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Manshion (Menswear and Mens Fashion) Thread |OT| Fashion Fades; Style is Eternal

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Cosmic Bus

pristine morning snow
Seems to fit fine from the pics, Des. What don't you like about it?

To be honest, I rarely wear my tanks without something else to go with it, like a cardigan, denim jacket or a casual vest.
 

TheExodu5

Banned
What colors can I wear with grey pants? Doesn't matter all that much...just pants I'll be using for fishing this weekend, but I'd rather not look like a complete fool.
 

Cosmic Bus

pristine morning snow
It's supposed to be a man's tank, but my small chest makes it look as if it were made with a bust in mind.

imo, tanks shouldn't be "fitted" like most of our shirts. Wear 'em loose and long-ish.

What colors can I wear with grey pants? Doesn't matter all that much...just pants I'll be using for fishing this weekend, but I'd rather not look like a complete fool.

Grey goes with almost anything. The obvious black and white, soft pastels, darker reds like brick or maroon, bright greens, light and mid-caramel browns, all sorts of blues, some metallic tones, etc.
 
I'm American Chinese, with a stronger emphasis on the American part.

I read something about avoiding black and white. Any insight to why? I'm only saying this because I was thinking about wearing a black suit with a red button down. I've been looking for a blazer/dinner jacket forever, but I haven't seen one in a color or design that I've liked, and I'm thinking that it might be too late to get one at this point.

Many Chinese consider black bad luck and dark blue and white are funeral colors, although you do sometimes see Chinese grooms wear white. Take my info with a grain of salt, though. I am not Chinese and was raised in the US.
 

Antagon

Member
Got a new suit in, a made to measure from a wool / cashmere bland. Endee up a bit more extravagant then expected (mostly because of the sheen of the cashmere), but that's allright as I will just wear it to weddings and other parties.

The suit is a mid grey tint, from what I've seen darker brown shoes seem to match it well. What would you guys recommend in color/style? Planning to pick something up today, was already looking at some nice brogues but ideas are welcome.
 

zchen

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I'm American Chinese, with a stronger emphasis on the American part.

I read something about avoiding black and white. Any insight to why? I'm only saying this because I was thinking about wearing a black suit with a red button down. I've been looking for a blazer/dinner jacket forever, but I haven't seen one in a color or design that I've liked, and I'm thinking that it might be too late to get one at this point.

As mentioned above, black and white are traditionally funeral colors and are considered bad luck. Although with western influence, white has become acceptable for groom and bride only, I've also seen black suit on groom on occasion. You may want to try grey or charcoal jacket?
 

Darkatomz

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Many Chinese consider black bad luck and dark blue and white are funeral colors, although you do sometimes see Chinese grooms wear white. Take my info with a grain of salt, though. I am not Chinese and was raised in the US.

As mentioned above, black and white are traditionally funeral colors and are considered bad luck. Although with western influence, white has become acceptable for groom and bride only, I've also seen black suit on groom on occasion. You may want to try grey or charcoal jacket?
Jeezus, this is probably the first time I've heard of black as bad luck in Chinese culture... and I'm Chinese myself. Haven't gotten shit for it up until now.

Any recommendations on a grey blazer or dinner jacket, something I can get in a store? Like I said, I've been looking.

Oh, and thanks guys.
 

Antagon

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Was looking at some Crockett and Jones shoes online. Got to the store, saw them in person and decided that I would wait at least another decade before wearing those.
Got some pimp shoes instead:

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Boken

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bob page

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Saw Allen Edmonds and got excited... No 'Strand' on sale. : (

'Players' wingtip are nice though so now I'm torn. (Strand is better though)

How long is the sale?

No clue, but the AE sale is coming up this July and Strands are going to be $209.
 

sankt-Antonio

:^)--?-<
I figured i need new shoes for the office, as the one's i already had do look nice but are fairly uncomfortable.
Plus, i didn't want to wear my most expensive shoes 8h a day.

