Dressing better

[shogun]

Originally Posted by quik1987

IMO

If it's hot enough to wear shorts, it's hot enough to not wear a jacket.

He could cut the sleeves on the jacket and make it short-sleeved.  

  It would coordinate with the shorts better.
Jordan Novice, nice mullet.  I was thinking of getting one too, my hair is about the same length.  I don't think people would be ready for it though.

 

[persiafly]

Originally Posted by paliplaya2010

Originally Posted by PersiaFly

Originally Posted by paliplaya2010

What is the opinion on shiny suits? I cant decide if i like or if its tacky. its in between for me right now/ Here's some pics for reference

im gonna be using to travel for football games. I'm either gonna go with that a regular gray or a navy suit. I just cant decide if its too shiny

Generally not a good look at all, especially if it's your only suit. It looks like something Will.I.Am would wear to a New Year's party. 
Avoid avoid avoid. 

Just go with a solid navy suit. You can't go wrong. 

lol, i feel you. its just that shiny is just a little appealing. whats your opinion on a grey suit. should i go with dark or light?

A grey suit is cool, and a dark grey suit can be pretty versatile. 
But if it's going to be your first or only suit, I'd try to go with navy or charcoal, because they're less "obvious" than a grey suit. Most people wear navy/charcoal, so if you have a grey suit, especially a lighter one, and wear it for all suit occasions, you might become the "grey suit guy", because you'll stand out more. If you go with a traditional navy or charcoal, you can get away more with wearing the same suit over and over again. 

Not a huge deal, but something to consider when buying your first suit. 

 

[waystinthyme]

Originally Posted by HHHornet15

pacers31- for khaki jeans, try RRL

Heads up, I just got back from the outlets (leesburg, it was packed) and J.Crew has Spring Court's marked down to $10 after 50% off (items ending in .97, they were marked at 19.97). They had a good size run of both navy and white colorways. I was lucky enough to find my size in both pairs

. Good luck!

thanks...any idea if they ship? i still need them in white/navy as well.

-waystinthyme

 

[jordan novice]

Originally Posted by shogun

Originally Posted by quik1987

IMO

If it's hot enough to wear shorts, it's hot enough to not wear a jacket.

He could cut the sleeves on the jacket and make it short-sleeved.  

  It would coordinate with the shorts better.
Jordan Novice, nice mullet.  I was thinking of getting one too, my hair is about the same length.  I don't think people would be ready for it though.

I'm surprised you noticed it

And what do you mean people wouldn't be ready for it? I can have it because I don't work in any sort of business setting

 

[dkjordan23]

im in search for a simple, fitted leather jacket that's the color of the womens jacket below. Anyone have any recommendations?

http://www.neimanmarcus.c...rc=14110925&ci_sku=T3ETC

 

[jordan novice]

Check your local thrift store. Got mine for $10 or so I think.

 

[murray497]

Went to Field House in Seattle today and got some new shoes. Finally convinced myself to purchase the 1000 mile wolverine's. Pointers were a bonus.

 

[smedroc]

Shirt/tie combo im looking to wear the weekend... Am i commiting any major crimes??

it's a wedding by the way.

 

[remix]

that doesnt look bad at all in my opinion, i think its better to take a pic wit it on, cause something mite look nice but once u put it on it mite b a different story

 

[the gold standard]

Anyone take advantage of the Calvin Klein collection sale on Gilt yesterday morning?

Is it me or do they sell out instantly? Limited quantities? I was able to grab my size but still.

 

[cobra kai]

Originally Posted by paliplaya2010

What is the opinion on shiny suits? I cant decide if i like or if its tacky. its in between for me right now/ Here's some pics for reference



im gonna be using to travel for football games. I'm either gonna go with that a regular gray or a navy suit. I just cant decide if its too shiny

QUESTION!


I bought a slim suit, but i want the jacket and pants to fit like the pics above. If i get it tailored, what do i ask for?

 

[smedroc]

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

QUESTION!


