freenudemacusers
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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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yodathesoda
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Nothing crazy, couple hundred bucks or so. Want to check out some stores unique to NYC while I'm in the area.
You should specifiy what kind of clothes as well. Can't think of many good exclusive NYC stores (Uniqlo isn't exclusive anymore either).
luckyboyceo
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Ah, the pictures make it look black. Navy is solid though.
Obviously, it all comes down to preference. If it was me, I'd take advantage of the fact that the wedding is in the summer time and play with some colors you might not otherwise be able to, like that tie we're discussing. As far as shirts you can wear with it, you have a lot of options. White, grey, light blue, pink are all perfectly viable choices. I'm not sure what your dress shirt wardrobe looks like, but play around with what you have and see what you like. I'd probably lean more towards a white or grey shirt, then play up the colors on the tie with a fun pocket square.
If you don't want to worry about building a new outfit, your first choice is certainly a safe option. You might try just a solid white shirt however, I think it might look better.
Love it. I was not familiar with Persol at all, they seem to have several models that might work for me, thanks!
Not bad at all, but I have a very square-shaped face so they might not be the most fortunate choice. Will see if stores here carry them though, thanks!
Jeremy scott; Might be hard to find now.
Not sure if serious, haha, but no, I'd never be able to pull those off.
Pretty much all the designer brands that you see on places like Gilt have a presence in Soho, so just walk around there and you'll come across some stuff.
freenudemacusers
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Don't lie to us, but more importantly, dont lie to yourself.
Deadly Cyclone
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Got any good shoe suggestions (besides boat shoes) that go well with shorts/plain shirts of all colors? Just some white sneakers? Be nice if they worked well with jeans too.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Yeah, they're pretty great and you don't see a bunch of people wearing them like you do with Ray Ban.
CrazyDogg77
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These MMM or just the generic gats?
luckyboyceo
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Alright guys, I need you to talk me out of buying this Paul Smith jacket. I love it but I can't afford it unless I want to eat ramen for the rest of the year.
They have it on hold for me at Nordstrom's in case I change my mind. The fit was basically perfect right off the rack though. It would be awesome for fall too.
They have it on hold for me at Nordstrom's in case I change my mind. The fit was basically perfect right off the rack though. It would be awesome for fall too.
It's $900.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Oh man, how can I talk you out of it when you make it look awesome like that. The purple shirt is a brilliant choice.
But hey, what's the point of having a nice jacket if it makes your quality of life worse eating ramen noodles.
gotta be Margiela, got the MMM tag on the tongue. would love to cop a pair someday...
bought a pair of Sambas for the first time in a decade last weekend, had forgot how much Adidas ripped the GAT look for those sneakers.
Krauser Kat
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Got my Made to Measure suits in yesterday. Will take pics this weekend. Im off to get shoes on saturday or sunday.
freenudemacusers
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You made two bad decisions here. First, you put it on (increasing lust factor significantly) AND took a picture, but you ask us, the worst support group for fiscal decisions, if you should or should not buy that ballin, sexy piece of fabric.
You deserve to buy it, it will gnaw at your soul if you don't
luckyboyceo
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I mean, I won't go into bankruptcy or anything, but it will severely handicap my recreational expenses until I get paid again. I'm leaning towards not getting it though.
Thanks dude. I can't take too much credit for the color combination, as that was more of a coincidence that it worked out than anything, but I'll agree, I do love it as well.
I'm probably leaning towards not buying it honestly. I don't like ramen that much.
Fuck. I hate you guys.You made two bad decisions here. First, you put it on (increasing lust factor significantly) AND took a picture, but you ask us, the worst support group for fiscal decisions, if you should or should not buy that ballin, sexy piece of fabric.
You deserve to buy it, it will gnaw at your soul if you don't
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Gorgeous jacket, but it's not a good deal.
I've seen Paul Smith suits go on sale for $600. Keep in mind, they are also not fully canvased, which is always ideal, even at that price.
I do like the slant pockets, and I based my first custom suit on the Paul Smith design. Look for a better deal (PS is on Gilt sometimes), or get a jacket made for less.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Lucky is fucking ridiculous. He seems to make anything just look good and suave as hell.
freenudemacusers
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Which Paul smith is this? London, ps Paul smith, or mainline? Dunno what nordstrom in SEA stocks anymore.
