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[freenudemacusers]

Awesome, thanks for the recommendations!

The nordstrom rack up there, at least a few years ago, would usually have to boot footwear at damn good prices. Sometimes gaudy but there are gems to be found...

For casual goodness, I agree with the above that a brogue boot or shoe should serve you well.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Dark souls cosplay is fucking cool

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[freenudemacusers]

damn, anyone want some 36R/S marc jacobs collection suits for cheap (petrol blue cotton, dark blue thin wale velvet cord)? due to gym time they are too small in the shoulders now

 

[Alfarif]

Any place where I can get some good quality skinny ties in various colors?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Any place where I can get some good quality skinny ties in various colors?

define skinny? 2.5"? beauties ltd has a wide selection (some gaudy as fuck) at decent prices. quality is ok.

for higher end shit i am a fan of RL black label, though iirc they are all 3", which is thin enough ime. much thinner doesn't really work unless your suit matches or you're going for a very specific look.

 

[bob page]

damn, anyone want some 36R/S marc jacobs collection suits for cheap (petrol blue cotton, dark blue thin wale velvet cord)? due to gym time they are too small in the shoulders now

Wanna PM me some pics?

 

[Alfarif]

define skinny? 2.5"? beauties ltd has a wide selection (some gaudy as fuck) at decent prices. quality is ok.

for higher end shit i am a fan of RL black label, though iirc they are all 3", which is thin enough ime. much thinner doesn't really work unless your suit matches or you're going for a very specific look.

Yeah, 2.5". I have a couple specific looks I'm looking to achieve and wanted to grab a couple of them. I'll check out RL and Beauties. Thanks a ton!

 

[freenudemacusers]

Wanna PM me some pics?

will tomorrow. iirc they're 17" across the shoulder and 29" top to bottom on the jackets. pants are standard 30"ish waist. i remember too much of this shit lol.

 

[cacophony]

Do any of you know any good blogs for more casual looks? Most of the ones I find are too dressed up looks/suits.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

To those of you to ordered these Land's End canvas boots - how long did they take to arrive? The site says about seven days total, and I need them for New Years. Debating on whether to risk it or pay the 20 bucks for 2 day shipping

http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/StylePage-394774_XP.html?CM_MERCH=Shopping_Cart

also do they fit true to size?

Mine should arrive tomorrow or the next day. I'll post results when I get them.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Yeah, 2.5". I have a couple specific looks I'm looking to achieve and wanted to grab a couple of them. I'll check out RL and Beauties. Thanks a ton!

www.thetiebar.com

Thank me later.

 

[Alfarif]

www.thetiebar.com

Thank me later.

Oh. Wow.

How about I thank you now because I am going to LOSE MY MIND.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Oh. Wow.

How about I thank you now because I am going to LOSE MY MIND.

Haha, no problem man. Yea, they offer most ties in 2.5/3"

I find 3" to be PERFECT, but yea, 2.5" is good for those skinny/modern "looks." Have fun.

 

[Doytch]

The Tie Bar is amazing. I've started wearing ties casually just cause they're so cheap and such an easy way to set your shirt & jeans/pants apart. Knits, cottons, wools, been happy with every single purchase and I recommend it whenever the topic comes up with friends.

And macuser1of5, can you PM pics of that blue cotton one?

 

[Alucrid]

www.thetiebar.com

Thank me later.

Yep, $15 for decent ties that I don't really have to care about and use just for work. Yay.

 

[bob page]

will tomorrow. iirc they're 17" across the shoulder and 29" top to bottom on the jackets. pants are standard 30"ish waist. i remember too much of this shit lol.

How tall are you?

 

[freenudemacusers]

About 5'9". Posted them here with a couple of pictures:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=33617330&postcount=2902

 

[Alucrid]

Well I put my order in for my two jackets. I'm spent for the rest of the year now.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Well I put my order in for my two jackets. I'm spent for the rest of the year now.

Two weeks? Lol. Oh no!

 

[freenudemacusers]

Two weeks? Lol. Oh no!

lol it's a new year it doesn't count damnit!

