Casual opens a wide range of shoes. Anything from driving and boat shoes to wing tips to desert boots. Anything none sneakers would work in yourcase.
Thank you.
It depends on your budget and your body. I've seen CK, Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic with white suits. Didn't pay ATTN to the pricesthough. If you really want a nice suit and is willing to shell out more than a grand..you can go look at brands like Prada, Burberry, etc.
cool i want to do it one day.
KC, B. Republic might be in my price range....it's a white suit, so it will not getmuch wear.....I have an athletic/muscular frame...so I need something very fitted, yet big enough in the shoulders
Yes. However in this country, not too many people do it because of the prices. But in places like say, China and Thailand..getting a suit madewould be cheaper than buying one and getting it altered.
No that's not bad at all. Just make sure the cargo shorts aren't baggy because IMO it will contradict the look, will sorta be likewearing short shorts with Nike's or J's.
Yea, I caught the pants on their site, problem is; chino's fit very stiff, thematerial doesn't flow freely, you know? I'll check em out tho.....Banana Republics in Canada don't have all the items that the US storeshave
The New Laws of Wearing White
Much of what you've been told about wearing white - that it's only cool between Memorial and Labor Days, that's it's only for virgins - isn't true at all. Here's what you need to know.
1. A White Blazer Is Instant Summer Style
Don't believe us? Pair it with almost anything - dark-blue jeans, a bright checked shirt, flannel pajamas, snow boots - and look in the mirror: You're ready for whatever fancy barbecue or garden party the season throws your way. (Maybe lose the pj's before you hit the party.)
Two-button cotton-and-linen blazer ($2,145) by Roberto Cavalli; cotton shirt ($475) by Luigi Borrelli; cotton jeans ($187) by Rock & Republic; leather shoes ($640) by Fratelli Rossetti.
2. You Can Wear Certain White Clothing All Year Round
Provided you take into account seasonal variations. For fall, pair your favorite whites with a dark-green blazer and desert boots; for winter, a little white wool goes a long way.
Three-button cotton-and-nylon blazer ($695) by John Varvatos Star USA; cotton shirt ($89) and cotton twill trousers ($9by Perry Ellis; suede desert boots ($22
3. White Suits Only Look Funny on Men with Peculiar Facial Hair
The rest of us, we're in the clear. Just remember to add some subtle color with your shirt or tie. A blue-and-white butcher's-stripe shirt is just the thing.
One-button silk-and-cotton suit ($2,200) by Salvatore Ferragamo; cotton shirt ($135) by Ascot Chang; leather shoes ($600) by Cesare Paciotti.
4. Off-White Jeans Are More Fun Than Khakis
By which we mean they're a little bolder and a lot less likely to get you lumped in with everyone else. Dress them down with a colored polo shirt, or dress them up with a navy blazer.
Two-button wool blazer ($200) by Tommy Hilfiger; cotton shirt ($245) by Robert Talbott; cotton jeans ($250) by Diesel; leather shoes ($295) by Donald J. Pliner.
Four Easy Wardrobe Upgrades for Warm Weather
You've already got some nice clothes. You're looking for ways to make them stand out. Here's how.
The basic: A navy-blue blazer.
You need: A lightweight striped sweater to layer underneath it.
And don't forget: To give your collared shirts a rest. The no-collar is what makes it no-boring.
Two-button wool-blend blazer ($175) and cotton trousers ($52) by Dockers; cotton sweater ($244) by John Smedley; suede driving moccasins ($9
The basic: A cotton utility jacket.
You need: A pair of spankin' white chinos or jeans to brighten things up for the season.
And don't forget: White sneakers to match. No spillages, please.
Cotton jacket ($11
The basic: A khaki suit.
You need: A patterned or brightly colored shirt to add some personality and play off the neutral base.
And don't forget: To polish your brown loafers.
Two-button cotton-twill blazer ($125) and cotton-twill trousers ($69) by DKNY; cotton shirt ($165) by Robert Talbott; leather shoes ($150) by Rockport.
The basic: A brown driving or bomber jacket.
You need: Lightweight light-gray pants to contrast with the darker, heavier top.
And don't forget: Light-brown chukka boots that complement the jacket.
Waxed cotton jacket ($495) by Billy Reid; cotton shirt ($79) by Guess; cotton trousers ($65) by J. Crew; suede chukka boots ($89) by Clark's.
Originally Posted by rocathajordans23
Originally Posted by Grizzlyboy
Reading is fundamental...But to understand is golden.Originally Posted by Food4Thgt
Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43
Originally Posted by DAYTONA 5000
They all look like the multitude of gay flocks of men that I see roaming around lennox and downtown.Originally Posted by RFX45
Trying to hard with this look but again, good concept just not the right execution.
word.. i understand trying to look fresh and all, but you can't be taking it TOO far... at some point you risk sending the wrong message
for the record, this is a great helpful thread... i just can't cosign everything that has been posted in here
i was thinking that...yall ninjas is trippin wit all this tight pants = dressing better ...straight ++$%...imo
I don't think anyone in this thread is looking to dress just like anyone here. I think we all have a want to take pieces from each other and place them into our own style. When the title says "dressing better" its to teach and discuss how to incorporate nicer items, colors, patterns etc into ones style. The title doesn't say "How to dress" or "Dress like ME!" I hope at some point you understand that everything is not for everyone and that having a range of styles in your wardrobe make you a more versatile man. People are transitioning into adulthood and professional atmospheres...at some point you have to dress like an adult.
Just food 4 thought.
*steps off of his soapbox.
These fits are freshwhere can I find the shoes in the first two/three pictures?
Originally Posted by StephonUrkel
jus like everyone else said tho u need some brown shoes...
blue + black =(not the good kind)
All these fits areOriginally Posted by notoriusWES
Originally Posted by rocathajordans23
Originally Posted by Grizzlyboy
Originally Posted by Food4Thgt
Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43
Originally Posted by DAYTONA 5000
Originally Posted by RFX45
Trying to hard with this look but again, good concept just not the right execution.
Seriously, there is so much wrong with this...Originally Posted by wj4
No that's not bad at all. Just make sure the cargo shorts aren't baggy because IMO it will contradict the look, will sorta be like wearing short shorts with Nike's or J's.
A lot of people, especially those with sweaty feet, wear loafer socks with low cut shoes when they want the 'no sock appeal'.
It also doesn't really have to match, just coordinate. I have 2 pairs of shoes that I wear almost daily...one is brown and the other is neutral gray, they work with a lot of colors.
Also, when wearing your new shoes with no sock, they might need breaking in..meaning you might get a few blisters/nicks on your feet the first couple of times.
TK-try checking the stuff at Banana Republic. They recently had the buy a blazer, get the matching pants for free deal. It's made to fit Americans so it should fit your frame fine. I would however spend the extra $80 or so to get the width taken in and sleeves adjusted so it shows the sleeves of the button down under a bit. IMO no suits fit you nicely off the rack w/o work.
