Dressing better

[supremacy]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Originally Posted by oo206oo

I feel for the overweight people in this thread. Im not fat, but being 6'2 215 with huge shoulders and muscular things an atheltic build makes it hard so dress in a more form fitting way.

Id like some denim that fit a LITTLE more snug, but my quads are just too big. I gotta stick to Levis 501 STFs.
Edit: that sounded kinda gay.

Nothing against you in particular but every guys think they have giagntic thighs for some reason. When it comes to jeans, they tend to stretch, a lot. Especially Levis where it says stretch in the sticker, try buying a pair of 514's that feels and looks tight, wear it a a couple of times and they will stretch 2-3 sizes. Just make sure it says "stretch" on it and you'd be good. 
I honestly used to think the same way, I was asking on other forums what jeans are right for me because I have huge thighs from basketball and running, etc... I said I always said 514's were the perfect jeans, you can even see it fromt he beginning of this thread. Then I tried on the 511's and that's practically all I wear now. Then I said 511's are the slimmest I'd wear and then I tried on the 510's and just sized up and they fit me well too. So it is just trial and error and don't be too afraid to try different sizings out.

If you guys are into raw denim, Imperial Shearers got lots of room in the thigh area with a taper.

 

[tony23retro]

Originally Posted by blondsoccerplyr

Originally Posted by Jordman23

Wore this to do a photoshoot for school.

Nice pop-up flash. Lemme guess - all of your pictures are taken on an angle.

Haha.

I'm all for some break, but that is too much in my opinion. Looks sloppy.
Why is your tie barely hitting your belly button?

 

[jordan novice]

Originally Posted by 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?

 

[MileHighRoots]

Originally Posted by Jordan Novice

Originally Posted by 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?

Personally I wash all my shirts and iron them the morning I am going to wear them. Dry cleaning is the best option if you want them perfect but I am too cheap for that. I have been thinking about investing in a hand held steamer...any people have these??

Two ways to keep collars more crisp is to button your shirt all the way to the top button when they hang in your closet and a nice metal or solid plastic collar stay for when you wear your shirts. I'm not sure is people keep the collar stays in while they hang, that seems like a good idea but I just toss them in when I wear them.

 

[tj detweiler]

Originally Posted by RFX45

They make 514s (or maybe even 511s) cargos now.
Pocket position is different but it has a slimmer fit than other cargo pants out there.

shogun wrote:

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YuraS718 wrote:

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Fell in love with the pants when I first went through the issue. Can anyone point me into the direction of something very similar? Absolutely love these, but I'm not dropping $300 on them.

i saw the price tag and was 

.  $300 for cargo pants?

 That's nothing, there are $350-$500 sweatpants out there. 

lets see your pair. I know you got some

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by Dr LukeMartin

Originally Posted by RFX45

They make 514s (or maybe even 511s) cargos now.
Pocket position is different but it has a slimmer fit than other cargo pants out there.

shogun wrote:

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YuraS718 wrote:

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Fell in love with the pants when I first went through the issue. Can anyone point me into the direction of something very similar? Absolutely love these, but I'm not dropping $300 on them.

i saw the price tag and was 

.  $300 for cargo pants?

 That's nothing, there are $350-$500 sweatpants out there. 

Insane. Like do they have special powers that suck the sweat off your thighs? Even if I could afford that, I wouldn't buy it. Just sounds foolish.

To be honest, it isn't easy to justify to anyone but the materials used are better (Lanvin used cashmere), construction (it won't fall apart or change shape after a wash) and design plays a role (they're not your usual plain sweats for the most part) and of course you pay some for the name as well. Fit plays a part too, the slim sweatpants are rarely available from Champion or other lower end brands. There is also something about the look when it is worn, hard to explain but the best example is Lanvin sneakers. They look like just regular sneakers but the way it is made and how it looks conveys some luxury to it, I know at this point it may sound a bit crazy but it is true for the most part.

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by TJ Detweiler

Originally Posted by RFX45

They make 514s (or maybe even 511s) cargos now.
Pocket position is different but it has a slimmer fit than other cargo pants out there.

shogun wrote:

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YuraS718 wrote:

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Fell in love with the pants when I first went through the issue. Can anyone point me into the direction of something very similar? Absolutely love these, but I'm not dropping $300 on them.

i saw the price tag and was 

.  $300 for cargo pants?

