Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 114878 times)

calenlass · « **Reply #1150 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 09:11 »

What makes them boat shoes, exactly? They look like loafers with some decorative lacing, mostly. Did the laces help them stay on when you wore them on a boat? Is it handy to be able to slide them on and off quickly?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1151 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 09:35 »

I think the idea that they are typically made out of canvas w/ a grippy rubber sole is generally what made them boat-ready. Remember that they were invented before shoes made of anything but leather were a rarity.

Metope · « **Reply #1152 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 09:52 »

I kinda want a pair of boat shoes because this summer I will be on a BOAT

McTaggart · « **Reply #1153 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 10:16 »

Waterproof canvas + grippy, white or gum soles + seems around the top of the front of the shoe so the water doesn't get in so easily makes them boat shoes I think.

Something Witty · « **Reply #1154 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:25 »

Quote from: Metope on 28 Feb 2011, 09:52

I kinda want a pair of boat shoes because this summer I will be on a BOAT

I would probably just wear flip-flops.

while flippin' burgers, or something.

maybe while riding a dolphin.

but only if the dolpphin.. fuck it.

Lupercal · « **Reply #1155 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:31 »

See, boat shoes have been around for freaking ages. My grandad had boat shoes because he actually had and used a boat. So he got shoes for the purpose. Having boat shoes because the people in Topman wear them...does not compute.

Another reason why I don't really want to get them is that I don't think its right, as I said before, to be able to switch wardrobes with my father. Sure he dresses well, but I don't want to get there quite yet.

I also defected and went against my self-made promise circa 2008 and now wear basically skinny jeans. I mean, I keep telling myself they're not because they say "Slim Fit" on the inside and they don't properly stick to me (after all, men do actually have genitals) but I apparently jumped on the bandwagon.

Also, is there such a thing as too many band t-shirts? I don't get the "don't wear a t-shirt of the same band you're seeing in concert" thing.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1156 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:36 »

Fuck that, who cares if you "dress like yr dad"? Like, you said he's well-dressed, so why not? Most men could probably stand to dress a bit more like adults anyway.

Papersatan · « **Reply #1157 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:41 »

I never heard of boat shoes until I was in high school and watched a cartoon that used the term. Where I grew up what you describe would have been called bobos. It would not have been a compliment.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1158 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:53 »

Quote from: Lupercal on 28 Feb 2011, 16:31

Also, is there such a thing as too many band t-shirts? I don't get the "don't wear a t-shirt of the same band you're seeing in concert" thing.

I'm not sure why I find it douchey, but I do.

On that same vein though, if I go to a sporting event, I'll be sure to wear the shirt or hat of the team I'm cheering for. Figure that one out.

Lupercal · « **Reply #1159 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:56 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 28 Feb 2011, 16:36

Fuck that, who cares if you "dress like yr dad"? Like, you said he's well-dressed, so why not? Most men could probably stand to dress a bit more like adults anyway.

I'm not saying its the worst thing in the world, I actually think I'm over thinking it. And yeah they could. But I just don't need boat shoes.

Quote from: valley_parade on 28 Feb 2011, 16:53

Quote from: Lupercal on 28 Feb 2011, 16:31

Also, is there such a thing as too many band t-shirts? I don't get the "don't wear a t-shirt of the same band you're seeing in concert" thing.

I'm not sure why I find it douchey, but I do.

On that same vein though, if I go to a sporting event, I'll be sure to wear the shirt or hat of the team I'm cheering for. Figure that one out.

Thats exactly my argument - you go to a football game and wear their shirt. You go to a gig wearing the band t-shirt and somehow thats wrong?
But hey its all subjective.

Hate #3: Star Wars being turned into something vintage and alternative.

Lines · « **Reply #1160 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 16:59 »

If you already have that band's shirt, why not? Who gives a crap. Wearing a shirt you BOUGHT at that particular concert is a bit silly, but whatever, what else are you going to do with it?

