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[sixteen-bit]

Skagen? What model is that?

 

[FelixOrion]

Hey guys, a little help.

Always have a hard time finding Jeans for my size cause i'm skinny. Specifically straight jeans, not skinny fit or baggy. Any website recommendations?

Also, want to get more "Adult" clothes, so looking for cheap but good suits and blazers. Any recommendations appreciated. Many thanks.

I know I'm gonna get hate, but Levi's.

Easy to find and there are a lot a straight cuts that look good. I usually go for a boot cut, but that's just me.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I know I'm gonna get hate, but Levi's.

Easy to find and there are a lot a straight cuts that look good. I usually go for a boot cut, but that's just me.

Wrong. There is no Levis hate in here. Nothin' but love mang.

 

[zchen]

Hey guys, a little help.

Always have a hard time finding Jeans for my size cause i'm skinny. Specifically straight jeans, not skinny fit or baggy. Any website recommendations?

Also, want to get more "Adult" clothes, so looking for cheap but good suits and blazers. Any recommendations appreciated. Many thanks.

I thought these articles at dappered and styleblogger were helpful
the $1500 wardrobe
http://dappered.com/tag/1500-wardrobe/
best bets for those making 35k
http://dappered.com/2012/02/best-bet-style-essentials-for-those-making-under-35k/

25 essential items
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6494/re-invent-your-wardrobe-with-25-essential-items/
the next 10 essentials
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6719...ar-wardrobe-continued-the-next-10-essentials/


Oh and Charles Tyrwhitt is running a special of their shirt+free tie for $39.50 (+free shipping) if you use AMEX (the consensus at dappared is to order the tailored or slim versions)
http://www.ctshirts.com/Default.aspx?q=windsor|||||||||||||||

The J.Crew Factory Thompson Suit I just got recently after using a 30% off coupon is pretty damn good.

Got the white leather Chuck Taylor All Star low top today, unfortunately I'm going to have to exchange them for a size down (I thought 7 was already a size down from my regular size of 7.5...but still too large), they sure are good looking though.

 

[overcast]

So are the express button ups nice and slim fitting? I really need to get one relatively soon. I'm a skinny dude, and I'd like it to fit nice and tight to go with a blazer.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

No, not in my experience. They're also absurdly long.

 

[overcast]

Well shit. Any ideas where I can get a slim fitting one? I wear a regular polyester crappy button up shirt at my job. Wouldn't like looking like that at prom.

I would prefer if it wasn't over 60-70 dollars.

 

[killertofu]

I thought these articles at dappered and styleblogger were helpful
the $1500 wardrobe
http://dappered.com/tag/1500-wardrobe/
best bets for those making 35k
http://dappered.com/2012/02/best-bet-style-essentials-for-those-making-under-35k/

25 essential items
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6494/re-invent-your-wardrobe-with-25-essential-items/
the next 10 essentials
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6719...ar-wardrobe-continued-the-next-10-essentials/


Oh and Charles Tyrwhitt is running a special of their shirt+free tie for $39.50 (+free shipping) if you use AMEX (the consensus at dappared is to order the tailored or slim versions)
http://www.ctshirts.com/Default.aspx?q=windsor|||||||||||||||

The J.Crew Factory Thompson Suit I just got recently after using a 30% off coupon is pretty damn good.

Got the white leather Chuck Taylor All Star low top today, unfortunately I'm going to have to exchange them for a size down (I thought 7 was already a size down from my regular size of 7.5...but still too large), they sure are good looking though.

Dappered is a pretty sweet site...just bought some 10 dollar shades from Nordstrom

 

[Lamel]

GAF, I need casual dress shoes/boots that can be worn with jeans and a nice shirt. Not completely formal, you feel me? Maybe wingtips, maybe desert boots.

Please recommend some items, price range is ~$100.

 

[Johnlenham]

25 essential items
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6494/re-invent-your-wardrobe-with-25-essential-items/
the next 10 essentials
http://www.thestyleblogger.com/6719...ar-wardrobe-continued-the-next-10-essentials/

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Kid of curious as to why all this bottoms have like an inch or so gap between them and his shoes leaving his socks on show?
Payday soooooon then i can buybuybuy!

 

[Desperado]

Well shit. Any ideas where I can get a slim fitting one? I wear a regular polyester crappy button up shirt at my job. Wouldn't like looking like that at prom.

I would prefer if it wasn't over 60-70 dollars.

I need a pretty slim fit, and the 1MX are slimmer than most any other mall brand. At least in XS.

