Those ties look great.
A maroon tie breaks up the pattern nicely without looking out of place.
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Those ties look great.
A maroon tie breaks up the pattern nicely without looking out of place.
Need to get back into looking good, fashion wise. Every so often I get that spark that kinda pushes me, but then costs / effort make me go back to just v-necks / jeans everyday after a few months. I've got an extensive as hell wardrobe, but my problem is putting things together that will look good. Also getting fitted shirts — I really need to learn to start tailoring, because all button ups that I buy are wayy the hell too big on me.
Okay, so the deal: I'm heading to Osheaga this Thursday, trying to pick out some stuff to wear, where I won't get heat stroke form wearing it. I like layering, but it's tough in 30 degree and humid as hell weather. I've picked out some stuff so far, but I think I need to go shopping. Any suggestions for what to buy / what to do with what I've got? (Also sorry for the terrible mirror pics. Sister's room was the only one with a floor mirror in it, but there's 0 quality lighting in there.)
Also: shorts are a problem with me. I'm 6'4", and have long-ass legs. I love all these new shorts I see at H&M and all that, but on me they're so goddamn short, they don't suit me, and it pains me that I can't wear them because of it. Any advice for what to do about it / where to get nice looking, but good fitting shorts? Here's an example from the H&M change room the other week. Maybe it's just because I had socks on at the time?
Okay, so the deal: I'm heading to Osheaga this Thursday, trying to pick out some stuff to wear, where I won't get heat stroke form wearing it. I like layering, but it's tough in 30 degree and humid as hell weather. I've picked out some stuff so far, but I think I need to go shopping. Any suggestions for what to buy / what to do with what I've got? (Also sorry for the terrible mirror pics. Sister's room was the only one with a floor mirror in it, but there's 0 quality lighting in there.)
Also: shorts are a problem with me. I'm 6'4", and have long-ass legs. I love all these new shorts I see at H&M and all that, but on me they're so goddamn short, they don't suit me, and it pains me that I can't wear them because of it. Any advice for what to do about it / where to get nice looking, but good fitting shorts? Here's an example from the H&M change room the other week. Maybe it's just because I had socks on at the time?
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Your first image is basically my day-to-day look
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
is the first one the camel hair? I like this.
I can't wait for winter, gonna get another bespoke casentino wool jacket for double breatsed, but I am looking at getting a camel hair single breasted one too
edit: holy shit 3.5k for the cashemere one, I just can't understand buying ready to wear outwear. way too much for a coat that is not tailored.
luckyboyceo
Member
Just make sure the dress code isn't strictly black tie before you show up with a maroon one. I mean, they are called black tie events for a reason.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
What do you guys think about glen plaid check suits?
Illithid Dude
Member
realized that despite having glittery tuxedo blazers, i don't have any suit pants. guess i'm wearing jeans to a funeral tomorrow.
Thoughts on this suit?
I have a wedding and a day at the races within the next month. I've always fancied something a bit bolder than just black or blue.
http://m.asos.com/mt/www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5453367
Yikes. I hope you didn't pull the trigger.
I like them! I was looking at this suit yesterday at Suit Supply (I have a problem, I admit it) and nearly pulled the trigger but realized I didn't need another summer suit. The pattern is much more pronounced in person and the shade of blue is very subtle, looks very nice in person.
luckyboyceo
Member
Can't really go wrong with grey.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I'm just worried about looking dated. I put the suit on hold, took a couple pics, and most people I asked said it looked good, though my dad said the glen plaid looked old fashioned and just stared at me when I showed it to him, haha.
What do you guys think? Pattern looks okay or dated? Like I said, most people seemed to think it's alright, but Style-GAF's opinion always matters to me. Was thinking about matching it with some black chelsea boots which I still plan on getting.
It's just TipTop's house brand, Grafton, so it's like... super-high quality, but it fits pretty well and it's on clearance at 300 bucks Canadian. This would be my second suit after the Navy suit I got in April.
I'm also considering heading to SuitSupply in Seattle next month, but I may go and get a third suit from there anyway. Dunno how their sizing is for me.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Yeah, it is quite slimming. I mean, I'm a big guy, but it looks good on me. At least, the navy suit does, and it's the exact same size and cut. Trousers will need to be let out an inch, sleeves shortened a bit, pants hemmed (but not tapered since they're already fairly slim). It's a 44S, so a shorter jacket, but I prefer that actually.
