Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 114754 times)

Nodaisho · « **Reply #800 on:** 25 Dec 2010, 07:00 »

I'm dreeaming of a reeed Chriistmaas...

edit: And it turns out I got a shaving kit too. Not as fancy, it's a Merkur double edged razor kit. Complete with bowl, soap, brush, and one blade. There's a store near here that has blades, but they don't carry the razors any more because there's not enough demand for them. Most of the people that use double edged razors bought one last century and have no plans of getting rid of it.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #801 on:** 25 Dec 2010, 19:53 »

Because everyone knows what happened when you tried not shaving last year.

(nothing happened)

I wasn't expecting it at all. It doesn't come with a travel case or anything, but I guess I can get a bag if I need to. I'm probably going to be a heretic and still use shaving cream a lot, because sometimes I'm in a hurry to shave and get out the door.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #802 on:** 26 Dec 2010, 10:06 »

Congratulations, shavebros. Welcome!

nickatparty · « **Reply #803 on:** 27 Dec 2010, 22:12 »

I have found wranglers...to go for...Well what are your favorite pair to wear!!!!!!!

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #804 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 00:14 »

Just got two pairs of 501 shrink to fits for 32 dollars. Psyched.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #805 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 02:35 »

Nice. Was it a sale at a store? I need to get some, but I should probably wait until I regain the weight I lost. I've got a pair of pants that I wasn't even close to fitting in a couple months ago that could even be a bit tighter now.

Joseph · « **Reply #806 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 11:05 »

Got some awesome new shoes the other day.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #807 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 11:21 »

Those are excellent

Lines · « **Reply #808 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 12:22 »

Quote from: redglasscurls on 28 Dec 2010, 11:21

Those are excellent

scarred · « **Reply #809 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 14:14 »

Man, I need new shoes. I might actually look for a decent pair this time, since I have Christmas money, instead of buying the cheapest sneaks I can find.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #810 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 15:20 »

Those shoes are frikken rad.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #811 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 15:47 »

Why do they have zippers.

valley_parade · « **Reply #812 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 15:52 »

That, but with a question mark instead of a period.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #813 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 15:55 »

Boots have side zippers to put them on and take them off more easily while laced traditionally. Those should be easy to slip on and off anyway, since their laces don't cinch down.

valley_parade · « **Reply #814 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 15:58 »

So why have zippers if you have laces?

Or vice versa.

Unless you made a jacket out of an old-timey hockey sweater, this shouldn't happen.

Lines · « **Reply #815 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 20:40 »

Why not have zippers? I like zippers on shoes, whether necessary or not. I mean, what's the point of having a buckle on a shoe when you don't really need them? It's a thing to make it more interesting.

Also they're probably there so they're easier to put on/take off. I mean, they don't look like they'd be that hard to take off, but you don't have to touch the laces that way if you don't want to.

Joseph · « **Reply #816 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 21:24 »

Yeah, it makes them really easy to take off, which is nice because I hate how leather can get so folded up and creased if shoes don't come off easily. They are incredibly comfortable, as has been the case with other Fluevog shoes I've owned. The =gender%3Amen&w[1]=attribute%3AVegan&p=2&pp=1&view=detail&colourID=2833]sneakers I bought from them lasted me three years of intense wear, and the other pair of their shoes I have are holding up really well, though they have suede parts, so I don't wear them too often.

My parents got me a comfy new cardigan for Christmas, which isn't something I would usually wear, but I thought I looked pretty sharp yesterday. Tania can confirm/deny.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #817 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 21:25 »

I mean mainly I think those are some pretty awesome shoes with completely unnecessary zippers that ruin the sleekness and aesthetic profile so completely that they end up being really unappealing.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #818 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 21:26 »

But I care far more about shoes than any straight male really should at all.

Joseph · « **Reply #819 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 21:27 »

Nah, they still look way awesome Keiffer, promise.

tania · « **Reply #820 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 21:43 »

Quote from: Joseph on 28 Dec 2010, 21:24

Tania can confirm/deny.

sharpness: confirmed

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #821 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 22:12 »

Quote from: Joseph on 28 Dec 2010, 21:27

Nah, they still look way awesome Keiffer, promise.

I mean maybe if you take a picture and post it I will believe you but looking at that picture I am mostly seeing something that looks like a combination of a decent pair of sneakers and me not knowing how to tie my shoes when I was 4.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #822 on:** 28 Dec 2010, 22:20 »

Quote from: valley_parade on 28 Dec 2010, 15:58

So why have zippers if you have laces?

