How to acquire a "rugged look"?

On 12 Apr 2004, Ignoramus9723 wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Well...I think the first step to looking "rugged," is to stop asking "how
to look rugged."

That just makes you seem like a big baby.

You need to lean out a big, have a large, square jaw, grow slight facial
hair (not heavy, or else you'll pass into "dirty" territory), and carry
yourself like you have some "cajones."

The rest is commentary.


i


--
Martin Shuster / martin dot shuster at yale dot edu

On 12 Apr 2004 02:14:32 GMT, Ignoramus9723
wrote:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

i

A couple of quick thoughts -- strictly my perceptions he
- relatively low bodyfat
- a reasonable level of muscularity -- not necessary lots, but some
visible muscle is needed
- skin that looks a little weathered and tan rather than smooth and
white -- the man needs to look like he spends time outdoors

Beyond these are, I think, some issues of style -- haircut and
clothing choices. Clothes should be appropriate to the situation but
shouldn't look too studied and "careful" -- the man should wear the
clothes rather than the clothes wearing the man. And the clothes
should fit well -- not too loose or too tight -- and shouldn't be
"girly". If the hair isn't too thin, a little length is good, but not
below the collar -- and it shouldn't be too carefully combed into
place or slicked down. If the man doesn't have a lot of hair, shorter
is better, without weird combing to cover up bald spots.

Also important, and even harder to define, is the man's bearing.
Posture, walk, and manner must convey an easy self-confidence. They
should be free rather than contained, but not sloppy. They should
project energy and ease.

Anyway, opinions will obviously differ :-)

Chris

On 12 Apr 2004 02:14:32 GMT, Ignoramus9723
wrote in misc.fitness.weights:

Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

Lower body fat percentage?

Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

I don't think you necessarily have to be in shape (whatever that means) to
have a rugged look (according to my view of that term), but you definitely
need some muscle mass, mainly upper body, too. Muscular arms, shoulders,
help a lot. You can have a gut and still look rugged, but you need to have
a bit of attitude and an air of confidence....if you look like you can open
a can of whoop ass on someone, that helps...

"Roger Zoul" wrote in message
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Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

-Larry

"Ignoramus9723" wrote in message
...
Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.


Work outside.

"Larry Hodges" wrote:
"Roger Zoul" wrote:
Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry?

"Ignoramus9723" wrote in message
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Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So, what
is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
such an appearance.

i

Ride your bike up really large mountains in Colorado.

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"John M. Williams" wrote in message
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"Larry Hodges" wrote:
"Roger Zoul" wrote:
Ignoramus9723 wrote:
:: Some men look "rugged". Some others look like they are big babies. I
:: am not exactly sure what constitutes the difference exactly.
:: Obviously, the man needs to be in shape to look rugged, but therei s
:: something beyond that that I am having difficulty capturing. So,
what
:: is it that constitutes a "rugged look", and how would one go towards
:: such an appearance.


I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry?

Fair enough...

This is me about three weeks ago:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg


The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were
taken when I was teaching full time:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg

-Larry

"Larry Hodges" wrote:
"John M. Williams" wrote:
"Larry Hodges" wrote:

I think you need to definite what you thing is 'rugged'.

That is defined as "not like Rob", as in Tinkerbelle...

Rob has posted his pics. Where are yours, Larry?

Fair enough...

This is me about three weeks ago:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Larry.jpg

The karate pics are from about 1992. Sorry...nothing newer. These were
taken when I was teaching full time:

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/J...20Sidekick.jpg

http://maximizesoftware.com/images/R...use%20Kick.jpg

Decent form. But I think Rob had more muscle:

http://www.rustyiron.net/rschuh.htm