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[Deadly Cyclone]

I have a few questions for you all, one more comical, one practical.

First, anyone else have the issue that with some polos (usually lighter colored ones) that you look like you are "nipping out" in them? It must be fabric because half of my polos are fine with a normal T-Shirt under them and the other ones aren't.

Do they make thicker undershirts for this type of thing? Just odd that a red polo I have does it, but a light grey one does not even though the fabric feels lighter in the grey one.


Second, when wearing Khakis, does your belt need to directly match your shoes in color? What about socks? Do they match the pants?

Finally, where do you guys get deep enough V-necks to go under a polo and not show? I bought a pack of Tommy V-neck undershirts and you can still see it under my polo.

Thanks all, that's what I got for today.

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

Second, when wearing Khakis, does your belt need to directly match your shoes in color? What about socks? Do they match the pants?

Finally, where do you guys get deep enough V-necks to go under a polo and not show? I bought a pack of Tommy V-neck undershirts and you can still see it under my polo.

Thanks all, that's what I got for today.

As a general rule, belts and shoes have to match and your socks should be the same shade or a few shades darker than your pants. These aren't hard and fast but unless you got swag it's best to stick with them (though I've never seen unmatched shoes/belt look good).

I've picked up some v-neck undershirts from macy's that are deep enough to not show while wearing a polo or two-buttons undone button-down shirt. The brand is Alfani and they come in a slim fit.

 

[Alucrid]

Could be the difference in fabric, regardless of weight, way light reflects off the color, size, fit or style of the shirt, etc.

No to belt and shoes. As long as the shades go together you're OK, completely matching can even look awkward. Except for black of course.

I'm not a sock connoisseur but I don't think they need to match either or even be a similar shade. Uhhh look for deep vs or just go sans undershirt.

 

[neojubei]

i'ts legit. can be tough if you can't read/write Japanese though

Thanks. Looking to buy an enamel converse or adidas bag.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

As a general rule, belts and shoes have to match and your socks should be the same shade or a few shades darker than your pants. These aren't hard and fast but unless you got swag it's best to stick with them (though I've never seen unmatched shoes/belt look good).

I've picked up some v-neck undershirts from macy's that are deep enough to not show while wearing a polo or two-buttons undone button-down shirt. The brand is Alfani and they come in a slim fit.

Could be the difference in fabric, regardless of weight, way light reflects off the color, size, fit or style of the shirt, etc.

No to belt and shoes. As long as the shades go together you're OK, completely matching can even look awkward. Except for black of course.

I'm not a sock connoisseur but I don't think they need to match either or even be a similar shade. Uhhh look for deep vs or just go sans undershirt.

Thanks all. The polos just baffle me, I'm hoping there is a thicker style of undershirt that I can pick up. I am in the process of re-doing my wardrobe, especially work clothes. Any good slim fit polo/button up deals around currently?



EDIT: Also looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

 

[latinlikeaviolin]

Hey Gaf,

I just got a new shirt, hoping to look more like my style hero: Waldo

Just kidding. They advertised it as a Picasso shirt.

 

[CrazyDogg77]

I wonder what the rationalization for the Picasso advertising is.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Another installment of "How do you feel about these looks?"

At least the colors match up well this time on the left.

 

[Hypereides]

Hey Gaf,

I just got a new shirt, hoping to look more like my style hero: Waldo

Just kidding. They advertised it as a Picasso shirt.

Looks.... alright. I'd combine it with a blazer though.

EDIT: or a leather/PVC jacket.

 

[Johnlenham]

I wonder what the rationalization for the Picasso advertising is.

Ive got a couple of blue stripped T's and I get called picasso by people that dont know me or folks at work give by abuse over it. Rather irritating so why people would actively seek that out is beyond me.

 

[latinlikeaviolin]

I wonder what the rationalization for the Picasso advertising is.

I just like the shirt itself. My purchase had nothing to do with Picasso

 

[Fritz]

I wonder what the rationalization for the Picasso advertising is.

IIrc those shirts were originally worn by fishermen in Brittany. That's where Picasso got it from and he was pictured a couple of times with such a shirt.

 

[latinlikeaviolin]

IIrc those shirts were originally worn by fishers in Brittany. That's were Picasso got it from and he was pictured a couple of times with such a shirt.

Unrelated note but also taken by the Russian navy

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

Another installment of "How do you feel about these looks?"

At least the colors match up well this time on the left.

What the hell is the deal with doing the top button on a short-sleeved button down? Who thinks that looks good?!

 

[soultron]

What the hell is the deal with doing the top button on a short-sleeved button down? Who thinks that looks good?!

Fixed.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

Say khaki cargos, a polo and boat shoes?

I still don't think the non cargo khaki shorts look good on me...

 

[Woody Invincible]

Looks like he has massive sausage fingers on the table.

 

[luckyboyceo]

Another installment of "How do you feel about these looks?"

