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Men's Fashion |OT| Style is eternal; But my wallet isn't
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TheKaeptain
Banned
Brah I dress nice and I am a Cinema major. I'm lucky if these douches fucking wipe their asses and shower. A shirt without a food stain is "dressing up" to them.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
Member
So do you want to simply stand out, or do you want to make everyone else look like the bunch of sorry scrubs that they are? I think the choice here is easy.
TheKaeptain
Banned
whatever.
I want to pay off my debt!
freenudemacusers
Member
I prefer 6 panel, but I suppose it depends on what you wear. louder streetwear = 5 panel IMO.
killertofu
Member
I want a hat.
Not a fedora but something with a flat bill. I can't really find a photo but since I'm growing my hair out I think it'd look nice..
Not a fedora but something with a flat bill. I can't really find a photo but since I'm growing my hair out I think it'd look nice..
RatskyWatsky
Hunky Nostradamus
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Now that's a hat.
I dont wear very flashy clothing but my style is also not too plain or modest.
These are the hats im thinking about getting.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=28988723&color=060
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urba...jsp?id=28989044&parentid=SALE_M_ACC&color=001
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=26646844&parentid=SALE_M_ACC
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27459858&parentid=SALE_M_ACC
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=27380781&parentid=SALE_M_ACC
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=29521762&parentid=SALE_M_ACC
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urba...jsp?id=28848232&parentid=SALE_M_ACC&color=002
Sorry if its alot lol, so which two are the best in your opinion? im probably gonna get like 2 along with the Obey sweatshirt i want.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
Member
Oh. In that case, stick with simply standing out. For now.
flamingotripod
Member
Last one is the only one worth buying IMO
thezerofire
Banned
2nd and last one, imo
5 panels have somewhat grown on me, but I feel like they don't really suit a lot of people. I still prefer 6 panels 10/10 times. The 2nd to last one is okay
freenudemacusers
Member
last or stussy one... the problem with a lot of these 5-panels out right now is that they plop some weird logo plate dead center in the front panel for no apparent reason. It seems like the only reason 5 panels have gotten a push is that a large panel allows for easy logo-ing, which I think is lame.
Illithid Dude
Member
if i wear a black denim jacket with my black jeans, is that a fashion no no?
As long as you have the bullet belt to go with it. Kidding aside, I dig that look.
JustHadToJoin
Member
FINALLY I can create the style I want to have. About to finish school in the spring and I got offered a job. Minimum spending of 40% of my signing bonus to recreate my entire wardrobe based on the style of none other than
macuser
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
You are already broke.
TheKaeptain
Banned
Bros, I have a date on Monday.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Good luck.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
What's a good belt to get to wear with jeans that basically goes with everything? Just a brown belt? Or should I get a few basic colors?
Oh, also, I had date 1 this last Monday doing dinner/drinks and rocked my new H&M button up. She insisted I start Game of Thrones and we did that Wednesday night and last night. Something I'm doing is working this year...
Oh, also, I had date 1 this last Monday doing dinner/drinks and rocked my new H&M button up. She insisted I start Game of Thrones and we did that Wednesday night and last night. Something I'm doing is working this year...
You need a good dark brown and black belt. I also like natural because of the way it ages. Orion leather company makes nice quality belts (think tanner goods) but the price range is $30-$50ish. They have a big variety of styles and buckles.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
Member
Dress to kill and woo her with your awesomely superior film school knowledge! Make sure to gush about Anna Karina while you're at it. I hear chicks dig that.
Dance Inferno
Unconfirmed Member
Aw shit son, way to go! Gotta make sure not to hang out with her too much in the early stages lest she think you're clingy. Nothing turns girls off faster than a clingy guy.
freenudemacusers
Member
chicks dig leopard print
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Don't forget the hologram jacket if it's a chilly night.
OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather
Member
freenudemacusers
Member
is that the H&M one?
TheKaeptain
Banned
I like that jacket.
I like uniqlo stuff but that jacket was just too cheap feeling. I know, it's $40, but the ribbing was loose as hell and the materials are very thin. Sucks because the black one looks good. My cheap Levi's bomber is nicer and almost the same price. They don't make it anymore though.
Here is a shot in the dark. Can anyone recommend another version of the following?
They don't make them any more.
Also, can anyone recommend a good slight better than casual jacket? Not a blazer, not a fleece, something to wear like out to a bar or on a date.
I'm 6'5" with a slender athletic build if that helps out the recommendations.
Thanks Fashion Gaf!
They don't make them any more.
Also, can anyone recommend a good slight better than casual jacket? Not a blazer, not a fleece, something to wear like out to a bar or on a date.
