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Allybee · « **Reply #1500 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 18:23 »

on thrift stores: they are not like regular stores. you need to spend at least an hour to really find anything worth wearing. things also may not be your size. you can stop in to an H&M, find a cute skirt and two shirts, try them on in different sizes and then buy a shirt and some stockings... but with a thrift store, you have to grab everything that looks remotely interesting and then try it on to see what suits you. sometimes I actually get a little weirded out thinking about what other people might have done in my clothing but then I get over it because hey, 2 dollars for a shirt that originally cost 40? soooounds good. bonus is that you don't have to worry about seeing your clothing on other people (and when you go to a school where half the girls look like they shop exclusively at urban outfitters, this is a concern). double bonus is sometimes you end up with sweet shoulder pads.

although I think it's true of fashion in general, not just with thrift stores - it takes a lot of time to look good. no shortcuts. bummer cause I'm lazy.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #1501 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 18:30 »

An hour and you've work your way through all sizes and all items of clothing in the men's department at most thrift stores. The smaller ones only take a half hour. An examination of my size at thrift stores tends to take about 10 minutes, and that's looking at shirts, slacks, suits, jackets, everything. Most of the time there really is nothing. Though, most of the time I go into a normal store, I walk out with nothing, which is why I go into them whenever I'm near a store whose clothes I tend to like.

Lines · « **Reply #1502 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 19:32 »

My favorite thrift store closed a while back but recently reopened, so I'm going to have to check it out sometime soon. Sad thing is, it doesn't have dressing rooms, but hey, that's why you just try on shirts, dresses, and skirts on in the isle. Pants I never seem to find anyways, so I don't really have to worry about that.

And hot damn that knot is awesome and I am TOTALLY trying that out on my longer scarves. I am really tired with the loop thing (and I don't really like how it sits when I'm wearing it tucked into my coat) and wrapping them around my neck a few times doesn't always look that good. I think that may be why I prefer square scarves...

Candle · « **Reply #1503 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 19:55 »

so, im having a dilemma here. idk what to wear for a cold winter. it gets to be about -20 F regularly in the winter here... idk wtf to wear in that. i have a decent parka, but i don't like how it looks so much.

first, how warm are winter pea-coats? i wouldn't think they'd be warm enough for that kind of weather considering they seem to give little wind-protection.

i kind of feel like layering. so if pea-coats are a no i'll probably invest in a leatherjacket and go: thermal>flannel>hoodie>leather-jacket

Slick · « **Reply #1504 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 20:05 »

This is how I wear a scarf. I knit myself a scarf, it is a broad simple long thing, I wrap it around my neck and face several times with each layer overlapping the previous layer by about half the scarf's width. It keeps me secure when it is forty below.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #1505 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 20:10 »

I live in ND. What I wear is a peacoat most of the time with lots of layers. I don't go crazy, just a regular tee with a hoodie over it with my coat and scarf, mittens, and hat. If it's really cold, or if I'm planning on doing outdoor activities (snowmobiling, extended snowman making activities, walking from the door to the car to work when the news says you will die if you're outside unprotected for six minutes) I have a columbia coat pretty much like this one. I also have a winter survival kit in my car with snowboots and snowpants, a blanket, flashers, flags, jumper cables, a tow rope and a flaregun. And matches and candles and food (m&ms and trail mix). I recommend them all.

oh oh oh question for you then, mr slick. how do you keep the icicles away when you have it like that? I've never figured that out. Is there a way?

Slick · « **Reply #1506 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 20:22 »

All I can say is that I've never had a problem with icicles? Perhaps it is a function of the differences in humidity between southwestern Ontario and North Dakota. Sometimes it gets a bit frosty where I'm breathing through it, but I've never had serious problems.

Lines · « **Reply #1507 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 20:53 »

You people and your ridiculously cold winters. I'll stick with my low lows being in the teens, thank you very much.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1508 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 22:30 »

I'll stick with my low lows being above freezing, thanks.
Thank heavens I live in Australia.

Bibliophile · « **Reply #1509 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 22:32 »

I can't believe no-one commented on how awesome the yellow shoes on the last page are. Calenlass, you have awesome taste in shoes.

Speaking of shoes, I am getting these boots for my birthday. I will wear them with trousers and jeans easily enough but my question is what kind of skirt should I wear with them? I am going on a shopping trip on Tuesday and would like to find something that goes.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1510 on:** 15 Nov 2009, 23:23 »

I would wear them with any sort of skirt, especially a knee/calf length gypsy skirt with browny or greeny or dusty pink or deep blue tones. And longer and it'll cut you off at the ankles and make them look thick, which is what the boots are trying hard to not do!
Some charcoal tights would work awesomely to make that length skirt a little more autumn-ish.

