Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - A (Read 310299 times)

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4150 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 00:01 »

Man Gene there really is no need to retreat to 90s world

LOOK AT THIS

WHAT IS THIS

TUCK YR SHIRT IN GODDAMNIT

Lines · « **Reply #4151 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 05:39 »

Dude helped write Dick In a Box, etc. so I don't care about his fashions.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4152 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 05:45 »

Yeah I got a lot of time for Justin Timberlake too but I'd like to do something about the persistent fallacy that says that he is very well dressed

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4153 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 06:42 »

People still read fiction???

Liz · « **Reply #4154 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 07:37 »

People still read?

Something Witty · « **Reply #4155 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 14:53 »

I lol'd.

Ballard · « **Reply #4156 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 18:39 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 15 Jun 2010, 00:01

Man Gene there really is no need to retreat to 90s world

LOOK AT THIS

WHAT IS THIS

There is nothing wrong with this outfit save the goofy face.

The second one is a bit sloppy but not offensive.

Am I the only one who associates Timberlake with Edward Norton based on facial structure?

est · « **Reply #4157 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 22:39 »

That is a shmozzle of different looks. Like, jeans, casual belt & leather jacket ok, but putting an office shirt, tie and vest underneath clashes like hell.

Alex C · « **Reply #4158 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 22:48 »

Yeah, it's just bad. I'm not digging the super shiny, super black jacket next to all that gray and white. It's like a cheap tux's illegitimate, underachieving child.

scarred · « **Reply #4159 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 22:49 »

If he lost the jacket & rolled up his sleeves it'd probably be fine.

Alex C · « **Reply #4160 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 22:51 »

I can't handle the jacket, yeah. Lose that and I could negotiate.

est · « **Reply #4161 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:10 »

I'm not really sold on ties as a casual accessory.

scarred · « **Reply #4162 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:15 »

The tie is pushing it, but there is nothing wrong with jeans/button-up/vest combo.

scarred · « **Reply #4163 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:15 »

I wish the tie didn't peek out from under the vest is the thing.

est · « **Reply #4164 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:23 »

It is a nice tie, though.

Emaline · « **Reply #4165 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:34 »

I think the point is more, "He's not a fantastic dresser, unlike what these magazines have been saying." Not that he is a absolutely horrid dress.

Something Witty · « **Reply #4166 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:36 »

I bought a new wallet today!

When I got home I found my old one.

scarred · « **Reply #4167 on:** 15 Jun 2010, 23:37 »

pics!

Something Witty · « **Reply #4168 on:** 16 Jun 2010, 09:50 »

It's a pretty boring wallet, to be honest.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #4169 on:** 16 Jun 2010, 10:55 »

So, I know that in general t-shirts should be worn untucked, but I was wondering if an exception can be made for white t-shirts. Worn with jeans and a belt, it seems like it would look all right, maybe a bit reminiscent of the '50s and '60s, but that isn't a bad thing.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #4170 on:** 16 Jun 2010, 11:23 »

You have a 50% chance of looking like a douche, 30% chance of looking like a giant nerd in a bad way, and a 20% chance of looking pretty ok.
Post pictures and I'll let you know how the odds swung.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #4171 on:** 16 Jun 2010, 11:31 »

Nah, I don't have any clean white t-shirts right now. And I already know which way it is likely to swing (nerdy, I am too skinny).

Alex C · « **Reply #4172 on:** 16 Jun 2010, 12:10 »

Quote from: Something Witty on 16 Jun 2010, 09:50

It's a pretty boring wallet, to be honest.

I had the brown version for years. Durable as hell and you won't turn into one of those people that stuffs their wallets so full of crap that it looks like you're trying to smuggle something. And really, all that I ask of my wallets is that they don't detract from any of the stuff I do care about.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4173 on:** 17 Jun 2010, 22:18 »

Nonsense Switty, that is a sweet wallet

(I have the brown one too)

Nodaisho, if tucking yr t-shirt all the way in doesn't work out, consider the front-tuck or just tucking behind yr belt-buckle (also runs a serious risk of looking like a douche)

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #4174 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:01 »

Guys I have to wear a black suit + white shirt + white tie to our graduation I don't have a black suit or a white shirt what do I do?

