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[DominoKid]

so i'm browsing around JackThreads to plot my fall/winter look and i stumble upon this.

thoughts?

not buying it but it just really caught my eye cause it'd match a pair of Jordans I have.

 

[freenudemacusers]

The color is nice but the yellow appliques are superfluous and busy to me.

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

The color is nice but the yellow appliques are superfluous and busy to me.

.

 

[bjscott05]

Ok fashion GAF. I am thinking about buying some Wayfarers in tortoise but I need to know if it is ok for men to wear them. I like black as well, but I mainly wear brown shoes and I feel tortoise might work better with those.

Any thoughts guys?

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Ok fashion GAF. I am thinking about buying some Wayfarers in tortoise but I need to know if it is ok for men to wear them. I like black as well, but I mainly wear brown shoes and I feel tortoise might work better with those.

Any thoughts guys?

Tortoise is what I'd go with. Black is too common.

 

[coldvein]

is this the american psycho thread?

 

[nilbog21]

pretty much. i thought i was pretty metro..

 

[freenudemacusers]

is this the american psycho thread?

do explain

 

[Jake.]

do explain

bateman is into high fashion and other 'superficial' things.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Oh I thought for a second he could see the dead hooker in my house.

 

[Great King Bowser]

Anyone know where I can get that Rugby braided leather keychain or something similar in the UK/EU?

 

[Eric WK]

I spilled candle wax on my suede Desert Boots last night. There's some method to removing wax where you put paper bags on either side of whatever was stained and use an iron to transfer the wax to the paper bag. But I don't know if that's going to fuck up the boots even worse. =/

 

[threenote]

Check out the Aldens I bought! They should be here by the end of next week

Also bought some RRLs, Context x Momotaro jeans, APC NS, Persol 0649s and more!!!!

 

[threenote]

Also, I need to bring this up:

Go to Target and buy some V-Necks, Henleys, and basics. There is no shame in that.

I bought a ton of henleys for $6, marled v-necks for $8. I will never go to JCrew again, they are thieves.

 

[jon bones]

Check out the Aldens I bought! They should be here by the end of next week

Also bought some RRLs, Context x Momotaro jeans, APC NS, Persol 0649s and more!!!!

Love Aldens. Lookin great!

 

[Guevara]

Also, I need to bring this up:

Go to Target and buy some V-Necks, Henleys, and basics. There is no shame in that.

I bought a ton of henleys for $6, marled v-necks for $8. I will never go to JCrew again, they are thieves.

Cosigned. Target has some really good basics, especially their plain t-shirts. I bought a couple to test them out, they're fitted just right and didn't shrink at all in the wash. I'm getting every color when I go back.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Yeah I've been hitting up Target for the Merona shirts lately, as AA has taken a quality nosedive in the last few months; I have a couple of shirts that fell apart at the seams during the first wash. I do wish Target carried more interesting colors, but at the same time, I am kind of reverting back to a blue/white/black wardrobe color scheme, with the occasional absurdly vibrant color.

 

[Enron]

Ok fashion GAF. I am thinking about buying some Wayfarers in tortoise but I need to know if it is ok for men to wear them. I like black as well, but I mainly wear brown shoes and I feel tortoise might work better with those.

Any thoughts guys?

JFK wore tortoiseshell American Optics sunglasses. So yeah, it's ok.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Yeah tortoiseshell sunglasses are awesome. I might get a pair of persol's (the steve mcqueen model?) in the near future. Black shades are kind of weak, IMO.

 

[Cosmic Bus]

The deterrent with those Target/Merona shirts for me was that they don't seem to exist in XS sizes, plus the cut of the V isn't nearly deep enough for my tastes now. I've been quite happy with the basic $5 H&M tees and they've held up nicely for over a year without visible wear 'n tear. The Topman tees I used to like so much have really gone to shit, quality-wise, though.