At least the colors match up well this time on the left.

Digging Durant's look (I'd kill to be able to pull off those colors). Westbrook, not so much.

 

[Rei_Toei]

Out of curiosity (saw this posted in some other thread) - how does fashion(able) GAF think about this? I kinda like the look of a three-piece suit, but at my current job and previous jobs where I had to suit up nobody ever had one and when I asked the general popular opinion was that anyone wearing a three-piece suit probably has a small dick. So, curious to hear GAF's opinion.

 

[Alucrid]

http://www.theurbangent.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/neal-caffrey-style-tug-white-collar-2.jpg[IMG]

Out of curiosity (saw this posted in some other thread) - how does fashion(able) GAF think about this? I kinda like the look of a three-piece suit, but at my current job and previous jobs where I had to suit up nobody ever had one and when I asked the general popular opinion was that anyone wearing a three-piece suit probably has a small dick. So, curious to hear GAF's opinion.[/QUOTE]

It's from a tv show

then again I'd assume that most of the people who wear suits get theirs from MW or Jos. if you can pull it off feel free to do whatever. they'll fade in and out of mass market appeal, but if it's done right it's done right an will look good. obviously you do project a certain image while wearing one, and that image to some people is a small dick. i personally can't say I think about small dicks regularly though

 

[latinlikeaviolin]

Out of curiosity (saw this posted in some other thread) - how does fashion(able) GAF think about this? I kinda like the look of a three-piece suit, but at my current job and previous jobs where I had to suit up nobody ever had one and when I asked the general popular opinion was that anyone wearing a three-piece suit probably has a small dick. So, curious to hear GAF's opinion.

The thing about it is look at how damn skinny the lapels are. Only a skinny fashion model can pull that off. But three-piece suits are cool if a bit unconventional, fussy, and wanting to convey a more powerful position. I think that's why people think it's the small dick suit. I think it can look anachronistic too, but if you got the balls to do it, then fuck what everybody says

 

[Alucrid]

So I just bought some Robert Geller flight shorts. Summer ain't got nothing on me now

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

Say khaki cargos, a polo and boat shoes?

I still don't think the non cargo khaki shorts look good on me...

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Zilch]

What the hell is the deal with doing the top button on a short-sleeved button down? Who thinks that looks good?!

This look seems to be popular with sartorially-inclined black dudes and yes it looks good.

 

[Alucrid]

This look seems to be popular with sartorially-inclined black dudes and yes it looks good.

at least everyone can agree on cuffed chinos aNd boat shoes

 

[CrazyDogg77]

So I just bought some Robert Geller flight shorts. Summer ain't got nothing on me now

Did you buy them from an actual store or a seller on sufu or styleforum?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Out of curiosity (saw this posted in some other thread) - how does fashion(able) GAF think about this? I kinda like the look of a three-piece suit, but at my current job and previous jobs where I had to suit up nobody ever had one and when I asked the general popular opinion was that anyone wearing a three-piece suit probably has a small dick. So, curious to hear GAF's opinion.

not really a three piece suit, it's a thin lapel pinstripe suit being worn with a more traditional stripe vest. the lapels kind of kill it, IMO, need to be much more assertive, especially with a collar like that. the overall color choices are nice tho.

and I can see his zipper ;P

 

[Zilch]

cool looks @ ale et ange.

 

[dralla]

On Jackthreads and saw this pic for one of the sales, anyone know what shirt it is?

 

[Alucrid]

Did you buy them from an actual store or a seller on sufu or styleforum?

I bought them off SSENSE.

 

[muttyeah416]

Summer look!

Random t-shirt (rolled up sleeves like James Dean) and seersucker shorts from Uniqlo

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

On Jackthreads and saw this pic for one of the sales, anyone know what shirt it is?

Looks like something Russell Westbrook would be interested in.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Good summer shoes?

Looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

Say khaki cargos, a polo and boat shoes?

I still don't think the non cargo khaki shorts look good on me...

 

[Mangotron]

Good summer shoes?

Looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

Say khaki cargos, a polo and boat shoes?

I still don't think the non cargo khaki shorts look good on me...

I have those Pumas in red and they're pretty nice. VERY lightweight and comfortable, they are extremely low cut though. I haven't really found socks that don't show at all with them, so keep that in mind if you don't like to go sockless.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I have those Pumas in red and they're pretty nice. VERY lightweight and comfortable, they are extremely low cut though. I haven't really found socks that don't show at all with them, so keep that in mind if you don't like to go sockless.

Cool, I'm just wondering how well the blue will go with all outfit colors. Mainly to be worn with cargo shorts and polo/tshirt.

Maybe I should get this color:

 

[overcast]

I'm going to need some recommendations on shorts for summer. I never really liked shorts, but I'm going to need a decent looking pair for southern California in summer.

