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[lupin23rd]

Red Wing's fit big. I have a 7 Iron Ranger and fits more like a 7.5-8. I have a hard enough time finding shoes for a 7 US, I can't imagine your struggle.

Yeah, I actually found a size 6 in the Beckman, and a size 6 in another Japanese brand that looked decent (Regal), but both were sized up a bit too big. At least the Red Wings that go smaller go down to a 4. I guess I'll have to ask some store to bring in a bunch of sizes to check out, as I expect most don't carry down that far.

 

[luckyboyceo]

i started dressing up when i wandered into this thread many months back and have just lurked since. seeing photos of stuff, and then paying more attention to classic looks made me more aware of fashion, style and image. my wardrobe has gone through a pretty substantial overhaul since then. my co-workers have taken notice over that time and have dubbed me "dapper." so... validation


actually, winter is the best for fashion, since you can play around with layers and accessories.
when it's summer, what can you do? put on a tshirt n' go. maybe a short sleeved button up.

Summer can be really challenging depending on your climate. I know that's my weakest fashion season by far.

Slimmer, higher cut shorts were in last year and I expect them to be in again this year. The nice thing about those were that you could essentially pair them with anything you'd pair your trousers with. I expect scoop necks to be really big this summer because they're essentially the new v-neck and in a lot of areas if you wear anything more than a t-shirt you'll get heatstroke.

If your temperature allows it, I think one of the best summer outfits is just a white button shirt (rolled up sleeves, 2 chest buttons undone), some colored chinos, good slip-on loafers or (GASP!) flip-flops, and a sweet watch and a killer pair of shades. Oh yeah, and a cigar. Preferably overlooking a beach somewhere. With a sunset. That's my idea of summer.

 

[lupin23rd]

Summer can be really challenging depending on your climate. I know that's my weakest fashion season by far.

Slimmer, higher cut shorts were in last year and I expect them to be in again this year. The nice thing about those were that you could essentially pair them with anything you'd pair your trousers with. I expect scoop necks to be really big this summer because they're essentially the new v-neck and in a lot of areas if you wear anything more than a t-shirt you'll get heatstroke.

If your temperature allows it, I think one of the best summer outfits is just a white button shirt (rolled up sleeves, 2 chest buttons undone), some colored chinos, good slip-on loafers or (GASP!) flip-flops, and a sweet watch and a killer pair of shades. Oh yeah, and a cigar. Preferably overlooking a beach somewhere. With a sunset. That's my idea of summer.

Sounds good, although I'll probably be somewhere where I could get away with a linen blazer overtop all that. Thinking of maybe having one made in a bright summer color, as opposed to wearing colored chinos. But that could be awful LOL

 

[luckyboyceo]

Could also be awesome.

It's definitely a high risk, high reward purchase cause one wrong move and you'll look like Harry & Lloyd from Dumber & Dumber. If you pull it off, you'll get everyone's attention.

 

[Illithid Dude]

I wish I could carry a camera around my campus and take some pics of the fashion decisions people make.

I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Shorts that are so long they aren't shorts anymore but pants missing ankles. Shoes that are about as ergonomic as a cinder block. A guy wearing a fedora with shorts and bare feet. All these moments will be lost in time like tears in rain.

At my high school, I'd say a good 80% of the people dress better then average, with 50% being actually fashionable. I've actually considered going around taking pictures of everyone. Maybe I still will.

 

[Zekes!]

Yeah, I actually found a size 6 in the Beckman, and a size 6 in another Japanese brand that looked decent (Regal), but both were sized up a bit too big. At least the Red Wings that go smaller go down to a 4. I guess I'll have to ask some store to bring in a bunch of sizes to check out, as I expect most don't carry down that far.

What styles go down that small? I'm curious because I've looked before and on the Red Wing site everything I've looked at goes down to a 7.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

At my high school, I'd say a good 80% of the people dress better then average, with 50% being actually fashionable. I've actually considered going around taking pictures of everyone. Maybe I still will.

