Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 115155 times)

ummmkay · « **Reply #1100 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 15:07 »

Quote from: Linds on 17 Feb 2011, 10:53

It was a joke. That's just what I immediately thought of when I read that.

But really, most IT people I know dress like Roy. Or at least in the department I work for. Nerdy t-shirts, jeans, and sneakers. Including the girls. (I'm sure more important IT jobs have people dressing more professionally.)

i work in IT for a gigantic insurance company and we have to dress up

it sucks. work dress codes blow

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1101 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 15:32 »

I work for a game development company and our only dress code is that our clothes aren't falling apart. Some of the boys take this to the extreme though.

Jace · « **Reply #1102 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 15:52 »

I have never had a full time job that didn't have a required uniform.
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nekowafer · « **Reply #1103 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 16:25 »

Only three of my jobs have ever required a uniform. Khakis at Walmart, khakis and a polo at Blockbuster, and jeans and a white button-down at Picture People. At Hot Topic I could wear whatever the hell I wanted which was pretty awesome. And now I work in credentialing, in an office, and can still wear almost whatever I want, though nothing vulgar and no facial piercings.

I dunno that I could do a full uniform. Especially fancy office stuff, though it would be fun to go shopping for it, until I'm reminded that it's almost impossible to find anything flattering in my size ever.

Toba · « **Reply #1104 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 21:49 »

The only job I ever had that needed a uniform I quit and walked out the same day.

I hope that the programming job market never dries up because if it does I am fucked.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1105 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 21:51 »

It won't dry up, but it will probably become a lot more competitive.

Hopefully after I find a good position to stay at for long enough that I won't have trouble finding another if I have to leave.

Toba · « **Reply #1106 on:** 17 Feb 2011, 21:53 »

Fuck yes I love a challenge.

Gemmwah · « **Reply #1107 on:** 18 Feb 2011, 05:46 »

Toba, I am coming to take your job from you.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1108 on:** 20 Feb 2011, 01:40 »

I've got some new jeans. They're 501s, button fly and everything.

Is it bad that I have the impulse to wear nothing but these jeans cuffed, chucks, a white t-shirt, and possibly a leather jacket for the next week or two?

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1109 on:** 20 Feb 2011, 02:54 »

Not at all. Rock it classic style. I feel my most sexy when I'm rocking my faded jeans with a baggy cream blouse.

A Wet Helmet · « **Reply #1110 on:** 20 Feb 2011, 05:39 »

Quote from: Nodaisho on 20 Feb 2011, 01:40

I've got some new jeans. They're 501s, button fly and everything.

Is it bad that I have the impulse to wear nothing but these jeans cuffed, chucks, a white t-shirt, and possibly a leather jacket for the next week or two?

This is basically how I've been dressing for 30 years. The decision tree for my non-work attire is: Jeans-> White shirt or black shirt-> Chucks or Docs-> Leather or Bomber. Done.

Ballard · « **Reply #1111 on:** 20 Feb 2011, 12:56 »

Last three posts,

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1112 on:** 20 Feb 2011, 14:16 »

I just realized that the only white shirts I have are either a bit too large to look good, or v-necks that I wear as undershirts for button-downs. I guess I'll need to hold off until I can find an excuse to buy more shirts.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1113 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 12:00 »

Dudes with Docs:

That brown pair I bought several pages back? The sole has developed a crack in the left boot, about halfway up. A standard superglue should fix that up, non?

Ladies with Docs:

Same question as above, but you're not very good with alliteration.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1114 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 14:29 »

Shane I would try a flexible epoxy first.
I have a big crack in the base of my black docs but I never bothered trying to fix it. I just don't wear them in the wet.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1115 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 15:10 »

I want purple tennis shoes/trainers/sneakers/etc. Any suggestions? I really, really, love these but they're $115 shipped which is way too much.

calenlass · « **Reply #1116 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 15:19 »

Get these instead.

nekowafer · « **Reply #1117 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 15:24 »

Those would cause the death of me and my ankles. I am pretty amazingly awful at walking, especially in heels.

Too bad. They look so exciting!

Lines · « **Reply #1118 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 15:43 »

Purple Vans!

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1119 on:** 24 Feb 2011, 15:44 »

Katie I love you but your taste in shoes is really ridiculous.

est · « **Reply #1120 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 05:14 »

McTaggart · « **Reply #1121 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 06:00 »

Katie don't listen to them those shoes are sweet.

And they're not that ridiculous.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1122 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 06:05 »

Quote from: Linds on 24 Feb 2011, 15:43

Shoes that J Mascis would totally rock!

Gemmwah · « **Reply #1123 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 06:09 »

katie give me your goddamn shoes

The extra letter · « **Reply #1124 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 07:16 »

I am a guy, but my ankles are still screaming in sympathy.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1125 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 07:24 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 24 Feb 2011, 14:29

I just don't wear them in the wet.

See...I bought boots because unlike your upside-down paradise, it snows an awful lot and Adidas/Chucks/Vans don't cut it in the winter.

Gemmwah · « **Reply #1126 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 10:25 »

this is how i do fashion

schimmy · « **Reply #1127 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 13:05 »

You do it well!

SirJuggles · « **Reply #1128 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 13:24 »

Quote from: Gemmwah on 25 Feb 2011, 10:25

this is how i win

nekowafer · « **Reply #1129 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 14:51 »

I can't do Vans. Or Chucks for that matter which sucks. For one, Vans are ugly. (sorry) For two, both of them have no support and hurt the tootsies.

