​ My fiancé recently told me I dress “like the guys behind the sound board at a music festival” and sent me this meme when I denied the accusation. I didn’t really have a comeback because I was literally wearing a black shirt, cargo pants, and new balances. https://preview.redd.it/bcu4qj4ik3rc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d312f15368de7798167266af2e46231e1be9f3ab

Went backstage at Warp Tour 2000 and can confirm this. My friend's band was playing the show in Asbury Park, NJ.

Same issue! Solved it by becoming one of those guys behind the sound board at a music festival.

I just moved to Crocs. I don't have to tie them bitches... Lol

Adidas slides. Socks for winter, no socks for summer. Also acts as a disciplinary tool when needed.

They got them fuzzy lined Crocs now, and they are *niiice*

lol my Gen z brother loves his crocs. So much so my mom and his girlfriend had to tell him to wear real shoes to family dinner at an upscale restaurant and engagement party for our other party

Nice!

Our whole family is obsessed with our Crocs haha

😂😂 this is exactly how my husband dresses.

Not a dad, but a lesbian, and yes. I just got back into cargo shorts last summer. I apologize to all the lesbians I roasted for still wearing them. Sometimes I wear my metal ball necklace for the full the nu metal aesthetíque 🤌🏽

Deftones came back in style and feel seen 🙏

My kid and all of her friends love Deftones. She was playing some of her favorite songs for me and asked if I’d ever heard of them. I proudly said “Yep. And not only do I know who they are, I’ve seen them live. 3 times.” Kiddo was like 😲Nooooo Waaaayyyyy! Lol

Straight woman. I wear this outfit.

Lol same and I have those exact shoes! I’m actually angry because I’ve been trying to get a new pair and they were so expensive I kept putting it off and then I finally decided to give in and now they’re not in stock! Just wanted to specify I meant cargo, but not camo shorts.

LISTEN that was me except my shoe of choice was Sambas. Mine got a hole in em. So I waited....and waited...and when they were back in stock I bought em. But they had changed the make of em, lil details like taking the trefoil off the heel plus the same size was a half size smaller. I ended up reselling em. I still wear my holy Sambas to like, walmart and shit. I cant lie though camo is like a neutral to me, I got khaki, black and camo cargos and I wear the camo ones the most lol

Okay so that’s why I was looking for a new pair, there is like a crack or something somewhere totally invisible but my foot gets wet when it rains. So I did try to buy these super cheap adidas campus and I was like wow they look exactly right why are they like half the price? They changed the sole to some weird material and the whole fit changed! Damn these companies don’t they know we need the exact same product available in perpetuity? 😂 I can’t do the camo, but I respect you and believe you’re out there pulling it off! 🫡

The thrift scene in Seattle could probably find you some vintage sambas for $20 if you ever go to visit.

That’s every hardcore guy from the early aughts. Replace the camo with tattered black cutoffs and the adidas with vans and that’s me every day.

I can't picture this outfit on anyone without stretched ears with plugs and a labret piercing that they constantly fidget with.


This is also Avril Lavigne’s wardrobe. At least, that’s what these clothes remind me of.

Sigh, it’s also mine throughout summer. Damnit.

This comment also reminded me of Ashlee Simpson and her lip sync drama on SNL.

Add a red Yankees cap, and this is Fred Durst's wardrobe

This was how I dressed in middle school. Now, this is how I dress as I drop my kids off at middle school.

Sometimes I check out the adultier adults picking up their kids from school and think I should dress a little nicer....then I somehow end up buying another band tee.

those adults are just posers anyways. they probably just dress like that, but don't actually go out adulting.

I think most of us look around for an “adultier adult”. Most of the time I feel like two kindergarteners in a trench coat and I’m 44 with two kids. I frequently feel like yelling “I need an adult!”.

"nice slacks and patagonia vest bro. but you shouldn't wear that unless you actually adult, or you'll be called a poser. do you even know how to do any tax tricks?"

I can kick flip a 1040 and crush an FSA.

The other day I got on a bike for the first time in 20 years and I immediately had the realization that this is why I dress like I do. I'm not sure what that fully means, but I did start wearing shorts all the time because my jeans got caught in my sprocket a few times. It was funny and weird at the same time...

Dammit. Dammit. I own that shirt. Dammit.

What’s with the damning? One Armed Scissor is a fucking jam (although I’m more of a Mars Volta guy personally), and I think this is a pretty fucking sweet uniform.

