Bam Bam Baklava
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Uniqlo, J crew, vineyard vines, brooks brothers.
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Men's Fashion |OT| Style is eternal; But my wallet isn't
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Uniqlo, J crew, vineyard vines, brooks brothers.
Shit, I had money to spend last night. Unfortunately it evaporated.
Interfectum
Member
Any fashion inspirations for someone who works in an IT department but doesn't want to look "IT" (if you know what I mean). Suits are too much, T-Shirts are too little. Looking for a more stylish office casual, I guess.
Thursday War
Banned
PRICES:
Bomber jacket, $780
Biker pants, $415
Kanye jeans, $280
Work shirt, $265
Camo T-shirt, $150
Plain T-shirt, $90
Patched sweatshirt, $180
Parka with fur, $2,865
Kanye jeans, $280
Army sweater, $325
Airport sweater (also available in dark navy), $340
Swiss Army parka, $605 (also available with fur, $1,015)
Army pants, $385
flamingotripod
Member
Fitted dress shirt and pants is all you need along with good quality shoes. Most people I know in IT only wear polos so you should have no competition
freenudemacusers
Member
some of the kanye x apc stuff looks nice i just can't get that excited about apc anymore when you have ami, msgm, our legacy, ervell, etc doing similarly minded shit that is either slightly more interesting or not quite so pricey.
also re: IT swag, jump a little outside of the khakis-black polo - black rubber soled oxfords look. something as simple an office appropriate as navy pants, suede bucks, and a light toned sweater with a collared shirt will do more than enough.
also re: IT swag, jump a little outside of the khakis-black polo - black rubber soled oxfords look. something as simple an office appropriate as navy pants, suede bucks, and a light toned sweater with a collared shirt will do more than enough.
Marcovaldo
Member
could dress like raf simons: shirt with plain sweater/sweatshirt over it, black/navy trousers/jeans and white trainers
thezerofire
Banned
I guess I dress like raf simons, who knew
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
My raf polo finally got here. Boy I'm glad I got the XL because god damn that shirt is tight. I've never been known for having big biceps or anything but the sleeves on it really squeeze my guns.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
I only go there when I have absolutely nothing else going on and am kind of fiending for something to buy, but MFA really is the worst place. Nothing but ultimately unhelpful extremes of opinion.
#teamnicetie btw
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Reminds me of that thread our good friend made about that basic ass black jacket and everyone started shitting on it.
Really blew my mind.
Really blew my mind.
MFA is really weird at times. I respect everyone to wear what they want, and everyone has their own style.
At the same time, this was one of the most voted/liked fits a month or so ago;
Nothing unique about it...like, why? I understand if you wear that to just not give a fuck and be casual, but ....come on;
At the same time, this was one of the most voted/liked fits a month or so ago;
Nothing unique about it...like, why? I understand if you wear that to just not give a fuck and be casual, but ....come on;
thezerofire
Banned
Kraftwerk's one for the like $1500 one? GAF can't imagine spending more than $20 on any particular item, no surprise there
Also that tie is nice but the knot is a little big imo
Illithid Dude
Member
MFA is fucking stupid. Honestly, the only fashion forum that I think is worth their shit is SuperFuture, or Stylezeitgeist if you are into that kind of zeitgeist.
Anyways, just bought a wonderful Saint Laurent coat today. Budgeted for 3.5 and only ended up spending a little over 2, so I see some leather pants in my future.
Anyways, just bought a wonderful Saint Laurent coat today. Budgeted for 3.5 and only ended up spending a little over 2, so I see some leather pants in my future.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Maybe EA was right and Steam sales really are devaluing gamers' perception of game costs and it's starting to infect absolutely every area of commerce.
I've only been into 'fashion' for about 6 months now and I've noticed that my perception of what is reasonable to spend on clothing has recently crept up to regularly paying $150-200 for single items, and I'm terrified of when I get to the point that I'm hoping to conservatively score a jacket for "a little over 2."
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
For leather jackets it costs the manufacturer a couple hundred just on the material. So it's not exactly crazy for them to charge let's say 1000 dollars.
thoughts on the green jacket here http://youtu.be/pEcDfLXz9Bo?t=2m40s
and where might I find something similar
and where might I find something similar
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Jacket's dope, imo. I actually like how the hood seems to drape slightly like a cowl. Looked around and found some jackets with a similar overall style, but nothing that came close to that particular shade of green.
Unrelated to your question but related to the video: fuck ascots, man. They seem big in Japanese casual fashion, at least in my experience. Most of the Japanese kids who end up coming over here to study abroad or to do just general travel are typically the children of wealthy people and they all dig the ascot look. I'm sure there are plenty of people who can make it work, but I don't see it.
