Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - A (Read 323444 times)

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2200 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 08:14 »

I have a blazer but I want a new blazer. Those BR blazers are nice.
Damn.

Alex C · « **Reply #2201 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:02 »

Bullshit.

I mean, the yellow pants guy is terrible but that's not really a good example of well, anything.

Alex C · « **Reply #2202 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:04 »

I'd have to go around taking photos of normal people for that. Not really an interest.

valley_parade · « **Reply #2203 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:06 »

I look good in plaid, Tommy. Fuck that.

Alex C · « **Reply #2204 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:06 »

And actually, it looks like the guys in blazers Pilsner posted are both wearing decent types of plaid/tartan/argyle/whatever the fuck you want to call it.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #2205 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:09 »

Quote from: Ptommydski on 18 Dec 2009, 12:03

Prove me wrong then.

Cary Grant in North by Northwest. Plenty of people you pass by on the street wearing solid color flanellete and you don't notice because it is so normal.

sean · « **Reply #2206 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:10 »

tommy i will fight you.

andy wear unbuttoned please. tucked in is horrid. at least dont tuck it in.

sean · « **Reply #2207 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:17 »

also guys the simples came in the other day. they fit nicely and seem like pretty rad kicks, but they are getting wrapped and such so i cant have them yet :c

ALL I WANT IS CLOTHING THAT WORKS GUYS

Barmymoo · « **Reply #2208 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:20 »

Checked fabrics tend to suit me. I don't usually wear checked shirts but checked dressed, blouses and so forth have often been part of my day-to-day wardrobe and a friend has commented that "plaid" (she's Canadian) suits me. I'm not keen on the type of shirt that Andy is wearing buttoned up, although it looks good over the t-shirt, but that doesn't mean no one ever looks good in that pattern.

Emaline · « **Reply #2209 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:34 »

Andy, your pictures only prove Tommy's point, and I agree. That looks terrible.

Also, argyle is not the same as plaid. Neither is gingham. Those BR models aren't wearing plaid.

Also, I already bought the sweater on BR model one for the bf, but I was wanting more of a dark brown blazer for him. I think the black might be too dark, but it looks fine on the model. But my boyfriend always wears black, thus the buying him new clothes, so I kinda wanted to get him away from that. Thoughts? Is dark brown gonna look ugly/too wash out?

Alex C · « **Reply #2210 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:36 »

Plaid and tartan are effectively synonyms in the US, and argyle is derived from a clan tartan. Gingham is a type of fabric, it's just usually checkered.

Basically, my point here is that tartan derived patterns can be pretty alright.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #2211 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:40 »

I want to show you guys the clothes I bought today, but they're birthday presents and I don't think I'm allowed to have them until February.

They're nice, though. Take my word for it.

Emaline · « **Reply #2212 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 12:44 »

I thought tartans were spaced further apart than plaids? This may just be me talking out of my ass, but I swore that's how they looked.

ETA: Yes, talking out of my ass. Plaid is the cloth worn over the shoulder, tartan is the pattern.

Lines · « **Reply #2213 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:00 »

I have two plaid shirts I like.

That one is brighter than that photo suggests and has more purple in it and the other one I have is a grey, lilac, and white plaid (mostly grey) tunic. I don't think all plaids make you look like a lumberjack or that wearing plaid is a bad thing, unless it's a really obnoxious pattern or combination of items.

Also, if you're wearing your family tartan, that's a totally awesome thing and if someone makes fun of you for it, they are a dick.

celticgeek · « **Reply #2214 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:06 »

Tartan

Emaline · « **Reply #2215 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:16 »

I still think it looks bad.

And, family tartans are differant then regular plaids. That's like saying yarmulke is dumb. But since I am german and the bf is italian, neither of us have a family tartan so neither of us will be wearing them.

Drill King · « **Reply #2216 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:22 »

I swear if plaid becomes like The Great Shorts debate I'm just going to give up on you guys. Emaline, it is not that hard to find men's shirts, there must be a men's shop in your town/city also BR/Club Monaco/Zara/etc are all good options for mid-range priced men's clothes. I am pretty certain that they don't stock anything in plaid in those places unless it's one or two pieces, they usually just have solids and the occasional stripes.

Lines · « **Reply #2217 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:26 »

The family tartan comment wasn't directed at you, it was a comment in general.

