Yeah I'll probably end up tumble drying since I'm fine if it shrinks a lot. I'll report back with the results some time this weekend.
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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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Yeah I'll probably end up tumble drying since I'm fine if it shrinks a lot. I'll report back with the results some time this weekend.
I was in Macy's today and saw a pair of black Kenneth Cole jeans, they fit great but didn't buy them. They were 60 bucks and I'm regretting it now, I think I may go back and get them on Saturday. It seemed like the whole store was on sale except the KC stuff. I've never had KC jeans before so I was a little hesitant, how are they? worth the 60 bucks?
Nice, thanks for being the guinea pig. I'll definitely follow suit if it works out.
KC isn't worth full price, IMO. The good news is that this time of year, Macy's cranks out the sales one after another. If you wait even a week or two at most, I bet they'll go on sale.
I literally just saw a commercial for Macy's that said 40% off KC. what the fuck :[ I did pick up some nice polo shoes though - http://www.abload.de/img/polosehjdi.jpg - :] They also had some nice boots which I need, I really need to stop buying clothes though, shiiiett
Quick question GAF. Where should a (button down) shirt fall if I'm wearing it untucked? I recently got one shortened since it was way long, it falls right in the middle of my zipper now. It seems a bit short, but I'm not sure. Thought?
sixteen-bit
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Does the shirt still have tails? If so, tuck it in.
You can leave it untucked if the bottom was squared off when it was shortened.
You can leave it untucked if the bottom was squared off when it was shortened.
vitaminwateryum
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Anyone have any experiences buying stuff on ebay? Bought this jacket from some chinese store for cheap and I'm curious to see if anyone has ever had any issues with size/fit.
sixteen-bit
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Anyone have any experiences buying stuff on ebay? Bought this jacket from some chinese for cheap and I'm curious to see if anyone has ever had any issues with size/fit.
There was a poster who bought a similar Korean jacket off ebay and had to get it altered to lengthen it.
SpeedingUptoStop
will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Seems cool, but something about the laces comes off as more style than functionality.
Auron_Kale
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Picked up a new cap and sweater this week.
The Fair Isle grew on me to be honest (though a sale didn't hurt either) and I actually bought the cap while also purchasing another hat for a present.
The Fair Isle grew on me to be honest (though a sale didn't hurt either) and I actually bought the cap while also purchasing another hat for a present.
Auron_Kale
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Thanks!
JCrew actually. It's the only one I've seen that I actually like - probably the color scheme has something to do with it.
Only thing was that I actually had to get it off the form dummy as they only had an XL left after their sale (mine's a S). Still, I really do like it and it's basically my sweater for Christmas.
Anyone have any experiences buying stuff on ebay? Bought this jacket from some chinese store for cheap and I'm curious to see if anyone has ever had any issues with size/fit.
Never seen one that wasn't junk. Will look ok in photos but feel like leathery diahrhea in your hands.
vitaminwateryum
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Oh goody. Well, on the upside at least I only payed 30 bucks for it.
30 bucks? Damn that's even cheaper than I expected! Can't argue with that anyway - worth testing the waters for a price that low.
is this baltimore desi from sufu, or someone else?
I totally hear you on that one. I'd probably replace them anyway. Good thing there are gussets to keep the lace holes intact, at the very least.
Nah, leather laces are perfectly fine. In fact a lot of people replace the regular laces they get with boots with leather ones instead. Same function, but often times they look better. As for J.Shoes I've never had any experience with the brand.
Grabbing these J.Shoes boots from JackThreads for $85 shipped.
Good deal? Any bad experiences with the J.Shoes brand? It's my first foray into the world of boots. I'm scurred.
I have a pair of J Shoes Desert Boots that I really like. I got them on clearance when the high end American Eagle site went out of business. I forget what the site was called, but the shoes were normally over a $100 but i got them for about $40 shipped. I even bought a 2nd backup pair after I looked over and wore the first pair.
They are comfortable, have lasted a long time, and just get better looking with age.