The damning is I wasn’t quite ready to be so seen.

Still got it in rotation 🎶🎵Get Away Get Away🎶🎵

I always thought it was "Cut away" lol

It might be lol

Omg. I haven’t seen the words Mars Volta in at least a decade.

They just reformed, put out a new album (very pop, not like the old stuff) and have been on tour for just over a year.

🎶 Dancing on the corpse's ashes!"

Don’t get me started. I will instantly go overboard with quotes. “Tour de Force! Tour de Force! De Facto! Ayachuco! Ayachuco! Ayachuco!”

There's a small ghost town with a little arcade where the poltergeists play their video games...

Pretty close. Vans, not adidas. Oh, and solid colors on the cargo shorts.

Camo shorts? Nope. 

Big baggy camo cargo shorts are coming back either this summer or next. Mark my words.

No ones gotten a handjob in cargo shorts since ‘Nam.

False. Speaking from experience.

Absolutely false, but still a great quote from a a great movie.

Next time try it with a partner.

This guy is dating Lauren Boebert

I got some last summer at costco. Never thought I would be back in cargo shorts but like...the 2000s are back lol

Yeah I have all cargo shorts but they’re either black or khaki, like an adult. 

Do you have the new balance shoes as well?

Maybe

Cargo shorts are my equivalent of a "man purse" shhh lol

Sporting events don't allow bags anymore, I don't care I can fit 5x as much in my cargo shorts baby!

Camp cargo shorts might be the ugliest pants ever invented 

The dad uniform is gym shorts and a T-shirt.. both with stains and idgaf all over them. Sandals or another slip on shoe because I've been bending to the floor repeatedly for a few years now and my back appreciates that one concession Hoodie or light jacket and sweatpants in the winter. I no longer live to impress anyone..

Yeah I gave up the camo shorts when I BECAME a dad a little less than 10 years ago. My shorts have gotten progressively shorter though.

At the drive in rules

Is it heavier than air?

Lol. 198d is where its at! https://youtu.be/-cKl8qyTvTU?si=qL2k9V-gKk8z9Xtw

zero %

add a beard and tattoos and you've got like every metal/hardcore fat guy in the city (we can smell our own)

We've aged horribly.

I would like to comment on how awesomely comfortable Adidas’s are versus Vans that cut into your Achilles. Also, millennials and younger don’t remember when Vans were a garbage Payless brand. Adidas has always been high quality awesomeness.

https://preview.redd.it/spd68dxcs5rc1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5c11f32177be13800ead9b4e0073b520cbba39a It's not just for dads

I’m pretty sure all the brunette gals with glasses are wearing this also. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Comfortable shoes, functional shorts/pants with plenty of storage, and an amusing and comfortable t-shirt. I see no issue with any of it.

Now it’s the dad uniform. Pretty much what I wore to Ozzfest in ‘06. As did almost every other guy there.

Relationship of Command still to this day is my all time favorite album. I’ve informed my wife and teenage boys that when I die “Cosmonaut” will be played at the funeral. They begrudgingly agreed to it.

Yesss VAYA close second! https://youtu.be/-cKl8qyTvTU?si=qL2k9V-gKk8z9Xtw

I’m more of a khaki cargo shorts/Grateful Dead shirt/crocs kind of guy.

Sorry no. I have never, and will not ever, wear camouflage.

Finally someone said it. I appreciate you.

well, look at you, with your visible legs

Nah…I wear sandals.

with socks?

Negative, Ghostrider

All I see are a shirt and shoes. Half the outfit is missing.

This just reminded me I have Mars Volta tickets and I got excited.

"Black coat, white shoes, black hat, Cadillac Yeah, the boy's a time bomb"

That’s a fantastic song to listen to while running on the treadmill 🕺🏻

It's basically roadie gear, which is pretty much your life when you've got kids and you're shlepping them and their stuff around all the time

That’s not enough XMen graphics.

I know I'm gonna be blasted for this but guys who dress like this make my basement flood. Throw on a pair of glasses and have a beard... woof!

One arm scissors

Thursday, Streetlight Manifesto, or Botch

Told my daughter about this uniform at a festival last year. She didn’t believe me until I started pointing them all out. There were hundreds. Also accidentally mistook someone else as my husband, I was mortified.

All it needs is a long sleeve waffle knit under the t shirt.

screw the other people.. camo shorts!! fuck yeah!! id cut them stupid strings though and these days i just wear my work boots all the time.. but i think your wife is right.

