freenudemacusers
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the heel looks a little too angled, could be the photo tho... what do the varvatos ones look like?
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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal
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Like this but dark brown:
http://a1.zassets.com/images/z/1/1/8/1187246-p-2x.jpg
And here's a better pic of the ones in question:
http://www.ruggedsole.com/upload/_MG_6939.jpg
Sunglasses are one of those items where I find the (questionable even) superior quality and durability of name brands really doesn't give me anything different, especially with the way I treat my sunglasses (on/off constantly, jammed in pockets, etc.).
I spend enough on clothing, so I've become 100% anti name brand on sunglasses, and I love it. I get to treat them like crap, and I constantly have 4-5 pairs to choose from. So many companies have knocked off the Wayfarer look now, you can find a cheapo to get the style without the markup.
Hell, H&M has a pair right now for a ridiculous $6. Are they as good? Of course not, no one would argue that. But is the legit pair ~25 pairs worth of those knockoffs? Not IMO.
The shape+heel of the DB make it look a lot dressier. I hate flat laces though so I would always pick the DB... That and I'm not a fan of the orange trim
freenudemacusers
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ah, yeah, the heel looks much better... they certainly are dressier in shape than the varvatos, though canvas brings them back to casual a few notches...so go with what you think you'd use them for? shit like sweaters and chinos, i think would look nice. the varvatos ones are eh to me tbh, though I don't really like that kind of rubber sole on laced shoes/boots.
There's no orange trim on the dark brown ones, but the rubber sole makes them incredibly comfortable compared to other DB's I've worn.
I placed an order for the Fisk's ($69 on myhabit), so hopefully I got the right size since DB's are usually either too large or too small. I was planning to wear them with jeans and button down shirt, or even more casually than that.
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Just save up your money. You'll have enough in no time!
Here you go.
And regarding the quality of Korean fashion and how it fits: a lot of people seem to shit on it and sure, some of the stuff won't look as good on you as it's looking in the photos - but it shouldn't be that hard to spot the ones that aren't completely sculped/clamped at the back. I see a lot of people complaining about sizes - do your homework! Usually these sellers provide a truckload of sizes (shoulder, total length, length of sleeves, etc. I usually compare these with a piece of clothing I already have that fits well to see if it corresponds. Never had anything that didn't fit well or didn't look good by checking and comparing the measurements.
Finally, quality.. Hit and miss. If something is super cheap, yeah, you're not getting the highest quality, duh. What do you expect fro $10-$20... But if you take care of it, it might last you a couple of years anyway. It's the same as with H&M/Uniqlo/etc - some people scream bloody murder about the shoddy quality, others have zero problems. I've had Uniqlo pants last 5 years before they fell apart.
All in all, I've bought three sweaters and a jacket from different Korean stores on eBay and haven't had anything disappointing yet. Then again I problem have about the same build as the average Korean dude so that may help.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Where can I get that bottom pair and how much?
http://www.myhabit.com/#page=d&dept...=B004KOQSQW&cAsin=B004KOSFJU&ref=qd_b_img_d_5
$69 for today, or more if you want to buy them elsewhere.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
I must be the only man alive that thinks non-sneakers with tails looks ridiculous. Reminds me of Peter Pan for some reason. I think that's the point for a few of you, but that's another topic.
I'm not a huge fan, but then never show anyways.
Plus, they're helpful in putting the boots on. I always thought they were a functional design choice rather than that.
freenudemacusers
Member
You mean like uh, doc martens? Yah those are pretty Peter Pan.
I would like to delve onto the last sentence. Its been awhile since we've had one of these conversations.
Lamel
Banned
Ok so here is the deal. I need dress shoes for an interview this friday. My friend has these stacy adams, he has only wore them ~4 times. There is slight bending at the top. But he is offering to sell them to me for $15-20.
Pics. Should I buy them or not?
They look decent (pics make them look a bit worse.) and feel pretty alright. And really cheap too. What say you?
Edit: I looked up prices on the Stacy adams sight. Similar styles are at ~$80 right now.
Pics. Should I buy them or not?
They look decent (pics make them look a bit worse.) and feel pretty alright. And really cheap too. What say you?
Edit: I looked up prices on the Stacy adams sight. Similar styles are at ~$80 right now.
If you're in a bind, then go for it. Stacy Adams isn't a good brand, though, so don't expect them to last long- usually you can find new ones for ~$50.
Ken Masters
Banned
thoughts on these?
Tokubetsu
Member
Totally just saw this, terrible I know! I'm looking for something definitely below $50, preferably in the 25-30 range?
Lamel
Banned
Ah well that's a bummer. I mean I can probably drive the price down to $10. I just need them for the interview...then later I can invest in some nicer dress shoes.
Looks fine to me. Those bends would have come naturally as soon as you started walking in them anyway.Ok so here is the deal. I need dress shoes for an interview this friday. My friend has these stacy adams, he has only wore them ~4 times. There is slight bending at the top. But he is offering to sell them to me for $15-20.
Pics. Should I buy them or not?