Rookje
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I'm looking for boots like these:
Closest I've found are these: http://www.parkandbond.com/product/86883718
Closest I've found are these: http://www.parkandbond.com/product/86883718
Wait so how exactly do I shrink my tees?
whatsinaname
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I got leather laces on my Iron Ranger Gentleman Travelers. I quite like them. They tend to stay tied more than my normal laces on other shoes.
Pretty much all t shirts or button downs will shrink after your first wash or two. It depends on how you wash and dry it though. Hot water and drying it in the dryer lead to more shrinkage, cold water and hang drying to minimal shrinkage.
Non piss tinted pictures
LightOfTruth
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FYI, it looks like LEC is doing daily deals for most of December. Shirts and cardigans today. Nothing in the shirts interested me, but I grabbed the one men's cardigan that was 60% off. Of course, if you wait for them to hit the clearance rack next year and a coupon to come by to stack on top, you'll probably pay maybe $10 less, but I wanted one of these for winter.
Your best bet is likely to have someone grab it for you in a store.
Your best bet is likely to have someone grab it for you in a store.
RapidCancel
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Anyone have recommendation on sweater vests?
So yeah
Size medium
Before wash and dry
P2P: 20
Front Length: 16.75
Back: 30
After
P2P:19.75
Front: 16
Back:28.75
LightOfTruth
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well, fuck.
edgefusion
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Hey GAF, I have my christmas work-do in a few weeks but I'm having some trouble deciding what kind of trousers to wear. Currently I'm planning on wearing:
Hat
Jacket and shirt
Shoes
I'm thinking of just plain black smart trousers or black denims. I would like to wear dark blue trousers the same as the jacket but I'm worried I won't find the same shade and it'll look odd. What do you think?
Hat
Jacket and shirt
Shoes
I'm thinking of just plain black smart trousers or black denims. I would like to wear dark blue trousers the same as the jacket but I'm worried I won't find the same shade and it'll look odd. What do you think?
Phonomezer
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I've decided that I want a shirt made out of hospital bandages.
edgefusion
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Really just wanted to know what kind of trousers would go, but thanks anyway.
Your worries are well-placed. If you almost match the shade and texture without being spot-on, it will look odd.
Personally, I'd go black denim, think it would look better with the shoes than trousers.
entremet
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Any of you guys having office holiday parties? I always enjoy them because it allows me to step it up a bit fashion wise since my workplace is casual.
Still thinking about what to wear honestly. Probably just go with a gray suit, brown oxfords with matching belt, green tie, white linen pocket square, and white fitted spread collar shirt.
Still thinking about what to wear honestly. Probably just go with a gray suit, brown oxfords with matching belt, green tie, white linen pocket square, and white fitted spread collar shirt.
Thank god no I don't.
entremet
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Free food and booze, man! Plus it's accepted that everyone is gonna get drunk. LOL. Drunk co-workers are hilarious.
Kind of. We're all going to a Chinese buffet, the corporation has graciously allocated us $15 an employee for holiday party expenses. Needless to say, nobody's getting tanked on that budget.
Yep, next week- it's my first "real" office party. I think there's gonna be over 3,000 people there w/ unlimited food & drinks.
Do people usually wear festive-type things to events like this?
Clowns do.
Reindeer antlers and a red nose will get you laid. Trust me, I'm an expert.
latinlikeaviolin
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Only when those antlers come from authentic reindeer leather and the red nose compliments your entire outfit tho
Well if your workplace dress is casual then that sounds kind of overdressed to me.. I guess it depends on the venue as well though.
I meant like red ties or something, you assholes, lol.
Gareth Bale
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I was looking for some smart brown shoes/boots and found these for £55. Anyone own a pair of Hudson's?
entremet
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Worn a suit at all the previous office parties. Ladies never minded! Most men wear a tie and jacket at least.
HR sends a memo about the ''dress code'' before the party. Basically dress shirts and slacks or chinos for men.
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