It`s funny that they almost look the same as my old pair, even tough i tried to pull a more fashionable look....
oh, and they where even costlier than my old pair, lol.
[Derby ´Trannos`by Hugo Boss]
strange name

Bought a new man-bag too:

[BREE JAN 01 (light grey)]
 

sankt-Antonio

:^)--?-<
Nice shoes are meant to be worn! If you are scared to wear something because you spent a lot of money on it, what good is it???

Well, i bought them to look good in a suit while i was applying for jobs, now i need them to stay in mint condition for an upcomming wedding.

Business shoes - serious Business. :D
 

Boken

Banned
I wore a blue shirt this time and some leopard socks. Old man steeze

Gasp, a macuser outfit I approve of!

Was looking at some Crockett and Jones shoes online. Got to the store, saw them in person and decided that I would wait at least another decade before wearing those.
Got some pimp shoes instead:

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allenedmonds_shoes_mcallister_brown-walnut_l.jpg


These are on sale!:
allenedmonds_shoes_mcclain_burgundy_l.jpg

Unbutton the bottom button, old man!
This man is right!
 

Antagon

Member
There's some Santoni's in that Nordstrom sale as well. Mostly loafers though and from the cheaper lines from what I can see.
 

Alucrid

Banned
currently i'm bleaching a pair of naked and famous jeans i never wear

plan to try and do some of my own dip dye stuff

probably going to order some more OG gats and paint the old ones

grey maybe?


Now I have to explain manshion to my wife lol


Marc Jacobs collection, might try eBay/yoox/etc, they're a year or so old.


I feel naked and exposed when I do.

Dudes who like looking at pictures of other dudes
 

Antagon

Member
The longer nose is something you see quite a lot on Italian and Spanish shoes, while US and UK shoes tend to have more rounded noses. It's not something everyone likes, but I see them quite regularly here in the Netherlands.
 
How do you guys feel about charcoal gray dress shirts? I found a really nice one but don't know what to pair it with.
Could look good with a petrol blue at night or lighter grey sweaters and stuff during the day. I'm kind of the same way, I see nice ones and am tempted but I reality check it and have trouble justifying it in my closet.
 

Cosmic Bus

pristine morning snow
You're all claiming to be xy fashionistas, and yet a simple, ridiculously versatile color defeats you every time. Astonishing!
 

Cousteau

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Anyone know the origin of a "Tank" top. Why is it called that?

Reminds of those boxes people call Gaylords. wtf is that all about?
 

lenovox1

Member
I'm mainly referring to pants combo- I don't like going all dark colors.

Charcoal grey is a neutral, so you can go very fun and exciting with the pants. It'd be a great neutral to pair with the bright pants that are in trend this summer. For a work look, you could pull off a really daring tie. As far as jacket colors: brown, rust, burgundy, tan and other natural colors like that. Light grey should look okay. Not too sure about navy or black, especially for summer.
 
whats the protocol, if any, for prescription sunglasses?

as in where do I put the pair of glasses that I'm currently not wearing while i wear the other, because I foresee having to switch between glasses and sunglasses sometimes so I would need to carry both on me. Do I just hang the pair im not wearing around the collar of the shirt im wearing?

anyone else have a similar situation?
 

bob page

Member
Bonobos has $50 off any purchase of $100 or more right now, ending June 25th. Works on everything including sales, accessories (Jack Spade bags for $120, etc).

They don't do this very often anymore, so you should definitely take advantage:

http://curebit.com/x/U2UE2
 

RatskyWatsky

Hunky Nostradamus
Now I have to explain manshion to my wife lol

The leopard socks with those shoes/pants looks sick. Love it.

whats the protocol, if any, for prescription sunglasses?

as in where do I put the pair of glasses that I'm currently not wearing while i wear the other, because I foresee having to switch between glasses and sunglasses sometimes so I would need to carry both on me. Do I just hang the pair im not wearing around the collar of the shirt im wearing?

anyone else have a similar situation?

Get contacts.

Bonobos has $50 off any purchase of $100 or more right now, ending June 25th. Works on everything including sales, accessories (Jack Spade bags for $120, etc).

They don't do this very often anymore, so you should definitely take advantage:

http://curebit.com/x/U2UE2

Thanks for the heads up! I might get some shorts.
 
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