 

[bob page]

Skagen? What model is that?

Yessir, looks like it's on sale right now:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012ON4Q0/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[Zilch]

GAF, I need casual dress shoes/boots that can be worn with jeans and a nice shirt. Not completely formal, you feel me? Maybe wingtips, maybe desert boots.

Please recommend some items, price range is ~$100.

Try Bass? I like the look of their saddle oxfords but if you're not into that style they have a variety of others and all are under $100. I can't vouch for the quality since I don't own a pair but I've been eyeing a few and will probably purchase soon.

 

[Zilch]

Copped a new pair of beeswax DBs last weekend and they have absolutely destroyed my heels. Gotta suffer for fashion.

 

[bob page]

Copped a new pair of beeswax DBs last weekend and they have absolutely destroyed my heels. Gotta suffer for fashion.

I just sold my Clark's DBs because of this. Got some John Varvatos ones instead and they're leagues more comfortable.

 

[Zilch]

Not a fan of the Varvatos image, personally.

 

[Doytch]

GAF, I need casual dress shoes/boots that can be worn with jeans and a nice shirt. Not completely formal, you feel me? Maybe wingtips, maybe desert boots.

Please recommend some items, price range is ~$100.

Try Nordstrom's 1901 line? I got a pair of suede saddles [navy w/ light blue saddle] from them a few months ago and dig them. But if you want something versatile, some light grey, suede oxfords could do the trick. Broguing optional; I love broguing, but for summer it seems overkillish to me, I never feel like I can wear them sockless.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

yay/nay?

 

[The Power Of Snap]

yay/nay?

Yay if you have a good build.

Were's is it from?

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

Burton (UK)

Small is out of stock so I will need to get it in-store.

 

[Johnlenham]

God I hate the town I live in sometimes.. Went to every shop I could think of looking for some tan or bone coloured lace ups and yeah unless you want desert boots you are shit out of luck

Don't like the idea of buying shoes online but guess I'll have to bite the bullet.

 

[Alucrid]

yay/nay?

I guess if you're playing a game where someone is trying to find you in a crowd.

 

[rossonero]

Guys, I need two suits; one for a funeral in about a couple of weeks and one for a summer wedding when it'll be some thing like 40 degrees Celcius outside.

So my question is what to look for? For the funeral I'll of course get a black suit with a black tie, but how to make sure that it fits right? I have no idea what to get for the wedding though...

 

[Etrian Oddity]

Guys, I need two suits; one for a funeral in about a couple of weeks and one for a summer wedding when it'll be some thing like 40 degrees Celcius outside.

So my question is what to look for? For the funeral I'll of course get a black suit with a black tie, but how to make sure that it fits right? I have no idea what to get for the wedding though...

Take it to the tailor.

Also...you can knock out two birds with one stone and wear the same suit for the funeral to the wedding.

A man always needs a black suit for stuff like weddings, interviews, and funerals.

I'd actually advise instead of getting a second suit, you get a sportscoat or blazer. That way you have something formal and something social-formal (don't wear it to the wedding though).

 

[FelixOrion]

Guys, I need two suits; one for a funeral in about a couple of weeks and one for a summer wedding when it'll be some thing like 40 degrees Celcius outside.

So my question is what to look for? For the funeral I'll of course get a black suit with a black tie, but how to make sure that it fits right? I have no idea what to get for the wedding though...

Black/Charcoal suit for both. If you go to some place like Men's Warehouse, they will alter it to fit you there.

The only thing you need to change from the funeral to the wedding is the tie really. Black for the funeral, whatever you want for the wedding.

 

[sixteen-bit]

I guess if you're playing a game where someone is trying to find you in a crowd.

I honestly thought those shirts were copyrighted. I never see them in the wild either outside of Halloween costumes.

 

[rossonero]

Thanks guys

I was just thinking about getting a more thinner/lighter suit for the wedding, maybe linnen pants or something like that cause I sweat really easy. But I guess maybe a woll(?) suit is enough for both occasions.

 

[bob page]

I'd probably go with a charcoal suit since you could wear it for both events. And don't go to Men's Warehouse unless you want to overpay for the quality.

 

[Doytch]

You don't need a black suit for a funeral, charcoal is plenty fine.

You don't need a black suit at all, IMO.

 

[Boken]

I think black suits are ugly and that charcoal suits are always better.

 

[rossonero]

I live in Sweden so no Men's Warehouse here. Charcoal suits do indeed look better on the googled pics, this is, luckily enough, my first funeral so I thought you were supposed to use a black one.