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1161 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 17:27 »

Tuck it into your belt so you don't lose it in the mosh.
I don't wear the shirt of bands that I am going to see, I wear shirts of other, similar artists, although lately I've been removing my band shirts from my wardrobe. For some reason I'm getting sick of advertising other bands? I've started replacing them with comic book shirts and shirts i've bought off the internet. I think it's better this way.

Lines · « **Reply #1162 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 17:37 »

Now I only buy band shirts from concerts I go to. (I own 3 that I bought in a store which are now pajama shirts.) Gives you a chance to support them and if they're at the booth to tell them they are awesome. I don't go to concerts often so if I already own the cd, I buy the shirt. Otherwise I buy the cd. I just like talking to the musicians! Some have been quite nice.

Unless your band sucks, then I don't go to your merch table.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1163 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 17:56 »

I love band tees. I miss mine. I lost a lot of weight and gave my mom my old wardrobe (a crap ton of black tees, mostly band tees, and Tripp pants), then got a whole new wardrobe, then gained all the weight back. So I have dozens of tees that don't fit me and only a dozen or so that fit, and few of those have anything to do with music.

I did just get a really awesome Smashing Pumpkins Zero tee at a thrift store the other day.

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #1164 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 18:00 »

band t-shirts scream "TEENAGER" a bit too loudly for my tastes these days, so I've pretty much removed them all from my wardrobe. I think they might still be in a box somewhere, but I really don't 'care. they're all like anti-flag and nofx shirts and shit, as well as some other random junk that i would never ever wear again

the only band shirt i still rep is my The Mean Reds shirt because they were one of the greatest teenage bands to ever live and they sadly broke up before anyone was able to give a shit besides me and few other people.

RIP The Mean Reds

Katherine · « **Reply #1165 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 18:01 »

I think it is pretty silly to wear a shirt of the band you are going to see to their concert. I mean, you bought a ticket and showed up, there is a really good chance that you like the band, what are you trying to prove by wearing a band t-shirt, too?

That is different from sporting events where you need to specify which side you are rooting for so that you don't get beat up/know who to beat up.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1166 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 18:08 »

What if you're only there to see one of the bands? I went to see KMFDM, but Angelspit was opening for them and they were SO awful. If I'd had a KMFDM shirt I would have worn it so no one would have mistaken me for an Angelspit fan.

Katherine · « **Reply #1167 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 18:12 »

While this is a gross generalization, most people go to a concert for the headliner, not the opening act. I am sure that you were safe from such awful assumptions.

Jace · « **Reply #1168 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 10:28 »

I wear band t-shirts all the time. All my t-shirts are band, internet, or comic book based.
I went bowling in skinny jeans and accidentally crushed my sack. Still like skinny jeans though.

est · « **Reply #1169 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 12:41 »

Quote from: nekowafer on 28 Feb 2011, 18:08

What if you're only there to see one of the bands? I went to see KMFDM, but Angelspit was opening for them and they were SO awful. If I'd had a KMFDM shirt I would have worn it so no one would have mistaken me for an Angelspit fan.

Boooo, Angelspit are rad. Was the sound crap, or did you just not like their music? By contrast, I find anything by KMFDM to be ridiculous to the point of self-parody.

est · « **Reply #1170 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 12:42 »

Also yeah, don't be the dude seeing a band in the band's shirt.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1171 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 13:08 »

I just don't like their music. It's boring to me for some reason. Also I saw a lot of the lead singer girl's panties, but I can't say that's a complaint.

Jace · « **Reply #1172 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 13:30 »

When I went to see Valient Thorr there was a bunch of clütchbags wearing clutch shirts. In my head most of them were about to say "COME AT ME BRO"

Avec · « **Reply #1173 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 14:17 »

I've gotten into a habit of only buying band shirts at concerts. I couldn't get myself to get one at a record store or like one of those shady stores The obvious exception is bands that've broken up. But, there's just something about getting the shirt at a given venue--there's a story behind it.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1174 on:** 01 Mar 2011, 16:59 »

Quote from: Jace on 01 Mar 2011, 13:30

When I went to see Valient Thorr there was a bunch of clütchbags wearing clutch shirts. In my head most of them were about to say "COME AT ME BRO"

Wait, what? Since when is Clutch a bro band? All of the guys I've seen wearing clutch shirts look like they would be more at home in a garage than at a kegger.