 

[Alucrid]

Two weeks? Lol. Oh no!

Let's not get crazy now, 12 days

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Let's not get crazy now, 12 days

Its my birthday in two days! My parents are gonna buy me whatever I want as long as its about 500 or less. What do you guys think I should get? A suit maybe? I dont have a fitted black one so I might go for that.

 

[freenudemacusers]

eh, don't get a black suit*. a nice pair of dressier boots would be a good idea.

*I had a nice peak lapel 1 button costume national suit that I wore... 3 times. Black suits are usually poor stand-ins for a tux or a nice charcoal/dark navy suit. You really won't get much use out of it IMO.

 

[Visceir]

Do any of you know any good blogs for more casual looks? Most of the ones I find are too dressed up looks/suits.

Hmm, not sure if it qualifies but I've been meaning to share (again) this site for a while:

www.fashionbeans.com

They got all sorts of cool articles on basics, trends and guides, plus various streetstyle pictures. Or just tips and recommendations on how to take care of your clothes.

Budget Lookbook: American Prep
The FashionBeans Guide To: Winter Layering
Knitwear Care: How To Wash Your Knitwear
Ryan Gosling: Style Icon
Men’s Style Icons: Jon Kortajarena

They usually feature quite a few examples and recommendations for individual clothing pieces for how to achieve that specific look, each of them with links to online stores.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

My Land's End Canvas boots arrived. I'll post pics in a bit. I ordered size 11, my usual size in pretty much everything, but they're about a size to a size and a half too big. :/

 

[Alucrid]

My Land's End Canvas boots arrived. I'll post pics in a bit. I ordered size 11, my usual size in pretty much everything, but they're about a size to a size and a half too big. :/

I had to size down by one and a half on my iron rangers

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I had to size down by one and a half on my iron rangers

Feels bad man.

Edit: So how would I go about caring for these boots? What kind of wax, polish, etc. do I need? Shoe tree?

 

[Ermac]

My Land's End Canvas boots arrived. I'll post pics in a bit. I ordered size 11, my usual size in pretty much everything, but they're about a size to a size and a half too big. :/

I usually wear 9 in Chucks and I'm going to order the 8.5. Sound ok?

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I usually wear 9 in Chucks and I'm going to order the 8.5. Sound ok?

Should be. I would return mine, but the site doesn't have 10.5s. I guess I can stuff the end with a sock or something. lol

 

[Ermac]

Should be. I would return mine, but the site doesn't have 10.5s. I guess I can stuff the end with a sock or something. lol

Thanks. Fuck, the Donner code doesn't work anymore. Are there any others floating around?

edit: I chatted them and told them, they said to go ahead and place the order and they'll apply the discount afterwards. fyi for anyone ordering them.

 

[dubc35]

Hmm, not sure if it qualifies but I've been meaning to share (again) this site for a while:

www.fashionbeans.com

Thanks, reading through some of the basics articles now. I'm not terribly dressed but I've never really read into what exactly I should be looking for.

 

[bob page]

Feels bad man.

Edit: So how would I go about caring for these boots? What kind of wax, polish, etc. do I need? Shoe tree?

Boots typically look better when they're worn out, in my opinion.

Oh yeah, and I usually size down a full size on my boots compared to what I get for sneakers (9.5 vs. 10.5, 10 for dress shoes).

 

[bowery]

so I just bought APC petit standards, size 28, I can never wash these guys right?

 

[Ermac]

so I just bought APC petit standards, size 28, I can never wash these guys right?

Wait at least 6 months. Or wash em if you spill puke / food / whatever on them.

 

[Alucrid]

so I just bought APC petit standards, size 28, I can never wash these guys right?

Wash'em however whenever. They won't unravel at the seams if you do.

I think I might post some evo pics of some leather / jeans Friday since I have off and will actually be home when there's sunlight outside.

