Where'd you pick these up?
I can't wear civilian clothes during my deployment, but I couldn't resist. New jeans got here today.
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Men's Fashion |OT| Style is eternal; But my wallet isn't
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I can't wear civilian clothes during my deployment, but I couldn't resist. New jeans got here today.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I'll look into BR then, thanks. J. Crew, dunno. There's only one J. Crew around here I know of and I don't go out that way very often.
wings + horns or reigning champ (both CYC design corp but I find wings + horns to be slightly better quality for some reason) make great hoodies but their prices are a bit more than your average hoodie. Get a tiger fleece or loop terry and call it a day.
Psychoward
Banned
Next time my paycheck comes in I've been thinking about buying this blazer for spring and summer dinners, no idea about the quality but I'd assume (and hope) it's good.
Anyway, does selvedge denim actually increase the longevity/durability of a jean or is it purely visual?
I have it in blue. It's a perfect spring/summer casual blazer.
Psychoward
Banned
Great, just what I wanted to hear, so the quality warrants the price in your opinion? I'd wait for it to go on sale but I have no idea if their blazers ever even go on sale and even though I've admittedly barely looked I had a hard time finding a similar texture and color (really saturated brownish I guess?) from somewhere else.
I got mine for 40% off, so yes it does. But sales that apply to in-season ludlows are hard to come by. So it depends on your patience.
Psychoward
Banned
Jesus, I'd kill for that then. How far back was the sale?
12/18/14
My only suggestion would be to order from somewhere you can do returns from relatively easily to get the sizing right (assuming you don't live somewhere you can try them on). I have a 37" chest, but had to get a 42 in the Zielinsky jacket in order to get a good fit, for example.
Yeah, you can get crazy good deals on J. Crew out of season.
Their suits/blazers/sport coats are definitely of a higher quality than BR. That said, BR makes a very good, basic suit and personally, I like the way BR fits me much more than J. Crew.
Oh, great description. Superskinny sounds like my go to given my small calves. Thanks man.
Psychoward
Banned
Well the only BR sport coat close to the one I linked for J.Crew is this, which seems to be slightly lighter but also $30 cheaper, unless the lighting in the photos were off. What do you mean fit better though, more slimming, more space, a bit of everything or?
Edit; bought three pairs of shorts from J.Crew Factory on sale ($25 each halleleujah) and I fitted them, ripped off the tags and was wearing one today again when I realized the canvas one definitely seemed to be larger than I remembered, so I tried on the others like 3 more times back and forth and finally just put them next to each other. Turns out I'm not going crazy yet
. I almost got stuck wearing dad shorts, luckily I chatted them and they issued a full refund and placed another order for me. Just a neat anecdote from today.
Edit 2: on the topic of shorts, if my casual shorts are touching the very top of my knees when standing is it worth tailoring them another inch or half-inch or should I just leave them as is? Tried a 9 inch short the other week and it was fine, a bit short when standing up but then whenever I sat down or crossed my legs it showed off way too much of my legs. 6'1" by the way. Also is it worth having a pair of plain grey shorts or naw
thezerofire
Banned
I need suggestions for a good basic swim trunk, like 7" inseam, pretty slim leg. I'd get Outlier but they don't seem to make them anymore or haven't started making them for the season
Absolutely, I think they have a London store, but otherwise I do always check returns policy etc prior to purchasing.
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Deleted member 17706
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Ordered the M of this and it just arrived. Very nice looking peacoat, but unfortunately it looks quite massive on me and the sleeves especially are far too long. Going to have to send it back. Shame they don't have it in an S. I've been wanting a nice peacoat for a while now.
freenudemacusers
Member
sorry it didn't work; are you usually a medium in things?
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
Really depends. Often the perfect size would be between a small and a medium, so I typically just have to make compromises.
It's a really nice looking peacoat, though...
I have a black denim question for you guys. I have a pair of N&F sulfur dyed jeans that I just recently washed with detergent for dark colors. After they air dried there are hazy white streaks all over the pants. Some of it is where you would see fade lines on indigo pants, but most of it is just all over the place. I thought maybe it was detergent that never washed out, so I soaked them off last night for half an hour in coolish water and let them dry again. This morning they don't really look any better. Has anyone seen this before? None of my other black clothes had the streaks. Does it have something to do with the sulfur dye? Is there anything I can do to fix it?
Pisses me off, I love these jeans.
