Dressing better

[waystinthyme]

Originally Posted by RFX45

25% Off of Tod's at NM

thank you...anyone know how tod's fit?

-waystinthyme

 

[c0nf0cal]

i believe they fit a little small...they're narrow for sure. Don't quote me though.

 

[airboy23]

Originally Posted by omgitswes

i like AE though they have nice shirts. with that said i can't stand hollister and the other stores

This makes no sense.

Back to the subject.. even most so-cal dudes don't dress like that

I see it way more in the east coast.

 

[damnthosejs]

The hell? No one listen to this broad... please. First of all, SMH @ you for telling dudes to wear sevens. We're not girls, and there are certain brands that become douchy and bro-like when guys wear them.

Brands none of you should wear:

Sevens
True Religion
Juicy Couture Men
Rock & Republic

Please. Secondly, another SMH @ you for recommending hollister shirts. **** with that bs. The last thing I need to see walking around campus here at University of Oregon is another 'bro' wearing sevens with an abercrombie/hollister/american eagle tee and flip-flops. If you must go to the mall to buy your clothes, I hope you respect yourself enough to not go into these teen stores.

Stop recommending people dress like douchy so-cal 'bros'. We don't need that garbage. Telling people this simply adds the original problem.
Man, I partially agree with what you said, but who are you to tell a man what to wear?

putting a g on blast like that. it's not that serious. could've said it in a less, disrespectful way.

 

[ravagebx]

Originally Posted by wj4

I used to shop at Express during my 'early stage', which was my first couple of years in college. I can't even get myself to buy anything from the store anymore now...quality went way down along with the design.

Gospel truth. Express fell way the hell off.

 

[i3allistic]

Originally Posted by RavageBX

Originally Posted by wj4

I used to shop at Express during my 'early stage', which was my first couple of years in college. I can't even get myself to buy anything from the store anymore now...quality went way down along with the design.

Gospel truth. Express fell way the hell off.

there producer slacks still nice to me ...other then that i dont really shop at express ...and i only buy them when there on sale

 

[nawth21]

Douchy and bro like is an attitude problem, not a problem with brands. I hate boys who raise their noses at certain brands for brand sake alone. I love a manin a well fitting pair of jeans, regardless of brand.

 

[falcon4567]

You know who I'm noticing has a really good casual style? Toofer from 30 Rock. Seriously, pay attention to what he wears whenever he's onscene, he's usually the best dressed guy in the room.

 

[maxi320]

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

What are the main differences between Levi 501's and 514's? Would you wear the same W x L as you would for both types? Someone school me. :/

501 is an original high waist straight fit.
514 is a low rise Slim Straight fit.

Below the thigh they will fit pretty much the same. The 501 will be longer from the crotch to the button, and the 514 shorter hence the low rise. I buy minethe same W/L and expect them to fit differently. The 514 will be more snug in the thigh area, and sit on your hips as opposed to your waist. If anything youmight be able to go a little longer in the 501 since they are meant to sit higher on your waist than the 514. I would suggest the 501 as an everyday jean(esp. the shrink to fit), and the 514 for when you go out. I would not suggest buying different sizes to compensate for the fit difference (ie. buying 514sbigger in the waist so they arent tight) because the jeans are meant to fit how they are explained, and it just wouldn't look as good.

Hope this helped.

 

[ultralightbeam]

Originally Posted by maxi320

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

What are the main differences between Levi 501's and 514's? Would you wear the same W x L as you would for both types? Someone school me. :/

501 is an original high waist straight fit.
514 is a low rise Slim Straight fit.

Below the thigh they will fit pretty much the same. The 501 will be longer from the crotch to the button, and the 514 shorter hence the low rise. I buy mine the same W/L and expect them to fit differently. The 514 will be more snug in the thigh area, and sit on your hips as opposed to your waist. If anything you might be able to go a little longer in the 501 since they are meant to sit higher on your waist than the 514. I would suggest the 501 as an everyday jean (esp. the shrink to fit), and the 514 for when you go out. I would not suggest buying different sizes to compensate for the fit difference (ie. buying 514s bigger in the waist so they arent tight) because the jeans are meant to fit how they are explained, and it just wouldn't look as good.

Hope this helped.

You are the man. Very much appreciated.