I bought a slim suit, but i want the jacket and pants to fit like the pics above. If i get it tailored, what do i ask for?

you cant even see the slacks so how you know that??

Do you want the suit to be more fitted??

 

[ayman23]

Thom Browne blazer

From WHY YOU MAD?!

 

[niidawg3]

Originally Posted by eiddyfouw

@Niidawg and other suit aficionado's 
I just got back from sending some items to a new tailor (praying things come out the way we discussed)...basically...I'm looking to using him to get some new tailored suits...

I would like to know what is the best fabric I can buy for this style of suit...

I know it says "cotton-silk"in the description, but I'm just confirming weather that's the best fabric for this style of cut.

I need:

-one gray for the summer, I would like the fabric to be "breathable" to combat heat, yet very high quality.

-one navy blue with a matching waist coat, this would be a more spring/fall suit. 

for very high breathable fabric for summer, i'd recommend a wool/mohair mix. It breathes pretty well. Also fresco is another option. Look into Holland & Sherry, Minnis or Harrisons - they are three mills out of the UK that produce phenomenal fabrics. for spring fall, i'd recommend going with something a touch heavier (depending on your location). definitely not tweed, but a 14 oz wool would be heavy enough to beat the chilly days of spring/fall. 

 

[niidawg3]

Originally Posted by AyMan23

Thom Browne blazer



From WHY YOU MAD?!

the contrast stitching absolutely ruins this.  

 

[plantaxmagica]

dress however you want to dress, at the end your the one wearing the clothes lol

 

[omgitswes]

New denim, Let me know what yall think on the fit

Levi 521 going to start buying these instead of 514s now, should of grabbed a 34x33 instead of 34x34, maybe a 32 would of been fine too. I'll try that out next time

Uniqlo S-001 do these seem too tight?

 

[jordman23]

^^ I think the levi's look a little longer because of the stacking. But How do 521s run in comparison to 511's? That's what I buy Levi 511, it is slim fit tapered down.


BTW, how much did the Uniqlo denims run for? 50?

 

[cobra kai]

Originally Posted by Smedroc

Originally Posted by Cobra Kai

QUESTION!


I bought a slim suit, but i want the jacket and pants to fit like the pics above. If i get it tailored, what do i ask for?

you cant even see the slacks so how you know that??

Do you want the suit to be more fitted??

I was assuming the pants are fitted like the jacket.

a more accurate representation would be that GQ picture listed in the grey suit above this post.

 

[supremacy]

Uniqlo jeans are $40

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by Jordman23

^^ I think the levi's look a little longer because of the stacking. But How do 521s run in comparison to 511's? That's what I buy Levi 511, it is slim fit tapered down.


BTW, how much did the Uniqlo denims run for? 50?

yup they're 40.

511s are way tighter than 521, I can't wear 511. These are nice, seem to fit a little bit slimmer than 514s and tapered. I really like them

 

[rufiorufiorufio]

@niidawg3, hey i remember months, maybe even a year ago, you shared some info on your flower lapel pins.

can you hsare the source again? i finally copped a classic navy blazer and i'd like to add a piece of flare lol to it.

thanks in advance

 

[artysm]

Originally Posted by niidawg3

the contrast stitching absolutely ruins this.  
actually dig it, along with the 3 roll 2.  Looks a bit much though.  Can't stand argyle ties though.

 

[jj1223]

@ the guy everyone keeps posting with the blazer/shorts combos... I'm sorry but that is not "dressing better"

 

[eebs7eez]

QUESTION

Has anyone here tried uniqlo oxfords?

i'm looking to give them a shot but i'm curious about the fit. i'm 5'11, 210lbs. not fat, but certainly not small. i always have trouble with shirts being long enough without getting baggy. any help would be great




EDIT: omgitswes, i wouldn't change anything about the fit of those uniqlo's, so long as they're comfortable and you feel good in them. the 521's seem to have too high a rise for where you like to wear them on your waist, and it looks as if they have too much room through both the seat and thighs as well.