Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 70733 times)

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1500 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:17 »

Wow tania those really are ugly

tania · « **Reply #1501 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:34 »

i have terrible taste in sunglasses so i gave up on trying to decide and went the ugliest pair i could find/douchebag goggles route instead

douche summer 2011, here i come

tania · « **Reply #1502 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:48 »

seriously though dovey i will like actually pay you real, physical money to teach me how to dress if/when you are here

Ã¶de · « **Reply #1503 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:50 »

I've had a £3 pair of aviators for over two years and they're the best thing ever.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1504 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:51 »

I honestly don't know the first thing about women's fashion, tania, sorry!

Also, I was literally one comic away in the O.P. archives when you linked that pic. Creepy!

tania · « **Reply #1505 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:55 »

blooo

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1506 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 17:57 »

If you wanna give me money anyway, that's cool, I'll give it the ole college try

michaelicious · « **Reply #1507 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 19:44 »

It's pretty hard to not look like a dick in sunglasses, though.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1508 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 19:55 »

Hey man whatever, check this shit out

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1509 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 19:56 »

Oh.

Oh

WriterofAllWrongs · « **Reply #1510 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 20:35 »

Dude, you're wearing a polo. You've superseded dick. You look like a straight asshole.

I do like your hair though.

Alex C · « **Reply #1511 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 20:58 »

I don't understand how picking out sunglasses is supposed to be hard. I use more or less the same guidelines I use when picking out regular glasses (I wear contacts often) except I acknowledge that they'll often be going with a pretty casual outfit and can be a bit larger than I would accept from my normal glasses. Even then I favor subdued metal or rimless frames because if it's bright as hell out and I'm wearing something business casual or higher I can wear them from my car to my destination without looking like a complete tool.

allison · « **Reply #1512 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 21:50 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 20 Apr 2011, 19:55

Hey man whatever, check this shit out

fucking dashing is what that is, haters gon' hate etc.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #1513 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:00 »

Quote from: Alex C on 20 Apr 2011, 20:58

I don't understand how picking out sunglasses is supposed to be hard. I use more or less the same guidelines I use when picking out regular glasses (I wear contacts often) except I acknowledge that they'll often be going with a pretty casual outfit and can be a bit larger than I would accept from my normal glasses. Even then I favor subdued metal or rimless frames because if it's bright as hell out and I'm wearing something business casual or higher I can wear them from my car to my destination without looking like a complete tool.

Rimless frames for sunglasses? No thanks, Elton John.

Even when they aren't candy-colored they're still fug ugly

michaelicious · « **Reply #1514 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:06 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 20 Apr 2011, 19:55

Hey man whatever, check this shit out

That's a handsome dick.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1515 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:27 »

Quote from: Linds on 20 Apr 2011, 11:42

I have not yet been arrested for being outside without a guitar.

I'll bring a guitar to Jon & Rachel's wedding if you want to work on that.

Lines · « **Reply #1516 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:29 »

Work on what? Getting arrested??

valley_parade · « **Reply #1517 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:31 »

Getting arrested because of a guitar!

(pssst, are we dressing fancy for this nonsense? I may need to get a new suit jacket)

Lines · « **Reply #1518 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:34 »

I don't know? It's in June. When it's June, I'll worry about my wardrobe. I'm a horrible person to ask about these things.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1519 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 06:37 »

I'm getting a new suit jacket ANYWAY.

Because I want a nice grey one to do with the grey pants I have.

(how about that, Fashion Thread. WHAT SAY YE)

nobo · « **Reply #1520 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 08:19 »

Sunglasses photo theme?

Alex C · « **Reply #1521 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 08:52 »

Quote from: redglasscurls on 21 Apr 2011, 06:00

Even when they aren't candy-colored they're still fug ugly

When it comes to fashion, this board is kinda funny. When it's something people want to defend, it's pictures of Steve McQueen. When it's something people don't like, it's pictures of a 64 year old man known for his goofy eyewear. Personally, I do much prefer the ones with frames, but there's still rimless and semi-rimless that are acceptable. I've had the same persol sunglasses for forever now and I doubt I'll swap 'em any time soon and while they're rimmed it's not a particularly dramatic rim, so it's hard for me to sit here and say that the presence of rims will always make or break a pair of glasses. For example, I've seen some really nice semi-rimless aviators before.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1522 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 09:42 »

Yeah, ain't a thing wrong with rimless sunnies. Rock on, Alex C, rock on. (also, pics of those persols?)

Alex C · « **Reply #1523 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 10:36 »

Soon as I dig out my travel bag since they should be in there. It has actually been snowing the last few days, so I haven't exactly had much call for sunglasses.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1524 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 11:26 »

What about the glare off of the snow? Double the light!

Alex C · « **Reply #1525 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 11:37 »

It's been dark as hell man.

Ã¶de · « **Reply #1526 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 15:33 »

What should I wear for my interview next week?

Option 1
Option 2
Option 3

Also, new shoeses!

Additional info: I also have a shortsleeve white shirt, a purple shirt, a black and grey check shirt, and a jacket to match the grey trousers, as well as a variety of ties. It's an interview for manager at a trendy bar and it's pretty warm at the moment, so I'll probably just go with shirt and trousers. I think I can pull off formal, but I prefer not to.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1527 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 15:36 »

Option 3 just because ugh short-sleeved shirts Also I far prefer the grey pants.