 That's nothing, there are $350-$500 sweatpants out there. 

lets see your pair. I know you got some

I'm not going to lie, I have these pair made by Spurr. I don't have my own fit pic though.

Found a crappy pic of the sweats, pic sucks but you can see some details.

 

[shogun]

RFX45 wrote:

shogun wrote:

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YuraS718 wrote:

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Fell in love with the pants when I first went through the issue. Can anyone point me into the direction of something very similar? Absolutely love these, but I'm not dropping $300 on them.

i saw the price tag and was 

.  $300 for cargo pants?

 That's nothing, there are $350-$500 sweatpants out there. 

i guess you can make anything into a designer / luxury item with a premium price.  even if i was making 6-7 figures i couldn't picture myself buying $500 sweatpants.  not that practical to me.  i wear sweatpants to the gym or when i'm lazy and want to be comfortable.  if i messed up $500 pants at the gym i'd be mad as hell and feel stupid.

 

[damn its me]

im launching our store's website this week, facebook store at all...steven allen paul smith, a bunch of stuff @ half off...basics too, chambray oxfords and the likes...what do you guys think about marketing all this stuff?  most is non-sale stuff from these folks...lmk 

 

[tony23retro]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Originally Posted by TJ Detweiler

Originally Posted by RFX45

They make 514s (or maybe even 511s) cargos now.
Pocket position is different but it has a slimmer fit than other cargo pants out there.

shogun wrote:

---

YuraS718 wrote:

---

Fell in love with the pants when I first went through the issue. Can anyone point me into the direction of something very similar? Absolutely love these, but I'm not dropping $300 on them.

i saw the price tag and was 

.  $300 for cargo pants?

 That's nothing, there are $350-$500 sweatpants out there. 

lets see your pair. I know you got some

I'm not going to lie, I have these pair made by Spurr. I don't have my own fit pic though.

Found a crappy pic of the sweats, pic sucks but you can see some details.

If I had sweatpants that expensive,
I wouldn't even want to fart in them.

 

[the natural mystic]

Originally Posted by LB510

Originally Posted by Murray497

how do heutchy shoes run? looking at some nice ones on gilt right now.

I'd like to know as well.
Also does anyone have any shoes by Vanishing Elephant?

I need these in the worst way

i need these. Where and how much?

 

[ooiron manoo]

Since we are talking Jean issues. I've been rocking 514's, what are your guys tips to avoid bulges in the pockets. Even with 569's it was an issue (minor).

Slim wallet (check)
iPhone (check)
keys (back pocket)

 

[niidawg3]

those vanishing elephants are boss.

 

[niidawg3]

more on the dark side ...
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[ksteezy]

SWAG.

 

[kingjames23]

Originally Posted by The Natural Mystic


i need these. Where and how much?

This. Those are amazing.

 

[ithruxix]

nii; killed it, that flows well.

 

[crumps brother]

Originally Posted by LB510

Originally Posted by Murray497

how do heutchy shoes run? looking at some nice ones on gilt right now.

I'd like to know as well.
Also does anyone have any shoes by Vanishing Elephant?

I need these in the worst way

i have a pair of vanishing elephant wingtips that i've yet to wear...been holding out until spring

 

[aceofjays]

Originally Posted by ksteezy

Aceofjays you are killing it bro

D StaXX
Thanks homies

neukicks and Dukedude31: The sweater is BDG, via Urban Outfitters.

K Of Anything: Driving Mocs

 

Edit:

nii

. Clean.

While we're all discussing transitions within our personal style...am I the only worn torn about picking up the Royal Foam Ones? I've clearly been neglecting sneakers for the past 5 months and I've been wanting the Royal Foams for a loooong time now. But, I can't help but think, the $200 I would drop on them would be better used else where in my closet 

. It's kinda hard to fathom not wearing sneakers, but I think I'm getting there...

 

[omgitswes]

Shoes for the spring?
I have a pair of bucks, what are some other shoes that are nice in the spring?