Unless you guys think I can survive with jeans (I've done it the past 4 years)

 

[Ominym]

Looking for some brown/tan summer shoes but am way out of my league looking for them. Are Sperry's the best? Lacoste? I want something a bit more casual looking. I know you all hate cargo khaki shorts but that's what I'd wear them with, are they the right shoe for that?

Say khaki cargos, a polo and boat shoes?

I still don't think the non cargo khaki shorts look good on me...

Personally, I love Sperrys. They go extremely well with khaki shorts, which I would highly recommend investing in over cargo shorts. Cargo shorts look kinda tacky, especially depending on the environment you're in. But I wouldn't expect good fashion ideas from someone from Iowa

Spoiler

I'm from Nebraska, sorry had to be done. Haha.

I will say the key to khaki shorts is just finding the brand that works for you, large department stores with many brands (think Dillards, for example) will give you a lot of opportunities to find ones that you like.

As far as shoes go, like I said, I love Sperrys. I prefer darker leather topsiders, but I have seen a lot more stylistically liberal Sperrys popping up here and there.

Finally, as far as polos go, what kind are we talking about here? When it comes to polos, personally I prefer no logo, and go with J. Crew. However, you're probably in the clear as long as the polo doesn't look like an Ed Hardy t-shirt. I know some frown on American Eagle, Express, etc. But that's your call.

 

[Zilch]

I'm going to need some recommendations on shorts for summer. I never really liked shorts, but I'm going to need a decent looking pair for southern California in summer.

Unless you guys think I can survive with jeans (I've done it the past 4 years)

I love these Shades of Grey shorts.

 

[Zilch]

Also love Dunderdon shorts: http://dunderdonusa.com/men/shorts

 

[overcast]

I love these Shades of Grey shorts.

Pretty nice, too expensive for me. Any particular style I should look for?

Second ones you posted are very nice.

 

[Johnlenham]

I fucking hate short sleeved shirts they are now everywhere and theres no nice long sleeved ones (in all the shops I went into today)
God its so hard to find a white shirt with a nice bit of blue detail.

Whats with all these really ugly printed polos aswell?

Even Zara let me down today and they are usually on point. Bah!

 

[TheExodu5]

I need some casual summer shoes to wear with khaki shorts. Any help?

 

[Az]

On Jackthreads and saw this pic for one of the sales, anyone know what shirt it is?

Screw the clothes, that is some glorious hair.

 

[zchen]

I'm going to need some recommendations on shorts for summer. I never really liked shorts, but I'm going to need a decent looking pair for southern California in summer.

Unless you guys think I can survive with jeans (I've done it the past 4 years)

Land's End Canvas Linen Shorts, $45, but there's a 30% off coupon code (SALUTE & Pin 6350)
http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/mens-beachside-linen-shorts~235396_-1.html

J.Crew Factory also has a good selection here

30% off coupon code LOVEIT

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Personally, I love Sperrys. They go extremely well with khaki shorts, which I would highly recommend investing in over cargo shorts. Cargo shorts look kinda tacky, especially depending on the environment you're in. But I wouldn't expect good fashion ideas from someone from Iowa

Spoiler

I'm from Nebraska, sorry had to be done. Haha.

I will say the key to khaki shorts is just finding the brand that works for you, large department stores with many brands (think Dillards, for example) will give you a lot of opportunities to find ones that you like.

As far as shoes go, like I said, I love Sperrys. I prefer darker leather topsiders, but I have seen a lot more stylistically liberal Sperrys popping up here and there.

Finally, as far as polos go, what kind are we talking about here? When it comes to polos, personally I prefer no logo, and go with J. Crew. However, you're probably in the clear as long as the polo doesn't look like an Ed Hardy t-shirt. I know some frown on American Eagle, Express, etc. But that's your call.

Ha, thanks for the notes. The issue is every time I try on non cargo shorts they just look so...weird on me. Not near as good as some guys. Looks too formal and awkward. I'll have to try some ransom styles...

 

[Nemo]

Anyone know where I can get tailored slim fit linen pants? Usual places like H&M don't have them like that and even more expensive brands are failing me. My big butt requires me to buy bigger sizes but I don't want the whole thing to be wide up to my feet

 

[CrazyDogg77]

I fucking hate short sleeved shirts they are now everywhere and theres no nice long sleeved ones (in all the shops I went into today)
God its so hard to find a white shirt with a nice bit of blue detail.

Whats with all these really ugly printed polos aswell?

Even Zara let me down today and they are usually on point. Bah!

I actually like that polo tho. I've always been big on prints though.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Screw the clothes, that is some glorious hair.

Yeah man, that hair is looking sweet. Even the facial hair works for that guy.

 

[140.85]

Info on shoes please.

John varvatos. Winter Hipster.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Any of you guys got skin care routines? I'm pretty close to reaching Patrick Bateman levels of obessed with my skin stuff...but I need it unlike him.