Or vice versa.

Unless you made a jacket out of an old-timey hockey sweater, this shouldn't happen.

Because the laces let you adjust the boot to be tight.

And when you have zippers, it doesn't take a few minutes to get in or out of the boots. I've got a pair of 7-hole jump boots (technically 4 hole and 3 hook, but oh well) and a pair of 10-hole jump boots, and they take a while to tighten down or take off without the zipper. I imagine it originated from people in the military needing to be able to throw their gear on as quick as possible, or take it off quickly in case of an injury. There is something called speed-lacing that is supposed to have a similar effect, but I've never tried it.

If one of our military members is reading this, maybe they could explain better. I just like them because I can get my boots on really quickly.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #823 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 02:28 »

My grandfather is moving house from the place they have lived in since my dad was born, and we're helping him move and have come across some old time pictures of my family that are fantastic.

People in the 70s knew how to dress.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #824 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 07:09 »

Quote from: Joseph on 28 Dec 2010, 21:24

as has been the case with other Fluevog shoes I've owned.

Welp that makes sense that they're Fluevogs cos homeboy has a habit of ruining un-fucking-believably sexy shoes with one completely needless detail.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #825 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 07:39 »

I can't believe you guys are hating on the zipper! High-top shoes are a pain in the ass to put on, I would LOVE zippers on more of them as long as they were executed as nicely as they are on those.

Ballard · « **Reply #826 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 13:03 »

Quote from: pwhodges on 18 Dec 2010, 09:08

Cords, eh?

You probably don't want to know that my favourite jeans in the early 70s were a pair of Levi flared hipster (the old meaning) cords in maroon with a 2 1/2" wide tooled leather belt; worn with an Indian cotton seersucker shirt (buttoned as a ladies' shirt, though sold in a men's store).

Heh!

Quote from: Ballard on 19 Dec 2010, 01:40

Pics or it didn't etc.

For everyone's sake.

Just making sure this doesn't get lost.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #827 on:** 29 Dec 2010, 22:18 »

Yeah, I think we need to see that.

pwhodges · « **Reply #828 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 10:25 »

Quote from: Ballard on 29 Dec 2010, 13:03

Just making sure this doesn't get lost.

I will try to find something good; but it will not be until after the new year, and then maybe some - I have a lot of boxes to check through!

David_Dovey · « **Reply #829 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 13:17 »

Hey all you jeggings fans have I got good news for you: Pajama Jeans

calenlass · « **Reply #830 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 13:38 »

Shit, I have always been terrified that if someone broke into my house while I was sleeping one night, or if there was a fire or something and I had to be rescued, that I might be seen wearing something other than jeans. How did they know?

David_Dovey · « **Reply #831 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 13:58 »

It's like, jeggings can sometimes be hard to put on, you know? I just wish I has something more comfortable.

Anyway, I can't wait until someone makes the denim snuggie.

Lines · « **Reply #832 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 14:12 »

Man, now all those stupid girls at my uni who think pajamas are acceptable clothing options are going to wear those and nobody will even notice.

Jace · « **Reply #833 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 14:36 »

I've been wearing regular jeans to bed for at least 5 years. I think I beat the trends

Scandanavian War Machine · « **Reply #834 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 14:39 »

i gots me some fresh boots for christmas! no pics of me in them since i have no camera, but they look like this, and I must say they look pretty sick with my brand new 501's folded up once at the bottom.

i am so fly y'all be jealous

(the illusion of flyness comes from the fact that I haven't bought a new pair of jeans in like two years, let alone awesome boots)

calenlass · « **Reply #835 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 15:07 »

Quote from: Linds on 30 Dec 2010, 14:12

Man, now all those stupid girls at my uni who think pajamas are acceptable clothing options are going to wear those and nobody will even notice.

Pajama pants are totally acceptable class-wear (during finals).

tania · « **Reply #836 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 16:00 »

i can't remember the last time i actually owned proper pajamas. i guess pajamas are a good thing to own if you actually care about what the people you live with think about your morning torpedo tits or flabby ass but lucky for me i couldn't possibly care less so fuck yeah, underwear sleeping 4 lyfe

pwhodges · « **Reply #837 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 16:07 »

Why wear anything in bed?

nekowafer · « **Reply #838 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 18:12 »

I only have pajamas because it gets fucking cold in my house and we can't really afford to turn the heat up much. But really the pajamas are just sweatpants. The kind that are so stretchy that when I put a foot in the leg it gets stuck so they take forever to put on and that annoys me. So despite the temperature I usually end up pantsless anyway.