 

[threenote]

The deterrent with those Target/Merona shirts for me was that they don't seem to exist in XS sizes, plus the cut of the V isn't nearly deep enough for my tastes now. I've been quite happy with the basic $5 H&M tees and they've held up nicely for over a year without visible wear 'n tear. The Topman tees I used to like so much have really gone to shit, quality-wise, though.

I ran into the same problem, just throw them in the washer using hot water. They'll shrink.

 

[CFMOORE!]

Check out the Aldens I bought! They should be here by the end of next week

Also bought some RRLs, Context x Momotaro jeans, APC NS, Persol 0649s and more!!!!

dear jesus i need those Alden's. where'd you find them?

 

[Cosmic Bus]

I ran into the same problem, just throw them in the washer using hot water. They'll shrink.

Not enough, though. I tried that with a small Merona and it was still quite billowy. To be expected with "lowest common denominator" clothing, I guess.

The only time I go for a pretty loose cut is on tank tops.

 

[Enron]

Yeah tortoiseshell sunglasses are awesome. I might get a pair of persol's (the steve mcqueen model?) in the near future. Black shades are kind of weak, IMO.

Black shades work with more stuff than tortoise, though. The only reason people say things like "weak" is because EVERYBODY is freakin' wearing them these days. But I don't care about what other people are wearing. It looks good even IF everyone is doing so who gives a shit!

Threenote: STOP. YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. The first step is admitting you need help!

 

[threenote]

dear jesus i need those Alden's. where'd you find them?

I bought them from someone on StyleForum. They aren't made anymore, sorry.

Not enough, though. I tried that with a small Merona and it was still quite billowy. To be expected with "lowest common denominator" clothing, I guess.

The only time I go for a pretty loose cut is on tank tops.

With me, their shirts are a bit long.

 

[Enron]

I bought them from someone on StyleForum. They aren't made anymore, sorry.

What last were those made on?

 

[freenudemacusers]

I'd rather have copper, or even gold, than black shades; seems much more versatile and compliments my skintone. Black is a bit on the abrupt side of the spectrum, at least to me. I don't really think about color coordination when it comes to sunglasses and the rest of my outfit.

edit: lol threenote how many of those do you have now? Have you considered the plaza last? Might make a nice change up from the gunboats

 

[LordPhoque]

Got my pay from summer job. What I bought so far :

APC grey blue blazer (160€)

APC wool cardigan (180€)

Clarks desert boots, 75£ on ASOS.

 

[threenote]

What last were those made on?

It's quite unique for Alden, actually.

It's a barrie last, with a starburst rubber heel.

it's a nice touch.

Threenote: STOP. YOU HAVE A PROBLEM. The first step is admitting you need help!

Lol, I'm buying so much shit because I'm moving to Paris next week.

 

[threenote]

Also,

what do you guys think of these:

They are Aldens. A guy on SF wants to sell them for $350. I'm tempted, but I don't think I need another pair.

 

[freenudemacusers]

Also,

what do you guys think of these:

They are Aldens. A guy on SF wants to sell them for $350. I'm tempted, but I don't think I need another pair.

I think they're awesome and I have zero practical interest in Aldens... I think you have enough, but I do understand the gotta have em all mentality Trickers makes some awesome suede boots also, if you are looking for that kind of thing.

 

[Enron]

Also,

what do you guys think of these:

They are Aldens. A guy on SF wants to sell them for $350. I'm tempted, but I don't think I need another pair.

Hah. I think those are the Aviators that Alden makes for Orvis. I very nearly bought those in December. Those are nice, but they occupy the same space as your Officer Indys.

 

[threenote]

I think they're awesome and I have zero practical interest in Aldens... I think you have enough, but I do understand the gotta have em all mentality Trickers makes some awesome suede boots also, if you are looking for that kind of thing.

They actually aren't suede. It's oiled chamois leather. It's built for the rain which is why I'm interested.

