Dressing Better Vol 2.0

Man I used to love H&M, but now im very picky when buying stuff from there. Blazers are decent, some jackets are cool too. Its just you KNOW its H&M, and you see 2904234234 other people with the same ish.
 
I saw a sign about $5. The line was pretty long upon opening, referring to H&M. I went to Barneys which is right next door to pick up a blazer. Store was empty though since no additional sales are ongoing. At work now. And yes a lot of companies give the day off.
 
Man I used to love H&M, but now im very picky when buying stuff from there. Blazers are decent, some jackets are cool too. Its just you KNOW its H&M, and you see 2904234234 other people with the same ish.

bro same here. I was hype up until we actually got one.
 
MTM is more for the leather jackets since the TOJ1s are only adjustable in length and sleeve length

And from what you posted on Styleforum, the denim jacket pics you posted looks pretty similar to the TOJ1 you got

The measurements on that denim jacket were inches smaller than the 54 charly suggested. I told him I was thinking about a 52 and he suggested the 54. He had suggested the 54 before I even sent pictures of the jacket. I bought that jacket to show I could fit a large (jacket was also a slim). He still suggested a 54. I asked him if he was sure. He said he was my same measurements and that the 54 was tight on him. He had seen my pics so I assumed he was comparing his size to mine. I had no idea that Charly was built like the Hulk, Im more like Spiderman. If I would have know that I would have went with the 52.

That 54 damn near covered my butt.

Thier stuf is nice but their are high end items much better and if your patient you can find cheaper. I was going to get a TOJ w/ the sherling collar until I found a Burberry one for $700 orginally $2000.

TOJ fan boys are worst than Apple fan boys. They buy ill fitting clothing turn around sell that for a lost and order another. Their business seems to be repeat business from the same people.
 
I would never line up outside hm for anything :{ .

Not saying its justified or that I would but they were giving out treats for the 1st 100 people in line. Treats consisted of GC's worth up to $300. If I was a high school student $300 in H&M would go a long way.
 
^ thanks for the reply bro, I just checked on the RL site, they make a few colors, (Charcoal, black, navy)

Yea i heard about the US Navy ones, wow! i might give it a look!

I just remembered ppl talking about the RL Academy joint in previous DB threads, so i was just wanting some feedback...I have to go somewhere cold (Illinois) for a week or so...

i am in the southwest so i never need a coat here..coldest it gets is 50 degrees. So i am a Newb when it comes to outerwear.
 
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I saw a sign about $5. The line was pretty long upon opening, referring to H&M. I went to Barneys which is right next door to pick up a blazer. Store was empty though since no additional sales are ongoing. At work now. And yes a lot of companies give the day off.

Same thing here....H&M and Macy's are going bunkers.

Neiman Marcus is having an additional 25% off sale items.

Bloomingdales is having an additional 50% off all sale items.
 
IMO, the only navy (colored) peacoat I would buy is the US Navy issued joint. I have had mine for years. Made in the USA and is built like a tank.
Burberry seems to make a grey one thats a strong competitor.

I vouch for this post. I was able to obtain one also...Best thing ever.
 
The measurements on that denim jacket were inches smaller than the 54 charly suggested. I told him I was thinking about a 52 and he suggested the 54. He had suggested the 54 before I even sent pictures of the jacket. I bought that jacket to show I could fit a large (jacket was also a slim). He still suggested a 54. I asked him if he was sure. He said he was my same measurements and that the 54 was tight on him. He had seen my pics so I assumed he was comparing his size to mine. I had no idea that Charly was built like the Hulk, Im more like Spiderman. If I would have know that I would have went with the 52.
That 54 damn near covered my butt.
Thier stuf is nice but their are high end items much better and if your patient you can find cheaper. I was going to get a TOJ w/ the sherling collar until I found a Burberry one for $700 orginally $2000.
TOJ fan boys are worst than Apple fan boys. They buy ill fitting clothing turn around sell that for a lost and order another. Their business seems to be repeat business from the same people.
The majority of SF isn't too keen of luxury brands since they spend the majority on marketing and not quality.

A lot of ToJ's customers are repeated like you stated though.
 
^ thanks for the reply bro, I just checked on the RL site, they make a few colors, (Charcoal, black, navy)
Yea i heard about the US Navy ones, wow, 9 years! i might give it a look!
I just remembered ppl talking about the RL Academy joint in previous DB threads, so i was just wanting some feedback...I have to go somewhere cold (Illinois) for a week or so...
i am in the southwest so i never need a coat here..coldest it gets is 50 degrees. So i am a Newb when it comes to outerwear.

Never said how many years but I was issued mine in bootcamp back in 99" and its still going strong.

I have gotten yamb juice on it, puke, period blood (dont ask I was young, dumb and full of yum) and delivered a baby on it.

Oh, and I wore it around the boat to work in salty air.

Cleaners was able to get it all out. Love that thing.

Buttons will need tightening every couple years other than that its durable.
 
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Speaking of ToJ (sorry you had a bad experience with them NewJs and thought it fit well in those last pics you posted), this is one of the best fits I've seen (fit and leather color).
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The majority of SF isn't too keen of luxury brands since they spend the majority on marketing and not quality.
A lot of ToJ's customers are repeated like you stated though.

I dont understand it, its like they buy one, fit is off, sell for a lost and go through the whole process again. Some of those have 3mo lead time so its like 6mo before they have one they like.
 
Speaking of ToJ (sorry you had a bad experience with them NewJs and thought it fit well in those last pics you posted), this is one of the best fits I've seen (fit and leather color).
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This is by far the best pic but I think someone posted that it took a try or two to get this fit. I could be mistaken.

Yeah I like the jacket in my last pic, its just a tad bit too long.
 
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Yeah ordering from ToJ could take a few tries to get the right fit but it seems most gets it right the first time too, they just do not post. It took me a year before pulling the trigger and while the fit is pretty good, it isn't exactly perfect and mostly I just did my own measurements and adjusted accordingly.

In ToJs defense, everyone's body is different and a 150lbs guy could be built completely different to the next guy that is also 150lbs of the same height. Some also prefer it slim tight while others prefer some room for layering. ToJ is a step ahead by providing certain parts to be mtm so you can adjust.

I do think it has been a problem and something that Drew probably doesn't want to deal with anymore and that is why John Coppidge will be mostly OTR from what I understand.
 
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Yeah ordering from ToJ could take a few tries to get the right fit but it seems most gets it right the first time too, they just do not post. It took me a year before pulling the trigger and while the fit is pretty good, it isn't exactly perfect and mostly I just did my own measurements and adjusted accordingly.
In ToJs defense, everyone's body is different and a 150lbs guy could be built completely different to the next guy that is also 150lbs of the same height. ToJ is a step ahead by providing certain parts to be mtm so you can adjust.
I do think it has been a problem and something that Drew probably doesn't want to deal with anymore and that is why John Coppidge will be mostly OTR from what I understand.

You are right about body sizing.

I just feel that if you are going to allow for any measurement changes, I think more than a one line response should be given in response to enquires. Unless you are that good. Charly is not that good. Atleast not how they talk him up on SF.

It seems some peps got indept responses. I didnt.

One thing I dislike is that it takes the same amount of time to get a stock item that it does a MTMish item. I know they make them one at a time. They can make a couple of stock items and have those ready immediately.
 
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