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Men's Fashion |OT| Style is eternal; But my wallet isn't
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encephalon
Member
Fashion GAF, I have a question. Is it the end of the world if my short torso ends up leaving the 2nd bottom most button just above my pants? : ( I just tried three different brands, same problem.
NinjaBoiX
Member
The Janoski's definitely.
The Roshe is a running shoe and certainty not particularly stylish IMO.
JustHadToJoin
Member
extremely.
Frustrated_me
Member
Roshe.
I Personally got these myself, but if I hadnt the Roshe would be my choice. I see them everywhere now.
Janoskis. The rounded, bulbous aesthetic of the Roshes never sat right with me. Then again, I'm pretty biased towards skate and minimally-textured shoe designs in general, so take it with a grain of salt.
NinjaBoiX
Member
See, these are funky running shoes for me. I quite like the styling, but I can't imagine they work with many outfits. They're too bright and "sporty" looking for me.Roshe.
I Personally got these myself, but if I hadnt the Roshe would be my choice. I see them everywhere now.
I'm with cat pee, I'm all for classic designs with minimalist styling. My hi-tops are quite loud for my usual tastes, but they're a fairly classic design, particularly my red and white Nike Backboard II's, so it kind of balances out.
Opinions though innit.
More of a fan of Janoski's as well. If I would go for a nike 'runner' model i'd take this:
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Should I buy this calming blue our legacy shirt?
So I decided to buy some new pants since my old pants are starting to fit me kind of big. I heard Levi's 508 were the holy grail for big thighs, so I got a pair. They fit very nice on the waist, and a little snug on my legs, but lawd I won't be able to climb up the stairs to work tomorrow. Very disappointed in these so-called holy grail pants.
I probably should've tried 505s. :/
I probably should've tried 505s. :/
Excuse my ignorance.
Why are some things more expensive than in other places? I understand minimal variation in price.. a pair of chucks costing 140 US dollars?
Why are some things more expensive than in other places? I understand minimal variation in price.. a pair of chucks costing 140 US dollars?
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Maybe because they are based in Sweden? That's my only guess.
JimiNutz
Banned
When it comes to fashion I'm extremely lazy.
I like buying shit from one store/brand brand because I hate shopping around in multiple places and trying stuff on.
I wear basic shit. Straight cut jeans, pair of boots, plain t-shirts etc.
I'm looking for a store in the UK where I can get some nice jeans and t-shirts.
I'm more concerned with quality (as in well made clothes) rather than what's 'in' at the moment.
In terms of budget I don't wanna pay more than £80 for a pair of jeans and £30 for a t-shirt.
Amy suggestions?
I've read the OP and I'm not looking for sites like ASOS that sell multiple brands. I want one brand so that I know all the shit is fit and cut the same and I don't have to worry about a large actually being a medium or jeans being too baggy/tight. As I said, I'm lazy which is why I want the shit from one brand/store so that I can buy almost everything under one roof.
Just good quality, reasonably priced basic clothing.
Not being overly 'hipster' would help too. Im a regular dude, 6ft and weigh 83kg/13 stone/182lbs (not sure if that even matters?...)
People have suggested Superdry and Abercrombie but I know that stuff won't be popular on here.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
I like buying shit from one store/brand brand because I hate shopping around in multiple places and trying stuff on.
I wear basic shit. Straight cut jeans, pair of boots, plain t-shirts etc.
I'm looking for a store in the UK where I can get some nice jeans and t-shirts.
I'm more concerned with quality (as in well made clothes) rather than what's 'in' at the moment.
In terms of budget I don't wanna pay more than £80 for a pair of jeans and £30 for a t-shirt.
Amy suggestions?
I've read the OP and I'm not looking for sites like ASOS that sell multiple brands. I want one brand so that I know all the shit is fit and cut the same and I don't have to worry about a large actually being a medium or jeans being too baggy/tight. As I said, I'm lazy which is why I want the shit from one brand/store so that I can buy almost everything under one roof.
Just good quality, reasonably priced basic clothing.
Not being overly 'hipster' would help too. Im a regular dude, 6ft and weigh 83kg/13 stone/182lbs (not sure if that even matters?...)
People have suggested Superdry and Abercrombie but I know that stuff won't be popular on here.
