freenudemacusers
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i'm quite happy with the few items i have from them. nothing unusual quality-wise for the price point, but the brand has a nice sportycaz chill luxe bro vibe to it.
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Majima Everywhere System
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Thanks!
freenudemacusers
Member
you can always get jeans hemmed shorter, the exception being if there is a particular wash that would look odd if shortened, but most noticeable washes don't extend past the knee area anyway so I doubt that would be an issue.
Psychoward
Banned
Ruined how exactly? I think I'll stick to machine washing on delicate and laying flat to dry. Or would you recommend just taking them to the dry cleaners like twice a season? What about sweatshirts?
How often should I turn it over? I'm a college student so I have two bath towels only, little space and not enough time to be handwashing
freenudemacusers
Member
get a drying rack and put it in your room (assuming you enough space)
re: general care, you can machine wash some cotton sweaters, assuming they aren't cable knit or otherwise delicate. probably not a wise idea cuz if it gets caught on something you're gonna be sad.... I usually just soak my sweaters in a sink/tub with some woolite or delicate garment wash and just hang dry afterward. but I have the space to do that, and it does take up space.
sweatshirts I just throw in the washing machine, no problem. same with dress shirts (hang dry) and some casual pants (also hang dry).
re: general care, you can machine wash some cotton sweaters, assuming they aren't cable knit or otherwise delicate. probably not a wise idea cuz if it gets caught on something you're gonna be sad.... I usually just soak my sweaters in a sink/tub with some woolite or delicate garment wash and just hang dry afterward. but I have the space to do that, and it does take up space.
sweatshirts I just throw in the washing machine, no problem. same with dress shirts (hang dry) and some casual pants (also hang dry).
Psychoward
Banned
Alright here are all of the sweaters/sweatshirts I wear regularly, getting more for the fall season though
Lightweight Sweatshirt in Blue
Woodsman Sweater
OHanlon Mills Sweater
Textured Zip Sweater
Extra Fine Merino Sweater
and then I have a lightweight 100% cotton slub knit sweatshirt that I've just been washing and drying on cold
I already have a mini iron board, I can hang dry all of these but I know you're not supposed to be hang drying sweaters. I think the only ones I should be careful with are the merino one, the urban one and the woodsman one
freenudemacusers
Member
hang drying on a rack is fine if you just drape it over a few of the bars. I've done this with my wife's very thick, 8 ply cashmere sweater-thing without issue. however you don't want to hang on a standard hanger as the weight will create puckers in the shoulders.
the real trick is to squeeze (not wring) out as much water as humanly possible after you soak and wash. even if you think you're done, go back after 15 minutes and you'll have even more dripping.
the real trick is to squeeze (not wring) out as much water as humanly possible after you soak and wash. even if you think you're done, go back after 15 minutes and you'll have even more dripping.
Psychoward
Banned
What about the ones I linked? Do you think I can machine wash cold any of them? Machine dry cold any?
freenudemacusers
Member
1. it's a sweatshirt, of course.
2. i'd handwash a sweater with suede. suede tends to get fucked up with heavy detergents while a more gentle option will be ok.
3. cotton/acrylic will be ok to machine wash/air dry, put it in a wash bag so it won't get caught on a zipper/button.
4. also cotton and a plain weave, machine wash air dry
5. wool will probably shrink. it might stretch back out if you're lucky. but I would hand wash wool.
just do what the care tags say, IMO. just put stuff you're chucking into a machine in a bag so your knits don't get fucked up.
2. i'd handwash a sweater with suede. suede tends to get fucked up with heavy detergents while a more gentle option will be ok.
3. cotton/acrylic will be ok to machine wash/air dry, put it in a wash bag so it won't get caught on a zipper/button.
4. also cotton and a plain weave, machine wash air dry
5. wool will probably shrink. it might stretch back out if you're lucky. but I would hand wash wool.
just do what the care tags say, IMO. just put stuff you're chucking into a machine in a bag so your knits don't get fucked up.
