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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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Johnlenham
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I would take Uniqlo over H&M but yeah either is a good shout.bob page said:
Thanks for the tips on teacher stuff. I also asked my mom who works in the school system and she seemed to say that tight pants probably won't cut it with the administration, which kinda makes sense.
I'll figure it out when I'm finally in a job. Going to go with the standard pants and dress shirt/tie combo, though I do get all of my dress clothes in 'modern' or 'thin' cut. Play it safe until I land the job and I'm there for a bit I suppose.
Also I'm going to have to find a tailor or get a nice suit custom made. I think the smallest I can find anywhere is a 36 or maybe a rare 34, but they're always regular. I probably need something around a 34S or maybe even a 32S, especially if I get in shape as while I look skinny in clothes, I've got a little leftover college flab that could go away easily. Sucks being a short skinny guy. 5'5" and 125lbs, seems like everything they make for someone my height is made for super fat people. A good tailor should be able to work with a jacket a size or two up from where I should be, right?
I'll figure it out when I'm finally in a job. Going to go with the standard pants and dress shirt/tie combo, though I do get all of my dress clothes in 'modern' or 'thin' cut. Play it safe until I land the job and I'm there for a bit I suppose.
Also I'm going to have to find a tailor or get a nice suit custom made. I think the smallest I can find anywhere is a 36 or maybe a rare 34, but they're always regular. I probably need something around a 34S or maybe even a 32S, especially if I get in shape as while I look skinny in clothes, I've got a little leftover college flab that could go away easily. Sucks being a short skinny guy. 5'5" and 125lbs, seems like everything they make for someone my height is made for super fat people. A good tailor should be able to work with a jacket a size or two up from where I should be, right?
freenudemacusers
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no, do not do this ever.InsertNameHere said:
tornjaw
Member
Dress me GAF!
So I've perused the thread. And one site in particular I really liked the style but I don't know if I could pull of the look. However, I'm terrible at this. So I'm asking GAF's advice on how/what I should buy/wear.
I'm 5'8" 150~lbs I'm going to add some pictures of me just for reference of my size build and just some outfits I've worn.
I don't do much shopping on my own so I had a chick come out with me to help me pick out some outfits for casual dates while I was in San Antonio.
This is how I dress when I'm going out.
Picture 1 [Photo removed due to it being an abomination]
Picture 2
But this is what I wear on a day-to-day. Cargo short, Chucks, and tiny t-shirts.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Here's some full bodies for reference,
Picture 1
Picture 2
And one of my dog for good measure.
Toby
So all-in-all I want to spruce up my day-to-day dress and my going out style. I'm currently in Afghanistan and going on leave in about 7 weeks so I'm hoping to order some stuff and have it shipped out. Any and all help is appreciated.
So I've perused the thread. And one site in particular I really liked the style but I don't know if I could pull of the look. However, I'm terrible at this. So I'm asking GAF's advice on how/what I should buy/wear.
I'm 5'8" 150~lbs I'm going to add some pictures of me just for reference of my size build and just some outfits I've worn.
I don't do much shopping on my own so I had a chick come out with me to help me pick out some outfits for casual dates while I was in San Antonio.
This is how I dress when I'm going out.
Picture 1 [Photo removed due to it being an abomination]
Picture 2
But this is what I wear on a day-to-day. Cargo short, Chucks, and tiny t-shirts.
Picture 1
Picture 2
Here's some full bodies for reference,
Picture 1
Picture 2
And one of my dog for good measure.
Toby
So all-in-all I want to spruce up my day-to-day dress and my going out style. I'm currently in Afghanistan and going on leave in about 7 weeks so I'm hoping to order some stuff and have it shipped out. Any and all help is appreciated.
Johnlenham
Member
OH GOD burn that pic 1 shirt.
^ your first four pics made me say "oh my god" in horror. then i got to the rest and while it's just military, it at least made you look not like a tool. sorry, just being honest. especially that first pic, what the hell is that thing you're wearing with the giant white tribal pattern?!
anyways, based on the link you posted of that blog, I take it you want to dress more like an actual grown up, ditching t-shirts and jeans/cargo shorts from your everyday attire? there are plenty of nice affordable places to get your feet wet in better style. Depends on what you deem expensive too. Is spending $50-65 on a button up and maybe $60-70 on nice pants too crazy? I know people here link all kinds of shit like a $300 button up, but you don't need to spend anywhere close to that to look good. Just try on lots of shit and ensure proper fitting in shoulders, sleeve length, chest, pant length, and take things like the size of the leg opening and sleeve openings into consideration as you don't want a lot of bulk. the more fitted the better as always.