Any suggestions would be really appreciated.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I suggest COS or uniqlo. Superdry is awful quality and abercrombie is just lame regardless of quality.
http://www.cosstores.com/gb/Shop/Men
http://www.uniqlo.com/us/
NinjaBoiX
Member
I can't agree with this.
I have a t-shirt that is made of quality cotton, is well stitched and the print hasn't cracked at all, a jacket that is similarly well made and a pretty nice belt.
It's not exactly top of the range quality, but it's far from awful in my experience. The garments I have seem to be in pretty much the same shape and condition as when I bought them. It's good gear from a quality POV. Of course the aesthetics are an acquired taste.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I've seen superdry stuff in person a bunch of times and it just looks like tattered rags. The cotton shirts felt like notebook paper.
NinjaBoiX
Member
I can't speak for the shirts, and I only have three garments, but the first thing that stuck out was the quality to be honest!
The tee in particular is a great fit, a nice heavy gauge cotton, all the stitching is done with decent, thick thread, and the print is really flexible so it doesn't crack.
It's pretty much like the day I bought it and I've had it for a few years and worn it fairly regularly.
JimiNutz
Banned
Thanks for all the input so far.
I think I'm gonna have to not be lazy and just go to a bunch of shops and take a look around.
All I want is some nice t-shirts, jeans and maybe a light summer jacket.
Think I'll go to Westfield so that it's all under one roof and just go to the different stores and see what I like.
I think I'm gonna have to not be lazy and just go to a bunch of shops and take a look around.
All I want is some nice t-shirts, jeans and maybe a light summer jacket.
Think I'll go to Westfield so that it's all under one roof and just go to the different stores and see what I like.
JustHadToJoin
Member
this made me laugh way harder than it should have
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
How often are Belstaff and Barbour jackets discounted like... 90%?
kevo_huevo
Member
I can't speak on Superdry t-shirts either, but their jackets and windcheaters are outstanding.
i've never seen those kinds of prices unless you're talking used on ebay, then maybe. but new at an online retailer, never. but i am not as ninja as some people here when it comes to bargain hunting. you want it, just pay the price, honestly.
flamingotripod
Member
Superdry is like a japanese Abercrombie
NinjaBoiX
Member
Except they aren't Japanese.
It's all a cynical marketing ploy.
They're British.
JimiNutz
Banned
Superdry is actually 100% British.
Despite the clothing being covered in Japanese writing it is not at all Japanese.
It's also significantly cheaper than Abercrombie (at least here in the UK).
Edit: haha beaten
Not here. Cheaper, but not to a significant degree. At least at their respective Las Vegas outposts.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
superdry makes me wanna supervomit.
NinjaBoiX
Member
I work across from their office and the people that work there are weird as shit. Fuckin organized smoke breaks and shit, just a strange place.
If you like those, check out the 608 fit by Lands End.
I picked up two pairs, one in khaki and the other in the dark gray. Love the material and fit.
It is usually a richer more saturated tan towards the red side.
They don't seem to have my size, unfortunately.
Does it look good?
It's fine. British Khaki is a bit dressier, bit more tucked shirt than the drier faded khaki, but there are no rules.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Too bad ill isn't around this thread was made for him.
http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=821002
http://neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=821002
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
those kinds of threads make me super insecure. I'm so poor and always will be 
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
My hope in life is that I can get this econ degree and maybe even go to grad school then find a career so I can only make baller purchases.
Looking for some footwear tips, recently bought these KG tulse derby
I think I can wear these with shorts in summer? If so what kind of socks should I go for? No show? Ankle/trainer where a slither of sock is visible?
I was tempted to get some brightly coloured ones like these but wondered if they were too long. The no socks look is in or not?
Any general sock tips or recommendations for this season?
I think I can wear these with shorts in summer? If so what kind of socks should I go for? No show? Ankle/trainer where a slither of sock is visible?
I was tempted to get some brightly coloured ones like these but wondered if they were too long. The no socks look is in or not?
Any general sock tips or recommendations for this season?
imagine a closet with every mmm colorway
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Sorry for bombarding the thread, but which do you guys like more between these two wallabees? Black leather or black suede?
Bottom is black suede.
Don't like the look of these.
Well, it could be a bad pic.
Here's another shot of them, but I don't know if they'll look this clean when I get them.
I have a couple pairs of Alpha Slims from Dockers, material isn't all that great (especially compared with the Land End Canvas models I posted early) but they come in some great color/pattern options. Nice for the summer and for beating up on a casual day.