They look decent (pics make them look a bit worse.) and feel pretty alright. And really cheap too. What say you?
Edit: I looked up prices on the Stacy adams sight. Similar styles are at ~$80 right now.
freenudemacusers
Member
op makes very nice shades at times, I assume these are still made in Japan?thoughts on these?
And Saadster tell your friend to stop being a bitch and just let you borrow the shoes for a day. I would feel like a chump making someone pay for Stacey Adams.
Friend = he would let you borrow them for the day IMO.
lunchtoast
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Sup manshees. I'm looking for some casual shoes, mostly worn with jeans and lightly colored t-shirts. I've been a chucks guy for years because I like the style and easier to find my size (14), but I'm getting tired of wearing them all the time. No athletic shoes or high tops. I don't care about the price just looking for good looking colors/patterns and work from there.
Copped these suede boots on sale for $39. Haven't got them yet, but I'm feeling the style. I'm wondering if the dark green/olive will match with my mostly brown belts though..
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65126?feat=505906-GN3
(almost out of sizes)
Had a similar problem with bordeaux/reddish shoes that I couldn't seem to match with anything.. It always looked a little off with a brown belt. Help me manshion gaf, how do you pull off non-brown non-black shoes?
http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/65126?feat=505906-GN3
(almost out of sizes)
Had a similar problem with bordeaux/reddish shoes that I couldn't seem to match with anything.. It always looked a little off with a brown belt. Help me manshion gaf, how do you pull off non-brown non-black shoes?
Lamel
Banned
That was the original plan. However his feet outgrew the shoe (yeah, in college...). So I said I can take them off his hands. I will be interviewing a lot these days so I can get some use out of them. Either way, they seem decent enough.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
I'm seriously torn. These would be my first desert boots. What say you, GAF?
Lamel
Banned
My current dress watch. I need to buy more watches so I can become the next onkel!
It looks nice.
I've been thinking of getting a watch for a long time, and always wondered. What's the etiquette on these watches.
Would a leather strap watch be considered casual? dress? both? I need learn this fashion thing.
Ken Masters
Banned
So your friend is charging you for his used shoes that don't even fit him anymore?
metal bracelets are more casual. Straps are dressier. doesn't really matter, though. you can get away with wearing metal bracelets though with dressier attire.
freenudemacusers
Member
Yah, no kidding.
Speaking of not fitting anymore, I need to unload a small gitman leopard shirt...
not happy about this at all. Time to go Ana.sixteen-bit
Member
Some friend.
CrazyDogg77
Member
Yah, no kidding.
Speaking of not fitting anymore, I need to unload a small gitman leopard shirt...
Are Gitman Vintage really good shirts?
freenudemacusers
Member
Yes.
If you are determined to go sock less, a leather lined shoe like sperry or a leather lined sneaker is the best option.
CrazyDogg77
Member
Cool.
freenudemacusers
Member
Needs more #menswear
Is that toj dark grey?
Is that toj dark grey?
Medium grey.
I'll add a pocket square into the third zip, two watches, and a pair of brown brogues, kay?
freenudemacusers
Member
Actually, putting a pocket square in a leather rider might be what is necessary to get #menswear to finally jump the shark.
How did you figure out the size? Just measure against something you own or? It fits very well as I am sure you know.
How did you figure out the size? Just measure against something you own or? It fits very well as I am sure you know.
I owned ToJ jacket in a size 46 that I bought second hand so I just tweaked those measurements when I placed the order for this jacket.
Lamel
Banned
He can make due with them, just uncomfortably. I've only known him for like 3 months, he's a nice guy, he's done me a few favors, he needs the money, $10 won't kill me. This discussion is going nowhere.
Khalifa Jayy
Banned
Can't beat $10 for some like-new dress shoes that aren't horrendously ugly. Buy them but as soon as you get your first paycheck you better go buy some nice shoes.
Nice. I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2010 DR. Going to a tailor to make sure I don't screw up measurements of my body/jacket.
theignoramus
Member
All mine on Sunday. 200 dollars off its typical going rate of 500.
freenudemacusers
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I don't know man, the last time I had a tailor take my measurements, many years ago, I was supposedly a 38R, when I was a 36 at best... It might be helpful but I wouldn't take it as gospel. Honestly, finding any old shit dept store jacket that fits well in the dressing room and nabbing those numbers is probably a better resource, dicky as that might be.
What color? Black and whisky looks sexy as hell.
theignoramus
Member
Im thinking of a fade on Sunday, but I dunno, I had a fade back when I was teenager and I looked, well, bad.
Yeah, that's a good point. I'm gonna grab the measurements from a denim jacket I have which fits pretty and I'll get my body measured too just to be safe. I'm kind of in between small and medium, so I'm paranoid I guess.
Alucrid I'm going with standard black lamb w/ gunmetal. I was debating blacked out but it's not as nice I don't think.
CrazyDogg77
Member
I was thinking about saving up for a whiskey cwu but I saw the baseball jacket is coming back and there's supposed to be a new varsity which I think fits the look I'm going for better.
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