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[freenudemacusers]

overcast i forgot about this place

http://www.youreyeslie.com/men-1/t-shirts

a lot are ugly but some are cool.

If I can borrow a moment of fashion-GAF's time to help the fashionably uneducated, I've got a couple of questions.

1. I'm soon going to be in need of a suit and I'm wondering whats the best place/places to find one. I'm out near Chicago if that helps as far as regional stores etc. There is the balance of cost vs quality to consider but I'm not necessarily sure where to even start since my job doesn't require formal clothes ever(gift and curse of a programming job it seems)

2. On top of this, as I'm relatively fresh from college and now making a salary I'm hoping to update my wardrobe all around. My main concern is my height, I'm 6'5" 207 lbs so I find fit to be an issue sometimes around the shoulders and arms, are there any tall fashionGAFers that can point me to where you've found some success.

1. It really depends on how much you want to spend. I'd assume you have a wealth of options living in Chicago, anything from J Crew, Brooks Brothers, and Jil Sander (one of two in the states iirc). Since you don't have an immediate pressing need for one, you're at an advantage re: budget and value for dollar. If you want to spend a good sum for a nice suit, I would check out saks off fifth, they usually have stuff like Canali and Isaia at 50%+ off. i have a friend that's about your height/weight and an Isaia 42 looked incredible on him. J Crew is also a good option for a modern-fitting suit. There are an endless number of options at various prices.

2. sounds like you're probably at most a 42L? Not an unusual size at all. 6'2" and 130 would be a different story.

 

[luckyboyceo]

You guy have made me insecure with my size 29-30 pants/jeans.

I'm going on a supermodel diet.

Size 34 or bust bro.

 

[freenudemacusers]

#bulkseason

 

[NinjaBoiX]

couldn't help myself and put in an order for this

Is it a purse?

 

[Marcovaldo]

#bulkseason

Nearly #nippleshowingseason

 

[CFMOORE!]

couple pickups

 

[overcast]

overcast i forgot about this place

http://www.youreyeslie.com/men-1/t-shirts

a lot are ugly but some are cool.

Thanks, most I would agree are rough to look at, but it doesn't matter if there are a few cool ones. Prices are good for me too.

So, are Stan Smith's "cool"? Any other similar style that is superior? Preferably at the same price or lower? I think that's the path I want to take with my next pair of shoes. Casual sneaker like. At least need to set my mind on some.

Edit: actually, not a big fan of how the Adidas look, but something similar would be great.

 

[Marcovaldo]

what is it about the stan smiths you don't like? slp trainers are kind of like a sleeker version of that and i have seen the white lows on sale on farfetch a few times

 

[overcast]

I haven't seen them in person in a while, but they look a bit clunky? I could be wrong. Those SLP ones look great, but that price tag obliterates my life.

 

[Marcovaldo]

yeah full retail price is a little dear and unfortunately it doesn't appear to be on sale on farfetch any more =/

 

[Illithid Dude]

I haven't seen them in person in a while, but they look a bit clunky? I could be wrong. Those SLP ones look great, but that price tag obliterates my life.

If you're a 10.5 I'll sell you my white Saint Laurent high tops. I'll even cut you a special gaf price.

 

[overcast]

If you're a 10.5 I'll sell you my white Saint Laurent high tops. I'll even cut you a special gaf price.

Would love to do this, but I'm a 12 :[

 

[Alucrid]

 

[Kraftwerk]

My chest is too hairy to wear a t-shirt like that. Damn my middle eastern genes.

 

[MegalonJJ]

If I can borrow a moment of fashion-GAF's time to help the fashionably uneducated, I've got a couple of questions.

1. I'm soon going to be in need of a suit and I'm wondering whats the best place/places to find one. I'm out near Chicago if that helps as far as regional stores etc. There is the balance of cost vs quality to consider but I'm not necessarily sure where to even start since my job doesn't require formal clothes ever(gift and curse of a programming job it seems)

2. On top of this, as I'm relatively fresh from college and now making a salary I'm hoping to update my wardrobe all around. My main concern is my height, I'm 6'5" 207 lbs so I find fit to be an issue sometimes around the shoulders and arms, are there any tall fashionGAFers that can point me to where you've found some success.

For your height and weight, I would strongly urge you to consider taking a trip to London and getting fitted for a beautiful, navy chalkstripe flannel from Steed Bespoke. The quality will last you a lifetime.

 

[MistakenMobius]

Not an unusual size at all. 6'2" and 130 would be a different story.

Welcome to my nightmare
193cm tall, 67kg...
The only decent and affordable solution are the brand that sells pants and jackets separately.

 

[Kraftwerk]

Just thought you guys should know what kind of filth mac spills while he is in other threads;

lumberjack americana is dead.

#teamclean is the classic choice, you beard trendinistas are on notice.

Such a beard hater.

 

[freenudemacusers]

 

[Illithid Dude]

Would love to do this, but I'm a 12 :[

Ah, too bad. Well, if anyone else wants them, just shoot me a PM.

 

[freenudemacusers]

overcast if you're a 12 you need to be hitting up them high end fashion sites/ebay come deep sale season. you often see a 45 or whatever a 12 is at like 60% off.

ie

http://www.yoox.com/us/44644432QR/item?dept=shoesmen#sts=sr_shoesmen80&cod10=44644432QR&sizeId=

 

[NinjaBoiX]

If you're a 10.5 I'll sell you my white Saint Laurent high tops. I'll even cut you a special gaf price.

Are those the same ones Marcovaldo has? They were pretty cool.

Alas, I'm not a 12 either!

 

[Marcovaldo]

you have my gilette fusion

 

[Illithid Dude]

Are those the same ones Marcovaldo has? They were pretty cool.

Alas, I'm not a 12 either!