To further add, avoid being a walking advertisement for any brand. i'd say J.Crew, Banana Republic, Express, and the like will be fine places for you to put together nice outfits that will probably succeed in what you're after. Branch out from there. I like pairing something like this:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=28663&vid=1&pid=876539&scid=876539012
with something like this:
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/spotlightslimshop/PRDOVR~36998/36998.jsp
pants like these:
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=42976&vid=1&pid=851162
and shoes like these:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF5705_1_40000000001_-1
just look around at stores that sell stuff in styles you're interested in and try it all on since sizing varies greatly. you'll be sharper in no time.
anyways, based on the link you posted of that blog, I take it you want to dress more like an actual grown up, ditching t-shirts and jeans/cargo shorts from your everyday attire? there are plenty of nice affordable places to get your feet wet in better style. Depends on what you deem expensive too. Is spending $50-65 on a button up and maybe $60-70 on nice pants too crazy? I know people here link all kinds of shit like a $300 button up, but you don't need to spend anywhere close to that to look good. Just try on lots of shit and ensure proper fitting in shoulders, sleeve length, chest, pant length, and take things like the size of the leg opening and sleeve openings into consideration as you don't want a lot of bulk. the more fitted the better as always.
To further add, avoid being a walking advertisement for any brand. i'd say J.Crew, Banana Republic, Express, and the like will be fine places for you to put together nice outfits that will probably succeed in what you're after. Branch out from there. I like pairing something like this:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=28663&vid=1&pid=876539&scid=876539012
with something like this:
http://www.jcrew.com/mens_feature/spotlightslimshop/PRDOVR~36998/36998.jsp
pants like these:
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=42976&vid=1&pid=851162
and shoes like these:
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF5705_1_40000000001_-1
just look around at stores that sell stuff in styles you're interested in and try it all on since sizing varies greatly. you'll be sharper in no time.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Johnlenham said:
Yes, please follow this man's advice. Cut it up, and then burn it so it can't come back to life.
BTW, tornjaw: HOT! :3
Frustrated_me
Member
Johnlenham said:
Praise this man.
Frustrated_me
Member
Anyone want to point me in the right direction? I'm looking for bracelets (not the cheap stuff, $100+) to wear.
freenudemacusers
Member
Kind of hard to dress someone over the internets, but my general advice to people looking to start dressing well is to look into well-made shoes (sneakers, lace-ups, boots, etc). It's a good place to start as the improvements are hard to miss. All my friends who have asked for this kind of reboot I have started with shoes, and they start to hate everything in their closet pretty quickly.
Generally, I would start small; look for some simple items that fit well and have little to no ornamentation etc. No graphic tees, embellished shirts, etc. It's a better way to learn the vocabulary of fit, color, fabric etc etc. A good pair of jeans will have a lot of mileage, as will a nice, sturdy coat (climate depending I suppose). From there start building when you figure out what suits you best.
Give some budget limits and we can go further with specifics. You're a thin dude so it honestly will be easy to look good in the style of clothing in that link; you just have to know where and how to shop.
Generally, I would start small; look for some simple items that fit well and have little to no ornamentation etc. No graphic tees, embellished shirts, etc. It's a better way to learn the vocabulary of fit, color, fabric etc etc. A good pair of jeans will have a lot of mileage, as will a nice, sturdy coat (climate depending I suppose). From there start building when you figure out what suits you best.
Give some budget limits and we can go further with specifics. You're a thin dude so it honestly will be easy to look good in the style of clothing in that link; you just have to know where and how to shop.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
macuser1of5 said:
What are some good starter sneakers?
freenudemacusers
Member
What kind; leather or silver? Lots of leather bracelets out there (3sixteen, Tanner etc) but if you want some cool bling Ugo Cacciatori is dope and not cheap, though not at David Yurman levels.Frustrated_me said:
What is the upper limit you are willing to drop on a pair?RatskyWatsky said:
tornjaw
Member
Johnlenham said:
-sigh- A girl I went out with a few times picked it out. My taste in men's fashion is abysmal (clearly, hence why I'm seeking advice) Also, from the overwhelming response to it, I'll toss it.
