Dressing better

[wj4]

Originally Posted by sloanboy

Originally Posted by wj4

Originally Posted by sloanboy

Originally Posted by niidawg3

is your stuff tailored made? fits very well

I doubt it's made from scratch, but altered...jacket = sleeves, width taken in, pants = inseam, and maybe seat and waist. You cannot wear suits off the rack 99.9% of the time. When you buy more expensive suits, the pants usually come in a long inseam of 34-35'' and the hem is unfinished...so that you can get it altered to your length. This is the theory behind designer denim too, that's why Diesel, R&R, etc. come in 34'' inseam. But people don't know better and just wear them as is, ending up dragging on the floor looking super unsanitary.

how much does it usually cost

What are you referring to? Sleeves shortened about $25-50 for both sides. Width taken in = $25-45, a bit less for shirts thanblazers/sportscoats. Hem legs is around $10-15 and original hemming is around $20-25. That's how much I pay for the services anyways, prices range fromthe 3 tailoring shops I go to.

 

[kingzarus1]

im likin that suit that JT got on....might have to invest in another suit soon

 

[nostrandave68]

It would be okay for his sleeves to be that length if he was wearing a french cuff shirt but he's not that's why it looks awkward.

 

[themsomeflykicks]

Hey.. so I saw this Jil Sander suit on AR. It's only $697, but "60% wool, 39% polyester, 1% spandex"... REALLY!!?

Is it even worth it beyond brand name? I'm a quality man myself..

 

[infamousod]

^ brand name? that's a woman's brand, you can even tell by the guy's pose

Originally Posted by eiddyfouw

Originally Posted by c0nf0cal

You guys have a lot of rules about cuff length. Perhaps at a funeral its a good idea to look like everyone else. Men are pretty restricted with what a
"suit" can be worn as...showing a little cuff is a way to make it unique rather than looking like everyone else.

That's ok for the sloppy relaxed suit look...

but if you got the tie on, and your about to goto a power meeting or something, make sure that cuff game is in check.

not to mention both of them have their arms flexed or stretched out, I bet they fall right to where they should be as soon as they put their arms at theirsides. either way fashion is more about guidelines than actual rules, but showing too much cuff can really look terrible.

 

[360wavesandxbox]

Originally Posted by infamousod

^ brand name? that's a woman's brand, you can even tell by the guy's pose

Originally Posted by eiddyfouw

Originally Posted by c0nf0cal

You guys have a lot of rules about cuff length. Perhaps at a funeral its a good idea to look like everyone else. Men are pretty restricted with what a
"suit" can be worn as...showing a little cuff is a way to make it unique rather than looking like everyone else.

That's ok for the sloppy relaxed suit look...

but if you got the tie on, and your about to goto a power meeting or something, make sure that cuff game is in check.

not to mention both of them have their arms flexed or stretched out, I bet they fall right to where they should be as soon as they put their arms at their sides. either way fashion is more about guidelines than actual rules, but showing too much cuff can really look terrible.

QFT..
Arms down relaxed, too much cuff looks whimsical and non serious...you would be amazed at how much these little nuances matter when it comes to the entirepackage..

 

[ThaxbyChamblis]

Originally Posted by wj4

FYI BR has a sale going on right now, extra 30% off on sale items. There are shoes and suits on sale at good prices already and with 30% off that, it becomes even a better deal.

Yep, I got a cardigan out of there for like $30

 

[manamazing55]

what is BR?

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by manamazing55

what is BR?

Banana Republic.

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by Themsomeflykicks

Hey.. so I saw this Jil Sander suit on AR. It's only $697, but "60% wool, 39% polyester, 1% spandex"... REALLY!!?

Is it even worth it beyond brand name? I'm a quality man myself..

When buying Jil Sander suits (or any designer suit for that matter; Prada, Gucci, D&G, etc...) you really are paying for the fit.
You will rarely find suits fit the same way as those designer brands OTR. They cost more for the name but they also look better (if it fits you).
Quality isn't the best but it isn't as bad as some make it seem. You won't get H&M quality, heck it is probably of better quality than BananaRepublic.
There are better alternatives but for overall fit, very few compares OTR.