I'm 6'5" with a slender athletic build if that helps out the recommendations.
Thanks Fashion Gaf!
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
I wouldn't do jeans to wedding. If you absolutely must, not a distressed jean, but something with a clean look, preferably classic dark blue (you are right on with that, especially for those colors) or some other rich color (as in opaque, not vivid) rather than something faded. But really, experiment trying on different types of slacks to find something that really works for you. There are so many cuts and when you find one that really rocks for you it's sooo good.
Forgive me if I'm going too far, but looking at your pics, I'm gonna guess you mostly like where jeans rest on your hips. Lines up well with your shirt where the slacks ride too high. If you do slacks and tuck in for a cleaner look, you don't like the proportions with your legs because it looks like it's cutting off the bottom of your top section and maybe aren't fully satisfied with where your stomach is at because while you're slim, you're not to model-level perfection abs so it's like the layers of shirt bunched around the tuck-in area makes it look like you are carrying more there than you really are.
If such is the case, I can vouch for some slacks at Express. They have some with a more "modern" as they say lower cut waist more akin to jeans, which works out better for those without super long leg model proportions, as a proportionately long crotch-to-waist area seems to visually create a nebulous middle section by robbing from the top section, a double loss. They also have enough different types of fit that you can get what works for your legs, and some have a bit of stretch for more jean-like comfy feel when being more closely fit, as opposed to tight/drapey gamble with slacks that can sometimes end with them riding up annoyingly much at the ankles.
As for excessive fabric at the waist, which may make you just want to go for an overall-more-casual (yet not clean/sharp) untucked look with that sweater, Express also have a decent range of different tapered shirt cuts (closer to what guys in Europe have access to) to help lose some needless fabric, again with a bit of stretch to get a closer cut without constricted movement. Stretch might be online exclusive, I forget, but try in store, pick by look, and trust that stretch will fix comfort issues.
However, what will really help is a nice vest and/or a blazer you keep buttoned. They maintain the clean lines and contain excessive fabric from clothes that aren't perfectly tailored to you, while also leaving the nebulous mid-section to the imagination where it works out better. I might sound like I am promoting Express a lot, but just in my small town they have been a great off-the-rack spot for lack of funds and tailoring to go fully legit, which would probably be better. I had much to say here because of my own struggles (common struggles for many guys) against social ideal images for men's looks and shitty options in stores for those who don't exactly match it but still want to try better for themselves.
I got this exact one and returned it immediately, looked like I was wearing a slim-fit plastic garbage bag. Way too shiny, not flattering at all.
Filson makes that jacket in their slimmer Seattle fit. Look for the waxed cotton trucker jacket. Something like the weekender might also fit your need.
freenudemacusers
Member
That levi/filson oiled trucker is pretty much the only one i've ever seen; filson does make sorta similar jackets but none of theme are truckers
to the latter, specific recs will depend on what kind of shit you like to wear and how much dough you want to spend. I would say generally a good casual-dressy jacket should have a button front and a turn-down collar or abbreviated lapel, and non-synthetic fabric.
ie;
hardy aimes ~$650
billy reid, ~$350
depends on how casual you want to get.
although, seeing how you are very tall, you can probably get away with wearing a nice peacoat and it won't look too dressy, since the length would probably be more 'jacket' than 'coat'.
edit; yeah, forgot about engineered garments. woolrich woolen mills might have something in this area too.
Thanks guys. Yeah, it was a limited Levis/Filson venture. The things are awesome. Are you talking about the Westlake?
Hmm, what do you guys think of this one? The Westlake doesn't come in slim fit, and I must do the slim fit stuff. Especially in work wear stuff.
EDIT: Actually, it seems in person it doesn't drape as well. ugh.
Filson has some other stuff, but doesn't have that iconic look that the levis trucker has.
Thanks for the other suggestions.
Im having a pretty difficult time finding something that really fits into the slightly more than casual jacket category.
I had recently purchased the Jcrew University coat, but it didnt' fit.
Pea coats look a little dumb on me, and further, I live in Texas so its just too hot to keep it buttoned all the time.
Most of my stuff ends up looking too sporty. Don't get me wrong, Im an outdoorsy guy, but I look more like Im hiking up mountians than drinking a few beers with the guys.
Any more suggestions?! HALP!
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Thanks. I'll see what I can find.
Hey, it was at her suggestion that she come by and watch GoT.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
I will also say don't play it too cool. A lot of times I made the mistake of acting too uninterested and it worked against me.
TheKaeptain
Banned
A chick gave me a $150 buck gift card to h&m.
i'm sorry