CFMOORE! said:
Exactly. And exactly what my friend said.
macuser1of5 said:
Thing is I don't know where or how to shop. I want to look at around 200$ an outfit. Hoping to have 4-5 outfits ready for me when I go on leave. I like I said I'm hoping to order these items and have them shipped.
Also I'm stationed in Germany and that's where I'm going for leave so I also need to plan on a jacket too.
RatskyWatsky said:
Thanks.
I'd probably get rid of any shirt with graphics on it (unless it's like Threadless or something, which can be OK on occasion). That graffiti shit is a no-go. V-necks look good on people of your build. If you're not used to wearing them, it might feel awkward at first, but chicks dig them and they look good to everyone else.tornjaw said:
For shorts, look for something that isn't overly baggy without the excess pockets. Cargo shorts are fine, but don't get anything that goes past your knee or anything.
Jeans- go with straight fit. Darker denim looks better with most everything when compared to a lighter wash (in my opinion), especially when you're going out or trying to look good. There are quite a few good denim brands if you're willing to spend $60+ for a pair (APC, Acne, etc).
Dress shirts- I'd recommend my usual brands since you're in shape. Check out Banana Republic, Zara.com, Gap, etc. Make sure it's slim fit or fitted so it's not baggy around the arms or back.
Shoes- this one's pretty hard to screw up. John Varvatos Converse, Tretorn, Adidas, Asics, etc all look good with both denim and khacki shorts.
When you get all of these new clothes, make sure you take care of them and don't throw them on your floor. One of my friends spent all kinds of money on new clothes and didn't hang up his shirts and threw them on the floor instead. If you're gonna spend some money, might as well take care of your stuff.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
macuser1of5 said:
$200.
tornjaw said:
The guy in the middle of the military pic is also hot. lol
freenudemacusers
Member
For that range, I'd go with doucal's on yoox. Around 150, well made in italy and simple, versatile designs. they have a pretty good size range on most of them (8-11).RatskyWatsky said:
I especially like these:
there is also a code, fashion@yoox, for free shipping right now, which will also knock 2-4 day shipping to around $7 iirc.
macuser said:
I still think spending that much on sneakers is a bit crazy (perhaps because I wear through mine pretty fast). The only one I'd spend a lot on are Common Projects, otherwise beater vans and GATs do the trick. Then again I plan on dropping a shit ton on Aldens in two weeks when I get paid so my opinion is kinda invalid.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
macuser1of5 said:
Ooh, thanks. I like the gray ones.
freenudemacusers
Member
same thing really; all my more costly sneakers have lasted longer, and more notably, worn down gracefully vs shredding apart like my chucks. Chucks are the worst though.Alucrid said:
Of course there are diminishing returns ($1,500 louboutin sneakers) but that applies to all clothing, not just casual wear.
Johnlenham said:
I usually ask them to be removed if it's actually hindering me in some way.
Trident said:
I have a rather skinny build, maybe it's something I should be happy about for once. I'm more worried about the sleeves being too short.
I wouldn't mind getting a few new sweaters for the winter period. This one caught my eye (down to £10.00 from £35.00), but they were out of stock. =/
freenudemacusers
Member
speaking of sweaters, kind of want this one to add to my collection:
Marc Jacobs Collection FW10
It's good enough for Jay-Z lulz
Marc Jacobs Collection FW10
It's good enough for Jay-Z lulz
Visceir said:I usually ask them to be removed if it's actually hindering me in some way.
I have a rather skinny build, maybe it's something I should be happy about for once. I'm more worried about the sleeves being too short.
I wouldn't mind getting a few new sweaters for the winter period. This one caught my eye (down to £10.00 from £35.00), but they were out of stock. =/
That looks very feminine imo.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Anyone tried/like H & M's straight jeans?
They also have some great looking boots, but they are apparently imitation leather. I don't know how much more expensive the real stuff is.
They also have some great looking boots, but they are apparently imitation leather. I don't know how much more expensive the real stuff is.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Why would anyone buy this?
courage201
Member
SonnyBoy said:
AllSaints Spitafield. Their archives has some pretty good deals on leather jackets-- and they are definitely skinny fit.
Superdry. If you live anywhere near a superdry store-- they frequently have sales where they have 20-30% off retail price-- and they are pretty good for small frames.
Schottnyc. Look them up- they are pretty solid.
Diesel. For the most part-- their leather are on trend and slim fitting.