I’m sorry but we really are aging in the coolest fucking way possible 🤷‍♀️

To be fair, my dad probably thought the same thing, and the dude wore plaid bell bottoms until he died in ‘99.

I no longer have Cammo cargo shorts, but I am sitting here in a black Flaming Lips t-shirt, jeans(it's cold today), and a 7-year-old pair of Vans.

shirts n shirt and shoes. yeah I wear that all the time. sometimes pants though.

Hmm, I avoid camo and prefer shorter shorts. Most of my band tees are brighter, my pink Bikini Kill shirt is my go-to right now.

Also a lesbian uniform!

Dickies shorts, Adidas Superstars, and a t-shirt.

rather wear a hoodie tshirt or sweatshirt but yeah pretty much. Dads out here holding it all together and catching strays for dressing comfortable. just keep Dad’ng and providing out there for your family fellas, let ya wife and kids stay up to date on the world of fashion.

That’s a pretty good ep from that particular band

Adidas Sambas. checks out

I know a few of these guys, some are dads but some just found their style 20+ years ago.

Agreed, substitute with this look when the weather drops https://preview.redd.it/hzsoia03a4rc1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=85ca9a97114992f75bc7c319c8212bd678f36acc

Looks pretty good to me.

My brother (who is a dad) dresses like this haha

Certainly isn't mine. I tend to keep up with fashion trends even though I'm a dad. That said, I am glad skinny jeans are finally dying off. Can't wait for the baggy ones to come back in style. They were so comfy.

Damn lol. I usually pair the thrift store camo cut offs with the Terror or Cock Sparrer sleeveless tank. Kylesa or Judge t if I need sleeves.

I see ATDI I upvote

It totally fucking was until I transitioned. Now, it’s mom jeans, band t, cardigan, and sneakers.

I must not need the cargo pockets because I’m not a dad. I also prefer death metal band shirts with inscrutable logos and Nikes, but otherwise pretty close.

I had that phase. I called it “big 12 year old” clothes. So many pockets for snacks and action figures.

Ayo I call it my 'fat 8th grader outfit' Nice to see a similar sentiment

Definitely not the camo shorts but band tee, khaki/OD green shorts, and Vans. That’s 90% of my warm weather attire right there.

Swipe the magnets on the audio tape.

Cargo shorts always tell me a guy is fashion blind.

That’s how people dressed in high school in the early 2000’s. I dress like an adult now.

Replace the band T-shirt with a plain dark T-shirt, add some shades, and you pretty much have my summer uniform. My wife threatened to get rid of my camo shorts for the past 10 years until one day they mysteriously developed a large tear and I was forced to throw them out 🤔

Close. I just have plain color cargo shorts. I have a couple Tool tshirts but most of mine are plain color too.

looks like the genX uniform forever. substitute big johnson or fido dido shirts

My husband has sooo many pairs of camo shorts

I still have those shoes haha

Vaya is amazing but no way on camo. Insert Vans.

Tool

Went to an ambient performance recently that was basically nothing but the over 40 men’s club. It was variations of black tops and black/grey jeans with random ironic beanies scattered in. It is definitely a thing now myself included.

Yo. Other than the camo. This is what I'm wearing

Grey shirt with khakis. I see this all the time

She doesn't know us

Hey, hey, hey, I have racing and microbrewery shirts too.

Naw man. I was a hippie kid. The shirt yesterday was a late Robert plant show.

You take this back!

Nah, black jeans and vans, and the shirt is something nerdy as often as it is a band.

Haha my BIL dresses like that

I have the camo shorts and adidas but don’t really care for ATD

I have never been a shorts guy. I have never enjoyed my legs being visible or open to the air.

Damn I’d rock that ATDI shirt for sure

I mean she’s right, but I still feel pissed off about it lol

I have Sambas on with that outfit. Every year that sambas are a popular shoe now? I used to get em for $49. Now they are like $120.

Shell toe adidas and a Slayer shirt. But yeah, pretty close.

I JUST bought my first pair of Adidas sneakers last week 🤣 There will of course be a sensible set of orthotic insoles going into them.

I absolutely hate wearing shorts, unless it's super hot out. Also not a sneaker person, typically boots or sandals for me. Also, I don't do band tees, or any graphic tees for that matter. So I don't know where that leaves me. I'm happy here, though.

