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[Bam Bam Baklava]

Myhabit actually has good stuff?

 

[Alucrid]

yeah, they usually get that stuff wrong too. at least there's totokaelo

Myhabit actually has good stuff?

yeah, they can have rick, ann d, geller, blk dnm, etc. stuff on sale from time to time

 

[freenudemacusers]

yeah a lot of the urban street-oriented stores do well enough, helps that they have a narrow range.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

Can they be trusted more than gilt? I always lumped those kinds of sites together. How do we know it's not merch made strictly for myhabit or other shenanigans.

 

[Psychoward]

Bought a casual button down that's sleeves are slightly longer than I'd like, do I roll up the cuffs once to get a better length or leave it?

Rolled it up once, got like 3 compliments on it anyway. Why do I fret so much over small things.

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

Who sells the best zip up hoodies, GAF?

 

[zeopower6]

Rolled it up once, got like 3 compliments on it anyway. Why do I fret so much over small things.

Just a random thing I've heard but women reaaalllly dig rolled up sleeves, lol.

Who sells the best zip up hoodies, GAF?

Honestly I really don't know for sure but American Apparel maybe? Just a plain colored zip hoodie, right?

 

[Cosmic Bus]

A thousand guys in plain black t shirts have that look walking around but how many have that silhouette that the RO creates?

Well, uh, I've had H&M tees with screwed up stitching that actually end up with a silhouette quite like the Rick shirt. Hah.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Who sells the best zip up hoodies, GAF?

reigning champ

 

[Illithid Dude]

at least yoox doesn't use models. mr porter takes the time to and generally their styling turns out terrible still

The Corner is the GOAT for model styling

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

The Corner is the GOAT for model styling

Indeed.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Dip-dye sweater and shiny gold trousers?

Snazzy.

 

[giga]

They're so busy man:



They just look fussy and chintzy to me. But I'm not really a fan of dress shoes in general, so my opinion is kind of moot anyway.

That's an ugly pair. Try a semi-brogue, like the AE Strand, which is a bit less flashy than a full wingtip.

They're stunning with a navy suit.

 

[NinjaBoiX]

Yeah, those are actually pretty smart.

 

[flamingotripod]

Yeah, those are actually pretty smart.

normcore

 

[overcast]

What are your policies on socks? I like to have mine pop a bit. Tbh.

 

[Marcovaldo]

i'm boring and just have plain black socks

 

[freenudemacusers]

my socks match my pants. thus I have grey, black, dark khaki and blue (sky and dark) socks. not a sock popper.

 

[Xun]

I bought a new Calvin Klein leather jacket the other day.

How does it look?

Not exactly a great photograph though.

 

[luckyboyceo]

What's the collar like? Classic bomber style? Jacket looks great, fit seems good too. Good purchase.

 

[OfWhiteSkinOnRedLeather]

reigning champ

Thank you, sir.

 

[Alucrid]

reminds me how much i still need to get a jacket with shoulder straps inside

 

[NinjaBoiX]

I bought a new Calvin Klein leather jacket the other day.

How does it look?

Not exactly a great photograph though.

Really, really cool. I love that.

That's how a leather jacket should be, clean, simple, tasteful.

I'll say it

Clean blue shirt is the star of that photo

The whole outfit looks really stylish. Understated cool.

 

[Salazar]

I'll say it

Clean blue shirt is the star of that photo

 

[overcast]

I'll say it

Clean blue shirt is the star of that photo

I love the hell out of my blue button up.

 

[Marcovaldo]

My tailor is moving to another country wtf do I do

 

[NinjaBoiX]

My tailor is moving to another country wtf do I do

1. Elope with him and embark on an ill-advised whirlwind romance
2. Free tailoring
3. ???????
4. Profit

 

[Marcovaldo]

hah! the guy was a total bro so no romance i'm afraid

 

[freenudemacusers]

you're not open to the possibility of a bromance?

 

[Marcovaldo]

Everyone should have a bromance with their tailor tbh

 

[RatskyWatsky]

is topman good

 

[freenudemacusers]

I think their formal stuff is pretty nice for the price, and the cut is appealing though it runs suuuper small.

also

lawd

 

[H.Protagonist]

A bit of a random question for Style-GAF...

What kind of shoes would a 29 year old, fairly rich guy with halfway decent taste wear?

He's not the type to spend a ton, but quality, looks and brand visibility would be worthwhile points for him (this is a fictional character). Probably runs a bit conservative.


It's a minor detail, and I could just insert any kind of shoe into the section I'm working on, but if anyone had any favorites or recommendations, I think it would be more fun to have something a guy like this would actually wear. Much obliged for any ideas.

 

[freenudemacusers]

tell me more about this character

edit: if he's a man about town type, probably margiela 'replica' sneakers and paul smith oxfords. a little trendy, nothing rocking the boat, compatible with a jeans and blazers vibe.

