Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 115109 times)

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #950 on:** 18 Jan 2011, 19:15 »

like seriously, there's people who post and i'm just thinking 'why are you posting, you obviously know what you're doing'

that's what I'm thinking right now.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #951 on:** 19 Jan 2011, 05:54 »

Excited because I paid exactly $13.99 for that dress. I am the happiest well-dressed cheapass in the state right now.

Ballard · « **Reply #952 on:** 20 Jan 2011, 11:11 »

Quote from: Drill King on 14 Jan 2011, 21:49

Gene I just gotta say that I spend a large amount of time dumper diving and hanging out with crust punks and I gotta say, most advisable activities.

A most objective statement.

Drill King · « **Reply #953 on:** 20 Jan 2011, 15:03 »

My objective is whatever my subjective self perceives are universally true.

bainidhe_dub · « **Reply #954 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 06:18 »

I am reading and reading that and I have NO IDEA what those words together are supposed to mean.

allison · « **Reply #955 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 06:56 »

That's the beauty of it.

Orbert · « **Reply #956 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 08:47 »

Quote from: Jeans on 21 Jan 2011, 04:14

but has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

I have, but only also sometimes and I never, ever.

valley_parade · « **Reply #957 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 10:16 »

Quote from: Jeans on 21 Jan 2011, 04:14

but has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

As a wery old, I can fathom the scene to be with me, looking always as I ever did. It was not Came's, he borrowed mine.

Lines · « **Reply #958 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 11:08 »

What.

The.

Fuck.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #959 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 12:08 »

I that the my favourite do be from the there, whereas is it could be not.

Liz · « **Reply #960 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 12:30 »

No, Asia.

Jeez.

squawk · « **Reply #961 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 12:48 »

always toto africa.

SirJuggles · « **Reply #962 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 14:25 »

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.

Yayniall · « **Reply #963 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 15:26 »

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tania · « **Reply #964 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 18:19 »

LADIES OF THE FORUM WHO HAVE ORDERED FROM MODCLOTH:
i'm thinking of buying a couple of dresses (!) from there in the semi-near future but i've never ordered from this site before. i'm about a size 2 american, occasionally size 4, but i got a big butt and i keep hearing that their sizes run small. what have your experiences ordering from them been like so far and what sizes should i be looking at? is a small going to be okay? i know that they have a bunch of crap on the website about how you can approximate your size by laying your clothes on the ground and measuring the bust and waist and all that crap, but since so many of you shop here on a somewhat frequent basis, i figured it would be easier and more accurate to just ask you guys.

whom · « **Reply #965 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 19:01 »

I'm about a size 6 and I got a medium which fits really well. Small would most likely be good.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #966 on:** 21 Jan 2011, 19:27 »

It is important to note that Modcloth have hundreds of different suppliers and do not have standard sizes. I order from there quite a lot and have been several different sizes.
The best thing to do is to get your measurements (bust, waist, hips) and put them in the handy dandy measurement keeper on your profile. Then check your measurements against the measurements of the item.
Also helpful is to check the reviews of items that have been out for a couple of weeks - ladies comment saying what has and hasn't worked for them, and most times they will share their measurements as well.
Modcloth also has easy exchanges if items don't fit and their customer service is great. I haven't had any issues with my sizes though and that is because I thoroughly check the measurements against mine, and if I'm a little uncertain, measure a similar item as you said.
Sorry there's no easy way.

Toba · « **Reply #967 on:** 22 Jan 2011, 14:54 »

sorry i am late but

redglasscurls,

Avec · « **Reply #968 on:** 22 Jan 2011, 15:43 »

My new coat came in from Topman. The Brits messed up the order and somehow it was delayed two months. I got my refund, but just received my coat. I don't feel guilty in the slightest way for having it. Will post picture soon.

Ballard · « **Reply #969 on:** 23 Jan 2011, 12:55 »

I hope you're not expecting to wear that coat next winter.

Avec · « **Reply #970 on:** 23 Jan 2011, 15:52 »

Is that a statement about the quality?

Ballard · « **Reply #971 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 12:15 »

Yeah, nothing I've ever bought from Topman (I can only speak to the quality of the merchandise they sell in the US) has held up for longer than a season. Which I suppose is intentional when it comes to mass-produced trendy clothing.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #972 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 16:56 »

Fashion thread I need to buy black leather shoes for my new jorb. Do I go for the cheapest option possible and get something that is fuck-ugly and functional or do I spend about twice as much and get something that is nicer looking and I would probably wear outside of work? I'm not really short on casual, everyday shoes right now and money is tight (and I don't particularly wanna accrue more stuff if I'm just gonna pick up and go travelling again), but basically the cheapest thing I can find that won't fall apart more or less instantly is $45. As previously mentioned, they are fuck ugly. Here they are.

I am also looking at some Timberland moc-top boots which are about $100, but I would probably get way more use out of them than the above-linked shoes because I'd probably wear them outside of work. (Can't find any pics or links for these though).

Lunchbox · « **Reply #973 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 17:21 »

Get something which you aren't embarrassed to wear for eight hours a day. Take the time to invest in something that will last longer. Also make sure that no matter what you get they are comfy as fuck.
Geez Dovey, I thought you knew this stuff.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #974 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 18:21 »

Being poor changes everything!