Also, ditto to this:

Quote from: Drill King on 18 Dec 2009, 13:22

I swear if plaid becomes like The Great Shorts debate I'm just going to give up on you guys.

Ballard · « **Reply #2218 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 13:39 »

I'm sorry for using pictures exclusively of myself but it is fucking annoying to GIS fashion trends and find good examples.

Emaline · « **Reply #2219 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 14:01 »

Quote from: Linds on 18 Dec 2009, 13:26

The family tartan comment wasn't directed at you, it was a comment in general.

I wasn't saying it was. I was just saying, making fun of someone's family tartan is on par with making fun of someone's yarmulke. Does that make sense? Basically, you shouldn't make fun of someone's traditonal grab.

Also, Andy, I've got the flu. I've been shopping online. Are you getting pissy because I was looking for stores to shop at in the fashion thread?

Also, Gene, I say this is the most teasing way possible, but remember my earlier comment about how hipsters love plaid?

Drill King · « **Reply #2220 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 14:10 »

Huh? Pissy?

Uhh, no, I am not pissy about anything. Let me reapply my statement then.

http://www.bananarepublic.com/
http://www.clubmonaco.com/122009/default.asp
http://www.zara.com/
http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12555&catalogId=17551
etc

However if you have a larger boyfriend you don't want to be shopping online because with men's clothes dimensions are really important, and most of the price is because these shirts are carefully fitted, you really want to go into shops.

Ballard · « **Reply #2221 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 14:15 »

Everything I bought from Top Man (in-store) in July has shrunk, ripped, or otherwise fallen apart.

Fuck Top Man.

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #2222 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 14:22 »

I dunno, I dig plaid, my favourite western style button up is plaid and I wear it quite well.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #2223 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 15:03 »

My boy and I both have wardrobes that encompass a lot of plaid. Not so much flannel, because it's silly to wear flannel in Australia most of the time. I tend to prefer lighter cotton shirts. They're so comfy! And they add a touch of colour and interest to my pretty boring wardrobe.
I mean, it's the middle of summer and today I am wearing this:

Liz · « **Reply #2224 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 15:36 »

Quote from: Emaline on 18 Dec 2009, 13:16

And, family tartans are differant then regular plaids. That's like saying yarmulke is dumb. But since I am german and the bf is italian, neither of us have a family tartan so neither of us will be wearing them.

I have a family tartan!

Someday I might get something made with it but that would probably be expensive. Still, it is cool to have one!

ViolentDove · « **Reply #2225 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 15:42 »

Everyone in my band except me wears plaid shirts and tight jeans and this is how I know it is A Thing.

I feel a bit left out sometimes, but then I remember I don't like plaid shirts and tight jeans, so it's ok.

nobo · « **Reply #2226 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 15:52 »

I am currently looking for some flannel shorts so I can post pictures of me wearing them and earning the disdain of all people in this thread.

Ballard · « **Reply #2227 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 15:53 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 18 Dec 2009, 15:03

I mean, it's the middle of summer today

fuk u

Drill King · « **Reply #2228 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 16:20 »

Gene do you really want to play this game?

Ballard · « **Reply #2229 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 16:23 »

Hey man at least you are used to the frigid, icy cold.

I'm a soft city boy, this weather sucks.

JD · « **Reply #2230 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 16:27 »

Stop whining

Alex C · « **Reply #2231 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 16:34 »

It's super nice where I live, just below freezing and the wind is under 10 mph, so my sister and I will probably be taking some of our youngest cousins sledding soon.

Ballard · « **Reply #2232 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 16:51 »

Yeah wind chill is what makes it suck.

I am excited for sledding in Riverside Park!

Liz · « **Reply #2233 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 17:24 »

I know we're not supposed to do it anymore but fucking hell.

JENS,

Ballard · « **Reply #2234 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 17:30 »

Jens looking good dude!

sean · « **Reply #2235 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 19:10 »

liz keep it in yr pants

Ballard · « **Reply #2236 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 19:31 »

Hey guys, I want a fancy lighter. I smoke a lot of different things pretty often and I've never lost a shitty drugstore lighter so I feel like it's not a bad idea.

