There’s no denying Madmen has infiltrated society – and not a moment too soon, if I do say so myself. In a world where men have begun to think Affliction and Ed Hardy t-shirts equal “dressing up,” it’s so nice to have men like Roger Sterling and Don Draper to set the right kind of example for men in America.
While I wouldn’t condone their philandering, I certainly wouldn’t kick either one of these men out of my bed.
So here’s this week’s memo to the male gender: dress it up every now and again, boys. Take a page from the style of the Madison Avenue men – flat front, not pleated pants (hate to beat a dead horse), thin ties, great shoes with socks to match, and the only accessory any man needs – cufflinks.
Take a page out of the Madmen book, boys, and you’ll have no problem finding a woman to match. Although in this day and age, I can’t guarantee she’ll be able to cook like Betty Draper, a man who looks like Roger Sterling will definitely find a sex-pot like Joanie to share his nights.
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
Thank you for the fashion tip. I am giving away all of my pleated pants to charity.
Shannon