Ã¶de · « **Reply #1528 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 15:58 »

That's not a short-sleeve! The sleeves are just really tight when I roll them up. I looks pretty decent with the sleeves down too. The black ones are just standard work trousers, really, I also have a couple of black work shirts.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1529 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 16:04 »

Oh hey you're right, my apologies. Maybe option 2 then.

Slick · « **Reply #1530 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 17:04 »

Definitely not-black trousers. I think the light shirt looks nicer on you, a little bit more comfortable and casual, whereas the dark one seems a bit more brisk and efficient, maybe? I would go light trousers and dark shirt, I think, because it just looks a little bit sharper on the edges, so to speak.

est · « **Reply #1531 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 18:09 »

I like option #2 for the colours, and I've never applied for work at a bar so I can't comment on how formal you should go.

Lines · « **Reply #1532 on:** 21 Apr 2011, 19:36 »

Go with 2 or 3. I like 3 best, though.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1533 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 07:26 »

Woo, new 501s today. I really dig the white contrast stitching.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #1534 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 12:45 »

Dan, your fashions and people's responses are making me wonder if my monitor is bizzarre or my taste sucks, because I definitely vote for #1 and think the color pairing in 2 looks horrible :/

pwhodges · « **Reply #1535 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 14:35 »

Absolutely agree. 1 is best, 3 is acceptable if you want to come over as safely boring, 2 is meh.

nufan · « **Reply #1536 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 16:25 »

Quote from: redglasscurls on 22 Apr 2011, 12:45

Dan, your fashions and people's responses are making me wonder if my monitor is bizzarre or my taste sucks, because I definitely vote for #1 and think the color pairing in 2 looks horrible :/

This made me think: If you're wearing formal trousers/jeans, is it ever acceptable form them to be a lighter colour than your top?

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #1537 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 18:10 »

I like the shirt/pants color combo in #1, but I have trouble with the black pants + brown shoes, spiffy as they may be. If you're set on those shoes, I vote for #3. The pieces in #2 are a little too close together in tone, it comes out a bit monochromatic.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1538 on:** 22 Apr 2011, 18:35 »

I think you should go for some darker colours. Perhaps through a few cool chains in there to let them know you mean business. You might also want to wear a rad jacket so that you look like you're from the future.

These are just suggestions, you could also go for something completely different!

Toba · « **Reply #1539 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 00:21 »

Re: douchebag goggles

One time while hiking with a good friend I found some of those Old People Sunglasses that you can put totally over your glasses and I wore them for months like a boss.

Fuck you I don't do what you tell me!

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1540 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 10:58 »

I'm sure the smell will wash right out

BlakeJustBlake · « **Reply #1541 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 12:07 »

I put on just enough weight to make my pants tight and now they're all torn up and shit. So I went to look for new pants, but I haven't bought pants since I was in high school, and so I'm wondering: Where do I buy pants? I went looking at all of the places I shopped for pants in high school (lame places like Pac Sun and shit) and I'm too much of a fatty to fit into size 38 waist anymore, which is the cutoff where most stores seem to stop selling pants. Where do I buy some damn pants without getting ones that extenuate how much lard I've stuffed underneath my skin, and also without looking like a lame fool?

nekowafer · « **Reply #1542 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 12:17 »

The boy just goes to Wal-Mart. Get bootcut jeans, they'll balance you out a bit.

calenlass · « **Reply #1543 on:** 24 Apr 2011, 22:38 »

Quote from: bainidhe_dub on 22 Apr 2011, 18:10

I like the shirt/pants color combo in #1, but I have trouble with the black pants + brown shoes, spiffy as they may be. If you're set on those shoes, I vote for #3. The pieces in #2 are a little too close together in tone, it comes out a bit monochromatic.

According to my parents, lots of places (like retail) prefer you look a little monochromatic for your job! My uniform at the craft store I worked at was khaki trousers and white shirts with white trainers, and all black at the food service places. Maybe this opinion is kind of old-fashioned now? but the justification has to do with how you look at a glance, and maybe something to do with potential colour-blindness, and the fact that the contrast between polar opposite colours attracts a lot of attention.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1544 on:** 25 Apr 2011, 00:18 »

Every food place and liquor place I have worked that didn't have a uniform shirt required all-black clothing, head to toe. One time I was all out of black shirts and I wore a dark grey shirt and my manager did not say anything but gave me the eyeball.

McTaggart · « **Reply #1545 on:** 25 Apr 2011, 01:12 »

And even the uniform shirts are plain black with a logo, in my experience.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #1546 on:** 25 Apr 2011, 05:35 »

Yah but it's not even all black like it was on purpose, it's just hi i am boring and bland and wear only middle tone tans and grays and may speak in monotone run-on sentences. Even if the uniform will be something boring, I think it's better to be a little bit interesting for the interview, to reinforce the idea that you have a smart and competent personality that they won't hate working with.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1547 on:** 26 Apr 2011, 20:18 »

I wear all black pretty much most of the time. This is rarely on purpose any more.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1548 on:** 26 Apr 2011, 20:19 »

It is in fact because I am horribly depressed.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1549 on:** 27 Apr 2011, 05:14 »

I wear all black and dark blue. I get that black isn't always slimming but I feel less huge in it so yeah. I also refuse to wear light colored pants ever.

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