You go to high school in Milan?

 

[lupin23rd]

What styles go down that small? I'm curious because I've looked before and on the Red Wing site everything I've looked at goes down to a 7.

On the US site, Engineer and Round Toe go down to 4. There's a couple that go down to 6. I hate how some styles are sized by colors / widths.

Beckman is listed as going down to 6 on the Japanese site (and I tried them on in Tokyo), and a few more (maybe Pecos) go down that far as well.

 

[Illithid Dude]

You go to high school in Milan?

Small, art-tinged private school in L.A. It's really a domino effect, once a few people start dressing nicer, the rest start to follow. The one case that the heard mentality actually is beneficial.

 

[Alucrid]

I think there's definitely truth to a well dressed man being intimidating. In my experience it's only ever been a good thing though. May be harder to get that initial communication going but once you do it usually works in your favor.

As for what I wear to class, I routinely wear shirt/ties/blazers but ever since I got my leather baseball jacket I've been getting pretty lazy and just wearing that a lot. I've had guys come up to me in the past and tell me that I motivate them to dress better, which is pretty cool. Would prefer they were women but I'll still take the compliments lol.


I'll do some recon work for you.

Yess! Not sure if their store has the mens stuff in yet as it's not on their site.


Guys, don't be taking creep shots now. If you ask that's fine, but otherwise, yeaaah.

Also my ToJ shipped out today. Yes. YES.

 

[Alucrid]

Expensive zero return policy purchases are a drug. Better than heroin. Probably not cheaper, however.

edit: those kmart rafs are $860. lol i quit.

Only 815 at ssense!

 

[SebastianAlexander]

Only 815 at ssense!

oh, oh my ... these are beautiful

 

[Johnny M]

My latest shoes

 

[freenudemacusers]

Only 815 at ssense!

canada is winning ;_;

 

[Johnlenham]

I have these two in heather w/blue and brown w/red. They're great. Lots of compliments.

Link me up my good man! Im going to head to Tkmaxx to roll the dice tomorrow and see if I can find anything before I order them on sunday/monday.

Trying to resist spending a wedge of money on a new jacket,trainers and jumpers.
Probably a good thing Uniqlo is a hours drive away.

actually, winter is the best for fashion, since you can play around with layers and accessories.
when it's summer, what can you do? put on a tshirt n' go. maybe a short sleeved button up.

I cant stand short sleeve shirts, they remind me of old men for some reason. Perhaps im just used to people wearing ugly as shit ones.

Looking forward to dressing like a tramp when I got traveling round south east asia during rainy season can hit 40oc inland..

If your temperature allows it, I think one of the best summer outfits is just a white button shirt (rolled up sleeves, 2 chest buttons undone), some colored chinos, good slip-on loafers or (GASP!) flip-flops, and a sweet watch and a killer pair of shades. Oh yeah, and a cigar. Preferably overlooking a beach somewhere. With a sunset. That's my idea of summer.

^This

Manshion thread has been way more helpful than anywhere else for getting me off print t shirts, skate shoes and such.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Oh yeah and alucrid if you have some secret source for those white bball CPs you better spill it or I start cutting.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

Link me up my good man!

They were in Asos' clearance section about a month ago, so they may not be available now. The colors you posted are good too though!

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

My latest shoes

I dig the top one. Where'd you get it?

 

[Zekes!]

I'm on a sweatpants binge right now

I just really want sweatpants

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

Do we have a wallet thread? If not what do you guys suggest for a nice looking front pocket wallet that has a small profile?

 

[zethren]

I use a simple billfold. Most places should have them so they shouldn't be hard to find. Sounds like what you're looking for.

 

[Deadly Cyclone]

I use a simple billfold. Most places should have them so they shouldn't be hard to find. Sounds like what you're looking for.

I usually go for something like that or a money clip+cards but just can't find one I really like.

 

[Johnny M]

I dig the top one. Where'd you get it?

Massimo dutti.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Grey pair in the middle?

