani's family subtle photo flip-off!

(This makes me thankful, though, that my fashion issue with my fiance is going to be making him wear anything besides black shirts and jeans.)

Actually, I have a friend whose husband checks with her every morning before he leaves the house. He says, "Remember, how I dress reflects on you." He is so right.

Fish, put your finger (and that shirt, at least!) away and dress like a human being. Sorry, buddy. I had your back on the metal detector, but not on the getup.

No.

Cowboy is your basic T-shirt and jeans kind of guy and since it's engrained in his being, I try not to mess with it unless it's an important event. He would never ever attempt what Fish is attempting in that photo. I never thought I would say this, but I am so grateful for that.

Fish, honey, listen to your sweet Lani.

Eileen (who is also severely fashion impaired)

Fish.. that is very, um, brave of you. If you've been hearing whispers around you it's the kids telling their friends that no, their dad is not in fact Ronald McDonald.

Huge no. He can do better than that.

No, Fish. Just ... no.

Yellow shirt/red pants. The only place that combo works is on the football field with a helmet, pads and a big honking number on the chest. Seriously. I ain't gonna ask what's with the finger.

Ummm. I am trying to like it, really, Fish. Maybe its the camera. Those can't really be RED PANTS, can they? Where would one get RED PANTS? That begs the question of why would one get RED PANTS?

And the yellow shirt. Hmmm. What would it ever look good with? Maybe out on a wilderness camping trip, with a hotdog cookout, expecting mustard to drip. Then you could just leave it at the cookout.

So, I have to go with the others, no, no.

He's heard this but I'll repeat it just in case he wasn't listening...swap out for black. Take the maroon pants and swap out the shirt for a black one. Wear black shoes and belt and don't forget BLACK socks. Take the gold shirt and wear it with black pants but must have the right tie. When mixing and matching your wardrobe, never mix these two. You might be mistaken for A.J. Dimond High's wrestling team manager.

I agree with Monica, although where she said "swap," I'd replace that with "burn."

Remember this: whether you're a man, woman or clown, there is never a good reason to wear red pants. Ditto that for a yellow shirt.

Never. A. Good. Reason.

Anyone want to wager on when Fish will ever ask for our opinion again????

Oh, man, this is fun. I heartily second the "there's no right time to wear red pants" credo. Although I do have an instinctual need to jump in here and defend him just because he's my Fish. Unfortunately, I got nothing. He's not even color-blind.

And no one has used the secret word yet. I'm very disappointed. There are prizes involved...

Fish, honey, No.

I understand pushing the fashion envelope, really, I do. But, child of grace, this has apercut written all over it!!

Now, quietly step away from the red pants.

He looks like a mascot for my old HS (our colors were maroon and gold)...where's the dragon head?

You know, I was just sighing over the fact that my hubby wears either BDUs (to work) or jeans & T-shirts. Thanks so much, Fish, for showing me that it could be worse.

And really, anyone who has the guts to wear that in public has my admiration. :)

Do I see a future contestant for Queer Eye? He's a cutie but I still shudder at the outfit. If he ditches it, will he get the metal detector?

Honestly? I think you're all too uptight. I'm not the world's most fashion-savvy girl, but I don't want to be either. I think if he likes it, he'll feel good in it and he should wear it.
Fashion has way too many 'rules' that change way too often. Wear what you like and ignore the narrow-minded naysayers Fish. (although you do have to live with your wife and if she hates it.... )
Personally, I've always hated going to Christmas parties and every women there is in BLACK. Is that the only color we have to wear out? How boring and what a shame.

Fish, you are obviously a Netherlander at heart. All the guys over here wear red/orange/yellow pants. Sometimes with checks or stripes on. But then again, the mullet hair do is very popular here, too...

Michelle, who this time is definitely with Lani :-)

I read this blog every week and although I adore it, I never thought I would post anything myself. However, right now I feel strongly compelled.

I examined the photo of Fish for a long time. I thought of how fashion can be art, (I live in Manhattan so I see fashion of every kind on a daily basis.) I thought of how diverse and eclectic good fashion can sometimes be. It is possible to dress outside the box, so to speak, and get away with it. Sometimes.

I really tried to picture Fish's "outfit" in many different contexts, and I really tried to keep an open mind. And I am sorry, but that outfit is unacceptable. It is just unacceptable, under all circumstances.

As a side note, I feel more empowered after reading this entry; like I have not just a right, but a duty to step in now and put an end to the sandals with socks and the swim shorts worn as regular shorts. (He will walk to the store in swim trunks on the streets of New York City! How embarrassing is that?!) And it reflects on me! It's time I put a stop to it!
Thank you!!!

About 10 years ago I went with my husband to a work barbecue (his work, thankfully, not mine). He got changed to play Rounders and came out wearing cycling shorts with no underwear. *shudder* People still talk about it.

And Fish? Just no. You look like an inverted Rupert the Bear (do you have Rupert over there?).

He looks like a crazed Florida State University Alumnus. And not in a good way. (And that's considering that's my alma mater...)

In and of themselves, each component is okay. Together? NSM.

Okay, I can't resist the urge to chime back in again, this is way to funny! So far we have 3 maroon and gold alma mater's, looking at him makes me feel like a teenager again too. And the figure of speech, "not in a good way," is becoming abundantly redundant here! I'm also here to help Lani out with a certain word she's looking for. I know the word so I can't play but I'll give you all a hint...it starts and ends with a "p."

p.s. So Helen, are you saying that you don't have at least six pairs of black shoes to go with the three black dresses that only you can tell are different from one another?

Lani, Monica--would that word be 'pimp'?

AAAAHHHHHH-- That's IT!! He looks like HUGGY BEAR!!!!!!

LOL Monica, that would be correct. Do I lose my card carrying status as a female now? I don't have a lot of black things and I love my neon green tennis shoes. :-) I do have a lot of shoes and a lot of clothes, but they're all in color. LOL
I just turned 35 and I'm determined to throw rules out the window. Why shouldn't I like me the way I am? My boys (5 & 3 yrs old) do.

Christina!!!!! Ding, ding, ding, you are a WINNER!!!! I can't believe I didn't see this comment until now!!!! Yes, the secret word is PIMP, and you are the proud winner of a personally signed copy of THE COMEBACK KISS! Email me at lani at literarychicks.com to claim your prize! Wooo hoooooo!

My snarkiness is finally paying off. Thanks Lani!!! And thanks to you too Fish--couldn't have done it without you. ;)