Why jaywalk when you can jayrun? Either way it’s much more fun and challenging when it’s the middle of the night and you’re really drunk – sort of like a high-stakes live action game of Frogger.
This early in the morning, however, it’s just downright lazy, so it’â„¢s nice that this fellow is showing some initiative by putting some pep in his step, even though he clearly has a blatant disregard for the law. Figures. He’s wearing an un-ironic political t-shirt, which is only apropos if you’re trying to pick up freshmen co-eds at a voter registration drive or your mom is running for city council. Let’s give this guy some credit. He could totally be the son of a councilwoman.
If his t-shirt was ironic – maybe if it had an old Star Wars logo or “Moustache rides five cents” written on it – he would be wearing the standard Austin uniform: Ironic t-shirt, jeans, Chucks, and aviators. Really, he’s only off by a logo. Plus, he’s accessorized with a vintage watch (all watches are vintage at this point), which shows that he’s fashion conscious. He has also color coordinated his Chucks with his t-shirt, which makes him borderline metro. That could just be an accident though, because anyone jay running through morning rush hour traffic is accident prone.
The nice thing about this look is that in Austin you can wear it anywhere: Sushi at Uchi, cocktails at the Four Seasons, or to spend the day separating bottles and cans at Ecology Action. Just remember: That 100% cotton really soaks up the Skoal juice from the beer cans, so don’t plan on hitting Uchi after your shift.
Luvdoc Fashion Index: 9.75 (.25 off for un-ironic t-shirt)
This article appears in July 6 • 2012.