I mean, I can't see myself wearing a black suit ever again, do I rent it? Is that even possible?

I guess I should have a white shirt though, that's not unreasonable.

Yayniall · « **Reply #4175 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:21 »

White shirt and white tie?

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #4176 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 07:50 »

white bow tie*

Slick · « **Reply #4177 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 08:00 »

Get a friend/matronly figure who knows how to measure to measure you, then order a cheap thing from sears and it should fit decently well enough. My prom suit was a $100 thing from sears that was jacket, pants, shirt, and tie, though I wore a different shirt and tie beneath it.
$100 is not strictly trivial, but if you get something that isn't too showy, then you've got yourself a nice simple black suit to wear to fancy job interviews or balls or whatever. It's not a bad idea to simply have a nice suit jacket.

redglasscurls · « **Reply #4178 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 10:14 »

Also good for fancier weddings when all your friends start maryying off

Something Witty · « **Reply #4179 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 13:42 »

Yeah ot is a pretty nice wallet I guess. It also doesn't have snaps that will wear out my back pockets, which I guess is a plus.

Also how fashionable is it to move into a house? If it's pretty fashionable I can post pics.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4180 on:** 18 Jun 2010, 19:33 »

Quote from: StaedlerMars on 18 Jun 2010, 07:01

Guys I have to wear a black suit + white shirt + white tie to our graduation I don't have a black suit or a white shirt what do I do?

That is really weird that they are telling you exactly the colours that you have to wear to yr graduation. What kind of school is this?

(also strictly speaking "white tie" as a dress code means tails and a dickie. I'm assuming they don't want you to wear that though)

Barmymoo · « **Reply #4181 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 00:25 »

My uni not only insists on black skirt/trousers, white shirt and I think black tie but also specifies shoe style and sock colour. Your shirt can't be too fancy and your hair has to be neat and nondescript and boy do they enforce these rules. I think lots of places do it outside of America (and apparently Australia). Certainly here graduation is more about being one group for the final time (ergo looking the same) rather than being lots of individuals going out into the world (ergo looking different).

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #4182 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 01:11 »

It's also a public university from a country where most schools still have a dress code.

Yeah they don't want us to wear tails and stuff, we're already wearing a gown that makes us look like asses.

They're also charging us to go to the graduation ceremony, and we have to rent the gown ourselves.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4183 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 02:08 »

Eff that Ess, homes.

sean · « **Reply #4184 on:** 19 Jun 2010, 09:08 »

pics asshole

Ballard · « **Reply #4185 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 20:10 »

Just got this jacket:

in this color:

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #4186 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 21:36 »

Guys it is summer now and I have never had a fashionable summer. This is my first summer where I have actually cared how I look and I have been dressing really preppy lately and it is nice. But here is a question: are embroidered shorts okay?
I want to say they are not but then part of me says they are. Help me.

Lines · « **Reply #4187 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 21:38 »

Post an example, because I don't really know what kind of embroidered shorts you're talking about.

Gene - awesome jacket, awesome color. Two thumbs up.

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #4188 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 21:51 »

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=45495&vid=1&pid=740330
http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=458255&cm_mmc=Google_Feed-_-5-_-62-_-{keyword}&kw={keyword} - except I wouldn't wear these even if it were acceptable
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=45495&vid=1&pid=740330
http://www.zappos.com/vineyard-vines-embroidered-mermaid-club-shorts-beach

Ballard · « **Reply #4189 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 22:26 »

Good alternatives to shorts if you're going for preppy and well-put-together are slim fit capris (3/4 length pants with drawstring legs) and slacks or chinos rolled up to mid-calf or a bit below the knee (this works for jeans too). Bermuda shorts and a button up are cool if you are secure enough to pull it off (although looking even more like an English school boy is probably not something you should aim for).

