Tassles are as manly as butt plugs; "tassles and manly overload" is an oxymoron.
Same with tassle loafers. gAF= Chad.
"Interestingly, they’re a source of a bit of controversy. American men seem to have no qualms about wearing these with suits, whereas European men historically have looked down their noses at the practice. Some younger guys can wear them to great effect, whereas others come off as either whippersnappers or man-children who raided Dad’s closet.
This New York Times article from 1993 provides some fascinating insight into how tassel loafers were politicized."
Apparently it was common at the time to insult political opponents by insinuating that they or their associates wore tassel loafers. The implication was one of preppy elitism and effeteness. Lawyers were typically on the receiving end of these barbs.
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