Pisses me off, I love these jeans.
freenudemacusers
Member
well they have it restocked in a S, but at $380. maybe it'll hit the sales soon.
http://www.yoox.com/us/41513523DX/item?dept=men#sts=sr_men80&cod10=41513523DX&sizeId=4
Psychoward
Banned
I need help, how should a short sleeve t-shirt fit on an extremely skinny guy such as myself? I feel like this baseball tee is a pretty good non-slim fit but not too sure about the slim pocket shirt, sleeves seem a bit too short when moving around. And can I safely dry them both without fear of noticeable shrinkage if they say tumble dry low?
Baseball tee
Pocket tee
Excuse the awkward 4th picture angles, tried to get a side view plus I don't think my mirror shows off good angles anyway.
Baseball tee
Pocket tee
Excuse the awkward 4th picture angles, tried to get a side view plus I don't think my mirror shows off good angles anyway.
freenudemacusers
Member
Haven't worn these in a hot minute
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Received my Scarosso Jodhpur boots.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh my God, these fit like a dream. And they're so comfortable too. And they look so goddamn baller.
I'm in love.
And they sent me a free shoehorn thingamabob too.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh my God, these fit like a dream. And they're so comfortable too. And they look so goddamn baller.
I'm in love.
And they sent me a free shoehorn thingamabob too.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Tee sleeves will always swing around if you're super skinny, you should lift bro.
And if you're at all worried about shrinkage then just don't tumble dry, simple.
Psychoward
Banned
Yeah I mean I do workout at least twice a week usually but I'm still young plus I have crohn's, better than the other end of the spectrum I guess. And I think I'll just wash them because hang drying them takes away the ease of tees.
Also are 10 and a half/11 inch inseam shorts a big no-no? I'm 6 1 and they reach right above the top of my knees and I guess I could do shorter but I feel like 9 inches would be way too short especially when sitting or moving around.
Sorry about taking so long to get back to you on this. So first let me say that suit fit, especially in part of this case, is a matter of preference. How I like a jacket to fit may not be how you like it to fit, might not be how mac likes it to fit.
The Ludlow stuff from J. Crew has been a hit and miss for me on shoulder width, depending on the jacket. I like the seam of the shoulder to hit at a specific point just at the end of the shoulder (it's kind of hard to explain) but some jackets wouldn't give me that fit without the body being way too small. A size up and the shoulder wasn't right. It all depended on how strong the shoulder was on the jacket. It also doesn't help that, like many people, my shoulders aren't perfectly symmetrical. My left shoulder is higher and more square than my right, which leads to my right arm being slightly longer than my left (this is the fun stuff you can learn about yourself when you start to obsess about fit and/or go to a tailor!) I don't have this problem with the modern slim or tailored (never tried any of the Monogram suits) at BR. A size 40R hits my shoulders perfectly, and the rest of the jacket does as well.
So that's that out of the way; here's the preference part. If you look at the dudes modelling Ludlow jackets they all have a triangle of shirt and tie peaking out through the jacket by their belt. It's the way the Ludlow is cut. I have a navy herringbone linen sport coat that I really like by them that does this less, but it's still there. It's also a little shorter in length than the the BR jackets. BR, for some reason, has only a few pics of their suits buttoned, but the ones I have have a more traditional front that doesn't open up so much when buttoned and the length is closer to the traditional "hands down at your side able to cup the button of the jacket" measurement.
So half practical fit and half fit preference I guess. Again, though, all that said J. Crew makes the higher quality suit (half-canvased and all).
freenudemacusers
Member
looks cool brah
luckyboyceo
Member
Did you machine wash them? Not on gentle cycle? Sometimes a washing machine can put unwanted creases and marks into denim.
If you wear them for awhile, they'll definitely become less noticeable, but unfortunately I think they're there to stay.
freenudemacusers
Member
yo lucky long time no see
and i had the same issue with my grey raw n&f, but not my indigo or black selvage. could just be whatever dye they used, don't know. they did fade over time but were definitely still there.
also I have decided to make moves into pony hair. will start with these gloves, and hopefully a pair of boots and a coat. not sure what else has pony hair that I would want.
and i had the same issue with my grey raw n&f, but not my indigo or black selvage. could just be whatever dye they used, don't know. they did fade over time but were definitely still there.
also I have decided to make moves into pony hair. will start with these gloves, and hopefully a pair of boots and a coat. not sure what else has pony hair that I would want.
Yeah, I figured as much. Time to buy some new black jeans I guess. Bummer I love this pair.