I'm loving the rubber-toe (like on chucks and some adidas) but they're not prevalent enough right now to get a whole lot of variety. I'm sort of considering spending the money on those purple adidas but $115 is soooo much. Is that what normal people spend on shoes?

calenlass · « **Reply #1130 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 17:30 »

All my shoes cost less than $50. I have amazing shoes.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1131 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 17:40 »

And a pretty rockin' butt in that first picture. Possibly creepy but whatever, too something to care.

Katie's butt,

Lines · « **Reply #1132 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 17:52 »

Quote from: nekowafer on 25 Feb 2011, 14:51

I can't do Vans. Or Chucks for that matter which sucks. For one, Vans are ugly. (sorry) For two, both of them have no support and hurt the tootsies.

It's ok! They aren't for everyone. I think they're super comfy, but I have a low arch and generally find most shoes comfortable that have minimal support. I guess if you really wanted Chucks, you'd have to buy inserts.

Here is Zappo's selection of purple gym shoes, if it helps. I'm planning on getting these, actually, when I have enough money to spend on things that aren't college/rent/food related. I need new sneakers really bad...

nekowafer · « **Reply #1133 on:** 25 Feb 2011, 18:27 »

Quote from: calenlass on 25 Feb 2011, 17:30

I have amazing shoes.

It's true.

Those Saucony's are really cute, actually. And pretty cheap. Thanks for the links!

cyro · « **Reply #1134 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 02:57 »

My girlfriend gets a new pair of Converse every time they have a new colour.

I don't get shoes as fashion. I want something that isn't physically repulsive and is a solid layer between me and the ground/rain/hypodermic needles.

Eris · « **Reply #1135 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 05:02 »

I spent nearly $200 on clothes today. It felt so good. Meebo wanted a show and tell, so I will take photos on monday and show things off. I bought a dress, a skirt, a jumper-y thing, and 3 (or 4? I can't remember) shirts. Ben also bought me a dress. Yay new clothes!

Barmymoo · « **Reply #1136 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 12:52 »

I have many pairs of nice heels (not as many as I would like though!) but they are all currently in storage

Not much call for seven-inch stiletto sandals when you are an au pair.

SirJuggles · « **Reply #1137 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 14:30 »

Huh. The movies I have watched involving au pairs have led me to believe otherwise.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #1138 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 14:36 »

I am suspicious of au pairs with the energy to make a film. I suspect they may be actors and not genuine au pairs.

Lupercal · « **Reply #1139 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 16:51 »

I've gotten to an awkward stage with shoes - I like to have a few pairs of smart shoes and I just bought another pair of Converses. I sometimes look at my dads shoes and think "damn, the old man has some sharp shoes". Then I remember he's 54 and I'm 20 and yeahhhh.

I boots seem to be the big thing for guys in England at the moment. Then we'll get to summer and they'll all get their damned rolled up chinos and boat shoes out again. Don't understanddd rolled up trousers.

Avec · « **Reply #1140 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 18:24 »

I haven't really bothered with shoes until recently. I keep a couple of pairs to match certain things. I've a pair of classic leather Sperrys (I wanted to wear them in before the summer), white canvas shoes from Cuba, and gray H&M keds that are convenient in most situations.

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #1141 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 18:51 »

Katie, I like you, but your shoe/outfit combos are way too matchy-matchy. It looks a little cheesy to match the colours of your shoes and dresses so closely.

calenlass · « **Reply #1142 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 18:56 »

Well, that is what they did in the 50s and 60s, so.

calenlass · « **Reply #1143 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 18:57 »

Also I am really not sure what else to wear green spectators with, to be honest.

jmrz · « **Reply #1144 on:** 26 Feb 2011, 18:59 »

All of my outrageous shoes I tend to pair with really simple things. A LBD is the perfect thing to wear brightly coloured and amazing shoes with.

calenlass · « **Reply #1145 on:** 27 Feb 2011, 22:47 »

I guess I have never owned a little black dress on account of the fact that I never like the ones I could actually afford, and I really cannot justify spending $400 on any dress mostly since I could easily make the exact same thing for $50 or less if I make the effort, but I never get around to it.

Story of my clothes-making life, basically.

JD · « **Reply #1146 on:** 27 Feb 2011, 22:57 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 26 Feb 2011, 14:36

I am suspicious of au pairs with the energy to make a film. I suspect they may be actors and not genuine au pairs.

Blasphemy

valley_parade · « **Reply #1147 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 08:50 »

Quote from: Lupercal on 26 Feb 2011, 16:51

Then we'll get to summer and they'll all get their damned rolled up chinos and boat shoes out again. Don't understanddd rolled up trousers.

I need a new pair of Sperrys for the summer. Got canvas ones last year and they just shredded by the end of September.

Lupercal · « **Reply #1148 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 08:53 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 28 Feb 2011, 08:50

Quote from: Lupercal on 26 Feb 2011, 16:51
Then we'll get to summer and they'll all get their damned rolled up chinos and boat shoes out again. Don't understanddd rolled up trousers.

I need a new pair of Sperrys for the summer. Got canvas ones last year and they just shredded by the end of September.

I'd make a retort to that if I knew what the fuck Sperrys are.

Lines · « **Reply #1149 on:** 28 Feb 2011, 08:53 »

Sperry is a brand that sells boat shoes.

I still do not get boat shoes. I went shopping with my mom and she liked all the boat shoes. Generally we do not have the same taste in shoes, so I took this as a sign that I am right in not liking them.

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