Skateboard Chic

Any given day I see many variations on the suit. Everything from thick wool suits totally inappropriate for summer to short sleeved dress shirts that make professionals look like interns. And while in commute to work you see all kinds of footwear paired with suits, on both men and women. I am always impressed with the women who bike to work in 5 inch heels and certainly understand why many would choose to wear running shoes and then switch into heels. And sure men can do the same. I would never, but sure you can. This man, however, was not in transit from home to work or vice versa. He was at work. At an upscale resturant. Working as host, you know, the first person customers see at the place. And yes, he's wearing shoes that might even be too much for those pioneers of skateboard chic, Pharrell Williams and his crew. There is no excuse for this at a nice resturant, opened by one of the Top Chef alum for the record. You look like an idiot.

Spotted on 14th ST NW.