 

[Alucrid]

Oh yeah and alucrid if you have some secret source for those white bball CPs you better spill it or I start cutting.

Nah, I'm hoping for them to pop up somewhere in the s/s stuff

Do we have a wallet thread? If not what do you guys suggest for a nice looking front pocket wallet that has a small profile?

there have been a few on gaf

 

[Ice 9]

I like prep stuff along with sports stuff and offensive color schemes, so I wish I could cop some Cole Hans Lunar Grand Wingtips

 

[freenudemacusers]

Walk over makes stuff like that too. Worth a look.

 

[Woody Invincible]

Do we have a wallet thread? If not what do you guys suggest for a nice looking front pocket wallet that has a small profile?

I use a simple Kenneth Cole id/card holder. Don't want a huge lump under my ass when I sit down.

 

[Marcovaldo]

fuck me these are lush http://www.ln-cc.com/invt/lan0110016wht

 

[freenudemacusers]

Wish they didn't have the brown nose... A little puppy like haha

 

[Pocks]

I use a simple Kenneth Cole id/card holder. Don't want a huge lump under my ass when I sit down.

How many cards can you fit in that? I bought a cheap Relic brand wallet of similar style a few years ago, and I could use a refresh, and something of higher quality.

 

[Marcovaldo]

Wish they didn't have the brown nose... A little puppy like haha

i like it! and i'd end up scuffing it anyway eventually

 

[freenudemacusers]

I feel you, I'm becoming a sucker for shearling and other fuzzies... Trussardi made some cool shearling sneaks a couple years ago

http://www.highsnobiety.com/2011/06/27/trussardi-1911-high-top-sneakers-fallwinter-2011/

Whole collection was pretty cool, all of it was leather. All of it.

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/F2011MEN-TRUSSARD

 

[Alucrid]

jawn coppage is making a shearling coat

ehhh

eh

 

[freenudemacusers]

i noe, my body is ready

 

[thebigtony]

jawn coppage is making a shearling coat

I was under the impression that after they made the sample they decided that it was too expensive to produce?

 

[freenudemacusers]

I was under the impression that after they made the sample they decided that it was too expensive to produce?

don't crush my dreams

 

[luckyboyceo]

Those Rafs are sick. Ssense just put up a whole lot of good stuff that really makes me regret spending all of my fashion money already.

Paging Midnights:

Spoiler

Paul Smith: $1095

jawn coppage is making a shearling coat

ehhh

eh

Pics yet or did they just announce it?

 

[thebigtony]

He's referring to this

which was posted by Drew in December on styleforum

Edit: Found it

Originally Posted by Dairy Phobic

drew, any updates on the shearling?

on hold for a bit. Way too expensive to make. That BCDR is ready to sell, shearling is not.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Spoiler

Paul Smith: $1095

Maybe I can get it second hand two years from now for 400.

 

[luckyboyceo]

Or maybe you can buy one of the sleeves now and the other later?

 

[Alucrid]

that hardware kills the jacket imo

 

[luckyboyceo]

I don't know why people don't just make simple leather jackets anymore. I can't tell you how many I've seen that have been butchered by detailing.

 

[Johnlenham]

I don't know why people don't just make simple leather jackets anymore. I can't tell you how many I've seen that have been butchered by detailing.

Yup. Lets put random pointless zippers and buttons all over everything.

 

[Ice 9]

Yup. Lets put random pointless zippers and buttons all over everything.

Can't diss a Schott Perfecto though.

 

[Alucrid]

i can by posting this

also i was mainly speaking about the color of the zips and pulls

 

[Ice 9]

That guy needs to button his pants.

 

[Alucrid]

Comes with the raw denim territory brah

 

[coldvein]

any territory with pants unbuttoned is territory not to be treaded imo

 

[Johnlenham]

Can't diss a Schott Perfecto though.

If the chest one was gone and the belt id like it atleast 50% more!

I cant deal with jeans without a zip, trying to undo that shit at 5am half out of it in some ravec and getting it done without looking like a moron is a mighty task! :/