 

[nawlinsjunkie]

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

Originally Posted by maxi320

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

What are the main differences between Levi 501's and 514's? Would you wear the same W x L as you would for both types? Someone school me. :/

501 is an original high waist straight fit.
514 is a low rise Slim Straight fit.

Below the thigh they will fit pretty much the same. The 501 will be longer from the crotch to the button, and the 514 shorter hence the low rise. I buy mine the same W/L and expect them to fit differently. The 514 will be more snug in the thigh area, and sit on your hips as opposed to your waist. If anything you might be able to go a little longer in the 501 since they are meant to sit higher on your waist than the 514. I would suggest the 501 as an everyday jean (esp. the shrink to fit), and the 514 for when you go out. I would not suggest buying different sizes to compensate for the fit difference (ie. buying 514s bigger in the waist so they arent tight) because the jeans are meant to fit how they are explained, and it just wouldn't look as good.

Hope this helped.

You are the man. Very much appreciated.

its strange though, the last couple pairs of levis 514 ive bought fit tight on the waist and loose on the thigh, i sized down from a 32 to a 30and it was still like that. 501s fit alot better IMO

and yea if you guys want a perfect fit, do NOT buy jeans that are exactly your size because they'll stretch for sure...some of my size 32 jeans fit like34s after few months of wear

so i just go down to a 30-31 and have itstretch to my perfect size

 

[i3allistic]

Originally Posted by Nawth21

Douchy and bro like is an attitude problem, not a problem with brands. I hate boys who raise their noses at certain brands for brand sake alone. I love a man in a well fitting pair of jeans, regardless of brand.

that true...i stop paying attention to brands ...as long as it fit & look good on me ...i actually rather buy stuff from small store instead of majordepartment store/brands....when i go back to asia its

clothing heavenfor me ...and all for cheaps

 

[dakingii]

Originally Posted by damnTHOSEjs

The hell? No one listen to this broad... please. First of all, SMH @ you for telling dudes to wear sevens. We're not girls, and there are certain brands that become douchy and bro-like when guys wear them.

Brands none of you should wear:

Sevens
True Religion
Juicy Couture Men
Rock & Republic

Please. Secondly, another SMH @ you for recommending hollister shirts. **** with that bs. The last thing I need to see walking around campus here at University of Oregon is another 'bro' wearing sevens with an abercrombie/hollister/american eagle tee and flip-flops. If you must go to the mall to buy your clothes, I hope you respect yourself enough to not go into these teen stores.

Stop recommending people dress like douchy so-cal 'bros'. We don't need that garbage. Telling people this simply adds the original problem.

Man, I partially agree with what you said, but who are you to tell a man what to wear?

putting a g on blast like that. it's not that serious. could've said it in a less, disrespectful way.



QFT. Dude went extra hard for no reason at all, it aint that serious.

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by airboy23

Originally Posted by omgitswes

i like AE though they have nice shirts. with that said i can't stand hollister and the other stores

This makes no sense.

Back to the subject.. even most so-cal dudes don't dress like that

I see it way more in the east coast.

makes sense to me. their stuff fits different and the prices are different for pretty much the same things, and plus i just don't like thestore its too dark in there.
50 bucks

29.95

 

[downtown43]

Originally Posted by omgitswes

Originally Posted by airboy23

Originally Posted by omgitswes

i like AE though they have nice shirts. with that said i can't stand hollister and the other stores

This makes no sense.

Back to the subject.. even most so-cal dudes don't dress like that

I see it way more in the east coast.

makes sense to me. their stuff fits different and the prices are different for pretty much the same things, and plus i just don't like the store its too dark in there.
50 bucks

29.95

$13.99.

Walmart FTW

 

[downtown43]

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

LOL you need to go to hollister! don't let the name brand scare you, its not like people are gonna be pulling at the back of your neck to see where its from...you have to learn to mix and match different kinds of pieces to get a good look!

so yeah..try hollister, american eagle, abercrombie...don't be such a typical "too cool" guy and do it!

$10 bucks says thats NOT you in your avy..

 

[omgitswes]

Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43

Originally Posted by omgitswes

makes sense to me. their stuff fits different and the prices are different for pretty much the same things, and plus i just don't like the store its too dark in there.
50 bucks

29.95

$13.99.

