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I tend to prefer vneck sweaters unless I'm wearing it with an oxford button down collar or something (then it's crew).
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I tend to prefer vneck sweaters unless I'm wearing it with an oxford button down collar or something (then it's crew).
sweaters in general make you look old, but you can modify it by going round necked and a size smaller to pump your pecs
vnecks never look good
I believe that a good deal of the time I'm getting compliments simply for wearing a tie. But then they usually make a comment more specific to the tie.
I got some great compliments on a navy blue button down I wore a few days ago to work. Didn't wear a tie with it, and instead just wore it with the top button unbuttoned with a light brown pair of pants. Felt weird not wearing a tie with it, but it was nice.
freenudemacusers
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Imo they can make you look old, but only if you wear large, puffy sweaters.
The question is, why you would wear a sweater that looks like that? There are plenty of good looking ones with good fit that don't make you look like you're wearing your grandfather's clothes.
Allen Edmond Strands ordered.
I tried them on at Nordstroms the other day, and they were amazing. Can't wait to get them. They probably won't work with jeans, right?
I'll wear your granddad's clothes. I look incredible.
I tried them on at Nordstroms the other day, and they were amazing. Can't wait to get them. They probably won't work with jeans, right?
I'll wear your granddad's clothes. I look incredible.
Bam Bam Baklava
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What the hell sweaters are you guys talking about. Maybe cardigans.
freenudemacusers
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cardigans are awesome too
I think they look astounding. Works with cardigans too. Go with Argyle if you''re feeling like a preppy bitch.
Funnily enough other than the sweaters thing I've been accused of wearing and having taste in old men's clothes before.
You talkin' shit about cardigans?
when you are collecting pension checks
freenudemacusers
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my cardigans are abap
Bam Bam Baklava
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Cardigans are nice, I can't pull them off though.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Cardigan rules:
Don't wear bright Saved by the bell colors. Check.
Don't have grey hair. Check
Don't wear bright Saved by the bell colors. Check.
Don't have grey hair. Check
freenudemacusers
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lol okcardigans are fedoras
what you think you look like
what you actually look like
beckham looks like shit btw why would i want to look like that
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Actually feeling a little embarrassed for Lunchbox rn.
I could sleep in a pile of my cardigans there are so many of them.
I could sleep in a pile of my cardigans there are so many of them.
freenudemacusers
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a half tuck and a rumply beige argyle is not something i have on my pinterest* board
*I don't have a pinterest board
Necromanti
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I have yet to see anyone look good in a cardigan in person, but I may just have been unlucky. (Those I've seen were a bit too androgynous for my liking.)
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Nah I agree, he looks like a teenager from a shit 90's high school drama
freenudemacusers
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strange, cardigans aren't tricky. i mean, here is one on a really old retired guy:
here is one from a dude who just got his first aarp magazine in the mail:
neither of these are androgynous
and in my search for tom ford cardigans ($2000+ pension price) the internet led me to this... amazing... thing.
http://fashionista.com/2012/05/fash...lmost-hoodie-free-makeover-for-facebooks-ipo/
Necromanti
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Yeah, maybe the ones I saw were the exceptions since they looked like they were stolen from something a (female) model would wear on a runway. The earlier "ponchos" in this thread evoked similar feelings...strange, cardigans aren't tricky. i mean, here is one on a really old retired guy:
here is one from a dude who just got his first aarp magazine in the mail:
neither of these are androgynous
While I wouldn't say I'm comfortable with calling myself pro-cardigan, I don't think I'm anti-cardigan anymore. (I'm not sure if I can handle the v-neck shirt + cardigan look yet, though.)
To pull off cardigans you have to be very slim and well built, which those two very much are. People like that aren't many in number but when you pull off cardigans, they look awesome.
I'm a skinny pasty guy so I can't. I'm working on that though.
Agreed. Fucking up a cardigan is real easy and a rather common sight.
Claiming a vnecks or crew necks never look good is crazy talk though.
freenudemacusers
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man dudes i see people bomb in suits and dress shoes daily but I don't write em off! 
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I saw a woman at the airport wearing a fedora. What should have I done GAF?
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Pushed her into a turbine.
Horseticuffs
Full werewolf off the buckle
Lol when I got my kids last weekend my oldest was wearing a "Monster High" fedora. Man, it was an uncomfortable moment
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
I walked up to her and stepped on her feet really hard with my face all angry and scrunched up.
I hope I did the right thing guys
Bam Bam Baklava
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Time to cop?
luckyboyceo
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Never been a huge cardigan fan myself but I've definitely seen them worn well. Claiming v-neck sweaters are elderly is blasphemy though.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Stop trying to make Macuser and Midnights cry! Bully!
I want this. Where can I buy it?What do you guys think of this jacket?
Wandering Leopard
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So with regards to my questionable high shine shoes for my work evening... I had a more than positive reaction. It wasn't strictly black tie, I wore a nice belt which complimented the shoes, a simple white shirt which had a great fit, no tie, smart skinny black trousers and a nice blazer.
I might try to put something like this together for new years, a little too much maybe but I love the thought behind it.
H&M, I know for sure it's sold in Italy and the UK, not sure about the USA. Check their website.
LyleLanley
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What's this about V-necks not looking good?
Marcovaldo
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i got all excited thinking that the mr porter sale has started but it's only for the american site for now ;(
Already started on the us site. Gonna buy some wardrobe staples. Wait, their copy writers say everything is a wardrobe staple.
Marcovaldo
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better hope for a big end of year bonus i guess
Guys, which of these 3 coats suits me best? Looking for a peacoat/whatever the middle one is.
Un.
Deux.
Trois.
Honestly, I can't decide. I think the middle one is my favorite but I don't think the bib is removable, and that's something I think I might want in case I want to wear a scarf or something.
Also, which of these has the most longevity, style-wise? Which will still be "in style" 5 years from now and which one probably won't be at all? And which of these brands is considered best?
These will all be lightning deals on Amazon today, by the way. The first one is already on sale. Just a heads up.
Un.
Deux.
Trois.
Honestly, I can't decide. I think the middle one is my favorite but I don't think the bib is removable, and that's something I think I might want in case I want to wear a scarf or something.
Also, which of these has the most longevity, style-wise? Which will still be "in style" 5 years from now and which one probably won't be at all? And which of these brands is considered best?
These will all be lightning deals on Amazon today, by the way. The first one is already on sale. Just a heads up.
I'm not sure I like that zip-able bib thing on the third pea coat.
I like the first pea coat, and I like the second jacket. So it really just depends. I love pea coats, though, so I'll nod in the direction of the one that comes with the scarf (I'm taking a craaazy shot in the dark here and assuming you can remove the scarf. Would be down right silly if you couldn't.).
Oh, and to answer your other question:
Pea coats are classic and will likely never go out of style. If you're worried about longevity, go with that.
I like the first pea coat, and I like the second jacket. So it really just depends. I love pea coats, though, so I'll nod in the direction of the one that comes with the scarf (I'm taking a craaazy shot in the dark here and assuming you can remove the scarf. Would be down right silly if you couldn't.).
Oh, and to answer your other question:
Pea coats are classic and will likely never go out of style. If you're worried about longevity, go with that.
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