Charcoal it is!

 

[Johnlenham]

Oh god why did I go on the kurt gieger site :/

I cant find anything thats similar between £70-£100. Its either Cheap ones from the highstreet or £150+ unless im doing a poor job of looking.

 

[Lamel]

I've decided on getting some suede oxfords.

What colors do you guys recommend? Grey, black, brown?

What colors work with blue/black jeans and dark (grey) button down shirts?

 

[bob page]

I've decided on getting some suede oxfords.

What colors do you guys recommend? Grey, black, brown?

What colors work with blue/black jeans and dark (grey) button down shirts?

Brown are definitely the most versatile.

 

[whitehawk]

Just picked up this baby last week. I love it. I don't know how I went without wearing a nice wristwatch for so long. I feel naked without it.

In it's full sized glory: http://i.imgur.com/SSqO9.jpg

 

[Lamel]

Brown are definitely the most versatile.

I was thinking that. But I am still leaning more towards grey, since my shirts are dark and so are my jeans.

 

[bob page]

I was thinking that. But I am still leaning more towards grey, since my shirts are dark and so are my jeans.

What about something like sand?

 

[kaskade]

I'm thinking of getting some white bucks for the summer. I have a pair of boat shoes and casual sneakers so I'd like something a little more dressy. I like the ones from jcrew http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/oxfords/PRDOVR~64609/64609.jsp. Some of the other ones seem a bit more bulky I guess you'd call it. I really didnt want to pay that much though. I was looking to spend around $100. Any possible suggestions.

 

[Lamel]

What about something like sand?

Those look good, but I already have shoes in that color, so I just got the greys. I am content with my purchase. Thank you for the help GAF.

Look even better in person. Feel good too. My first pair of oxfords .

What are some good recommended clothing combinations with these?

 

[Alucrid]

I honestly thought those shirts were copyrighted. I never see them in the wild either outside of Halloween costumes.

:lol, I doubt they're actually copy righted. More like they have a natural defense mechanism of people not wanting to look like waldo, since everyone will say call you waldo.

 

[PantherLotus]

Just picked up this baby last week. I love it. I don't know how I went without wearing a nice wristwatch for so long. I feel naked without it.

In it's full sized glory: http://i.imgur.com/SSqO9.jpg

That is fucking HOTT. I'm still dreaming of my white ceramic versace that's been staring back at me from the macy's counter for a year now. UNGGH.

 

[Lamel]

Oh god why did I go on the kurt gieger site :/

I cant find anything thats similar between £70-£100. Its either Cheap ones from the highstreet or £150+ unless im doing a poor job of looking.

I don't know if nordstrom is in the UK, but they have some navy oxfords that are sort of similar.

 

[favouriteflavour]

Anyone have any suggestions for a decently priced sports jacket? I'm partial toward navy, but I'd consider some other colors as well.

What is your "decent price"?

 

[whitehawk]

That is fucking HOTT. I'm still dreaming of my white ceramic versace that's been staring back at me from the macy's counter for a year now. UNGGH.

Post pictures when you do get it!

and here's the link for the watch I got: http://www.fossilglobal.com/en_GB/s...ht|0&pn=c&cm_vc=331211&rec=5&imagePath=FS4682

 

[Johnlenham]

I don't know if nordstrom is in the UK, but they have some navy oxfords that are sort of similar.

Not heard of them but apparently they ship to the uk. Not sure how much I trust it though as anything over the value of $15 is charged import tax ;(

 

[bob page]

Just picked up this Penny Stock tweed blazer for $60 from myhabit.

Is woolen tweed acceptable to wear in spring/summer?

 

[entremet]

Copped a new pair of beeswax DBs last weekend and they have absolutely destroyed my heels. Gotta suffer for fashion.

Holy crap. Same thing happened to me. They are broken in now, but boy was that a pain.

 

[Boken]

Just picked up this Penny Stock tweed blazer for $60 from myhabit.

Is woolen tweed acceptable to wear in spring/summer?

Won't it be too warm for summer? I liked the colour of the first image more actually. I'm sure you could get away with it during the night (summer/spring)

 

[bob page]

Won't it be too warm for summer? I liked the colour of the first image more actually. I'm sure you could get away with it during the night (summer/spring)

I know it would be warm, but I'm talking strictly appearance-wise (the color, herringbone pattern).

 

[Boken]

I'm not a fan of the colour for a very sunny summers day, but that's me.