But yeah, you can usually find PS lines on yoox/gilt/etc at pretty good discounts, it's not a hyped label got the most part.
But yeah, you can usually find PS lines on yoox/gilt/etc at pretty good discounts, it's not a hyped label got the most part.
Do not get pleats unless you are a 50 year old man or are overweight.
freenudemacusers
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You really can't add pleats. A single pleat is fine tho.
Re cuffing it depends on your taste and what the suit looks like. You could always try a cuff first and see if you like it, and hem it off if you don't.
Re cuffing it depends on your taste and what the suit looks like. You could always try a cuff first and see if you like it, and hem it off if you don't.
Its too short, I'm seeing too much wrist.
Totally does not match your eyes.
Ramen noodles will give you cancer.
am I doint it right?
freenudemacusers
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A valiant effort, but ultimately futile due to the reasons I outlined
luckyboyceo
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Thanks for the advice, man.
My plan is to just put it on the back burner for now and hope that it either goes on sale, or I can find a solid deal online. I have a guy at Nordstrom's who I know pretty well and I'll just have him text me if it does.
Thanks dude. For the record I'm leaning towards not buying the jacket, but that's nice of you to say.
I'm not actually sure about this. I'm pretty sure it's just mainline Paul Smith? I'll check when I'm there on Monday and get back to you.
It's a bit shorter but that's the look I'm going for. The wrists are fine they just look extra short in that picture. I'm 6'3".
The cuff is supposed to show that much on a well fitted suit.
Are like some kind of Czar or something?
Yep, MMMs. Got they BNIB and at a good price too.
F/W stuff is coming out soon ...
What do you think this is? MFA?
Bam Bam Baklava
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F/W stuff is coming out soon ...
I'm gonna need some help with Fall/Winter stuff from you guys. It only gets cold enough around to here to warrant a jacket at most so I need to figure out what and how to layer my clothing.
F/W stuff is coming out soon ...
there are no seasons where I live, weather-wise it's great, but from a fashion point of view it's kind of boring really
First you put one piece of clothing, then you put another
there are no seasons where I live, weather-wise it's great, but from a fashion point of view it's kind of boring really
Yeah, I wish I lived somewhere where it was more of a 3-1 mix of cold to hot.
Meus Renaissance
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Hey guys. What are your opinions on this suit?
Maleficence
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Fix the tie and undo the bottom button and we'll talk.
Also: a belt
Also: a belt
Slayer-33
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Meus Renaissance
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This is my first suit, and thus first attempt at tying a tie. I need to get better at it
Hey guys. What are your opinions on this suit?
Seems to fit right around the shoulders. Hard to judge the fit around your waist (stand up straight and undo your bottom button, that one should never be closed. Arms seem too long, but that's something a tailor should be able to fix without too much trouble.
IMO the combination of blue suit, blue tie and blue shirt is too much though.
A plain navy suit is great though, very versatile.
latinlikeaviolin
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GAF has a weird thing for belts
Meus Renaissance
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Interesting points. You're the first to mention the long sleeves. I'll get that fixed. The amount of blue is also something I'll take on board.
The blue is just my opinion. If it fits right, you'll look fine. A contrasting color (shirt or tie) can make it stand out more though.
Edit: don't be put off by advice to get something tailored either. If you buy a suit off the rack, tailoring is almost always necessary to get it to fit perfect. If the shoulders fit right you got the main part of the suit right, the rest can be adjusted.
latinlikeaviolin
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Can you take another picture of the whole body? Or at least picturing your legs. The length of the pants is an important thing (at least to me)
Meus Renaissance
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Btw,
Do you think a brown belt/shoes would look better with that suit than black?
Do you think a brown belt/shoes would look better with that suit than black?
Dark brown and bordeaux work great with navy, black is good too but can get really formal. I'd say go for it.
Technosteve
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went to nordstrum tried on the Allen Edmonds McTavish shoes, they didn't have it in my width. Almost walked out of the store with a pair, i have to say they are built like tanks no wonder they last so long.
luckyboyceo
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What area do you live in again MiDNiGHTS? I'm starting to get my Fall/Winter wardrobe ready as well.
Brown for sure. Brown and blue go great together, I use it all the time. Black and blue can be tricky as certain shades of blue blend into the black.
Also, as many here have said, never button the bottom button of a two piece jacket. I learned the hard way too.
Bam Bam Baklava
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SoCal.
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