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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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luckyboyceo
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The blue is WAY better. That's actually almost the exact color combination I had in mind for you.
If there's any way you can make that work, go for it.
When you look good you feel good. Instant confidence.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
jongkookie
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Any recommendations for Navy Blue chukkas or something similar?
I almost bought these the other day when I saw them at Aldo:
But I resisted the urge since I wanted mid tops anyway and the bottom sole to be something more sneaker like coz it's a pain in the ass to use the clutch and do heel toe downshifts with this.
I agree. Video games and beer are a better investment.
lol.
I almost bought these the other day when I saw them at Aldo:
But I resisted the urge since I wanted mid tops anyway and the bottom sole to be something more sneaker like coz it's a pain in the ass to use the clutch and do heel toe downshifts with this.
I agree. Video games and beer are a better investment.
I'm being sarcastic
I bought these in beige and really like them. Comfy, versatile.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Finally found some APC New Cure's at Barney's Co-op. Damn is this breaking in period gonna be brutal. Crotch is pretty much being smashed and I can barely lift my legs.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Do it.
these are my favorite shoes ever
so subtlety perfect
the perforated leather
the clear soles with futura 'be true'
the futura tag of 'af-1 82'
the all black with white midsole
i love it. takes a classic shoe that became corny to an all new level. i wear it with everything. best sneaker ever IMO
so subtlety perfect
the perforated leather
the clear soles with futura 'be true'
the futura tag of 'af-1 82'
the all black with white midsole
i love it. takes a classic shoe that became corny to an all new level. i wear it with everything. best sneaker ever IMO
nakedsushi
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Beautiful. Get them!
luckyboyceo
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I know that feel. The things we do for fashion, man.
Definitely. Just be careful around water, so your usage may vary depending on your climate.
Bam Bam Baklava
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The girl working there said some people prefer that the first 2 buttons can't be buttoned when they first buy them. I couldn't do that so I just went with the most uncomfortable fit while actually buttoned up all the way.
Khalifa Jayy
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Just bought some Target Mossimo shirts since I've read about them pretty often. Damn these fit perfectly. Definitely gonna air dry them so they don't shrink, though. Anyone else wear these? Very soft. Very flattering. And for 8-10 bucks a pop, you really can't beat em.
freenudemacusers
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Yeah they're the only tees I wear.
Fwiw they don't shrink much if they are the cotton poly blends, the ours cotton ones lose a little length.
Fwiw they don't shrink much if they are the cotton poly blends, the ours cotton ones lose a little length.
Hope you dont live in a place that gets snow
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Heading out to look for a winter coat tomorrow. Also I need a belt.
imma check out these target mossimo shirts.
i take it i can buy them at target
i'm also buying myself some new sneakers tonight but i don't know what to get ... probably just end up with pair #500 of some black airforce 1s
if anybody has any different suggestions for under ~120 i'm open to that. im generally trying to dress SLIGHTLY more 'mature' and awesome i just dont know whats out there. but if theres some rad hot pink sneakers out there that i need i could buy them too.
i take it i can buy them at target
i'm also buying myself some new sneakers tonight but i don't know what to get ... probably just end up with pair #500 of some black airforce 1s
if anybody has any different suggestions for under ~120 i'm open to that. im generally trying to dress SLIGHTLY more 'mature' and awesome i just dont know whats out there. but if theres some rad hot pink sneakers out there that i need i could buy them too.
can't say either of my apcs felt that bad on my crotch. maybe you should've sized up and sagged. that or new cures aren't for you considering that they have the skinniest top block of all the styles.
Yeah, scrapped all my other plain tees for these. Fit is perfect, and if you collect them through the seasons you get a nice range.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Im more of an H & M Tee guy.
Prefer the fit.
Prefer the fit.
I couldn't get the first button done up on my APC PS, but now the fit is just about perfect. It's worth it to buy too small.
Bam Bam Baklava
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I'm gonna give them some break in time and see what happens. I got 30 days to swap them out with Petit Standards if I change my mind
It's really more of an issue where I feel like I'm gonna blow out the crotch if I even attempt do the splits but otherwise it's not giving my balls any trouble and raising my legs is not very possible.
When I'm not poor again I'm going to buy the hell out of that duffle, though I also quite like the APC one up at Tres Bien.
