Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[soleasian]

Hey, I'm looking for shoes like these Vass:

Are there any brands that makes shoes like this?
Can be plain toe, I just like the shape of the shoe

 

[thenewjs23]

For you NT ladies that like to dress less feminine. A nice kickstarter project.

For the guys kickstarter has some nice new clothiers looking for funding. I invested in a dress shirt up start thats meshing wicking materials with dress dress shirts. I need that in texas.

 

[diewitsjames]

Factory stores are not like they use to be years ago. They used to sell stuff that didnt sell in their regular stores. Now, majority of them sell straight to outlet clothing. These are generally items of lesser quality than their main stream stores. In some cases the items are made of leftover materials. When outlet stores get clothing from their regular stores it usually goes straight to that stores clearance rack/bin and when you see you know why its there. They are usually some off the wall color, style, far out of season or irregular.
If you patient you will find better deals in the regular store that at the outlets. Last year I found a pair of cargo stantons for $20 that the outlet had $50 and were lesser quality.
Stores I know off the top of my head that sell straight to outlet clothes are:
Saks Off 5th
true religion
banana republic
jcrew
coach
ralph lauren
Majority of the clothes in these stores are made just for outlets. I would say 5% could have been found in regular stores.
If you are suspect you can ask the store SA.
if you do a google search, you will find sites that will second all of this.

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22269/103269-buyer-beware-sneaky-tricks-outlet

thanks for the info, never knew about outlets vs retail. if the quality is less then i'd probably have to pass and be patient with my purchases. good lookin out

 

[bangdak]

So is the jury sold that the Ludlow suit would be better then indochino?

 

[nycposite]

Need a suit for a wedding in oct. Looking to spend $5-600. Any help will be appreciated

 

[lyonbc1]

kenwoods were discontinued at Nordstrom and i wanted to try whatever on first so i ended up with the Cole Haans
busted out with the quickness
first day of senior year today

Dope fit brotha ...it's been way too humid here I'd be sweating like Rick Ross at a luau if I tried to wear long sleeves and pants I can't wait till Fall weather kicks in so I can stop wearing shorts and vnecks

Hell No!!

Ludlow would not be in the factory store/site. I know they would not have Ludlow in a factory store. That would ruin sales in regular stores.

Every factory Jcrew store ive been in has told me that they rarely get actual store stuff and everthing in the factory stores are made just for outlets. Which seems to be right cause factory clothing is really sub par. Plus, Jcrew does a really good job of not having to send normal retail clothing items to their outlets.

Not sure if he was suggesting the same thing.

so all of the factory clothes are not as good quality as their stores? i was about to get some dress shirts for 25 each...now i gotta think about it if the quality isnt that great

I dunno, I've bought shirts from both Factory ad the regular Jcrew stores and I can't tell much difference, except my factory ones were more affordable I have the Facotry Thompson suit and when I ordered it, the CS rep told me the measurements/sizing are almost identical to the Ludlow suit...I think the real difference is the quality of the materials used in the suits

 

[bigtrg insd]

Hey, I'm looking for shoes like these Vass:

Are there any brands that makes shoes like this?
Can be plain toe, I just like the shape of the shoe

I used to have a pair from Mezlan that had a similar last. Might want to check them out.

 

[wj4]

RE: The difference between the stores and factories...the fabrics are usually the same, but quality is not...however, for the most part, the difference is so minute, it's not worth sweating about. This is how it works: J. Crew has 15,000 meters of fabric A. It uses 70% of the fabric at warehouse A to sell at the primary stores. It sends the remaining 30% of the fabric to warehouse B, which works at a lesser cost and QA and other measures are not as strict, solely for the factories. This is why even the tags look different.

Note that I made the numbers up. They have analysts to forecast the sales and such.

This is usually the case, but not always. Sometimes you will see identical stuff from the actual stores as well, but it's not as common.


Once again special thanks to RFX. I got these in the mail today.

 

[wj4]

Also, congrats to P for coming onto the home stretch of the undergrad career. Go out with a bang, my bro. Pick up internships if you can even if they aren't paid, network with employers, and stay hungry. A lot of kids think they're entitled to jobs and want the ideal job off the bat. I see a bunch saying "I want a job that pays at least $50k, within 10 miles, and allow me to work 8-5 Monday-Friday". It's laughable because aside from that piece of paper, you have nothing to offer really.

A couple of years from now, you'll be buying $500 shoes and it'll be like making $50 purchases.

 

[thenewjs23]

Need a suit for a wedding in oct. Looking to spend $5-600. Any help will be appreciated

Go to your local Marshalls or ZARA.

 

[omgitswes]

wj4. Bro how many shoes do you have?
Those are really nice though.