Unrelated to your question but related to the video: fuck ascots, man. They seem big in Japanese casual fashion, at least in my experience. Most of the Japanese kids who end up coming over here to study abroad or to do just general travel are typically the children of wealthy people and they all dig the ascot look. I'm sure there are plenty of people who can make it work, but I don't see it.
I can understand why you guys spend a lot of money on clothes, I just can't fathom having that much money to spend.
So, I just end up spending 100+ on shoes or jackets. Kind of forces a disconnect when I see fashion sites talking about good deals and it's a pair of shoes for 250 :|
So, I just end up spending 100+ on shoes or jackets. Kind of forces a disconnect when I see fashion sites talking about good deals and it's a pair of shoes for 250 :|
Me too. I'm a bit unhappy that I don't live in a city with any stores stocking Dries though.
Another thing, I'm looking for a nice pair of grey trousers. Any suggestions guys? That light grey wool color is what I'm after.
Me neither, I just do it. For me I would guess that it's a combination of being lazy (not having to browse for nice things for hours) and simply "falling in love" with certain garments.
This is why I like MFA, or even FMF. It's all a bit easier on the wallet, while still looking sharp. Clothes, much like all luxury goods in the world, have increasingly higher diminishing returns when you spend more.
Autumn Wind
Member
What is the ruling here on American Giant as a brand? Good quality stuff?
Marcovaldo
Member
i like styleforum too. which coat did you get btw? i'm keeping an eye out for a winter coat to wear to work over a suit before it actually gets cold
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I remember when they were hazing alucrid.
Everlane now breaks down their costs on every product page. Pretty cool. Their $15 tees are some of the best in the market.
https://www.everlane.com/?know_your_costs
https://www.everlane.com/?know_your_costs
Bubble Metropolis
Member
I've always heard decent things about Everlane and have been looking for some plain tees, so I think I'll pick some of theirs up later tonight. Thanks for the reminder.
Edit: Done.
Edit: Done.
thezerofire
Banned
I like all the stuff I've gotten from Everlane
Bubble Metropolis
Member
I just got my first ever order from Mr. Porter in the mail and the attention to the packing is fucking dope. I'm kind of sad that this will probably be my only time ever ordering from them.
NinjaBoiX
Member
"We decided to do a video because it's much easier to show than to describe."
*pushes flap and pocket square into pocket*
:|
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
That guy is wearing a denim shirt underneath a denim jacket.
holy shit, didnt even notice that.
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Denim people are fuckin' weird, man. His personal Twitter and Instagram pics are even more harrowing. I wish this sort of thing were rare.
freenudemacusers
Member
hmm might have to purchase and compare with totokaelo and nancy meyer
french cuffs with a denim jacket huh
i remember this dude from superfuture like a decade ago. had a denim museum of some kind. edit: oh yeah that first link hah.
Chance Hale
Member
What's the best place to get Naked and Famous jeans other than Karmaloop? Any similar brands other than nudies in the same price range? Want to grab a few new pairs of jeans, don't mind waiting for sales if they would go down.
And I have an Everlane backpack that's really nice for the price, although it's not very comfortable with my 1000 page textbook
And I have an Everlane backpack that's really nice for the price, although it's not very comfortable with my 1000 page textbook
Bubble Metropolis
Member
Nordstrom just did a clear out of their Naked and Famous stuff last night50% off on most styles (so around $60). Even though you missed that sale, they're still probably the best place to go for N&F if you're worried about cash. They have frequent sales, though I don't know if they're usually that deep.
Chance Hale
Member
Wow, that really sucks. I need to check into this thread more. Not even sure I want to buy jeans any more, lol.
Edit: Got excited as it seemed like the pineapple ones I've been wanting for a while were still on sale but only size 28. Not that skinny!
Bubble Metropolis
Member
If I dissuaded you from checking, I just thought I'd left you know that there are actually still a few sizes and styles left at that price.
Chance Hale
Member
Really appreciate it, ordered just one pair for now but that's more than I would have otherwise! 31 waist so the options were a bit limited.
tracky_dacks
Member
They are no Saint Laurent, but I got my Wraith biker denim in waxed black by Represent today. The fit on these are absolutely spot on. Favourite part is the tailoring towards the ankle eliminating the need to pin roll. Great bang for the buck.
Worn with my favourite sneaker of all time, Air Jordan 1 black/red (2013).
Worn with my favourite sneaker of all time, Air Jordan 1 black/red (2013).
Those pants are nice.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Yes, places are having sales.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Is there a name for those leisure/ pajama shorts that are cut off below the knee? They are usually slim too.
Uniqlo has a picture of them, but it is a product that is apparently not for sale.
Uniqlo has a picture of them, but it is a product that is apparently not for sale.