Have i mentioned how jealous I am of those boots?

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1511 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 01:03 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 15 Nov 2009, 22:30

I'll stick with my low lows being above freezing, thanks.
Thank heavens I live in Australia.

I'll stick with living somewhere that I don't have to worry about everything trying to kill me. And somewhere that everything isn't hugely expensive.

SirJuggles · « **Reply #1512 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 01:11 »

Quote from: Nodaisho on 16 Nov 2009, 01:03

I'll stick with living somewhere that I don't have to worry about everything trying to kill me. And somewhere that everything isn't hugely expensive.

Thank heavens I live in Califor... oh.

Jace · « **Reply #1513 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 03:37 »

Dad decided to take me out and buy me some boots since I am going to snow places and all I own are converse. These are the ones I picked out:

Also I am going to be doing construction type work around homes and learning how to build/repair roofs, so I needed boots.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1514 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 03:41 »

Lunchbox likes this.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1515 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 03:49 »

Oh hey that reminds me, I decided on some boots: Brown Suede Clarks Crepe-Sole Desert Boots, like a hundred bux off eBay. Yes indeedy.

EDIT: Oh shit there's a pair of horn-rim Old Wayfarers in the lost&found at work. Snagged.

Ballard · « **Reply #1516 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 08:32 »

Dovey, pics immediately.

valley_parade · « **Reply #1517 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 08:47 »

Quote from: Jace on 16 Nov 2009, 03:37

Dad decided to take me out and buy me some boots since I am going to snow places and all I own are converse.

I destroyyyyyyed a pair of converse in the snow last winter. And don't even get me started on what happened to those blue suede Adidas I had in high school

Yes. Blue suede shoes. Hurr.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #1518 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 08:55 »

The first time I came to visit Rochester (to see if I wanted to come to U of R, and also because it was a free trip), I forgot that there was snow. As such, I was wearing my suede Pumas (I wanted to find a picture, but apparently Puma does not sell okay shoes any more), and I got soaked through. It was pretty bad. When other schools flew me out to visit, I rather more intelligently brought my boots.

Candle · « **Reply #1519 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 12:48 »

i want some dark brown docs.

sucks living in shitty places for shopping, because i doubt i'll be able to find any without using this series of tubes we call the interwebz.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1520 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 14:35 »

Those just look like dirty black Docs.

I have some crimson docs but all the red has scratched off the toe and it looks ugly.

Alex C · « **Reply #1521 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 14:38 »

I still think Doc Martens are for people too lame to get Red Wings.

Well, that and people who aren't from North America, but if my uncle is to be believed, that amounts to the same thing.

Alex C · « **Reply #1522 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 15:02 »

I'm kind of bummed out now. I used to have a pair of ancient suede red wings that I got from a thrift store, but they were a fire casualty. Those boots were built like a tank, which was sort of surprising since suede is generally pretty thin.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1523 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 20:17 »

Quote from: Ballard on 16 Nov 2009, 08:32

Dovey, pics immediately.

KA-BLAM

(if you look closely you can see my eyes are closed in the above shot)

Extra content featuring a better shot of the polo I bought a while ago and mentioned in this thread, me looking rude as hell.

Ballard · « **Reply #1524 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 20:39 »

Why don't I ever find $150 sunglasses in the trash bin?

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #1525 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 20:47 »

THOSE ARE $150!? I might wear those if somebody paid me $150, but I'd definitely have to think about it. I mean, they look okay and all, but that's a lot of money for some okay-looking sunglasses.

Ballard · « **Reply #1526 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:01 »

http://www.amazon.com/Ray-Ban-Wayfarer-Sunglasses-RB2113/dp/B0011THJA8

P.S. Guys the time has come for me to retire my Docs. They have served me well but after three years of year-round wear they're fucking beat and no longer waterproof. And I hate wet socks. Should I get another pair of the same or Red Wings? Black or brown? Or those dark cherry Docs?

Lunchbox · « **Reply #1527 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:04 »

I figure they're worth it. I think most other sunglasses look dumb, and besides, they have good clear vision and I think they're polarised or sun protecty or something. And they're well made. And completely classic in style.
<3 my Ray Bans.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #1528 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:05 »

This is the only pair of boots you'll ever need

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #1529 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:18 »

All conversations about boots will now end with that link, because they are the right pair of boots for all occasions. There is no need to discuss them further.

