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One man was looking to impress his boss on a golf outing. But his ‘fit of the day caused the internet to melt down.
Fashion is not for the weak. In the case of one man who was looking to impress his boss on a golf outing, his ‘fit of the day caused the internet to melt down.
Jay (@jgefeed) is a content creator on the fashion side of TikTok. Jay said he was invited to go golfing with his boss. So he was determined to seize this as an opportunity for a raise.
His TikTok, where he showed off his golfing fit, has been viewed more than 566,000 times.
What Do You Wear To Go Golfing With Your Boss?
Jay starts his golf day video with a closeup and big smile. He puts the camera on the ground and backs up so that his entire ensemble is visible.
He’s wearing light khaki-colored trousers with a sharp crease down the front and a light yellow cable-knit polo with a robin’s egg-blue cardigan loosely tied around his shoulders. But the pièce de résistance is also the thing that’s getting him the most grief: a pastel green, plaid golf tam that’s simultaneously giving beret.
He asked the internet, “I’m going golfing with my boss today. Is this a good ‘fit?”
Golf Originated In Scotland, But He’s Getting Paris Feedback
In direct answer to the “good outfit” question, one user, Shane (@shanesworldk) replied, “For a f—— croissant in Paris.” This top comment has over 46,000 likes.
Jay doesn’t miss a beat, responding, “Slick I should have gotten one for the vid.”
“Bro said golfing with the boss and pulled up as Carlton Banks,” said Payton (@payton.z85).
However, not everyone thinks his look is a fashion faux pas. “Mind you this is a def a golfing fit lol I personally think you ate,” Cyaira (@cyn.ciao) said.
The only problem he might have is functionality note several comments. “Most golfers wear dressy (but sporty) polos and active shorts!! but the fit is cute,” another said.
How To Dress On The Golf Course
At most golf courses, you can’t just show up to the course in any old thing. Wearing the wrong (or ratty) gear can literally get you turned away from a course. It probably matters even more when you are your boss’ guest. Since the not-so-subtle subtext would likely be, “Do not embarrass me.”
One golf club in Texas even spells it out on its website, writing, “Dress appropriately is a fundamental part of golf culture.”
Appropriately generally means a collared polo shirt, slacks or long shorts, and soft-spike golf shoes or clean sneakers.
The golf club says, “Golf has always been a sport built on tradition, etiquette, and mutual respect,” and dressing for the event is partially how that is conveyed. It is considered a part of the etiquette of engaging in the sport.
The History Of Golf Clothes
Golf’s origins date back to 15th-century Scotland. The 16th-century monarch, Mary, Queen of Scots (who lost her head to her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I), is largely credited as the first female golfer in history. Because it was a game played in the often rainy and cold Scottish climate, dressing appropriately was important.
So players would often dress in layers of wool jackets and waistcoats, with hats, and formal shirts with ties. But this was restrictive clothing. By the turn of the 19th century, when the game was popular in the U.S., dressing for the greens became as much a distinction of class as a matter of practicality. It was a way to distinguish oneself on the course by dressing with a nod toward the tweeds and formalities of Scottish traditions.
And when the 1933 U.S. Open was played in the summer of that year, players had to modify their uniforms again, for the weather. Enter lighter cottons, shorter trousers, and Bermuda shorts. Then, after clothing got lighter, it got brighter. By the time President John F. Kennedy was being photographed on the links, bright colors and startling combinations were popular.
Now, it’s not unusual to see brands like Nike, Adidas, and Ralph Lauren pulling from historical silhouettes in playful colors and unexpected combinations. Considering this, Jay arguably got it right. He just might want to exchange his loafers for dedicated golf shoes.
BroBible reached out to Jay via email and TikTok direct message. We will update this article if he gets back to us.