Psychoward
Banned
yeah the only one I was iffy on was the Woodsman sweater, the suede panels complicate things and the tag says hand wash but the online page says machine wash. Instead of hand washing that one and any wool ones I get in the future could I just take it to the on-campus dry cleaners do you think? As long as I'm wearing shirts under them I'd only need to get them washed like twice a season right?
also what wash bags would you recommend? Can I just get any off of Amazon and be good?
also what wash bags would you recommend? Can I just get any off of Amazon and be good?
freenudemacusers
Member
wool is pretty resilient, I wouldn't dry clean it more than a few times a season. really, hand washing is easy and stress-free, you can chill and watch netflix while doing it.
since it has suede they will probably make you pay for it to be shipped off to a leather specialist which will take a month or more to get back and be $$$
edit: amazon?! dude just to go a grocery/department store and check out the laundry aisle. they're just zipped bags of mesh.
since it has suede they will probably make you pay for it to be shipped off to a leather specialist which will take a month or more to get back and be $$$
edit: amazon?! dude just to go a grocery/department store and check out the laundry aisle. they're just zipped bags of mesh.
Psychoward
Banned
I guess I'll try my hand at hand washing then, just wish I had someone here who could walk me through the first time at least
freenudemacusers
Member
lol dude it's not tricky at all, just be gentle yet firm, as if it were a lover.
Psychoward
Banned
how can I tell how much water/detergent to use? Can I use my sink or should I get a bucket?
also if anyone can tell me where I can get this jacket or a cheap alternative that'd be dope
Is this serious
freenudemacusers
Member
use as much soap as you would on a lover's hair. any clean basin will do.
you're overthinking this
LOL. Psycho...just throw that shit - gently - into a bucket and air dry it. Your clothes will smell and look wonderful.
Psychoward
Banned
aight, my b
Also I like this Urban Sweater a lot but of course it has acrylic in it :/
Fuck my sensitive skin
Edit: wait am I not supposed to be drying my jeans on cold delicates either. They're crappy pre-washed Uniqlo jeans and I always liked how they feel right out of the dryer.
Honestly, with jeans, I try to wash them RARELY. When I do, it's usually by hand, air dry.
Psychoward
Banned
meh all my jeans are cheap so I'll wash them like once every 3 wears or so. Been treating me fine the last 3 years. Cold wash and delicate dry works fine for me.
freenudemacusers
Member
Eh if they're prewash a washing machine is fine.you only need to be fancy with denim if it's raw and you're trying to preserve dye or some such. Then again I have only one pair of standard denim so I'm not an expert.
Also I don't know anything about suit supply outerwear but I'd imagine it's just as nice for the price as their other stuff.
Also I don't know anything about suit supply outerwear but I'd imagine it's just as nice for the price as their other stuff.
I'm going next week so I'll let you guys know how the quality / look / fit is.
Psychoward
Banned
thank god
Also can I go cheap for "fun" socks, was thinking of just getting like 10 pairs from Uniqlo but was wondering if it's really worth it to spend the extra cash on nicer socks
freenudemacusers
Member
I just wear Costco dress socks and gold toe black socks. I've gotten pantharella before and eh, not really worth the diff. I do have some silky ones for tux use tho.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Suit Supply suits are slim fitting. It's actually the exact type of suit I've been trying to find for a while until I finally had the chance to check them out in person. I went for the Grey Napoli last time.
Debating on getting either Havana Green Check, Lazio Blue Stripe, or Lazio Blue Check.
And their suits are made to be easily tailored. For example, they leave a lot of fabric on the seat of your pants to allow for either opening it up or tightening.
I'm not quite sure about their outerwear, but I really want one of their coats.
Thank you for this!
Yeah, I like this. I'm a large with shirts.
Not so much this. A little busy for me.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Finally took the plunge on a pair of black leather Chelsea boots. Bought a pair of Loake 290s for £115 + shipping costs from the UK. It was hard to pass up that deal since those are usually selling for £150-175.
Hope I don't regret it!
Hope I don't regret it!
killertofu
Member
looking for this shirt...