 

[scarsorscabs]

Need a suit for a wedding in oct. Looking to spend $5-600. Any help will be appreciated

Go to your local Marshalls or ZARA.

You can do WAY better than Marshalls or Zara up to $600, unless it's some great find at Marshalls.

 

[diewitsjames]

anyone ever see this or use this?

http://www.thedailyhookup.com/national/deal/suit-up-40-off-custom-suit-a-shirt-and-tie

not sure if the site is legit

 

[stephenb]

The Gap/GQ Best New Designers collaboration will be in stores September 27th,I really need the Todd Snyder jacket....

 

[wj4]

wj4. Bro how many shoes do you have?
Those are really nice though.

7 pairs of sneakers, 8 or so pairs of rugged shoes, and maybe 20-30 pairs of nicer shoes? I'm almost done though. I think I'll just get a pair of 1000 miles tomorrow and I have a pair of Carminas coming in next month.

 

[sarteaga0408]

7 pairs of sneakers, 8 or so pairs of rugged shoes, and maybe 20-30 pairs of nicer shoes? I'm almost done though. I think I'll just get a pair of 1000 miles tomorrow and I have a pair of Carminas coming in next month.

You and I both know that we are never truly done lol. Nice pick up on the navy chukkas. Still need a pair of navy loafers and chukkas and a brown suede chelsea/chukka boot.

anyone ever see this or use this?
http://www.thedailyhookup.com/national/deal/suit-up-40-off-custom-suit-a-shirt-and-tie

not sure if the site is legit

Site is legit, I'll likely be purchasing this deal tomorrow

 

[wj4]

^Serg, either way I need to. I'm running out of room My closet has already been leaned and Six Sigma'd several times.

 

[sarteaga0408]

^Serg, either way I need to. I'm running out of room My closet has already been leaned and Six Sigma'd several times.

Lol I said that about 2 weeks ago after having to re-arrange my closet as well and I already bought 2 pairs since and one more on the way. I'm running out of room for my clothes though now. Wifey has claimed the wall closet and half of the walk in.

 

[thenewjs23]

You can do WAY better than Marshalls or Zara up to $600, unless it's some great find at Marshalls.

I wouldnt buy a suit for a wedding. Unless you have plans for it after the wedding.

 

[quik1987]

What y'all wearing to FNO tmr?

 

[wj4]

Some were saying that TOMS are feminine, but I think they would look great with the outfit below. I'm not sure what shoes he has on, but the profile is very similar to TOMS.

Also I handled TOMS for the first time yesterday, man....they look really inexpensive/easy to make. His profit margin must be sky high even though he does the free pair to people in need deed.

 

[stillmatic718]

Just ordered these boots... I been looking for some new boots for a while so when I saw these I had to have em

What boots are these?

 

[thenewjs23]

Some were saying that TOMS are feminine, but I think they would look great with the outfit below. I'm not sure what shoes he has on, but the profile is very similar to TOMS.
Also I handled TOMS for the first time yesterday, man....they look really inexpensive/easy to make. His profit margin must be sky high even though he does the free pair to people in need deed.

Outfit looks terrible to me.

TOMS do look girly to me. My damn 10yr old daughter and 6yr old nephew embarrassed the hell out me a while back. They were laughing and giggling and I asked whats funny? Cause I wanted to laugh too. The 6yr old walks over to man wearing TOMS points at them and says "He's wearing girl shoes". Dudes face got red and his wife was like, Yep! I snatch the 6yr old, tell the man, Kids!! His wife snatches the him and mumbles to him "Told you" and I can hear the guy saying "but its for a good cause".

It seems that shoes are for people who want to flaunt they are for a certain cause. This is my opinion.

 

[ksteezy]

Outfit looks terrible to me.
TOMS do look girly to me. My damn 10yr old daughter and 6yr old nephew embarrassed the hell out me a while back. They were laughing and giggling and I asked whats funny? Cause I wanted to laugh too. The 6yr old walks over to man wearing TOMS points at them and says "He's wearing girl shoes". Dudes face got red and his wife was like, Yep! I snatch the 6yr old, tell the man, Kids!! His wife snatches the him and mumbles to him "Told you" and I can hear the guy saying "but its for a good cause".
It seems that shoes are for people who want to flaunt they are for a certain cause. This is my opinion.

I guess since its YOUR opinion, can't really argue that, but c'mon bro....you are really gonna use a 6 years olds opinion like it means ANYTHING?

Tons look feminine to some, to some they are just fine (myself included) they are comfortable, cheap and can be worn effortlessly, doubt the main reason why someone buys them is to show a humanitarian effort, although what they do
Is pretty cool.

 

[gil23]

I wear toms and I have gotten compliments from women
Dudes are usually the ones who look at you like wth are you wearing but I could care less about what a sausage thinks.