Bam Bam Baklava
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Men's Fashion |OT| Style is eternal; But my wallet isn't
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Is this a serious question?
Yes. I don't know...people seem to wear shorts the majority of the time in summer around here.
edit: and for the record, these passive aggressive answers are the reason I never post in men's fashion threads on GAF.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Come on man we like to joke around. Nothing meant by it. Of course jeans are cool at any season. It's why they make light oz denim.
Alright, cool, thanks. Sorry for getting a bit aggressive myself. 
What do you guys think of these?
Just bought a pair, though I did replace the laces with white laces. Typical Vaan style shoes...though I like the little splash of red from the logo and the sole.
In any case, I'm upgrading from these monstrosities, so they immediately look 100x better:
(I really have no idea why I didn't buy a new pair of shoes a looooong time ago)
What do you guys think of these?
Just bought a pair, though I did replace the laces with white laces. Typical Vaan style shoes...though I like the little splash of red from the logo and the sole.
In any case, I'm upgrading from these monstrosities, so they immediately look 100x better:
(I really have no idea why I didn't buy a new pair of shoes a looooong time ago)
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Not a fan of the logo to be honest. Lunchbro would be proud though.
luckyboyceo
Member
Wear what you feel most comfortable in. Jeans are perfectly okay year round. People wear shorts cause typically when it's 90 degrees out, 15oz denim doesn't feel very good, but do whatever you like.
Autumn Wind
Member
I am going to pick up a pair of these in black. Opinions will not change my mind though I still want some them anyway.
luckyboyceo
Member
What are you going to wear them with? Why did you decide to pick black khakis instead of black denim? Just curious.I am going to pick up a pair of these in black. Opinions will not change my mind though I still want some them anyway.
Autumn Wind
Member
Probably my black shoes. Black denim is kind of tough for me since I want a really loose fit pair of black jeans and there isn't much around that I would want. The best jeans I've worn in a long time are Union Line Carpenter jeans.
depends on the shirt, but they have measurements on the site so it should be easy to figure out
luckyboyceo
Member
I guess I meant tops. If you're planning on wearing more formal/business attire, then trousers are a better option. If you're going to be wearing more casual attire (t-shirts, sweatshirts, etc), then denim is typically more appropriate. Granted, you say you want loose fitting clothing so to be honest I'm not sure how much help I'll be able to help you there since our fits are on complete opposite ends.
Autumn Wind
Member
What would you consider a polo shirt?
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
If there's anything lucky hates it's loose clothing.
Like I said earlier all I've worn this summer is a pair of raws even though I bought some shorts in May/June :[
Illithid Dude
Member
I'm seeing a lot of potential manshion makeovers on this page.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
You gotta name names bro.
Rastafarian42
Member
I'm trying to start a manshion makeover for myself once I get to the mall I've lost alot of weight and all of my old clothes are way too big.
TheKaeptain
Banned
I'm going to need new clothes for the winter. My doctor finally cleared me to go back to the gym. So after a few months of training I will need different clothes. Might as well start dressing like I use to.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Style doesn't look bad but I've always hated shoes with huge logos on them, part of why I'll never buy something like Nike.Alright, cool, thanks. Sorry for getting a bit aggressive myself.
What do you guys think of these?
Just bought a pair, though I did replace the laces with white laces. Typical Vaan style shoes...though I like the little splash of red from the logo and the sole.
In any case, I'm upgrading from these monstrosities, so they immediately look 100x better:
(I really have no idea why I didn't buy a new pair of shoes a looooong time ago)
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Wedding time. Another cousin.
Tip for anyone who was interested in the Cole Haan Lunargrand but never wanted to spend $200+ for them:
Sketchers put out a 100% clone of them a little bit ago and you can usually find them for around $70 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M387OS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I was curious so I got a pair and they're freaking fantastic for the money. Quality is great and they feel just like the Lunargrand while walking. Sure, they're Sketchers, but there's no visible logos or anything so fuck it.
Here's an article about it on Dappered:
http://dappered.com/2013/07/would-you-wear-it-lunargrands-emboldens/
Sketchers put out a 100% clone of them a little bit ago and you can usually find them for around $70 on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008M387OS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I was curious so I got a pair and they're freaking fantastic for the money. Quality is great and they feel just like the Lunargrand while walking. Sure, they're Sketchers, but there's no visible logos or anything so fuck it.
