Dressing better

[jordan novice]

Question about how you guys care for your dress shirts? Dry clean them?
What'd I'd really like to know is how to keep collars nice and crisp? Do you guys starch them? How does that work?

 

[eiddyfouw]

I had an unexpected invite to a film premiere a while ago....I bought this suit quite sometime ago.  And since then I'd lost a bit of weight...I threw it on since it was the only one I had which was pressed and ready...
I feel like the jacket needs a bit of tailoring.  When i lift my arms a bit, I get that bulge in the lapel...

I'm not trying to have this one too euro fit.  I'm ordering another grey suit soon which will be very euro slimline. 

p.s I REALLY hate having a wide tie knot, even when I had a wide collar opening...I know...I know...

Any suggestions on tailoring?

 

[generaiya]

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[lilpro4u]

Dudes foolin with this weight shh.. Prolly the first time I posted in this thread I was rockin' 42 waist Tommy jeans..

Lookin at clips from GQ w/ the

face, like I'll never be able to wear clothes like this. Although I knew a lil bit bout fashion and styling, at 240lbs+ I couldn't wear most of the brands I was into, No J Crew, BR, or any brand for slimmer folk. Even if they had XXL available I refused to look sloppy.

Last time I checked tho, I'm sitting at 184lbs. I' am still trying to incorporate slimmer fitting clothes into my wardrobe, because I swim in everything else I have.

 

[bangdak]

Are these the timberland chukkas that were posted earlier in this thread? They seem to be a mid cut rather then boots?

 

[ooiron manoo]

@ everyone asking ksteezy about his outfit and he just replies: "jCrew bro"

 

[oo206oo]

For anyone that doesnt already have the ever popular Clark's Desert Boots, my Nordstrom Rack has 3-4 colors for $60.

Plenty of sizes from what i could tell.

 

[sneakaprince]

^actually just copped a pair of the brown joints this week


Ksteezy I showed my girl your engagement pix (she starting to become a low key lurker of this thread).... She says u should cut your hair again fam...

 

[kweezy94]

Hello, check out my Tumblr blog its displays a few looks me & a few friends have put together over the past few months! Thank you in advance

www.DressD2Kill.tumblr.com

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by ooIRON MANoo

@ everyone asking ksteezy about his outfit and he just replies: "jCrew bro"

that's all he ever wears from the looks of it.
His store must be 100 times better than man because I never see anything like some of the pieces he has. I grew so tired of my J Crew because they just keep putting out the same stuff


oh and Brooks Brother Milano chinos

. I think I found my favorite pair, too bad the only store near here is in Birmingham

 

[persiafly]

Levis experts:

I've been wearing 514s for a long time and I like them alot, but they're a bit wide at the bottom for my tastes. Is there a cut that is more tapered at the leg opening without being much skinnier in the thigh area? The 514s I wear now basically hug my thighs.

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by PersiaFly

Levis experts:

I've been wearing 514s for a long time and I like them alot, but they're a bit wide at the bottom for my tastes. Is there a cut that is more tapered at the leg opening without being much skinnier in the thigh area? The 514s I wear now basically hug my thighs.

Might want to try 520

 

[dynasty raider]

^ I got my 514s taken in at the bottom to give them a slimmer look, they were perfect after that. I can't go full skinny because I have bigger thighs myself.

 

[ksteezy]

Yeah man I feel like a scratched record everytime some asks and I have the sane reply, I'm about to start lying...lol

Sneakerprince - when you pop the question and start looking for a photog, lmk I'll point you in the right direction...as far as the hair, well is actually my wife's idea...she begged me to grow it...I'll probably chop it for the summer again.

 

[sneakaprince]

Steezy- Man I will get at u bout it. We thinking about taking some pix this summer so we may do someone local for that but when it comes to the Wedding I'mma def get at your guy.... Also your J. Crew Collect is dope... I been in the process of building a nice collect over the last year or so but I gotta admit u kill alot of %@!

 

[cronicmolemolereturns]

eiddyfouw wrote:
Any suggestions on tailoring?

U have any better pics? the chest is too big...which is why you have like a gape instead of a V shape... throw in a pocket square also...really need better pics man. 