Walmart FTW

butttt if it had the two pockets it'll add another 10 dollars to it which brings it to 23.99 then there isn't a symbol and that'll add2 dollars which is now 25.99. Retail Algebra with Trig 101?

 

[maxi320]

Originally Posted by nawlinsjunkie

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

Originally Posted by maxi320

Originally Posted by i LyricaLJKilla i

What are the main differences between Levi 501's and 514's? Would you wear the same W x L as you would for both types? Someone school me. :/

501 is an original high waist straight fit.
514 is a low rise Slim Straight fit.

Below the thigh they will fit pretty much the same. The 501 will be longer from the crotch to the button, and the 514 shorter hence the low rise. I buy mine the same W/L and expect them to fit differently. The 514 will be more snug in the thigh area, and sit on your hips as opposed to your waist. If anything you might be able to go a little longer in the 501 since they are meant to sit higher on your waist than the 514. I would suggest the 501 as an everyday jean (esp. the shrink to fit), and the 514 for when you go out. I would not suggest buying different sizes to compensate for the fit difference (ie. buying 514s bigger in the waist so they arent tight) because the jeans are meant to fit how they are explained, and it just wouldn't look as good.

Hope this helped.

You are the man. Very much appreciated.

its strange though, the last couple pairs of levis 514 ive bought fit tight on the waist and loose on the thigh, i sized down from a 32 to a 30 and it was still like that. 501s fit alot better IMO

and yea if you guys want a perfect fit, do NOT buy jeans that are exactly your size because they'll stretch for sure...some of my size 32 jeans fit like 34s after few months of wear

so i just go down to a 30-31 and have it stretch to my perfect size

True. As far as the 514 fit, sometimes they will differ by an inch or 2 because when they make most jeans, what they do is lay 12 layers of denim on top ofeachother and make 1 cut for the pattern. So the denim closer to the bottom ends up being a little bigger, and the ones at the top are perfect size. Thats whyyou should always try em on before you leave the store. I hate doing this, but its important. I prefer the 539 vintage straight though. I have big thighs,and it gives a little more room.

If you are looking for that perfect fit. I'd suggest the 501 Shrink to fit. Go 2 inches up in the waist and 4 in length. Google the directions to shrinkthem properly, and u will have some perfect fitting jeans in about a month.

 

[ladyintellect]

Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

LOL you need to go to hollister! don't let the name brand scare you, its not like people are gonna be pulling at the back of your neck to see where its from...you have to learn to mix and match different kinds of pieces to get a good look!

so yeah..try hollister, american eagle, abercrombie...don't be such a typical "too cool" guy and do it!

$10 bucks says thats NOT you in your avy..

lol im sorry, is a pretty girl intimidating?

it's me

 

[defyant 1]

^^^ I love you.

I would leave a baby in a hot car for your phone number.

 

[downtown43]

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

LOL you need to go to hollister! don't let the name brand scare you, its not like people are gonna be pulling at the back of your neck to see where its from...you have to learn to mix and match different kinds of pieces to get a good look!

so yeah..try hollister, american eagle, abercrombie...don't be such a typical "too cool" guy and do it!

$10 bucks says thats NOT you in your avy..

lol im sorry, is a pretty girl intimidating?

it's me

nah, it was supposed to be an indirect way of asking you to post more pics.

you're pretty.

 

[sstutter]

HELP NEEDED.

So my friend from HS wants me to go to prom with her this year. I was thinking of wearing of wearing a tux + vest + bow tie to be a little different sinceeveryone in Cali wears vest + normal tie. However, in all the vest + bow tie dance pictures I've seen so far, the bow tie matches the vest in color.They're all like black tux, white shirt, and blue vest/bow tie. Is it okay to not match the vest with the bow tie? I was thinking of doing black tux, blackvest, white shirt, and blue striped bow tie. I know it's okay to do like all black/white + a different colored tie, but I was just wondering whether thesame holds true for a bow tie. And if anyone can find a pic where the bow tie doesn't match the vest, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[tee eye ehm]

uh oh...i smell a left turn in this thread coming....