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
looking for this shirt...
As an aside, you were also interested in the floral shirt from the OP, yah? It's from Modern Amusement/PacSun but several seasons ago, so they don't make it any more. Plenty of similar things currently, though.
That doesn't look bad - I like that it's longer than most bombers I've seen. Might try that on if I get the chance sometime, there's a Pull & Bear really near me.
Nice, Loake is good. What made you skip the Jack Erwins?Finally took the plunge on a pair of black leather Chelsea boots. Bought a pair of Loake 290s for £115 + shipping costs from the UK. It was hard to pass up that deal since those are usually selling for £150-175.
Hope I don't regret it!
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Just cost. With the Canadian dollar, I was paying nearly 300 bucks for the JEs and with shipping in, I'm paying 270 for the Loake. They seem pretty equivalent and I wasn't in a rush. That, and I kind of like the shape of the Loake a little more than the JE.
Though I'm thinking maybe next year (if the Canadian dollar rises) I'll grab the brown suede version of the JE boot:
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Welp, I bit the bullet and got a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers in copper (8115).
I wanted the Amber Harness, but the store didn't have my size. And I figured once I put some oil on it, it'll get a bit darker anyway.
Those look badass
Just cost. With the Canadian dollar, I was paying nearly 300 bucks for the JEs and with shipping in, I'm paying 270 for the Loake. They seem pretty equivalent and I wasn't in a rush. That, and I kind of like the shape of the Loake a little more than the JE.
Though I'm thinking maybe next year (if the Canadian dollar rises) I'll grab the brown suede version of the JE boot:
No joke, H&M sells something that looks very similar in maroon/amber suede for $100, if you want to have something cheap to hold you off for a while. lol
I've been wanting these boots for a while now, and all the reviews for them have been great. I couldn't pass it up when I saw it in store.
luckyboyceo
Member
Dope. Hope you're ready for the break-in process. I hear it's pretty long with Iron Rangers.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
If you haven't blown all your money on Bonobos yet, I think Lands End is a good alternative, usually at half the cost. I have 3 of those Tall Tailored Fit Chambrays. Solid feel, slender through the body but not tight/full range of motion, lighter colors are nice contrast to your darker jeans, etc.
Welp, I bit the bullet and got a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers in copper (8115).
I wanted the Amber Harness, but the store didn't have my size. And I figured once I put some oil on it, it'll get a bit darker anyway.
Very nice. I have timberland earthkeepers in the same color that I love, but the iron rangers are dope.
It feels like it's definitely going to take some time to break in. I did a walk around them briefly and it's stiff as hell. But there's a hell of a lot of leather used on it.
I've been wanting the boots for a while now, and I've considered other brands, but this was the one that I wanted in the end. I saw Chippewas at the store beside these for a cheaper price, but I couldn't just pass up Red Wing boots.
But speaking of Timberlands, it's interesting to see its resurgence. I remember wanting a pair like 10 years ago, and it suddenly just dropped out of favour. But I was a kid back then, so what the hell did I know? lol
Welp, I bit the bullet and got a pair of Red Wing Iron Rangers in copper (8115).
I wanted the Amber Harness, but the store didn't have my size. And I figured once I put some oil on it, it'll get a bit darker anyway.
Nice, those look great. I have the iron rangers in muleskinner. One of my favorite pair of boots. Take care of them and they'll last forever.
freenudemacusers
Member
how much do you want to spend bro?Thinking single-breasted coat for winter this year. Have a couple of double breasted in the closet.
Looking for something like this:
The earthkeepers aren't very typical for timberland.
http://www.timberland.com/shop/mens-earthkeepersand-174;-original-leather-6-inch-boots-9703b
freenudemacusers
Member
also can someone please explain what this is
http://www.yoox.com/us/36744027EV/i...=sr_newarrivalsmen80&cod10=36744027EV&sizeId=
http://www.yoox.com/us/36744027EV/i...=sr_newarrivalsmen80&cod10=36744027EV&sizeId=