 

[hendrix watermelon]

Originally Posted by BangDak

Are these the timberland chukkas that were posted earlier in this thread? They seem to be a mid cut rather then boots?

Nope.

The other ones are way wayyyyy better man.

 

[rfx45]

I think KSteezy is being paid by JCrew to advertise on NT.
Think about it, he's a professional photgrapher (iirc), rocking JCrew from head to toe (practically) and good fit pics like the JCrews catalog.
Hmmmm.......

 

[chegtr]

Originally Posted by ChiefWiggum

God forbid my neck is cold. Lol, I would rather have a cold neck for a few minutes than look like that. But I live in FL, so essentially, they are never needed. It only serves the hypebeast purpose here.

...what do you know about cold weather?

If your neck and chest are cold, you will FEEL cold. When you keep that warm, most of you will feel warm also. 

 dont speak on stuff that Florida knows nothing about...

I wouldn't have said anything if you were talking about those linen warm-weather scarves, but "god forbid my neck is cold" is a pretty ignorant statement about how one feels in cold weather.  Do you also find cold-weather jackets that have long collars stupid too?  c'mon man...c'mon. Scarves also serve as fashion, yes, but really their incredibly functional in how easy they travel, adjust etc too.

 

[ksteezy]

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by got shoes

Originally Posted by aceofjays

nice outfits fam. nice to see more people taking pictures.  Inspirational

Thanks a lot man. 

Speaking of inspiration; shout outs to ksteezy.

Desert Boots

Nice DB! exactly what I'm in the hunt for

 

[ksteezy]

@ RFX!
Dude I wish that was the case!...maybe I should hit them up about gettin some compensation!...lol..in all reality IMO I think Jcrew has everything nessesaru to build a good foundation in your wardrobe...till try go on some jersey shore steez like EXPRESS did, I'll stand by them.

Sneakerprince - where are you located?...I do engagement shoots.

 

[rfx45]

Weekend Update via GQ

The weekend is your time to relax, but no one wants to look like a schlub. Trust us, you'll not only look better—you'll feel better in clothes that actually fit. Here, GQ takes seven real guys and helps them nail their off-duty look



Dress Your Age, Man!

Adam Weinblatt, 24
Workweek: Marketing consultant
Weekend Pastime: Watching the Baltimore Ravens

"I went out a little too hard last night, so i just threw on this hoodie."

1. Layers are crucial in the spring. But a baggy hoodie makes you look sophomoric (not to mention ten pounds heavier). Graduate to a close-fitting crewneck sweatshirt.

2. Cargo pants aren't just a punch line anymore; designers have modernized them with pared-down front pockets.

Sweatshirt, $30, by Lands' End Canvas. Shirt, $218, by Unis. Pants, $295, by Rag & Bone. Sneakers, $130, by New Balance for J.Crew. Sunglasses by Mosley Tribes. Watch by Bremont. Bag by A.P.C.

Inject a Shot of Color

Kadeem Johnson, 21
Workweek: Student
Weekend Pastimes: Photography, blogging

"I always wear neutrals. It never occurred to me I could pull off bright colors."

1. It doesn't get any cooler than a cardigan right now. Seriously—every store has them this spring. The look is disheveled, so don't fasten every button.

2. We're not saying you need to abandon denim. Just think beyond it. Our favorite alternative right now? Bold chinos that pop with color.

3. Boat shoes are back, but Kadeem lives in the city. This all-black pair is built for the street, not the dock.

Cardigan, $90, by Banana Republic. Shirt, $40, by Lands' End Canvas. Chinos, $50, by Dockers. Shoes, $230, by Quoddy. Belt by Lands' End. Watch by TAG Heuer.

Downsize Your Shirt

Marcelo Lima, 19
Workweek: Waiter
Weekend Pastimes: Dining out, dancing

"My friends tell me I dress like a dad."

1. Save your dress shirts for the workweek—they're cut too long to wear untucked. Instead, get shirts designed to be worn that way. They should hit just below your belt.

2. Don't always wear sneakers on the weekend. We all can and should dress sharper, on duty and off.

Shirt, $230, by Band of Outsiders. Pants, $195, by Vince. Loafers, $140, by Banana Republic. Watch by Calvin Klein Collection.

