To suit or not to suit.... that is the poll

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Ok so some of us fans have known the boys for quite a while. I personally was not a fan way back when the boys paraded around in jeans and t's, but I have seen some pictures and I must admit seeing them when they are not in a suit is not a bad thing. So I want everyone elses opinion too. Also if you are one of the die-hard fans of 20-something years, post some pre-paisley pictures. Here is what I have to contribute.


Before:

crop51sound

I like both outfits, but the more I think back to the old days, I can't help but miss them. The suits are cute, and the guys look uber snazzy in them, but there's something about a guy in jeans, t-shirt and converse that makes my heart melt.






Damian solo, but I love this picture









And that's all I'm doing for now. Enjoy.

RejectedSponge

Yeah def something about the jeans and vintage shirts that I do miss. But they do look damn fine in their suit outfits.

Tempe Arizona

While the t-shirts and jeans do look hot, I vote for suits. The suits definitely make them stand out from other bands. Rather than your standard black or blue suit, white shirt, ant tie, the Ok Go lads's outfits are vibrantly different. I vote for the swinging London look all the way.

sweetpea0431

Pre-suits, but I'm sure you know I'd say that I actually disagree about the "making them stand out" thing though. There were a handful of bands who started to do the suit thing before the boys did, and may more have followed in after them, even some of the bands that they have played shows with. I don't think it's differentiating them anymore (other bands have even used paisley in their website designs, it's not as unique as you might think).




(OMG BURLEIGH!!!!)

jedi_grrlie

QUOTE (sweetpea0431 @ May 7 2006, 03:16 PM)

(OMG BURLEIGH!!!!)

*feels dumb for having to ask this* Is Burleigh the one all the way to the right? 'Cause he's cuuuuuuute. Hee.

I'm so torn about this question. I do have to admit, I really do like the suits and the paisley and the patterns and such. Pam does have a good point in saying that a LOT of other bands are doing the same/similar thing right now. Even though I haven't seen a band with quite so many mixed patterns all at once. (But if there is one, I'll take back this point.) And I'm all about Damian and the pink. Pink is good.

But...jeans, Chucks and rock n' roll just seem made for each other, don't they? I totally appreciate the fact that Dan still wears Chucks.

It's so hard to decide.

My fave pre-suits pic:


Shirt look familiar, anyone?

vinyl_days

the suits are nice but i like the old look with jeans and vintage tees way more.





i love when he wears that colt 45 shirt

C80I

I love that Damian is wearing the same black shirt in most of those old pictures.

And yes, Katy, that's Burleigh on the far right.

jedi_grrlie

QUOTE (poison @ May 7 2006, 03:56 PM)

And yes, Katy, that's Burleigh on the far right.

Cuuuuuute.

Okay. I'm going to stop doing that now.

sweetpea0431

Haha, I had to go find the Burleigh pic that caused all the commotion back on the old boards.. I think there are still some Burleigh lovers lurking around

QUOTE (poison @ May 7 2006, 02:56 PM)

I love that Damian is wearing the same black shirt in most of those old pictures.

And yeah, it's either the black button down, or the Colt 45 shirt

jedi_grrlie

QUOTE (sweetpea0431 @ May 7 2006, 04:28 PM)

Haha, I had to go find the Burleigh pic that caused all the commotion back on the old boards.. I think there are still some Burleigh lovers lurking around

Goodness gracious me! So young! So cute! Stop posting pictures, I have finals to study for!

vinyl_days

dude i have the same wristband as tim!! oooh he has such great taste lol.

women60banana

QUOTE (sweetpea0431 @ May 7 2006, 03:16 PM)

I actually disagree about the "making them stand out" thing though. There were a handful of bands who started to do the suit thing before the boys did, and may more have followed in after them, even some of the bands that they have played shows with. I don't think it's differentiating them anymore (other bands have even used paisley in their website designs, it's not as unique as you might think).

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. I miss their old wardrobe.

beardnut7

i think because they wear paisley suits (and i'm so used to seeing them dressed like that) it makes it waay more awesome to see them in regular clothes.

but that being said...they look awesome regardless. whether they are wearing suits or regular clothes their own style still comes through. i mean, if you put damian or tim in the crappiest, most unattractive clothes you could possibly find...i'm pretty sure they'd still look awesome.

ariesground2

Well initially I voted for paisley seeing as how that's all I've ever seen them wear....but after looking through the pictures on this page, I have to agree that I like t-shirt/jeans combination. I'll take whatever they've got though, let's be honest .

But definitely keep posting pictures! It's such a shame I can't find more in Google searches or what have you.

formerly shades of blue

QUOTE (sweetpea0431 @ May 7 2006, 03:16 PM)

Pre-suits, but I'm sure you know I'd say that I actually disagree about the "making them stand out" thing though. There were a handful of bands who started to do the suit thing before the boys did, and may more have followed in after them, even some of the bands that they have played shows with. I don't think it's differentiating them anymore (other bands have even used paisley in their website designs, it's not as unique as you might think).

my thoughts exactly. i've stated before that i prefer the street clothes over the suits, but i thought it was just me.

i'm too lazy to pick a pic or two to post, as i've posted all these before, but feel free to browse my old OK Go live pics at photobucket:
HERE
password: shades

vinyl_days

shades i love the pics!! i love the browns tee tim is wearing. and something about that colt 45 shirt that damian wears just too hot

women60banana

I forgot to mention that the guys were even featured in a little article Seventeen or CosmoGIRL! or somebody did all about bands in suits. Ick.

jetsurf799

yeah, i think i like the normal clothes better, but they still look quite dashing in the suits anyway. i think once the click five (ha) started wearing suits, that was a harbinger for trouble.

but i remember reading an interview where tim said that dressing in jeans and a shirt everyday was getting dull, so i can understand the appeal of dressing up like you own a yacht everyday.

women60banana

Yeah, plus Damian accidently gave all of his best ironic shirts away to some girl when he was drunk.

crop51sound

QUOTE (mixtape @ May 8 2006, 12:18 AM)

Yeah, plus Damian accidently gave all of his best ironic shirts away to some girl when he was drunk.

He did what?!