 

[rfx45]

New Clarks for Spring 2010:

 

[gnarmyroly]

man i dig clarks but those huge weird soles look awful.

Originally Posted by RFX45

these are pretty

though

 

[nostrandave68]

Tweed Clarks are pretty nice.

 

[JayDean03]

Tweeds are copped and im finna eff up the BR store.

 

[rfx45]

I just want the dark gray suede DB's.
I have been looking for that one in my size for a while.
I hope to see it in person before making the purchase though so I hope some stores would get it.

 

[juicy j 32]

I'm feeling all those suede desert boots.

 

[jehul]

Originally Posted by Vancity74

Originally Posted by Jehul

OP, feel free to check out my blog. It's basically a daily account of what I wore to the office. I get my inspiration mostly from observing what other people wear and then picking/choosing what I think works for me. You mentioned GQ, great mag to get ideas from.

Ultimately though your dress will be determined primarily by what area of business you decide to get into(ex.Banking is going to be more conservative than say advertising).

Here's the link: http://jehul.blogspot.com/

No offense, but if I was your boss, I'd fire you for coming into work with some of the outfits you have posted on your blog.
LAWL. No offense taken.

Care to elaborate though? I'm curious.

 

[manamazing55]

anyone ever buy JOnes New York suits from mens wearhouse?

Im in a wedding and we HAVE to buy a vest and pants, but Im wondering if I should go ahead and by the jacket, otherwise im going to have a useless vest

 

[prez t]

Originally Posted by RFX45

New Clarks for Spring 2010:

at those british flag ones . what am i , a boxer ?

 

[smedroc]

those dessies are tough

 

[casperjr]

RFX45 wrote:

link plz and thank youthose are gorgeous

 

[c0nf0cal]

Originally Posted by 360wavesandxbox

Originally Posted by infamousod

^ brand name? that's a woman's brand, you can even tell by the guy's pose

Originally Posted by eiddyfouw

Originally Posted by c0nf0cal

You guys have a lot of rules about cuff length. Perhaps at a funeral its a good idea to look like everyone else. Men are pretty restricted with what a
"suit" can be worn as...showing a little cuff is a way to make it unique rather than looking like everyone else.

That's ok for the sloppy relaxed suit look...

but if you got the tie on, and your about to goto a power meeting or something, make sure that cuff game is in check.

not to mention both of them have their arms flexed or stretched out, I bet they fall right to where they should be as soon as they put their arms at their sides. either way fashion is more about guidelines than actual rules, but showing too much cuff can really look terrible.

QFT..
Arms down relaxed, too much cuff looks whimsical and non serious...you would be amazed at how much these little nuances matter when it comes to the entire package..

Why wouldn't you want to look a little whimsical? Its not like he's wearing a short suit when he should have a regular cut. I thinkhe's bending the rules as opposed to breaking them. What happened to attitude, charm, and a general confidence when you wear clothes? A guy concerned witha 1/4 inch of cuff might be a little scared to wear his clothes IMO.

 

[gnarmyroly]

Originally Posted by Jehul

Originally Posted by Vancity74

Originally Posted by Jehul

OP, feel free to check out my blog. It's basically a daily account of what I wore to the office. I get my inspiration mostly from observing what other people wear and then picking/choosing what I think works for me. You mentioned GQ, great mag to get ideas from.

Ultimately though your dress will be determined primarily by what area of business you decide to get into(ex.Banking is going to be more conservative than say advertising).

Here's the link: http://jehul.blogspot.com/

No offense, but if I was your boss, I'd fire you for coming into work with some of the outfits you have posted on your blog.

LAWL. No offense taken.

Care to elaborate though? I'm curious.


I checked out your blog. Seems like standard office wear with your own twist to it. Don't know where this dude works that you'd get firedat for wearing that stuff. The Burger King perhaps...

 

[man e]

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[omgitswes]

why is every single pair of boots that i see that i want cost over 300 dollars