Plus, I need to get a couple more dress shirts. Pale blue, pink, something dark like you said. Got plenty of ties.
Get some patterned shirts as well. Adds a bit more personality to the suit. I hate wearing suits to work, but it's a lot more bearable when I put in some personality by way of patterns.
H&M currently has a nice selection of easy-iron slim dress shirts for $17.99 CAD. Bought a few and they look good.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
I have a navy, and that's it. I'd rather get a mid grey over charcoal and I've never needed a tux, though I want a midnight blue one.
thezerofire
Banned
think it looks like an old person's suit tbh
https://www.weargustin.com/store/2110?utm_source=mandrill&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=notify
The Italy Sea Blue Gustin jeans are back
The Italy Sea Blue Gustin jeans are back
Shanks D Zoro
Banned
i want a midnight blue one as well, and if I really had the money to spend, would get a dark purple one too, just because it is my favourite colour and a bit more out there.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Maybe I'll go back and hunt down a lighter grey solid.
freenudemacusers
Member
I personally love old man grey glen plaid. Embrace your inner granddad.
rokkerkory
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NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Well, in that case, I guess I'm going with a SuitSupply solid gray suit...
if they have it in my size. Curse my bigness.
I feel you bro.
H&M dress pants can't handle my calves. However, their slim chinos are perfect on me.
There's a Suit Supply store in Toronto that I really want to check out, but I haven't had the time. I'm just worried they won't have my size.
I completely missed my shot at trying them out earlier. I saw it at a store, but I didn't have time to really have a look.
Colours look nice in person though. The blue is a nice shade that really pops.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Polyester jogging bottoms with brown suede brogues?ended up on sf again and bought these, ending my streak of not buying shit...
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
This right here is the perfect shade of gray:
Apparently extremely comfy.
All my stores sold out flat, so if anyone does try them, please post!
Just got these::
Your link doesn't work.
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suit...olor&prefv1=Grey&srule=PriceAsc&start=0&sz=24This right here is the perfect shade of gray:
rokkerkory
Member
trying again
Gotcha. They look nice, but a little dark for me.
Gonna try and find the one I liked, it's out of stock in my size on the Nike site.
For now, rocking them ZX Flux.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Aw yeah, that's the one. I e-mailed SS to see if they have one that fits my measurements and am waiting on a reply.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
So, I called SuitSupply cause I got tired of waiting on the e-mail. Turns out that suit isn't gonna be 'replenished' until October, which sucks. On the bright side, they have a new Fall/Winter collection hitting in August. They'll have Blue Line Napoli suits, in Navy and Grey, so I'll likely be able to get something similar from the new collection.
Huzzah.
Huzzah.
What's everyone's opinion on cargo shorts?
I'm not a fan, but I'm going away tomorrow and wanted to put together an outfit with a navy button up w/ white polka dots and a pair of olive-green-ish shorts. The only shorts I've got in that colour are cargo shorts from some years ago though.
I was thinking I'd wear them, as long as cargo shorts aren't a big getthefuckouttahere. I've got some other green shorts, but I don't think the colour goes well with the shirt. Opinion? The second pair is much more green in real life.
I'm not a fan, but I'm going away tomorrow and wanted to put together an outfit with a navy button up w/ white polka dots and a pair of olive-green-ish shorts. The only shorts I've got in that colour are cargo shorts from some years ago though.
I was thinking I'd wear them, as long as cargo shorts aren't a big getthefuckouttahere. I've got some other green shorts, but I don't think the colour goes well with the shirt. Opinion? The second pair is much more green in real life.
Horse Detective
Why the long case?
Cargo shorts need to die.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Still waiting on the Scarosso Giancarlo Nero Chelsea Boots to go on sale.
Hopefully it's not a long-ass time before they go on sale. I mean, 219 Euros isn't a bad price, but it'll feel so much better if I can get them on sale. I'll be one step closer to the vision in my head.
I do not understand what this is.
Hopefully it's not a long-ass time before they go on sale. I mean, 219 Euros isn't a bad price, but it'll feel so much better if I can get them on sale. I'll be one step closer to the vision in my head.
rick owens Faun
I do not understand what this is.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Cool! You're going to the Seattle one, right?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Sorry, I was joking in that Vancouver meet-up thread.
NHL-GAF inside joke. :lol
luckyboyceo
Member
When are you swinging by the Seattle location?
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
:/
Probably in August, depends on what happens in the next couple of weeks.