Learn How a Leather Jacket Should Fit

Evan Jacobucci, 24
Workweek: Landscaper
Weekend Pastime: More landscaping

"The only fitted thing I own is long underwear for working in the winter."

1. Evan thought his leather jacket fit snugly. He was wrong. Your leather jacket should fit like you race motorcycles: Any extra length or width is a drag.

2. See all that extra denim bunching at Evan's ankles (above)? Get rid of it! Whether you're wearing jeans, khakis, or cargos, the legs should be cut slim and straight, just touching your shoes.

3. Go all hi/lo and juxtapose the tie with sneaks.

Jacket, $750, and khakis, $165, by Armani Jeans. Shirt, $115, by Gant Rugger. Tie, $95, by Ralph Lauren Black Label. Sneakers, $42, by Vans. Watch by David Yurman.

Buy an Off-Duty Blazer

Dan Fettig, 23 Workweek: Barista Weekend Pastime: Running

"I went out and bought a pair of slim straight jeans after the shoot."

1. The weekend calls for a blazer different from the workweek's. This jacket is unlined and cotton, meaning it's laid-back—and so comfortable you could sleep in it.

2. Dan's chinos are big enough for a man fifty pounds heavier and five inches taller. He's in good shape, and these slim straight jeans prove it.

3. Most of your work clothes should stay home on the weekend. But dress shoes, like wingtips, are the exception.

Sports jacket, $425, by PureDKNY. Shirt, $230, by Band of Outsiders. Jeans, $178, by Citizens of Humanity. Shoes, $325, by Allen Edmonds. Belt by Ralph Lauren. Watch by Hamilton. Bag by American Apparel.

Abandon the Excess Bagginess

Fabiano Messias, 25
Workweek: Student
Weekend Pastimes: Working out, playing soccer

"I was worried these jeans would be uncomfortable, but they were pretty much perfect."

1. Here's our promise: Looking sharp as hell on Saturday and Sunday isn't going to cost you any comfort. In fact, it'll probably get you laid. You can still wear a T-shirt and jeans, but put some style into it. This tee fits Fabiano's body snugly rather than hanging off it.

2. It doesn't get any easier than this: Everyone has blue jeans, so wear white instead.

T-shirt, $30, by Levi's. Jeans, $168, by AG Adriano Goldschmied. Shoes, $475, by Ralph Lauren. Jacket, $80, by Topman. Watch by Tokyobay. Belt by Gucci. Necklace by Me&Ro. Soccer ball by Nike.

Spiff Up Your Slicker

Christian Fuller, 33
Workweek: Gallery manager
Weekend Pastimes: Playing music, making visual art

"I thought I needed lots of room to layer."

1. Your rain jacket need not fit like the ponchos they hand out at NFL games. You want enough room to allow for a couple of layers, nothing extra.

2. It's a go-to GQ style secret that never loses its edge: Wear a white or light-color shirt under a dark V-neck sweater. It's one surefire way to layer up.

3. The cool kids have been rolling up their cuffs and going sockless for several years now, so no need to fear looking too fashiony anymore. Give it a shot.

Windbreaker, $79, by Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger. Sweater, $145, by Fred Perry. Shirt, $195, by Thom Browne New York. Shoes, $250, by Quoddy. Watch by Burberry. Hair by Jordan.

 

[chegtr]

Originally Posted by sneakaprince

^actually just copped a pair of the brown joints this week


Ksteezy I showed my girl your engagement pix (she starting to become a low key lurker of this thread).... She says u should cut your hair again fam...

your girl was just saying what all of us in here are thinking...

...i like how u had her say it, i see what u did there...
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That first one and last one is just not doing it...the last one is what you see most higschoolers in. and the first one is just too much, it just looks uncomfortable/unnatural. you kno? 

But the gray blazer/brown shirt/gold watch is nice.

 

[eiddyfouw]

Originally Posted by Cronicmolemolereturns

eiddyfouw wrote:
Any suggestions on tailoring?

U have any better pics? the chest is too big...which is why you have like a gape instead of a V shape... throw in a pocket square also...really need better pics man. 
I'll try and take some pics this weekend and post up....

 

[hypebeast mcstreetwear]

Props to whoever suggested Joe Jeans

Slim/Narrow cut pants with a size 38 waist Available AND 34" inseam??

Prices are a little OD though.