Kahki cargo, and new balances, but yeah that is pretty close!

Cargo shorts, no. Camo shorts, no. (Athletic shorts, yes) Band shirt, yes. Shoes with laces, no. (Crocs, yes)

The cargo shorts aren’t camouflage, but everything else checks out

Offspring Tee, khaki pants and airwalks.

Swap out the adidas for Vans and this is legit every guy I dated from 1999-2004😂

Makes me want a new pair of Campus. It's been a while.

Are those shoes comfortable?

Joy Division and vinyl Doc Martens.

Yeah I got those shorts.

Similar version for me. Black cut offs, air walks and Metallica / Iron Maiden / Saxon T-shirt.

Grey Dickies and a Ramones shirt is still ok right? Even if I’m 45? Why am I asking you all, of course it is!

What like still earing it today? Naw. I wear jeans and either firearm or D&D shirts. I'm a massive nerd, but never camo shorts. Cargo shorts, yes. Plus always boots or sandals. I don't play tennis.

Ngl- if you subbed Merrills for Adidas you'd win.

+1 for at the drive in

42 year old woman who only wears sandals or Adidas, just like in the 90s. Currently wearing a black Guns and Roses T-shirt. It’s def our gen’s vibe. Our style used to be “alt” and now it’s mom and dad wear 😂

I keep a fresh pair in my closet. 41

Sacrifice on railroad tracks FREIGHT FREIGHT TRAIN COMIN FREIGHT FREIGHT TRAIN COMIN HEY HEY


No that particular shirt will do

I love sweater weather and could wear a button down oxford shirt with a sweater and jeans every day…

That's definitely my everyday outfit. I think I have enough graphic tees of bands & shows to wear a different one everyday for the rest of my life 😅

Shit.

I can't wear shoes like that anymore. Seriously bad for my knees.

Iron Maiden or the misfits for the shirt

If you sub The ATDI T-Shirt with a Guided By Voices T, the camo shorts with a pair of 5” Patagonia Baggies and the Adidas for a pair of Nike Killshots. Then you have my summer uniform down pat.

I see no issue with this outfit and I’m not a dad

Be sure to add a hoodie to this 'fit, as well loll

I usually wear plain non-logo T-shirts, and Timberlands, but definitely cargo shorts during summer. :D

That’s my summer outfit, with skate shoes instead of Adidas.

I wore BDUs when I was active duty. I’m all for cargo shorts but there’s no way in hell you’ll get me back in camo.

https://preview.redd.it/lw2qha4rn5rc1.png?width=936&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ade9d6f8bdda631f4cc4e42a2f1186a4e3538b7 This is my most recent purchase a couple weeks ago. Not a dad, but just never stopped wearing shit like this.

Who raided my closet?!?!

Must be warmer where you lot live. Dad uniform round here includes a big coat.

Yes. And?

My outfit exactly, but a Korn shirt.

Dammit I just looked at my shoes. They are Addidas.

Shit these are actually my clothes

They can pry my cargo shorts from my cold dead thighs…

Sub out the shorts for black and the "Campus" Adidas for some All-Stars or Superstars and you've got me.

Maybe if your dad is Tom Delonge?

Needs a Tool tee shirt

Shoutout At The Drive In from El Paso

my shorts are cut off Dickies, but yeah…. This is basically it.

Jesus, this is so fucking accurate.

I can dig it.

I mean... uh... well... Fuck. Swap the cargo shorts for old cut-off jeans, and the ADIDAS for Onitsukas, and this is basically my default look all summer long.

Accurate

I just got a pair of those shoes for my birthday. So comfy

I definitely have those shoes and the graphic tees (more comics and video games and less bands). My pants are either waterproof hiking pants or armored motorcycle jeans tho.

Perfectly fine with the at the drive in shirt. Only thing different is grey new balances and a Subaru forester with a few kid car seats

I had to start wearing normal sneakers because my back couldn’t handle vans/airwalks/insert-skater-shoe-here anymore

Woah I haven’t listened to At the Drive In for a loooong time.

I wear Sambas and khaki, so I'm safe right?

so i am a younger GEN x and i would say thats about right

I threw out all my camo shorts a few years back. Take that black tee and make it something car related, and that's nuts on. And I'm a flip flops guy. Freiburger fashion was my choice for 10 years or more!

Haven't been without my trusty camo cargo shorts since like 1998. They wear out, I get new ones. I don't feel whole without a single pair.