Fashion Police: How/where do you carry your cell phone?

[tejasclone]

[tazclone]

I see where you're coming from, but for those of us that are curious by nature (and not necessary "worried" about the answer we'll receive), this an interesting topic..not as a means to redefine how we carry our cell phone but rather, how did we get where we are today. (yeah….I know…deep ****!)

Many of us have been where many of today's "kids" are on acceptable fashion trends. This one is particularly interesting to me because you basically forgo a practical option for the sake of cultural acceptance. For example, for those on this forum that attended ISU in the late 80's/early 90's and used backpacks, it was basically taboo to carry your backpack using both straps. Literally (and ask anyone who was on campus during those days and they'll tell you), you didn't use both straps on your backpack. Period. Yes….I know everyone does use both straps today and it doesn't make sense to only use one, but you were basically a nerd (or forgiven as being an International student) if you did back in those days.

Just like the cell phone question I posed. It isn't about practical, it is about what the masses say is cool/acceptable for the time. There still is no practical reason why you wouldn't wear a clip/holder…I was just looking for the superior alternative (which there obviously is none.)

Nothing on this thread gives me any reason to thing the cell phone clip is any different than the one-strap backpack reasoning of the late 1980's.

Practical reasons NOT to wear a belt clip

1. It is clunky and protrudes from your body therefore allowing it to bump into things.
2. Uncomfortable. This is personel preference but when sitting in a chair, car seat, etc the thing pushes into you or because it protrudes it gets int he way when you sit. And no I am not a large man so save the fat jokes
3. It costs money- Why spend $20 on an acessory you don't need.
4. You have to wear a belt- I rarely wear a belt so again more $$$
5. Because of its bulkiness, it could damage the phone because it makes it more apt to be hit/bumped
6. If it falls out of the holster or comes unclipped, you might not know because the holster/clip is still attached.

Those are some practical reasons as to why I don't wear a belt clip/holster for my phone. I tried it and didn't like it. Here are some practical reasons why I wear it in my pocket

1. Less obtrusive- In my work this is important
2. I can feel vibrate BETTER when in vibrate mode
3. It costs no $$
4. Little to no risk of it falling out and when it does, I know immediately
5. I have experienced less damage to my phone when i carry it in my front pocket.

Are those practical enough for you? They have all been stated on here and yet you ignore them.

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I'm surprised how many people carry chap stick. May have to check into a belt holder.

I can't live without chap stick. When leaving the house I have to have wallet, keys, cell phone and chap stick.
I carry my phone in my hand or stick it in my pocket.

[capitalcityguy]

I was actually somewhat serious about that. I'm talking about the pocket right over your heart on most button-up dress shirts. Now if you're wearing a polo that wouldn't apply.

I see the problem. We have a differing definitions of "dress shirts".

I wear a dress shirt to work probably 85% of the time. Dress shirts for me are professionally laundered, pressed, and starched. By putting a phone in the pocket( which you'd have to pry open as the starch normally keeps it flat), it would pretty much defeat the purpose for spending money to get your shirts done. So for me, this would not be an option.

As for the continual "practical" responses people keep providing -- thanks. I got the message and have been shown there are practical reasons for not using a clip for some people.

[RandomFan]

I see the problem. We have a differing definitions of "dress shirts".

I wear a dress shirt to work probably 85% of the time. Dress shirts for to are professionally laundered, pressed, and starched. By putting a phone in the pocket( which you'd have to pry open as the starch normally keeps it flat), it would pretty much defeat the purpose for spending money to get your shirts done. So for me, this would not be an option.

As for the continual "practical" responses people keep providing -- thanks. I got the message and have been shown there are practical reasons for not using a clip for some people.

I see. I've never had a shirt professionally laundered. I just wash, dry and iron. Is there that big of a difference? I honestly don't know. And I would ask, is there a practical purpose for spending that money? Not trying to be a smart-***, I'm a farmer, so my work outfit is obviously quite different.

[isufbcurt]

I see. I've never had a shirt professionally laundered. I just wash, dry and iron. Is there that big of a difference? I honestly don't know. And I would ask, is there a practical purpose for spending that money? Not trying to be a smart-***, I'm a farmer, so my work outfit is obviously quite different.

I have never had any of my suit shirts "professionally laundered".

[dmclone]

They are nice and crisp.

[capitalcityguy]

I see. I've never had a shirt professionally laundered. I just wash, dry and iron. Is there that big of a difference? I honestly don't know. And I would ask, is there a practical purpose for spending that money? Not trying to be a smart-***, I'm a farmer, so my work outfit is obviously quite different.

It is pretty much required for certain professions although you certainly can press and starch your own shirts. It a lot of work though and hard to make look as nice as a dry cleaner can IMO.

[thatguy]

It is pretty much required for certain professions although you certainly can press and starch your own shirts. It a lot of work though and hard to make look as nice as a dry cleaner can IMO.

pressed, medium starch is the way i go.

[BryceC]

I can only hope that some day the "necessity" of taking shirts to a professional laundry goes by the wayside. I absolutely hate starch in my shirts, and I can't tell the difference between a wash, dry, and iron shirt and one that has been professionally laundered once somebody wears it for more than 3 minutes.

[capitalcityguy]

I can only hope that some day the "necessity" of taking shirts to a professional laundry goes by the wayside. I absolutely hate starch in my shirts, and I can't tell the difference between a wash, dry, and iron shirt and one that has been professionally laundered once somebody wears it for more than 3 minutes.

I agree in the respect I'd love to save the jack, but it is easy to tell if someone isn't getting their dress shirts done. The seams around the shoulders (biggest tip off), pocket, and cuffs too.

It is a necessary evil…unless you just don't care.

Why don't you like starch?

[nboltz]

Practical reasons NOT to wear a belt clip

1. It is clunky and protrudes from your body therefore allowing it to bump into things.
2. Uncomfortable. This is personel preference but when sitting in a chair, car seat, etc the thing pushes into you or because it protrudes it gets int he way when you sit. And no I am not a large man so save the fat jokes
3. It costs money- Why spend $20 on an acessory you don't need.
4. You have to wear a belt- I rarely wear a belt so again more $$$
5. Because of its bulkiness, it could damage the phone because it makes it more apt to be hit/bumped
6. If it falls out of the holster or comes unclipped, you might not know because the holster/clip is still attached.

Those are some practical reasons as to why I don't wear a belt clip/holster for my phone. I tried it and didn't like it. Here are some practical reasons why I wear it in my pocket

1. Less obtrusive- In my work this is important
2. I can feel vibrate BETTER when in vibrate mode
3. It costs no $$
4. Little to no risk of it falling out and when it does, I know immediately
5. I have experienced less damage to my phone when i carry it in my front pocket.

Are those practical enough for you? They have all been stated on here and yet you ignore them.

This picture makes it ok to wear your cell phone belt clip!

http://ow.ly/i/3oBI/original

[stateofmind]

This picture makes it ok to wear your cell phone belt clip!

Ow.ly - image uploaded by @ISUCy

Ohhhh snap... (I know, I know, this is probably a ten year-old saying.)

[1100011CS]

This picture makes it ok to wear your cell phone belt clip!

http://ow.ly/i/3oBI/original

No, it doesn't. It makes it okay for CPR to wear one. Nobody else.

[VeloClone]

No, it doesn't. It makes it okay for CPR to wear one. Nobody else.

And, of course, Chuck Norris.

That picture makes Bill look tiny.