Lines · « **Reply #839 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 20:18 »

Quote from: calenlass on 30 Dec 2010, 15:07

Pajama pants are totally acceptable class-wear (during finals).

I'm talking about everyday wear during the middle of the afternoon even though obviously you had enough time to do your hair and makeup.

The only time I wear pajamas in public is if I'm sick and I REALLY need something from the grocery. I know how to put on pants, so usually I do that. (Pajamas in public is a pet peeve because it reminds me of my high school and I hated my high school.)

Also funny enough, I saw that commercial on TV today. Luckily it was muted so my friends made up their own dialog to it, which was much better.

Cire27 · « **Reply #840 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 22:31 »

Quote from: tania on 30 Dec 2010, 16:00

your morning torpedo tits

Oh fuck this is great.

scarred · « **Reply #841 on:** 30 Dec 2010, 22:39 »

One of my friends wore pajama pants or athletic shorts every day of our senior year. I saw him in jeans recently and he just looked bizarre.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #842 on:** 31 Dec 2010, 08:58 »

I want proper pajamas because they are classy as heck. All mimicking normal clothes, but in warm flannel material, all with the pointless little breast pocket.

Alex C · « **Reply #843 on:** 31 Dec 2010, 10:41 »

They're not entirely useless! When my grandfather gets up on Sunday mornings he stashes a pen from his nightstand in there while he makes coffee and toast. He then uses that pen to crush the crossword puzzle before getting ready for church. The entire process takes maybe 20 to 30 minutes and is as weirdly ostentatious as it is efficient. He's like 84 years old now though, so he's had practice.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #844 on:** 01 Jan 2011, 22:02 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 31 Dec 2010, 08:58

I want proper pajamas because they are classy as heck. All mimicking normal clothes, but in warm flannel material, all with the pointless little breast pocket.

Dovey you kinda my dogg cuz like I want pajamas real real bad but they're so fucking pointless but I want them.

Papersatan · « **Reply #845 on:** 01 Jan 2011, 22:43 »

So I hate to them up again, but I have something to say about jeggings.
I worked at Macy's this holiday season and I have come to realize there are two very different products being sold as jeggings and perhaps some of the conflict we are having is because of this.

Jeggings Type 1
I think these are what proponents of jeggings have. They are like skinny jeans with a little spandex in them so they stretch. They have pockets and zippers and are made of durable feeling fabric, just a little stretchy. I probably couldn't bring myself to wear them because they are not my style, but you crazy kids were the tightest skinny jeans anyways and these would probably be the same just with the added ability to have a free range of motion.
Like These

Jeggings Type 2
These are what I always pictured. They are made of non-denim fabric and they don't have pockets or zippers. They are dyed to look like denim and they have some contrast stitching down the seams. These are terrible. These look like toddler pants, you know, the knit cotton pants they make for toddlers that are super stretchy to fit over their fat diapers. This is bad. This is a crime. I don't care if you stitch on fake pockets or a fake fly. I don't care if you are a size 2 with a great shape. These are terrible for everyone always.
like this

Then there are some in between ones
like this (still bad in my mind)

calenlass · « **Reply #846 on:** 02 Jan 2011, 00:08 »

(elastic waists make anything worse)

redglasscurls · « **Reply #847 on:** 03 Jan 2011, 06:59 »

I love that the shitty awful ones are classified under "handbags and accessories" on the site, not clothing.

nekowafer · « **Reply #848 on:** 03 Jan 2011, 07:10 »

I believe ones like those are considered to be more like tights than pants.

SirJuggles · « **Reply #849 on:** 03 Jan 2011, 12:08 »

Fashion Thread: Christmas Haul Edition!

I got some Things for Christmas, which I am extremely excited about. First off:

BOOTS! But not just any boots...

Pink boots! Yes, they are men's boots, I swear. We were visiting relatives in New Mexico and I had been wanting a pair of boots for a while, since all my other shoes are made of canvas and not very well suited to rainy weather. So after the sales lady walked us through the in's and out's of fitting boots, my parents were getting worried since all the ones that fit me ran in the $170 range. Then we found these. This is a pretty expensive style, but since no guys wanted to buy the pink ones, they were marked down to $100. So *snatch* my boots now.

Christmas Fashion Item #2:

Awww yeah peacoat. I have been wanting one of these for so long and my mom found a nice wool one that fits me well.

Not a ton to say about it, but it has been raining nonstop in my college town ever since I got back so basically I am going to be wearing one of these two items wherever I go and I am so very happy.

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