They are the same ones. I think 10.5 is size 10 in the UK.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

overcast if you're a 12 you need to be hitting up them high end fashion sites/ebay come deep sale season. you often see a 45 or whatever a 12 is at like 60% off.

ie

http://www.yoox.com/us/44644432QR/item?dept=shoesmen#sts=sr_shoesmen80&cod10=44644432QR&sizeId=

That is a screaming hot deal but my heart is on gats right now.

 

[overcast]

overcast if you're a 12 you need to be hitting up them high end fashion sites/ebay come deep sale season. you often see a 45 or whatever a 12 is at like 60% off.

ie

http://www.yoox.com/us/44644432QR/item?dept=shoesmen#sts=sr_shoesmen80&cod10=44644432QR&sizeId=

Is 12 that uncommon? I figured 13 would be the sweet spot for sales. Those shoes are great, but still about 100 off my price range.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

They are the same ones. I think 10.5 is size 10 in the UK.

My question is why are you letting them go?

Is 12 that uncommon? I figured 13 would be the sweet spot for sales. Those shoes are great, but still about 100 off my price range.

That deal is so nice you should temporarily expand the range. Besides deep once/twice in a year sales you will not find cheaper CP's.

 

[freenudemacusers]

sell some plasma and cop

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

I wish the big sales would come already. I wasn't ready last year but this time things will be different. As a man who wears larger sizes and has size 12 feet I feel I could do pretty well.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

My chest is too hairy to wear a t-shirt like that. Damn my middle eastern genes.

t-shirts like that were made to show off hairy chests

 

[overcast]

That deal is so nice you should temporarily expand the range. Besides deep once/twice in a year sales you will not find cheaper CP's.

That's 2 paychecks essentially. I'm getting paid 192 this week, and that's a good week :[

sell some plasma and cop

Shit, I would. I have no problem with giving blood, do it often. Those shoes are so great too, don't have any grey shoes, and high top sneakers? Whew.

I wish the big sales would come already. I wasn't ready last year but this time things will be different. As a man who wears larger sizes and has size 12 feet I feel I could do pretty well.

What are the big sales? I might want to save up ahead of time.

 

[Marcovaldo]

big sales happen during the summer and christmas/new year both at retail and online

 

[Alucrid]

I wish the big sales would come already. I wasn't ready last year but this time things will be different. As a man who wears larger sizes and has size 12 feet I feel I could do pretty well.

You and me both. I don't want to spend 800 on sneakers yet

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

I've got an unhealthy obsession with Clubmaster/Browline sunglasses, even though I'm pretty sure I can't pull them off.

That said... I want these:

Maui Jim Kawaki

Their width is pretty perfect (my current Ray Ban Wayfarers are 55 mm, these are 54 mm, while the larger size Ray Ban Clubmasters are 51 mm), and they have more of a rectangular shape which probably looks better on me than the rounded Clubmasters.

Pity they're so damned expensive.

 

[freenudemacusers]

blacked out clubmasters are kinda snorgasm. good but not the best. tortoise or havana or whatever they call it is much better. or the black/gold

maui jim are objectively better but i think they miss the mark re: styling a bit

 

[luckyboyceo]

I'm also a 12 in sneakers but unfortunately, I never wear sneakers.

Although, I did find those Lanvin iridescent high-tops in my size for $650. Really tempted to cop, but damn.

 

[Illithid Dude]

My question is why are you letting them go?

I just never wear them, and figure I should just get rid of them and put the money towards something I would actually use.

 

[thezerofire]

blacked out clubmasters are kinda snorgasm. good but not the best. tortoise or havana or whatever they call it is much better. or the black/gold

maui jim are objectively better but i think they miss the mark re: styling a bit

have those black ones only polarized, they're great

 

[freenudemacusers]

i've always liked the clubmasters, a good blazer/suit pair of shades that also works with s/s shirts and chinos. they're pretty versatile.

 

[flamingotripod]

i've always liked the clubmasters, a good blazer/suit pair of shades that also works with s/s shirts and chinos. they're pretty versatile.

You need your face to pull these shades off

 

[Kraftwerk]

You need your face to pull these shades off

Gonna go to a plastic surgeon and show them mac's picture.

 

[freenudemacusers]

i think my face is pretty normal overall

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

You need your face to pull these shades off

 

[codswallop]

couple pickups

I don't wear ties much in general, but damn if I don't wish Australians had more tolerance for bowties.

 

[Marcovaldo]

i can't remember the last time i saw someone rock a bowtie!

i think my face is pretty normal overall

check your normal face privilege handsome scum

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

So... are there any affordable alternatives to those Maui Jims that look basically the same? A more rectangular and wider Clubmaster basically.

i can't remember the last time i saw someone rock a bowtie!

I saw a guy wearing one in late December in a Safeway. The checkout lady complimented him on it.

 

[thezerofire]

anyone have tips for cleaning white vans?

 

[Kraftwerk]

anyone have tips for cleaning white vans?

I have only ever had one white pair, and I used goo-gone to clean them.

 

[csquared587]

Alright,

I've been wearing light colored henleys and v necks since its getting warmer, but my nipples show through when I wear some of them. This is very problematic with my white and grey henley. Should I just go with it, it is very obvious and probably a bit off putting haha? I really dont want to wear an undershirt..

 

[Laekon]

anyone have tips for cleaning white vans?

No idea abut the fabric but magic erasers work great for the sides.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

Alright,

I've been wearing light colored henleys and v necks since its getting warmer, but my nipples show through when I wear some of them. This is very problematic with my white and grey henley. Should I just go with it, it is very obvious and probably a bit off putting haha? I really dont want to wear an undershirt..

if i can see your nipples through your shirt (man or woman) i will judge you

wear an undershirt