 

[bowery]

Alrighty, and what's the whole deal with going into the ocean in raw denim that I hear people doing? What does that accomplish

 

[Alucrid]

Alrighty, and what's the whole deal with going into the ocean in raw denim that I hear people doing? What does that accomplish

Nothing different than a regular soak or wash. Could be a little more fun. The closest beach I live near is jersey though, so yeah, not doing that.

 

[bowery]

Damn, i'm in love with APC. what else do they do well other than jeans?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Damn, i'm in love with APC. what else do they do well other than jeans?

outerwear is usually nice, but most everything else they produce is kind of lackluster for the pricepoint IMO.

 

[sixteen-bit]

My sister gave this to me as a birthday present. Nice little watch.

 

[Alucrid]

outerwear is usually nice, but most everything else they produce is kind of lackluster for the pricepoint IMO.

True. Id probably only buy their outwear on sale though.

 

[chicko1983]

Speaking of watches, I've been trying to find a nice simple metallic watch with only two hands on it and two numbers for date.

I can't find any which aren't ridiculously expensive (which you would think it would be the other way around).
Probably want to spend $250.x

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Boots typically look better when they're worn out, in my opinion.

Oh yeah, and I usually size down a full size on my boots compared to what I get for sneakers (9.5 vs. 10.5, 10 for dress shoes).

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind!

Here are some pics of them:

 

[Rookje]

I'm looking for some Military Boots, anyone have any suggestions?

Something like these, but higher quality.

 

[Ether_Snake]

I'm looking for a pea coat to replace my winter coat I've had for a few years. I think they look best on taller people, so far I haven't found any that feels like it works for me. I like clothes that are really fitted, since I'm slim. A lot of pea coats are long and large. Having trouble finding the right winter coat:|

edit: I actually like this one, even if it's probably really cheap http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S94FLY/?tag=neogaf0e-20

But without trying it, I can't tell how if it would look too loose.

So I actually bought this. For the price, I'm really satisfied. It suits me really well, fits well (too tight if I raise my arms up, but otherwise perfect, I was afraid it would be too loose which never suits me well). I'm also pleased that it is darker than in the pictures, it's more charcoal than gray.

The interior "collar" is just that, an interior collar, not a full double interior.
I expected some of the pockets to be fake, but no they are all actual pockets.
Not very warm though, so good for fall/spring but obviously not for winter.

So it looks good on me, was cheap, I'm happy.

 

[bob page]

So I actually bought this. For the price, I'm really satisfied. It suits me really well, fits well (too tight if I raise my arms up, but otherwise perfect, I was afraid it would be too loose which never suits me well). I'm also pleased that it is darker than in the pictures, it's more charcoal than gray.

The interior "collar" is just that, an interior collar, not a full double interior.
I expected some of the pockets to be fake, but no they are all actual pockets.
Not very warm though, so good for fall/spring but obviously not for winter.

So it looks good on me, was cheap, I'm happy.

Any pics?

I got my Penguin oxfords today (the ones that were $40 each, got both black & brown)... such a steal at that price. Love the slim fit.

 

[woodchuck]

Any pics?

I got my Penguin oxfords today (the ones that were $40 each, got both black & brown)... such a steal at that price. Love the slim fit.

niiiice. I'm looking for something similar. Where can I get these for $40?

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'm looking for some Military Boots, anyone have any suggestions?

Something like these, but higher quality.

how much are you wanting to spend? Varvatos, To Boot, and a couple of other brands have some boots out right now that look like that. check parkandbond.com. I think they're about $400-$500 ATM.

 

[bob page]

niiiice. I'm looking for something similar. Where can I get these for $40?

They were on Ruelala.com last week for $40. They usually have men's shoes on sale every week or two (if you need an invite, click here: http://www.ruelala.com/invite/uncleguito).

The selection of men's stuff isn't as large as Gilt but the prices are usually way better.

 

[Alucrid]

how much are you wanting to spend? Varvatos, To Boot, and a couple of other brands have some boots out right now that look like that. check parkandbond.com. I think they're about $400-$500 ATM.

I bet you 1$ thats 4 to 5 times over their limit.