 

[ladyintellect]

Originally Posted by Travis Outlaw

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

wow good god...

please don't take the majority of this advice lol

buying expensive clothes doesn't mean its going to give you the look you want...if you buy expensive clothes just for the labels without knowing how its meant to be worn, you're just gonna look like you're trying too hard and thats never cute...that being said, price does reflect quality and you should be aware that you're wallets gonna be feeling awfully light after some serious shopping..

I'd recommend the following for starters:

- Seven Jeans for men (they have fabulous cuts and you generally don't need them altered, but if they're too long or too wide in the hips PLEASE do, you'll never get the money you paid for them looking like that!)

- for shirts, it really isn't so difficult...you mainly want to stay away from anything that's too large or too tight..again, the key point here is fit..if you're wearing a T-shirt or polo, you want the sleeve to be well fitted and just at slightly above 1/2 way of your arm, the length should hit just barely past belt level, enough for the belt to be visible at times if you wore one, nothing longer than that...the most classic look for school without looking like a scrub is always a casual plaid button-up that you can roll up the sleeves about 3/4 of the way up with a long-sleeved, fitted thermal underneath..

An even easier look is just to throw on a sweatshirt (yes, hollister or abercrombie is a great choice here) but I would also highly recommend well-fitting track jackets, Puma makes a great variety of colors and styles to choose from.
*I'd also like to mention that plain white t-shirts or fitted thermals go great with this, just don't ever wear anything with a V-neck!**
This is great if you want to go for the athletic, easy look which is always uber hot!

- And finally...shoes! They can definitely kill your whole look if you choose the wrong ones...with the classic, straight cut of the jeans shown above, a good choice is always a pair of classic black chucks, slip on vans, or my personal favorites -> slip-on leather pumas!

K...that's a wrap! This is a terrific place to start, this will give you a clean cut, casual look that is terrific for school or just hanging out that will have you looking well put together without trying too hard

...As you can see, there's a little bit of everything here..you have a little preppy with the shirts, something classic with the jeans, but still athletic with the track jacket..

And one more thing..please make sure you never try to accessorize with anything more than your backpack or a hat

<3

The hell? No one listen to this broad... please. First of all, SMH @ you for telling dudes to wear sevens. We're not girls, and there are certain brands that become douchy and bro-like when guys wear them.

Brands none of you should wear:

Sevens
True Religion
Juicy Couture Men
Rock & Republic

Please. Secondly, another SMH @ you for recommending hollister shirts. **** with that bs. The last thing I need to see walking around campus here at University of Oregon is another 'bro' wearing sevens with an abercrombie/hollister/american eagle tee and flip-flops. If you must go to the mall to buy your clothes, I hope you respect yourself enough to not go into these teen stores.

Stop recommending people dress like douchy so-cal 'bros'. We don't need that garbage. Telling people this simply adds the original problem.

Friend:

Calm the hell down! Nobody's shoving my suggestions down your throat lol

Please take a minute to refer back to the original poster, who was requesting suggestions for a change from his usual shabby sweats look....What I recommendedin my post was quite simply a casual, laid back feel (yes, this is california style..and?) for school, since he is a STUDENT so excuse us if some peopleactually do go to shop at these mall contraptions? LOL
you're somethin else to talk about having guys dress "douchey" when you have the guts to say something as high and mighty as all that

back to the topic..my point was actually more about a general, casual style that would be a perfectly suitable alternative than sweats for school..the examplesi listed were just that, EXAMPLES..you can obviously go with any brand you choose from, its still quite honestly a fabulous look for men and incredibly hot ifI do say so myself...A&F, Hollister, all that are just a good place to start if you're interested in pursuing that look...

that having been said, you could have been a whole heck of a lot more adult, and a hell of a lot less obnoxious with your objection

 

[ladyintellect]

Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

Originally Posted by DOWNTOWN43

Originally Posted by LadyIntellect

LOL you need to go to hollister! don't let the name brand scare you, its not like people are gonna be pulling at the back of your neck to see where its from...you have to learn to mix and match different kinds of pieces to get a good look!

so yeah..try hollister, american eagle, abercrombie...don't be such a typical "too cool" guy and do it!

$10 bucks says thats NOT you in your avy..

lol im sorry, is a pretty girl intimidating?

it's me

nah, it was supposed to be an indirect way of asking you to post more pics.

you're pretty.

LOL thats funny! you're a gutsy one my friend