 

[H.Protagonist]

tell me more about this character

Architect (though not prominent or noteworthy), old money, not a snob or someone who puts on airs, but has definitely grown up with a different standard than most. Not ambitious, but does have a bit of pride. Bland, but not unpleasant features. 5'10, white. Dead.

Edit to add: Is a bit of a shoe whore.

 

[H.Protagonist]

edit: if he's a man about town type, probably margiela 'replica' sneakers and paul smith oxfords. a little trendy, nothing rocking the boat, compatible with a jeans and blazers vibe.

He does (or did) go out a bit. Not crazy much, but still in that semi-bar phase of the unattached and social. The 'little trendy but not rocking the boat' does sound like what I'm looking for. Thanks!

 

[freenudemacusers]

well i mean if this dude is loaded and a suit and tie dude he's probably going right for john lobb or another top-tier maker (conservative, not flashy) $$$$$$$$$$$, traditional appeal in the sense of high quality vs fashionista trends). casually speaking, he might not even wear sneakers at all, maybe rubber soled desert boots a la pierre hardy.

 

[Autumn Wind]

Who sells the best zip up hoodies, GAF?

It really depends what you're looking for. Are you looking for really heavy?

http://www.allseasonsuniforms.com/ul29.htm

http://www.allseasonsuniforms.com/cam09.htm

 

[Alucrid]

hmmm...something like Loake Jodhpurs?

 

[H.Protagonist]

well i mean if this dude is loaded and a suit and tie dude he's probably going right for john lobb or another top-tier maker (conservative, not flashy) $$$$$$$$$$$, traditional appeal in the sense of high quality vs fashionista trends). casually speaking, he might not even wear sneakers at all, maybe rubber soled desert boots a la pierre hardy.

He wouldn't be uncomfortable in a suit and tie, but I think his more often worn selections would be closer to casual side.

I don't think these would look out of place in his closet or front entrance at all:

So, margiela 'replica' sneakers, paul smith oxfords and the pierre hardy rubber soled desert boots will do nicely. Thanks so much. I was hoping I'd catch you on for this. I'm already using your cologne picks from the 'man smell' thread for his bathroom kit.

If you can think of any other random stylish things a guy like this might have hanging/own, I would be happy to incorporate it into the chapter. The character POV is from a younger guy who considers himself quite trendy, so it's only natural that he'd recognize these kinds of items when in the dead guy in question's house.

Cheers~

hmmm...something like Loake Jodhpurs?

I might tuck these in the upstairs closet. Thanks, Alucrid.

 

[freenudemacusers]

actually here is a good question; would he turn his nose to mainstream, label names (ie, gucci prada etc)?

and you should have those fragrances for your boy anyway, they're quite nice

 

[RatskyWatsky]

I think their formal stuff is pretty nice for the price, and the cut is appealing though it runs suuuper small.

do they have a good return policy and/or sizing chart

 

[freenudemacusers]

do they have a good return policy and/or sizing chart

can't say, i've only interacted with their stuff at nordstrom's

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

(ie, gucci prada etc)?

Gross.

Don't forget to get him a ToJ jacket.

 

[freenudemacusers]

gucci and prada (and dolce) do make nice things from time to time, you just have to maneuver past a lot of logos to find them.

 

[H.Protagonist]

actually here is a good question; would he turn his nose to mainstream, label names (ie, gucci prada etc)?

and you should have those fragrances for your boy anyway, they're quite nice

Mmm... I don't think he'd turn his nose that direction because he's the sort to be used to good things, but also somewhat embarrassed at his (inherited) wealth. He wouldn't want to blatantly advertise labels because it would draw attention to that (the brand visibility was a worthwhile point in a negative sense, I meant, in my earlier note which confusingly implied the opposite).

As for the fragrances... don't tempt me. I really loved the scent picture you painted. I should probably get him to smell some first or something, though. I remember being bought perfume once and though it smelled lovely in a general sense, it didn't suit me at all when worn. I'm definitely using it for the story, though.

 

[bob page]

Massdrop has Red Wing Irish Setter Bar Boots right now with a possible price of $109 shipped if around 20 more people commit to buy.

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/irish-setter-bar-boot

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

60% off barneys leather merchandise at Asos. Ends 8am eastern.

http://us.asos.com/Brand-Promotion/...id=18845&WT.tsrc=Email&WT.dcsvid=22178052&r=2

 

[overcast]

60% off barneys leather merchandise at Asos. Ends 8am eastern.

http://us.asos.com/Brand-Promotion/...id=18845&WT.tsrc=Email&WT.dcsvid=22178052&r=2

Shit, just out of my range currently.

What do you guys think of this shirt? Kind of wish they had a version of it with other colors.

 

[Antagon]

That's an ugly pair. Try a semi-brogue, like the AE Strand, which is a bit less flashy than a full wingtip.

They're stunning with a navy suit.

I want to get some Strands when I'm in the US in may/june, but I'm kinda taken back by the price. From what I've seen the retail price is 360 dollars? Is it easy to find them cheaper in a store?