I once had a $30 brass-plated "slim" Zippo of the common variety. They feel cheap and the polished surface gets scratched easily. I'd rather invest in a nicer, more expensive lighter that will last but I haven't ever really heard of any other options, discounting antique table lighters and shit that run in the many hundreds of dollars.

Something simple, elegant, and preferably gold or brass over silver. I like the Zippo flip-top design, just not the quality. Ideas?

sean · « **Reply #2237 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 19:34 »

gene you will lose a nicer lighter. bics will always stay with you. zippos will never stay with you. that is the rule of the universe.

i mean i know you said you didnt want a zippo specifically but im pretty sure law of zippos applies to all sorts of nice lighters. especially if you drink.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #2238 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 19:48 »

dear internet how do you get wrinkles out of a silk cravat? can you iron it?

Spluff · « **Reply #2239 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 19:58 »

You should press it after it has been washed (whilst it is still damp).

[EDIT - at a warm temperature, not hot - important]

pilsner · « **Reply #2240 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 20:10 »

Holy shit no do not listen to him. If it's nice silk, applying the iron directly will at best make it look really shiny, and most likely singe it.

The trick is to lay it flat on your ironing board, put a towel over it and iron the towel. It will take some experimenting to see which steam setting on the iron will be effective.

Also nice silk ties should *never* be washed. They should be dry cleaned by good dry cleaners.

Ballard · « **Reply #2241 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 20:13 »

I don't mind Zippos if someone can convince me that they're not all junky quality like the one I bought on St. Mark's Place for 30 bucks.

I wouldn't even mind keeping this lighter for home use. I have a gorgeous wooden pipe in a pretty carved box and I could keep it in there.

But the dandy in me wants one regardless.

Spluff · « **Reply #2242 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 21:20 »

Quote from: pilsner on 18 Dec 2009, 20:10

The trick is to lay it flat on your ironing board, put a towel over it and iron the towel. It will take some experimenting to see which steam setting on the iron will be effective.

Also nice silk ties should *never* be washed. They should be dry cleaned by good dry cleaners.

Yup, that certainly is what pressing is. And it's perfectly acceptable to hand wash many silks.

pilsner · « **Reply #2243 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 21:29 »

Yeah, I thought you were referring to machine wash. I'd even be leery about hand washing a $100 silk tie because detergent can leave a residue. Also, sometimes the silk can stretch and fuck up the shape of the tie.

Of course it depends on the type of the silk in the tie. I'm thinking of the shiny silks you normally find in business ties. A matte silk will be a lot more durable to conventional washing.

Emaline · « **Reply #2244 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 21:54 »

I'm at the goth/fetish event I was talking about in the goth thread, and the doorman is wearing long shorts and a thick hoodie. Shorts dicussion commence.

Spluff · « **Reply #2245 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 22:08 »

Quote from: pilsner on 18 Dec 2009, 21:29

Yeah, I thought you were referring to machine wash. I'd even be leery about hand washing a $100 silk tie because detergent can leave a residue. Also, sometimes the silk can stretch and fuck up the shape of the tie.

Of course it depends on the type of the silk in the tie. I'm thinking of the shiny silks you normally find in business ties. A matte silk will be a lot more durable to conventional washing.

Yeah, it can be a pain to hand wash silks and if you don't do it right it can bugger things right up, but I figured if he was going to get it dry cleaned he wouldn't have to press it anyway. I wouldn't use laundry detergent if I were hand washing it though, I'd opt for shampoo instead.

Ballard · « **Reply #2246 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 22:16 »

Quote from: Emaline on 18 Dec 2009, 21:54

I'm at the goth/fetish event I was talking about in the goth thread, and the doorman is wearing long shorts and a thick hoodie. Shorts dicussion commence.

Oh geez not again. Lets do this quickly.

- Perfectly acceptable when it's hot and you want to cool down.
- Not fashionable but quite obviously useful and convenient.
- Should never be worn with long sleeves or outerwear.

Moving swiftly on..

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #2247 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 22:38 »

Gene, if it is snowing tomorrow I am snowboarding in Prospect Park, come and hang out. Hell yeah!

David_Dovey · « **Reply #2248 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 22:42 »

Plaid + Shorts + DB's you fucksmellers

pilsner · « **Reply #2249 on:** 18 Dec 2009, 22:45 »

Ah, if those had only been Uggs you could have sent a few folks into apoplexy. It would have been hilarious.

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