Invest in some Topsiders and you're set for summer prep.

As for embroidered shorts, that's tricky.

Personally, I like them, but they're pretty popular with douchebags. Make your own judgement call. If you go for it, get them in navy with white embroidery or something and not in that nasty beige color.

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #4190 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 22:56 »

To be honest, I've been looking more and more douchebag every day. Short shorts and polo/button up and Rainbows. But I really don't care, it keeps me cool and girls like it.

And yes, capris are always good, as well as roll-ups.
And yes, I do need some topsiders. I am so broke, though.

Ballard · « **Reply #4191 on:** 26 Jun 2010, 23:03 »

Protip: if you get boat shoes, get Sperry boat shoes. I got these from Top Shop and they're fucking awful quality. I've worn them maybe a dozen times and the sole is coming completely unglued.

ImRonBurgundy? · « **Reply #4192 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 00:24 »

We're coming up on July, which means I'm probably due for a new pair of tennis shoes (I'm down to one pair anyway, as I ruined my PF Flyers with massive amounts of mud while drunk in Washington earlier this month). Looking around on Zappos, I've found some stuff I like:

Pro-Keds Royal CVO
Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66
PF Flyers Bob Cousy All-American (had a pair of these in natural, which were the ones ruined by the mud)
PF Flyers Glide
PF Flyers Boxcut Center
Diesel Victory-10

Cire27 · « **Reply #4193 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 01:21 »

Quote from: J-cob9000 on 26 Jun 2010, 22:56

To be honest, I've been looking more and more douchebag every day. Short shorts and polo/button up and Rainbows. But I really don't care, it keeps me cool and girls like it.

And yes, capris are always good, as well as roll-ups.
And yes, I do need some topsiders. I am so broke, though.

Isn't this called selling out?

McTaggart · « **Reply #4194 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 01:24 »

I really like those Mexicos.

Ballard · « **Reply #4195 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 01:30 »

Quote from: Cire27 on 27 Jun 2010, 01:21

Quote from: J-cob9000 on 26 Jun 2010, 22:56
To be honest, I've been looking more and more douchebag every day. Short shorts and polo/button up and Rainbows. But I really don't care, it keeps me cool and girls like it.

And yes, capris are always good, as well as roll-ups.
And yes, I do need some topsiders. I am so broke, though.

Isn't this called selling out?

No, this is called growing out of stupid labels and dressing the way you want to.

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #4196 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 05:22 »

Quote from: Cire27 on 27 Jun 2010, 01:21

Quote from: J-cob9000 on 26 Jun 2010, 22:56
To be honest, I've been looking more and more douchebag every day. Short shorts and polo/button up and Rainbows. But I really don't care, it keeps me cool and girls like it.

And yes, capris are always good, as well as roll-ups.
And yes, I do need some topsiders. I am so broke, though.

Isn't this called selling out?

what the fuck even is selling out anymore

Lines · « **Reply #4197 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 05:48 »

How does one even sell out with their own style? Nobody is paying him huge bucks to change. Fashion tastes change. I know mine have pretty drastically over the past 10 years.

Personally, I don't think I like embroidered shorts. But if you like them, go for it. I think you may look better in rolled up pants, though. But it's summer and it's hot, so who gives a fuck as long as you're comfortable.

J-cob9000 · « **Reply #4198 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 06:07 »

I think I'm going to go for the embroidered shorts and at try at least one pair out and gauge reactions and stuff.

Cire27 · « **Reply #4199 on:** 27 Jun 2010, 07:18 »

Guys guys guys I was not being serious at all.

THESE FORUMS NOW CLOSED (read only)

Author Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - A (Read 310299 times)