John Varvatos. I suggest his Star USA subset. They're more affordable and fits a slim frame pretty well.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Thinking of getting a pair of raw/selvedge jeans. Willing to spend about a buck fifty or so. What you guys got?
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
That bonobos deal where you like their Facebook page today, get a code to use on 10/3 for 50% is good right now, it seems. Thinking bout picking up these shoes : http://www.bonobos.com/reuben-raven
and these boots :http://www.bonobos.com/fairhaven-boot-dark-brown
can't beat 50% man.
and these boots :http://www.bonobos.com/fairhaven-boot-dark-brown
can't beat 50% man.
sixteen-bit
Member
TO BE DIFFERENTRatskyWatsky said:
Why would anyone buy this?
latinlikeaviolin
Member
InsertNameHere said:
I know exactly what you mean about the shortness; I'm 5'5"-5'6" too. But I'm also 145 lbs so a 36s works well for me. Anyway, maybe you should consider trying kids sizes from Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, and any other stores that sell children's clothing too? It's worked out for me in the past and also they're a lot cheaper than their regular prices so that's a plus
RJNavarrete said:
Besides the standard APCs, maybe you can get up to a little more and grab some 3sixteens or this hell of a find I found one day. His cheapest are the Uniqlos from Japan, which has a very good quality to price value, but he also has Sugar Canes for 220 (!)
freenudemacusers
Member
I'd go with 3sixteen over apc; easier to size and substantially better denim.
I think naked and famous has stuff around $150 too.
I think naked and famous has stuff around $150 too.
plasticpassion
Member
What do you guys recommend for jeans in the $100-225 range? I used to love Diesels for their fit and style but last week I went in there and tried on probably ten pair and didn't love any of them. The only one I sorta liked was $325 and I find that a bit too exorbitant for jeans that aren't really tht high quality.
I used to like 7 for all mankind too but they seem to have no style these days, just bland denim and poor fit.
For fit, I usually wear jeans that are fitting (ie slim fit but not too tight... Bootcut are too large).
Edit: I don't like anything too flashy, so that knocks out the true religion brand bc of their logo from what I've seen.
I used to like 7 for all mankind too but they seem to have no style these days, just bland denim and poor fit.
For fit, I usually wear jeans that are fitting (ie slim fit but not too tight... Bootcut are too large).
Edit: I don't like anything too flashy, so that knocks out the true religion brand bc of their logo from what I've seen.
freenudemacusers
Member
If you don't want raw, try Acne in a subtle wash, maybe the Max cut. Some of them are near $300 but usually go on sale.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
SpeedingUptoStop said:
50% off the entire order, or just one item? Anyway, thanks for the notification. I've been looking at Bonobos for a while, and had no idea there was any sort of coupon. They're all out at the moment though! >.<
latinlikeaviolin
Member
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
I'm thinking about getting some Bonobos with that 50% coupon. I'm a jeans/pants noob, so I'm really only familiar with American Eagle and Levis. I wear about a 30 waist in AE, and a 31 in Levis. What size of Bonobos does everyone think would be right? Every time I order from Levis.com, I always have to send my jeans back because they're too small, so I'm a bit worried about buying a brand that I'm unfamiliar with.
I wear a 30 in everything except a pair of 514's in tumbled rigid that I have in 32 (other 514s are 30....), and I wear a 30 in Bonobos. Fits like a damn dream.RatskyWatsky said:
Speaking of which, was looking at the site checking what I should get with that coupon, and I kind of feel like getting this seersucker suit for $130:
Thoughts on seersucker? Never had one, and having moved Toronto > Raleigh, I was dying from the heat this past summer. Some nice pics on the Sartorialist, would probably pick up some dirty bucks to pair with it...
Gummifaust
Member
What do you guys think of these Maruti Oleos in grey leather?
I like them. But a girl with better fashion sense than myself said these shoes have a douchy quality.
I like them. But a girl with better fashion sense than myself said these shoes have a douchy quality.
Seersucker is legit in the south, but I don't know about a $130 suit...Doytch said:I wear a 30 in everything except a pair of 514's in tumbled rigid that I have in 32 (other 514s are 30....), and I wear a 30 in Bonobos. Fits like a damn dream.
Speaking of which, was looking at the site checking what I should get with that coupon, and I kind of feel like getting this seersucker suit for $130:
Thoughts on seersucker? Never had one, and having moved Toronto > Raleigh, I was dying from the heat this past summer. Some nice pics on the Sartorialist, would probably pick up some dirty bucks to pair with it...
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