Quote from: Lunchbox on 16 Nov 2009, 21:04

I figure they're worth it. I think most other sunglasses look dumb, and besides, they have good clear vision and I think they're polarised or sun protecty or something. And they're well made. And completely classic in style.
<3 my Ray Bans.

I guess I don't have any conception of how much fashionable sunglasses are supposed to cost, since I don't really have that luxury (I wear glasses for my horrifically bad vision). I would not wear those sunglasses whether or not I had to go with the cheapest frames that look halfway decent or not. Then, I wouldn't wear most of the things that people on this board wear, and they do kind of fit in with lots of the boarders' style.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #1530 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:48 »

Dovey everyone keeps telling you on here that you are like elvis or a jonas brother, but really you are more of a roy orbison. congratulations! It is due to the sunglasses and badass aura.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #1531 on:** 16 Nov 2009, 21:54 »

As much as I like those boots, Jimmy (although I would like ones a bit lower), they are too bulky for some occasions. I'm currently loving my pair of these. Just slip the laces off the ankle-level hooks and you have as much flexibility as you need. I would probably prefer some leather ones like these for when I want to look presentable, but these are lighter than my sneakers, have a smaller toe than my sneakers (for driving and climbing), and have way better ankle support than my sneakers.

a pack of wolves · « **Reply #1532 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:02 »

Does anybody know a good variety of vegan shoe that's appropriate for office wear and has a good grip? My normal practice of buying second hand leather shoes appears to have been ill-advised, as I overestimated the grip on the soles.

est · « **Reply #1533 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:34 »

Fashion thread, today I saw a dude dressed in Bavarian attire (he was a marketing dude for the Bavarian Bier cafe) and my immediate thought was that Kieffer or someone like him would probably wear the shit out of what the dude was wearing. Lemme try to find a pic.

est · « **Reply #1534 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:42 »

Ok yeah, it was this dude:

Seems like he is some dude they've hired to be a marketing spokesmodel or someshit for the cafe.

and

and lastly,

On a side-note, I want his belt and shoes.

Johnny C · « **Reply #1535 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:51 »

wow, you can see his dick in every one of those pictures

Johnny C · « **Reply #1536 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:52 »

also katie, i gotta say - this

is not selling me on anything about itself.

est · « **Reply #1537 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 00:56 »

That dude looks like immediately after that shot he said "ok dude dude wait, now take it again with me holding this" and grabbed a big Conan the Barbarian-lookin' claymore out of a bag behind the rock.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #1538 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 03:48 »

Quote from: a pack of wolves on 17 Nov 2009, 00:02

Does anybody know a good variety of vegan shoe that's appropriate for office wear and has a good grip? My normal practice of buying second hand leather shoes appears to have been ill-advised, as I overestimated the grip on the soles.

This site looks pretty ok? It's UK based as well, and they have vegan office shoes, work boots, and doc clones.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #1539 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 04:04 »

for a second there i did actually think that was kieffer

David_Dovey · « **Reply #1540 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 04:52 »

See Ben I think the fact that it is a very attractive man is clouding the fact that he is wearing some very silly clothing

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #1541 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 08:02 »

I would wear those shorts.

a pack of wolves · « **Reply #1542 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 10:49 »

Quote from: ViolentDove on 17 Nov 2009, 03:48

This site looks pretty ok? It's UK based as well, and they have vegan office shoes, work boots, and doc clones.

I had a pair of their trainers before and they were pretty decent and long lasting, I'm just a bit wary of the grip on the office shoes they sell. I've previously avoided doc-style things since I always thought they might look a bit excessive and clunky on me, but perhaps I should just get some anyway.

Ballard · « **Reply #1543 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 16:04 »

I would wear the shirt and maybe the suspenders but those shorts are fucking ridiculous.

Ballard · « **Reply #1544 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 17:53 »

It is a properly ruffled white button down ye cunt.

Bastardous Bassist · « **Reply #1545 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 18:21 »

Quote from: Sam on 17 Nov 2009, 17:47

also, dressy shorts have been a Certified Thing for a while now.

That does not make it an intelligent decision.

Lines · « **Reply #1546 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 19:27 »

I like the shorts. I do not like the outfit. Maybe it's just the socks, shoes, and suspenders. Skip the first and third and wear sneakers or boat shoes and I'd like it.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #1547 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 22:18 »

Like me!

Ballard · « **Reply #1548 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 22:18 »

ITT: Sam gets defensive about fugly breeches.

Spluff · « **Reply #1549 on:** 17 Nov 2009, 23:30 »

The shorts are fine, it's the high socks and the suspenders that make them not look so good.

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