-Pyromaniac-
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Where is the moto 2011 for poor people.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Hmm, wonder if that's for the Gap outlets. I'll be in one tomorrow.
idk but its definitely online. free shipping on orders above 50. i got two oxfords for 55 shipped and im stoked because one of them was a repeat i wanted on ice (the black, it looks great irl, much darker than the pictures but it has such an interesting sheen and a pretty good fit out of the box)
Khalifa Jayy
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Yea I only nabbed two. One crew one v neck. I want to see how they handle a wash/dry cycle before I commit to any more. They're def in the running to be my primary "t shirt and jeans" tee. They feel so smooth and fit so well... I really can't believe they're from Target.
Any Target near you should have stacks of these babies laying around. Tons of colors available. As for shoes, especially with Fall coming, I'd check out the Vans Chukka Del Barco. I've got these in black and I get tons of compliments and use out of em:
Yea I got the 60/40 blend iteration of em. I believe they discontinued the all cotton ones in favor of these.
Have you ever tried these though? Nearly everyone who actually tries them on swears by them. They're so damn good.
luckyboyceo
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Never tried the Mossimo tees but I'm a big fan of the J. Crew ones. Pretty sure they're like 2 for $20 generally, maybe $30.
I'd know if I wasn't drunk.
I'd know if I wasn't drunk.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
H&M original V neck is the best. Last few times I've been in they have had none in black though.
Marcovaldo
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just saw the tom ford ss13 lookbook, as a skinny guy i'm liking that they've made their lapels a bit slimmer http://www.tomford.com/#/en/menswear/spring/summer-2013
freenudemacusers
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when i checked out tom ford in vegas they had a couple different cuts for suits, one being slimmed down. you gotta put on your 'price doesn't faze me face' tho.
Bam Bam Baklava
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J Crew shirts are my go to choice right now but I gotta try these Mossimo out.
Taking the APC NC's back, I can barely even use the pockets they're so tight...hopefully Petit Standards will work out otherwise it's plain New Standard for my chunky thighs.
kevo_huevo
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only good things to say about the mossimo shirts. i have like 10 different v necks and henleys. they are an awesome fit. sometimes they go on sale for like 7 bucks a pop
Marcovaldo
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huh, here the cheaper suits cost around the same as most dior homme (roughly £2,000) but i always found wide lapels look off on slim guys
freenudemacusers
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Suits are entry level price compared to fur jackets and and croc laceups
Cosmic Bus
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Had a couple of the Mossimo tees a few years back and was unimpressed. Billowy on my small frame and I didn't care for the cut of their v-necks. H&M and AA tees are my essentials -- the latter has improved quite a bit since I tried them several years ago -- and Three Dots makes a damn good "indulgence" tee ($50+) that I've managed to find a number of thrifting.
Marcovaldo
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Suits are entry level price compared to fur jackets and and croc laceups
dude they have the most lush cashmere coat but it cost more than burberry prorsum coats. i don't like their shoes all that much just because of the wanky thick soles/heel they all seem to have
freenudemacusers
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Yeah that stuff reeks of luxury. Not my thing (nor can I causally drop 10k on a jacket), but it's put together immaculately, inside and out.
luckyboyceo
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Oh god. It's painful to look at some of those looks knowing that I can't even afford a sleeve of one of those jackets.
They're so beautiful.
Bus, where in Seattle do you normally do your thrift shopping? Any recommendations? The only thrift stores in Ballard are Goodwill and Value Village and both never seem to have anything worth picking out. Granted, I mostly look for jackets/blazers so thrift shopping might not be ideal for those. Any tips?
Digging the look. I own a brown faux leather jacket and I've gotten quite a bit of mileage out of it. Nice purchase.
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
The Crossroads and Buffalo Exchange stores usually have a worthwhile selection and a constantly rotating inventory. Crossroads on CapHill is pretty large and gets all the hipstery, homo, and oddball rich-college-kid stuff; they've got a couple of "designer" racks and all the especially expensive items usually are strung up near the ceiling, hah.
Red Light is fun to look through when I'm feeling campy and want a $40 band tee from the early '80s or a pair of bright blue alligator loafers that were owned by, like, Joe Dallesandro.
You and I definitely shop for different things, though, so idk if they'd be of any use for you.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Got the Petit Standards. Not drastically different from NC's but enough to matter in my case.
freenudemacusers
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Crossroads looks interesting, I'll have to check it out next time I'm in town.
luckyboyceo
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Thanks, man. I've kind of been looking to branch out with my wardrobe so I'll definitely give those places a look.
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