Lines · « **Reply #975 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 19:06 »

I'm sure you can find something that is about that price but not fuck ugly, but they probably won't last long. I dunno. Go shop around and look for sales. That's how I found my combat boots.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #976 on:** 24 Jan 2011, 19:11 »

Oh yes that is the other problem, the only decent shopping is an hour's drive away in Calgary, and I am very very soon about to be without a car. I'm pretty much stuck to what slim pickings there is in Banff, which is to say, barely anything at all. Fuck you , you stupid tourist town and your gazillion souvenir shops all selling the exact same trinkets and literally nothing of any use.

Ballard · « **Reply #977 on:** 26 Jan 2011, 23:57 »

What's the deal with your car?

Not Lugz, for god's sake. Go with the Timbs.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #978 on:** 28 Jan 2011, 18:26 »

Sam's keeping the car.

I bought the Lugz. They were reduced down to $30 when I went back today + I really do have enough shoes for non-work purposes already.

Metope · « **Reply #979 on:** 29 Jan 2011, 14:36 »

I have new boots!

I've been lusting over them since before Christmas, but they were 45 pounds and I already have two pairs of boots, so I didn't get them. However, last week they were on sale for 20 pounds so yesss! I am so happy!

Spluff · « **Reply #980 on:** 29 Jan 2011, 17:05 »

guys, how do I get blood out of my new desert boots?

elizaknowswhatshesfor · « **Reply #981 on:** 30 Jan 2011, 04:55 »

Cold water, lot's of patient blotting & a suede brush? Always use cold water to get blood out. That's a tip right there.

allison · « **Reply #982 on:** 30 Jan 2011, 06:00 »

get into yourself in dark sunglasses

(marc by marc jacobs)

elizaknowswhatshesfor · « **Reply #983 on:** 30 Jan 2011, 07:11 »

Speaking of sizes.... I just lost two stone & need to re-buy my whole wardrobe for the bottom half of my body.

Work clothes is the hardest, I work in an office, but a fairly stylish one & I really do enjoy my work wardrobe. The skirts I have had tailored to fit, so no problem, but I really want to wear trousers a little more often.

Jeans buying has & will always be awful, but trying to find slim fit tailored trousers for work is IMPOSSIBLE. I cannot find any I like. I want them to be proper skinny fit, not cropped & tidy looking, possible a shiny tonic suit type material?

They don't have to be black, in fact I'd prefer it if they weren't.

I have no idea why this is so hard! Any help?

Dazed · « **Reply #984 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 15:48 »

Hey thread, I've stopped giving no fucks about how I look in public, and I've been throwing together outfits for fancy occasions and such. Picture is a little grainy, but how does this look?

Also: shoes! I have never had a pair of nice shoes before, but now I do. I have procured a pair of these.

And they seem pretty spiffy.

sean · « **Reply #985 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 15:52 »

not gonna lie i read that as spliffy

Lunchbox · « **Reply #986 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:03 »

I think it's just the hair though, Sean.
The outfit looks pretty solid to me. Just make sure you wear a black belt with your black shoes! (Normally I am the first one to buck this trend but for formalish occasions you really should follow it.)

Dazed · « **Reply #987 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:06 »

That is a black belt actually! The way the light is reflecting off the buckle there is making the buckle look pretty orange-y (it's also slightly beaten up a little bit, so it's got some rust-colored spots on it). Also, the buckle is kind of huge and that's the only part you can see in that pic, the rest is hiding under the vest.

Toba · « **Reply #988 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:07 »

Who-all thinks that Dazed should wear a reddish orange tie with this? I do!

Lunchbox · « **Reply #989 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:13 »

Ew, no.

Katherine · « **Reply #990 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:14 »

I think the outfit could use a tie though.

Dazed · « **Reply #991 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 16:21 »

I do have a plain black tie I would use if the occasion called for it, I just hate tying ties and didn't feel like it for the pic. I also have a different black one spotted with orange/yellow/white not-quite-squares that was my grandfather's favorite tie, and I personally think is pretty awesome for being totally over-the-top garish. That's not really what I'm going for here though.

Ballard · « **Reply #992 on:** 31 Jan 2011, 21:20 »

get a better fitting white shirt, roll the sleeves up, you're set

michaelicious · « **Reply #993 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 05:38 »

Or like a grey shirt or any shirt without vertical stripes. Vertical stripes make me think of

Graphite · « **Reply #994 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 05:50 »

I really like the overall ensemble, but I hear my tastes are sometimes questionable.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #995 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 07:31 »

Holy shit michaelicious I had never made that connection, but now I think I always will because damn. Every single person that I know who I can picture wearing vertical striped shirts fits into that picture.

Dazed · « **Reply #996 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 07:58 »

I wear vertical stripes and don't fit into that picture! Then, I suppose I don't wear them untucked with the sleeves rolled up, half the buttons undone, whilst wearing jeans and drinking shitty beer and generally doucheing about.

nekowafer · « **Reply #997 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 08:01 »

I am considering sewing and selling neckties. Would that be silly? Do they all have to be made of a silky fabric, or is high-quality cotton okay? The patterns are oddly expensive so I don't want to go for it if there's no real market for different ties.

calenlass · « **Reply #998 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 08:49 »

Quote from: Dazed on 31 Jan 2011, 16:21

I just hate tying ties and didn't feel like it for the pic

Noooo do not hate ties. Ties are great! Ties are lovely!

Lines · « **Reply #999 on:** 01 Feb 2011, 08:49 »

I dunno. Dudes I know either have one tie or have a billion and a half. I don't see why not. If you're making cool, unique ties I think you'd do ok.

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