Hah. I think those are the Aviators that Alden makes for Orvis. I very nearly bought those in December. Those are nice, but they occupy the same space as your Officer Indys.

different boot, actually.

http://winnperry.com/updates/restock-alden-reverse-chamois-boots/

 

[freenudemacusers]

True, I'm just thinking you have a good number of leather (and cordovan iirc?) boots, and suede goes really well with aged denim and the like.

 

[Enron]

They actually aren't suede. It's oiled chamois leather. It's built for the rain which is why I'm interested.

If you want some aldens for the rain, you should pick up a pair of the 404 kudu Indys. I briefly had a pair before turning 'em loose and those things are no joke. Built like tanks they are with a vibram lug sole.

 

[threenote]

True, I'm just thinking you have a good number of leather (and cordovan iirc?) boots, and suede goes really well with aged denim and the like.

yeah, you're right. I have a sickness. You guys are a good support group, though.

If you want some aldens for the rain, you should pick up a pair of the 404 kudu Indys. I briefly had a pair before turning 'em loose and those things are no joke. Built like tanks they are with a vibram lug sole.

I absolutely hate those soles. haha.

 

[Enron]

I absolutely hate those soles. haha.

Yeah, but they will kick the rain and snow that you might encounter in France right in its ass then stomp on its face. We don't get much severe weather like that here in Atlanta, but I might get those again just for the hell of it.

Fuck you, snow!

I hope HStockton here in town stocks these again for fall (and then slices them down to 235 again when winter ends lol)

 

[threenote]

Yeah, but they will kick the rain and snow that you might encounter in France right in its ass then stomp on its face. We don't get much severe weather like that here in Atlanta, but I might get those again just for the hell of it.

You are 100% correct. I still hate that sole though, lol.

 

[Great King Bowser]

I love tortoise shell sunglasses!

 

[Khalifa Jayy]

Check out the Aldens I bought! They should be here by the end of next week

Also bought some RRLs, Context x Momotaro jeans, APC NS, Persol 0649s and more!!!!

Those. Are. Sex.

 

[threenote]

Those. Are. Sex.

I know, I'm dying to wear them with my momotaros.

 

[Angry Fork]

Kind of have a problem. I want to start dressing nicer and presenting myself better but I just have no clue where to start. I'm honestly not sure what I like because I've never cared about clothes much. I wouldn't know whether what I'm wearing is good or not.

I don't like things that are overly colorful, I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb I just want to look really clean cut and suave (not James Bond suave but presentable). I also hate non-matching stuff. I'd never wear something red + something yellow + something blue all together, things have to be coordinated. This will be mainly for everyday wear but I want it to be better than what I have now (which is just any jeans shorts + random t shirt) and winter time i end up wearing baggy jeans and dark hoodies. Any advice?

 

[freenudemacusers]

Kind of have a problem. I want to start dressing nicer and presenting myself better but I just have no clue where to start. I'm honestly not sure what I like because I've never cared about clothes much. I wouldn't know whether what I'm wearing is good or not.

I don't like things that are overly colorful, I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb I just want to look really clean cut and suave (not James Bond suave but presentable). I also hate non-matching stuff. I'd never wear something red + something yellow + something blue all together, things have to be coordinated. This will be mainly for everyday wear but I want it to be better than what I have now (which is just any jeans shorts + random t shirt) and winter time i end up wearing baggy jeans and dark hoodies. Any advice?

What colors do you like? just wear those. Unless you have a particular skin tone (really dark or very fair) specific recommendations aren't necessary.

I would get your casual wardrobe in line, then work on your work/formal stuff. The latter is more reductive in terms of what you can 'get away with', so at least for me, my formal style is founded on the stuff I wear casually; they reference and are consistent with one another.