@Ilith and Mac
Re Blazers/(jackets) do you guys prefer a higher button stance or a more classical one?
Higher being above the naval by more than an inch and a classic one being exactly on the naval?
I'm beginning to lean towards the latter, not the digging the higher stance (which essentially puts every designer out of contention).
Re Blazers/(jackets) do you guys prefer a higher button stance or a more classical one?
Higher being above the naval by more than an inch and a classic one being exactly on the naval?
I'm beginning to lean towards the latter, not the digging the higher stance (which essentially puts every designer out of contention).
freenudemacusers
Member
mine are about an inch above (cantarelli, ck collection, burberry london, mj collection)... and thats about where I like them, and pretty much where thery are on every blazer i've ever worn in the last many years, save an odd one button or two. IMO it really depends on the proportion/fit of your suit, if the blazer's length abbreviated a bit it should be higher, but if you're doing the more traditional to your thumb length it should be lower, since the whole point would be to create a visual break/anchor.
I'm also not a tall dude (5'9") so that factors into it a bit. I'd feel too draped in a traditionally stanced button and corresponding suit cut.
I'm also not a tall dude (5'9") so that factors into it a bit. I'd feel too draped in a traditionally stanced button and corresponding suit cut.
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
Next time i get a blazer/suit jacket made I am going to have a long talk about the button position.
I kinda want something like this. 3x2 button with a rolling lapel.I prefer less shirt exposure, i guess something like you get from a double brested jacket. Every of the the rack blazer I have bought has always felt too low for me. I always end up wishing that it was 1-1.5 inches higher.
i really love this blazer.
I kinda want something like this. 3x2 button with a rolling lapel.I prefer less shirt exposure, i guess something like you get from a double brested jacket. Every of the the rack blazer I have bought has always felt too low for me. I always end up wishing that it was 1-1.5 inches higher.
i really love this blazer.
Illithid Dude
Member
I prefer more cropped blazers, so my button stance is generally a little higher.
Psychoward
Banned
Where can I find a shirt exactly similar to this without the obnoxious paisley design?
Illithid Dude
Member
what i wore today ft. my ear
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Why did you never tell us you had the geller tarmal.
Illithid Dude
Member
i like to keep things mysterious
freenudemacusers
Member
i need more jackets with stuff printed on the back; i want people coming when i'm going know what i'm sayin.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Another new spring/summer jacket today:
- Neill Katter - £165
(£30 on sale)
Another medium too, just like the Diesel jacket I posted last week. I'm usually an XS, S at a push. I guess Italians are just naturally small!
Um, anywhere?
- Neill Katter - £165
(£30 on sale)
Another medium too, just like the Diesel jacket I posted last week. I'm usually an XS, S at a push. I guess Italians are just naturally small!
Nice.what i wore today ft. my ear
So where can you find a plain gray t-shirt?
Um, anywhere?
Illithid Dude
Member
jackets with things printed on the back are my fetish
Oveja Negra
Member
i really love this blazer.
It's beautiful indeed.
Sometimes I wish I had a job where wearing blazers is mandatory
. I can't remember when was the last time I worn one.Psychoward
Banned
I meant the grey/white gradient or dip dye.
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
It's beautiful indeed.
Sometimes I wish I had a job where wearing blazers is mandatory
I just wear blazers for the fun of it. Other guys at my work, a Korean kindergarten/elementary, might think I am a twat for dressing nicely, but when you are walking down the street and others are looking at you and you get many compliments during the day then it is well worth it.
So what shoes can I get away with with chinos for a business casual wardrobe? I have a pair of desert boots but they're a little old and had my eye on a pair of suede chukkas. Can I wear a pair of leather oxfords with them. I guess I just feel like chinos aren't too dressy and I see oxfords as too dressy for them for whatever reason. Say a toe cap oxford. I could be wrong though.
Being that this could be a temporary position I don't want to go to crazy. If I get a full time position I'll probably end up with some Allen Edmonds.
Being that this could be a temporary position I don't want to go to crazy. If I get a full time position I'll probably end up with some Allen Edmonds.
Vivalaraza
Member
Next time i get a blazer/suit jacket made I am going to have a long talk about the button position.
Where can I find shirts with awesome collars like this.
Anybody got a pair of Loake's? Comfortable?
NinjaBoiX
Member
It's just a half-cut collar I believe, as opposed to the more tapered, pointed style. You can get full-cut too if that floats your boat.