Clothes for the Man

[Zoopsia59]

I don't wear a suit jacket because it's too hot. After dancing 8 tandas in a row, I feel like a soaked egg roll.

I've heard that many of the old milongueros would take off their jacket between dances to cool off, and put it back on when dancing to protect the follower from his dampness.

Kinda sucks for the leader, but seems the epitome of chivalry and consideration.

 

[Subliminal]

I notice there's not a lot of CE going on...

(and there's a whole lot of looking down... dancing in deep sand must present challenges of its own)

Talk about grounding.

 

[Ampster]

I've heard that many of the old milongueros would take off their jacket between dances to cool off, and put it back on when dancing to protect the follower from his dampness.

Kinda sucks for the leader, but seems the epitome of chivalry and consideration.

My friends who dance in suits say that they wear suit jackets specifically to protect their partners from their sweat. Part of their milonga routine is to (sometime during the milonga) duck into the men's room and change their soaked dress shirts. Or, they just don't dance as much to keep from over heating.

I think it's really nice. I even did this a few times, realizing that its not my preference. Not only do I find it hot. But, I also find that I can't feel my partner, which hampers my leading.

 

[Dave Bailey]

the subject is what to wear at milongas

I refer you to this excellent article: "Clothes make the man"

 

[Peaches]

My friends who dance in suits say that they wear suit jackets specifically to protect their partners from their sweat. Part of their milonga routine is to (sometime during the milonga) duck into the men's room and change their soaked dress shirts. Or, they just don't dance as much to keep from over heating.

I think it's really nice. I even did this a few times, realizing that its not my preference. Not only do I find it hot. But, I also find that I can't feel my partner, which hampers my leading.

Yeah, and then there are guys who sweat through their jackets, and that's just so much worse somehow.

Still, though, sweaty or not...I find them inordinately uncomfortable to dance with a guy in a jacket, in CE at least. It bunches and completely interferes with the embrace.

 

[Madahlia]

Yeah, and then there are guys who sweat through their jackets, and that's just so much worse somehow.

Still, though, sweaty or not...I find them inordinately uncomfortable to dance with a guy in a jacket, in CE at least. It bunches and completely interferes with the embrace.

Yup, I don't like jackets either. They are too bulky, too formal, and as they cannot be washed easily, inclined to be a bit musty. I also don't like shirt collar corners that poke in my eye during CE dancing.

I like guys to wear jeans or casual trousers with a nice, crisp, well-fitting, clean, pressed non-synthetic shirt, not tucked in. Not keen on ties. I like people to look casual and I'm not keen on elaborately formal clothing myself.

 

[tangogo-dancer]

I never thought about the shirt collar corners! I'm not sure there's a solution for this...

For example: Nike: Dri-fit shirts, Under Armour: Polos

Wow. That's an expensive T-Shirt '
Fortunately, my sweat smells of chocolate and hazelnut (at least that's what my wife tells me - agreed, she may be trying not to hurt my feelings) so I can stick to shirts which are not engineered by the NASA

 

[Zoopsia59]

. I also don't like shirt collar corners that poke in my eye during CE dancing.

No one I dance with is tall enough for that to be an issue with me. (I'm 5'-8"+ in heels) My eyes are WAY above their shirt collar points. The few that are very tall dance primarily open embrace because most everyone is too short for them.

 

[dchester]

I normally wear a golf shirt that is made of wicking material (technical wear). That way, sweat evaporates fast. Cotton retains sweat. Great for hiking in the mountains in the summertime. In a milonga, it makes you feel "squishy" to your partner... like dancing with a wet towel.

For example: Nike: Dri-fit shirts, Under Armour: Polos

I don't wear a suit jacket because it's too hot. After dancing 8 tandas in a row, I feel like a soaked egg roll.

Check out the similar shirts by Champion. They are much cheaper than the Nike or Under Armor ones. Target (among other stores) carry them. That wicking really does make a difference.

 

[Temza]

and I want views from the ladies about what you like men to be wearing:

There is a couple in our classes: she is always in a nice frock and he wears black tie and waistcoat. They look soooo cooool! and not at all out of place. I always admire the courage of their convictions

 

[bordertangoman]

Still, though, sweaty or not...I find them inordinately uncomfortable to dance with a guy in a jacket, in CE at least. It bunches and completely interferes with the embrace.

which of course : leads to my hypothesis that we should be wearing cardigans not jackets;
i am going to initiate a retro Starsky and Hutch look.

 

[Dave Bailey]

Yup, I don't like jackets either. They are too bulky, too formal, and as they cannot be washed easily, inclined to be a bit musty.

On the other hand, they do work well in terms of helping posture... argh, I can't decide...

I like guys to wear jeans or casual trousers with a nice, crisp, well-fitting, clean, pressed non-synthetic shirt, not tucked in. Not keen on ties. I like people to look casual and I'm not keen on elaborately formal clothing myself.

Blimey, Ms FussyPants I'll have to call you next time I see you

 

[Captain Jep]

On the other hand, they do work well in terms of helping posture... argh, I can't decide...

lol - after all that procrastinating you buy a jacket and then the ladies tell you not to bother! - women hey?!

I'm sort of regretting all the exercise I've been doing recently. I've now all but lost my man-boobs - in retrospect they were the perfect pillow for the lady to rest their head on - hahahaha....

 

[bordertangoman]

On the other hand, they do work well in terms of helping posture... argh, I can't decide...

WHAT? do you starch your jacket????? or do you mean they hide bad posture? :lol:

went round TKMax touching fabric to see what feels nice; we could see the return of Faux suede bomber jackets; linen shirts are nice (Blue Harbour @M&S)

Harris Tweed is more in the sackcloth line..but suits some people but they do have some dog-s*** like colours, I like large dog-tooth but that might fall into the op-art eye hurting category....

and never mind pointy collars; some ladies earrings could pass for torture devices....

 

[opendoor]

... noticed there's not a lot of CE going on...

By the way, who will be there this summer?
Looking forward