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Dressing better
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New pickup. Im a fan
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For more a fitted dress pants look I heard you ask the tailor to hem your pants with no break. Is that true?
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Not necessarily. No break simply means there is no stacking left on your pant when worn but without being high waters.
It's hard to explain into words but I think you get what I am saying.
So in general, the pants can still look baggy even without break.
I think what you are looking for is you ask the tailor to taper the bottom/leg opening.
It's hard to explain into words but I think you get what I am saying.
So in general, the pants can still look baggy even without break.
I think what you are looking for is you ask the tailor to taper the bottom/leg opening.
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I don't understand, I have never had to get pants tailored? Like, I have never even thought about it either. But sometimes in this thread it seems like a must
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Coppin some Pork Pie hats for spring.
it's a must.
it's a must.
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I think its all personal preference, when I'm dressing up I like my clothes to be fitted. Pants wise I like no break, makes me look taller, and tapered.Originally Posted by Stay Lurkin
I don't understand, I have never had to get pants tailored? Like, I have never even thought about it either. But sometimes in this thread it seems like a must
I'm about 5'8 so its hard to find a 28 inseam at the stores
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Originally Posted by Stay Lurkin
I don't understand, I have never had to get pants tailored? Like, I have never even thought about it either. But sometimes in this thread it seems like a must
I wouldn't say it's a must for everything but you do have to remember that clothes are made to fit the majority of people so the sizing somewhat accomodates the general public, or tries to.
With jeans, stacking is acceptable and actually makes the jeans look better so it is acceptable but still in moderation
. However, when you get to chinos or suit pants, most will have to be altered if you want a cleaner look.
For suit pants, the leg opening should come undone from the get-go. With chinos, some offer different inseams and in that case, just try to get the best size that fits you.
Like Levis, they provide options on inseam from 28-34 in most of their pants but the smaller companies usually have a longer than usual inseam so you can get them altered.
Like Marc Jacobs and Paul Smith, their pants inseam are 34"-35" and you would look ridiculous if you stacked chinos and dress pants too much.
A good exampl is the Raja Bell pic from GQ. Left is unaltered, off the rack suit and the one on the right is altered, off the rack suit.
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Originally Posted by RFX45
Originally Posted by Stay Lurkin
I don't understand, I have never had to get pants tailored? Like, I have never even thought about it either. But sometimes in this thread it seems like a must
I wouldn't say it's a must for everything but you do have to remember that clothes are made to fit the majority of people so the sizing somewhat accomodates the general public, or tries to.
With jeans, stacking is acceptable and actually makes the jeans look better so it is acceptable but still in moderation
. However, when you get to chinos or suit pants, most will have to be altered if you want a cleaner look.
For suit pants, the leg opening should come undone from the get-go. With chinos, some offer different inseams and in that case, just try to get the best size that fits you.
Like Levis, they provide options on inseam from 28-34 in most of their pants but the smaller companies usually have a longer than usual inseam so you can get them altered.
Like Marc Jacobs and Paul Smith, their pants inseam are 34"-35" and you would look ridiculous if you stacked chinos and dress pants too much.
A good exampl is the Raja Bell pic from GQ. Left is unaltered, off the rack suit and the one on the right is altered, off the rack suit.
Yeah that pic is a silly good example. I guess it is just me. Like a few pages back I said I'm 6 foot 195, so I basically feel out everything off the rack (I usually shop at banana and express). So, yeah it would be silly off me to think that that is the case for everyone. Such an informative thread btw
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nil thank you for the advice. actually that first look is exactly what I was going for. Where would I go about buying a nice blazer but not too expensive. Say 250 at most? Can someone recommend a nice blazer
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There are a couple nice blazers for a decent price at banana http://bananarepublic.gap...se/category.do?cid=14845
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No i live about 15 mins outside of ATL.. i wish we had a Uniqlo down here in GAOriginally Posted by RavageBX
If you're in NY Uniqlo has/had one just like that for $30 and the quality was very nice.Originally Posted by MOSTHATED770
someone help me find a shirt just like that isnt $60??
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/...s/PRDOVR~12445/12445.jsp
thx alot in advance..
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If you don't mind cordoruy, JCrew has a nice blue one for $98 (retail $14
. Their Ludlow fit is their trimmer fit.http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Men...vests/Ludlowsportcoats/PRDOVR~20782/20782.jsp
For $50 more, you could get the Legacy blazer, also in Ludlow fit for $295.
http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Men...vests/Ludlowsportcoats/PRDOVR~21509/21509.jsp
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cheapest place to get a solid silver tie bar?
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Thanks broski
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try J.C. Penny.
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Noob question: If I'm looking to get a standard pair of gray slacks to build the wardrobe, are they supposed to have a crease, particularly if I want my look to be more casual? Is there a difference between "slacks" with or without a crease, or does that difference not even exist?
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Are you talking about pleated slacks? I was always under the impression that pleated = formal, but i've seen some pleats pulled off in a casual manner.
Sole searchin,
www.thetiebar.com has a selection at $15. Plain and simple.
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question: do you guys really pay more than $50 for a tie? i understand really liking a pattern/color, but why when you can find there's such a huge selection of them at TJ maxx/Marshalls for <$15
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I actually have that cordouroy blazer up there from J. Crew in a different color. I love it
and for tie clips, check Macy's as well they have some relatively inexpensive ones there
and for ties, you definitely CAN find some nice bargain ties at TJ/Marshalls
and for tie clips, check Macy's as well they have some relatively inexpensive ones there
and for ties, you definitely CAN find some nice bargain ties at TJ/Marshalls
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whoa thats pricey. if anyones looking for a cheaper alternative, thetiebar.com has a similiar one for $15.
http://www.thetiebar.com/...34&xlOnly=&boysTiesOnly=
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$22.50 hahahaOriginally Posted by hadegbite
$22.50
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=326104&CategoryID=47704
ebay "tie bar: 15 pages of every color for $4-7
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Just got two plain tie bars--a gold color and a nickel color--for $8 shipped on eBay (BIN).
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