 

[thorrocksjs]

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by ksteezy

Aceofjays you are killing it bro

D StaXX
Thanks homies

neukicks and Dukedude31: The sweater is BDG, via Urban Outfitters.

K Of Anything: Driving Mocs

 

Edit:

nii

. Clean.

While we're all discussing transitions within our personal style...am I the only worn torn about picking up the Royal Foam Ones? I've clearly been neglecting sneakers for the past 5 months and I've been wanting the Royal Foams for a loooong time now. But, I can't help but think, the $200 I would drop on them would be better used else where in my closet 

. It's kinda hard to fathom not wearing sneakers, but I think I'm getting there...

Your a grown +$* man and you are conflicted over what you want. C"mon son if you still show interest in sneakers buy them . You aren't to grown for sneakers you are never to grown for them. I mean Foams are pretty versatile they can be used as boots or as sneakers depending on the season.

 

[aceofjays]

Originally Posted by ThorrocksJs

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by ksteezy

Aceofjays you are killing it bro

D StaXX
Thanks homies

neukicks and Dukedude31: The sweater is BDG, via Urban Outfitters.

K Of Anything: Driving Mocs

 

Edit:

nii

. Clean.

While we're all discussing transitions within our personal style...am I the only worn torn about picking up the Royal Foam Ones? I've clearly been neglecting sneakers for the past 5 months and I've been wanting the Royal Foams for a loooong time now. But, I can't help but think, the $200 I would drop on them would be better used else where in my closet 

. It's kinda hard to fathom not wearing sneakers, but I think I'm getting there...

Your a grown +$* man and you are conflicted over what you want. C"mon son if you still show interest in sneakers buy them . You aren't to grown for sneakers you are never to grown for them. I mean Foams are pretty versatile they can be used as boots or as sneakers depending on the season.

Dude, is this the first page you came across in this thread? Have you read anything else?

Just because I'm a grown *** man doesn't mean I can't be slightly conflicted when it comes to my personal style. Going from just sneakers to dress boots, driving shoes, wingtips, etc. can be a tough when it comes to where you're going to spend your money...especially when your funds aren't unlimited. 

Btw, if you're rocking Foams as boots, this is not the thread for you

 

 

[king of chicago]

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by ksteezy

Aceofjays you are killing it bro

D StaXX
Thanks homies

neukicks and Dukedude31: The sweater is BDG, via Urban Outfitters.

K Of Anything: Driving Mocs

 

Edit:

nii

. Clean.

While we're all discussing transitions within our personal style...am I the only worn torn about picking up the Royal Foam Ones? I've clearly been neglecting sneakers for the past 5 months and I've been wanting the Royal Foams for a loooong time now. But, I can't help but think, the $200 I would drop on them would be better used else where in my closet 

. It's kinda hard to fathom not wearing sneakers, but I think I'm getting there...

Personally, I would put that money towards some other footwear.  I just returned a pair of YSL sneakers and instead ordered a pair of cigar shell cordovan Alden captoe boots w/ commando soles.  Should be here by Wednesday and I'll post pictures then.

 

[tony23retro]

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by ksteezy

Aceofjays you are killing it bro

D StaXX
Thanks homies

neukicks and Dukedude31: The sweater is BDG, via Urban Outfitters.

K Of Anything: Driving Mocs

 

Edit:

nii

. Clean.

While we're all discussing transitions within our personal style...am I the only worn torn about picking up the Royal Foam Ones? I've clearly been neglecting sneakers for the past 5 months and I've been wanting the Royal Foams for a loooong time now. But, I can't help but think, the $200 I would drop on them would be better used else where in my closet 

. It's kinda hard to fathom not wearing sneakers, but I think I'm getting there...

We might no longer be copping every single release (I never did) but,
there are some shoes you still just gotta have, even though now you
might be rocking shoes like bucks or wingtips most of the time.

For me it's a pair of 99' white/cement IV's (

), and a couple others.

If those Foams are one of those pairs you just gotta have, you should get em'.

 

[sheryaryo]

i found a sweater in my closet i haven't seen in like a year and i tried it on, but the neck is pretty stretched out. it's a crew neck, but i don't remember if it was supposed to be as loose as it is. it's 50% camel and 50% silk. it says dry clean only. is there anything that can be done to make the neck go back down at all?