Here's an article about it on Dappered:
http://dappered.com/2013/07/would-you-wear-it-lunargrands-emboldens/
TheKaeptain
Banned
Go to colors in the summer for an event.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
DC what shoes you got.
luckyboyceo
Member
DC are those white pants or tan? Did you jump onto #teamwhitepants without us knowing?
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Nah those look khaki. Looks like he's back on #teamtucked though.
BTW DC why is everyone you know getting married? Bet your parents are starting to look at you expectingly.
BTW DC why is everyone you know getting married? Bet your parents are starting to look at you expectingly.
luckyboyceo
Member
Seriously. He's fortunate though. All I ask is for one of my friends to get married so that I have a reason to go all-out and wear something super extravagant.
Another deal alert:
Club Monaco is running 40% off all sale items right now. I found their slim Grant suit in store for $250- fits amazingly well off the rack and is Italian wool.
http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13015486
Sold out online but definitely worth hunting for instore.
Club Monaco is running 40% off all sale items right now. I found their slim Grant suit in store for $250- fits amazingly well off the rack and is Italian wool.
http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13015486
Sold out online but definitely worth hunting for instore.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Great deal on a bunch of nice button downs. For all you guys asking for them on the cheap from time to time here's your chance.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Caramel shoes. Shitty though. Recommend me some for use with chinos.
They are cream. Not full white. I like them though, but they are a bit see through.
Doesn't help that my younger bro just proposed to his girlfriend he's had since high school, and did it in Jamaica. I have terrible luck with women.
Illithid Dude
Member
just bought one of the mohair sweaters from dh aw07. grail item for me. that entire collection is as good as it gets.
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Deleted member 12837
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I've been really needing a nice pair of brown leather shoes that I can dress up with a suit or dress down with jeans for a while, so I finally picked up this pair:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-windsor-wingtip-oxford-men-online-only/3166899
Thoughts?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-windsor-wingtip-oxford-men-online-only/3166899
Thoughts?
SkepticalPanda
Member
I picked up a pair of red "Veldskoen" this weekend while I was away. You guys probably won't know what Veldskoen are, the direct translation is grass/veld shoes. So they're made for farmers but they're super cool looking. Got them in a light-ish red.
So, they're these but in a light red with black laces.
So, they're these but in a light red with black laces.
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Deleted member 12837
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah I went in looking for AEs but I didn't like the color on any they had in-store in my size. I'm going to wear these for a couple of days and see how I feel about them, Nordstrom has an excellent return/exchange policy even if the shoes have been worn.
The darker polish on the tips is much more subtle in-person, and the majority of the shoe is darker anyway than what's in the pic so that helps it blend more naturally even more. Not sure about the laces, but that also really doesn't matter as laces are incredibly cheap and easy to replace.
freenudemacusers
Member
Vellies, right?
http://brothervellies.com/
they have some pimpin varieties here.
also, these are pretty cool:
http://greatsbrand.com/
TheKaeptain
Banned
Mac, you already ordered the gold pair didn't you?
freenudemacusers
Member
I'm a man of silver, not gold.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
you gotta get that chrome finish on your shoes.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Lol damn. I don't know if I would want to propose to my girlfriend in Jamaica though. I'd probably do it somewhere more haute couture, like Paris or Milan or Akron, Ohio.
freenudemacusers
Member
I'd go with akron. gotta keep expectations low.
SkepticalPanda
Member
Not actually, but that's really cool. The ones I bought are from Groundcover though I'm sure they're similar if not the same. Namibia, where Brother Vellies seem to be made, is an absolutely breathtakingly beautiful place. I live in quite close proximity relatively speaking, a few hours drive.
CrazyDogg77
Member
Hey you can only go up from there
Dr. Feel Good
Banned
Can shoes like this only be worn with long pants?
I've been really needing a nice pair of brown leather shoes that I can dress up with a suit or dress down with jeans for a while, so I finally picked up this pair:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-windsor-wingtip-oxford-men-online-only/3166899
Thoughts?
To Boot quality isn't that great- go with AE or something instead.