I mean, I guess some Clutch was on Bam Margera's show once or twice (I guess he's a friend of the band?), but I doubt many people bothered to find out about the band from that.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1175 on:** 03 Mar 2011, 08:25 »

Swizz Beats wants to show you how to tie a bow tie

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #1176 on:** 03 Mar 2011, 11:16 »

My newest favourite way to fight Canadian winter in style: oxfords with wools socks.

It's about -5C right now so I'm rockin' slicked back 50s boy hair, a thrifted cream coloured cowl neck sweater, pseudo-tweed brown blazer, super skinny raw denim jeans and my brown oxfords with greyish-blue wool socks peepin' out. I feel pretty good right now. Wish I had a working camera on hand.

Drill King · « **Reply #1177 on:** 03 Mar 2011, 12:01 »

God I wish I could make it through winter without a hat. My hair is the perfect length for styling right now

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #1178 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 12:52 »

currently rocking what we refer to as a Canadian Tuxedo. if you don't know what that is, look it up....then come to Canada.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1179 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 13:30 »

That is......

A mullet, denim jacket and jeans?

tania · « **Reply #1180 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 15:53 »

Quote from: Skibas_clavicle on 08 Mar 2011, 12:52

look it up....then come to Canada.

i did and it kind of made me want to leave

Lines · « **Reply #1181 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 16:15 »

Quote from: tania on 08 Mar 2011, 15:53

Quote from: Skibas_clavicle on 08 Mar 2011, 12:52
look it up....then come to Canada.

i did and it kind of made me want to leave

I looked it up and I think I'll stay in America, thanks.

scarred · « **Reply #1182 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 17:08 »

The first image that came up was Jay Leno and that was enough for me to close the tab.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1183 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 18:35 »

Hey, Texas Tuxedos are some GQ shit.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1184 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 19:58 »

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1185 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 20:08 »

It's a Canadian tuxedo

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1186 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 20:28 »

Man, I've heard Texas tuxedo for just matching denim. It's pretty much the same thing as Canadian Tuxedo, just more humid. I honestly never hear Canadian tuxedo here.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1187 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 20:35 »

I'm gonna come out and call this an Australian Tuxedo then.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1188 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 20:59 »

Honestly now I think about it I can't possibly buy the definition of Canadian Tuxedo not including plaid/flannel

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #1189 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 21:08 »

Yah, I always found that weird, too, Dovey. I wore really dark raw demin on the bottom and a much lighter denim shirt/jacket (the one I bought in Austin, Sam) on top with a big scarf and brown oxfords. I made it work.

tania · « **Reply #1190 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 21:12 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 08 Mar 2011, 20:59

plaid

?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1191 on:** 08 Mar 2011, 21:20 »

What, no plaid pants?

Jace · « **Reply #1192 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 06:27 »

There's an isopod in her lap too

pwhodges · « **Reply #1193 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 10:27 »

Quote from: Skibas_clavicle on 08 Mar 2011, 12:52

Canadian Tuxedo. if you don't know what that is, look it up....then come to Canada.

I wish I hadn't - it led me to this (I can't bear to embed the image)

Metope · « **Reply #1194 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 11:26 »

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1195 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 12:00 »

I knew you were talking about that blog right away but I thought you were gonna post this

Ballard · « **Reply #1196 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 18:31 »

To provide some context, that guy has been consistently voted one of America's Sexiest Men by countless publications for about a decade.

Lines · « **Reply #1197 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 18:36 »

He still looks terrible and usually I like how he dresses. Sexy people can make fashion mistakes, too.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1198 on:** 09 Mar 2011, 22:03 »

Yeah this conversation is far better if you think it's entirely about Neil Hamburger.

Also I will maintain that Justin Timberlake is not well-dressed and will do so 'til blue in the face

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1199 on:** 10 Mar 2011, 08:26 »

Go nuts, some of the best people are(were) auto-asphyxiators

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