Since you don't want to stick out or wear weird shit, get a pair of well fitting, simple jeans (Urban Outfitters makes some decent shit like Unbranded or BDG) and a good casual zip-up (google a harrington jacket for an example), and a good pair of casual boots or sneakers, whatever feels natural to you. Avoid ornate or overly embellished items, focus on fit, color, material, and how these relate to one another.... Once you start getting an idea of what suits you well you can branch out from there and start getting button-up shirts/blazers/etc.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

So my birthday is coming up and I would like to hear some suggestions on how to look fly as fuck.....like andre 3000 fly lol

 

[latinlikeaviolin]

Kind of have a problem. I want to start dressing nicer and presenting myself better but I just have no clue where to start. I'm honestly not sure what I like because I've never cared about clothes much. I wouldn't know whether what I'm wearing is good or not.

I don't like things that are overly colorful, I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb I just want to look really clean cut and suave (not James Bond suave but presentable). I also hate non-matching stuff. I'd never wear something red + something yellow + something blue all together, things have to be coordinated. This will be mainly for everyday wear but I want it to be better than what I have now (which is just any jeans shorts + random t shirt) and winter time i end up wearing baggy jeans and dark hoodies. Any advice?

Honestly, there isn't a quick way to dress well on a consistent basis. You'll have to spend time learning about which clothes are which, which season they should be worn in, how they should fit, and what looks best on you. So, I'll give you a little reading list and if you stick with it, I can always offer more.

I would recommend reading Esquire's Handbook of Style first, the most basic primer. Maybe go on to Flusser's Dressing the Man, which is a lot more about tailored menswear (i.e. suits and shit) but some concepts of fit and proportion can be applied. Other than these two books, check out Styleforum's WAYWT topics (check around the whole forum too!) and learn what you can about how clothes should fit, the most important part of dressing well. If you want more primers, just read this.

This will take time and a certain interest to stick through with it, but one day, you'll wake up and realize that, damn, you are one suave motherfucker

 

[LordCanti]

Kind of have a problem. I want to start dressing nicer and presenting myself better but I just have no clue where to start. I'm honestly not sure what I like because I've never cared about clothes much. I wouldn't know whether what I'm wearing is good or not.

I don't like things that are overly colorful, I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb I just want to look really clean cut and suave (not James Bond suave but presentable). I also hate non-matching stuff. I'd never wear something red + something yellow + something blue all together, things have to be coordinated. This will be mainly for everyday wear but I want it to be better than what I have now (which is just any jeans shorts + random t shirt) and winter time i end up wearing baggy jeans and dark hoodies. Any advice?

If you have a shopping mall nearby, I would suggest going and trying different clothes on. You don't have to buy them there (shouldn't really, because the in-store prices are higher than they are online) but you should figure out what looks good on you, and which sizes fit from which brands (there is very little uniformity I've found). If your cellphone has a camera, I find that it is handy to take pictures of yourself in different outfits, from different angles, in those multi-angle mirrors they have inside mall dressing rooms (in the department stores mostly, like Macy's).

 

[Boken]

What do you guys think of chelsea boots? I was really looking for casual black shoes but at 240$ these seem a steal! Chelsea boots (especially tall ones like this) dont seem as versatile though - grunge or smart casual.

Hugo Boss:

Something else I've been eyeing, Ked's suede black chukkas:

Watcha guys think?

 

[KingHenrik30]

Question: going to a wedding and I'm wearing a black suit and white shirt - what color tie can I wear? Is black ok?

 

[TxdoHawk]

Do want! Been a good boy cranking away on car payment + other debts lately, but someday I need a pair of Aldens in my life.

 

[charsace]

Kind of have a problem. I want to start dressing nicer and presenting myself better but I just have no clue where to start. I'm honestly not sure what I like because I've never cared about clothes much. I wouldn't know whether what I'm wearing is good or not.

I don't like things that are overly colorful, I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb I just want to look really clean cut and suave (not James Bond suave but presentable). I also hate non-matching stuff. I'd never wear something red + something yellow + something blue all together, things have to be coordinated. This will be mainly for everyday wear but I want it to be better than what I have now (which is just any jeans shorts + random t shirt) and winter time i end up wearing baggy jeans and dark hoodies. Any advice?

You should look into complementary colors. It can help a lot with creating outfits.