Topic: Let's have a fashion advice thread. (Read 1044630 times)

Lines · « **Reply #250 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 08:44 »

That looks like a boating outfit.

Emaline · « **Reply #251 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 09:39 »

Quote from: Aimless on 17 Aug 2008, 23:47

Yanni thinks you might wanna have a splash of colour in there somewhere like, a red kerchief or something. Scarf.

Might also want to reconsider wearing grey shoes with grey jeans!

Yanni should be pleased to know that I am thinking about yellow accessories. I think I will buy some yellow flats, and a yellow necklace to go with it. I already have some yellow barrettes to go with it.

Also, Linds, I have never been boating. I have no clue what a boating outfit is. You can't wear your regular clothes?

redglasscurls · « **Reply #252 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 09:50 »

I can see where she's coming from. The shirt has a boatneck, and the stripes are very very French sailorman.

Emaline · « **Reply #253 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 10:10 »

And I dyed my hair last night, so it is kinda purpley, but not overly so. It's dark and pretty. The yellow barrettes look really nice with it.

RedLion · « **Reply #254 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 11:17 »

I always associate those red and black striped shirts with Russian sailors, not French ones.

Have I been amiss all these years?!

redglasscurls · « **Reply #255 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 11:42 »

Red and black may be Russian, but blue and white is French all the way

RedLion · « **Reply #256 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 12:28 »

Quote from: redglasscurls on 18 Aug 2008, 11:42

Red and black may be Russian, but blue and white is French all the way

Er, I meant white and black.

But look! I have propaganda posters to prove it: look at his kerchief, and the shirt beneath his white overshirt!

Verergoca · « **Reply #257 on:** 18 Aug 2008, 13:01 »

Battlecruiser Potemkin is such an epic movie!

Gemmwah · « **Reply #258 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 14:59 »

Advise me on Fashion, guys. I need to know if I need this dress or not.

My heart is telling me YES YES DEAR GOD YES BUY IT.

Verergoca · « **Reply #259 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 15:07 »

Quote from: Gemmwah on 20 Aug 2008, 14:59

YES YES DEAR GOD YES BUY IT.

Leinad · « **Reply #260 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 15:13 »

I don't think anyone looks good in maternity wear unless they are actually pregnant... and yes, I know this is rather "in" right now and not "maternity wear" like I sarcastically call it, but I can't help thinking that whenever I see someone wearing that. But, as with everything, cute girls can make anything cute, basically.

Scrambled Egg Machine · « **Reply #261 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 15:16 »

Should I buy an Army surplus cold weather jacket for this winter? It's in ACU camouflage and costs $75-ish.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #262 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 16:36 »

Camo is bad. Unless you're killing people with your bare hands you should not wear camo.

I agree with Leinad as well, but I think that even attractive people look awful in 'maternity wear'.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #263 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 16:53 »

Those dresses can be ok if you pull the waist in with a belt or sash or something. Otherwise, yeah, they make everyone look pregnant. Everyone. I like the pattern though.

Liz · « **Reply #264 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 16:56 »

I don't care if I look pregnant, shirts and dresses like that are dang comfortable and good for my self-esteem.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #265 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 17:00 »

No one's saying you can't wear them if you want to. We're just letting you know that they are not attractive.
Anything that goes into a swishy bottom just under the breasts does not look good, period. But that's just my opinion.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #266 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 17:39 »

I'm so glad I am not the only one that despises the empire waist. Seriously, it's awful.

Liz · « **Reply #267 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 17:53 »

Hey, when you are a lady that has a little extra around the middle, empire waists are your friend. Like all clothing, there are good and bad ways to wear them.

Bad:

That does indeed make you look pregnant.

Good:

Does not make you look pregnant.

The key is the size of the waistband and the amount of fabric hanging off of it. A tiny little waistband will tend to add weight, as will lots and lots of fabric. If the waistband is wider with a more fitted style below it, they are very figure-flattering.

tania · « **Reply #268 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:05 »

a lot of it depends less on physical attractiveness and more on body type. empire waist dresses tend to be most flattering on very skinny girls because they add curves.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #269 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:19 »

Quote from: Misconception on 20 Aug 2008, 17:53

words

I retract my previous statement after reading this. Trouble was that every time I've ever seen anyone wearing an empire waist they fell into the category of your first picture.

Leinad · « **Reply #270 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:22 »

I refuse to retract my previous statement as I find both pictures to be unflattering, to say the least. But to each their own, I guess. I have never liked empire waste-lines and whenever I see them on someone who is in great shape I think "why on earth would they horribly disfigure themselves like that?" I think the same thing of Prince Alberts, too.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #271 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:24 »

I'm not sure empire waists can be lumped together with Prince Alberts...

Leinad · « **Reply #272 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:27 »

No, they can't. I was just saying the amount of revulsion I hold for Prince Albert's is comparable to that I have for empire waste lines.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #273 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:34 »

I just googled Prince Albert because I had no idea what it was. Thanks for giving me nightmares.

Gemmwah · « **Reply #274 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:50 »

You think that's bad, you have no idea.

Leinad · « **Reply #275 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 19:55 »

Quote from: Social Bacon on 20 Aug 2008, 19:34

I just googled Prince Albert because I had no idea what it was. Thanks for giving me nightmares.

No problem, that's what I am here for.

@ Gemmwah: Holy shit! Why are they BLOODY?? AUUGH!

Gemmwah · « **Reply #276 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 20:03 »

Man, ain't nothin' better than a bit of blood on a fresh piercing.

Liz · « **Reply #277 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 20:04 »

Quote from: Leinad on 20 Aug 2008, 19:22

I refuse to retract my previous statement as I find both pictures to be unflattering, to say the least. But to each their own, I guess. I have never liked empire waste-lines and whenever I see them on someone who is in great shape I think "why on earth would they horribly disfigure themselves like that?"

Your loss. I'm cool with that.

Also, blech, let's keep the piercing discussion in the tattoo thread. Take about nice, safe clothes here.

Leinad · « **Reply #278 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 20:05 »

I think it is due to repressed memories of my mother and sister constantly watching the TV BBC version of Pride and Prejudice during my formative years.

Leinad · « **Reply #279 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 21:42 »

I always found The Importance of Being Earnest with Reese Witherspoon and gang to be much MUCH more entertaining.

Eris · « **Reply #280 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 21:46 »

Can We Stop Derailing Threads Please.

This is happening in a huge heap of threads at the moment. Please?

Liz · « **Reply #281 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 21:54 »

Quote from: Misconception on 20 Aug 2008, 20:04

Also, blech, let's keep the piercing discussion in the tattoo thread. Take about nice, safe clothes here.

Leinad · « **Reply #282 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 21:57 »

Ok, sorry, my bad, you are totally right.

Anyone need any fashion advice? I am pretty comfortable with my current look, so I don't really need any advice, but ask you and you shall receive most likely far more than you ever wanted. I am a fount of opinions on fashion.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #283 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 23:18 »

Dear Everybody Except Leinad In The Fashion Thread:

I am going to a wedding at the end of this month, and I am wearing a dark grey suit with a white shirt and a cream tie. Brown shoes/belt or black? (I'm thinking brown. Is there a protocol/rule for this sort of thing?)

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #284 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 23:27 »

Black shoes/belt dude. It's a wedding. Protocol is black shoes/belt.

ViolentDove · « **Reply #285 on:** 20 Aug 2008, 23:31 »

Yeah, what Jimmy said.

Liz · « **Reply #286 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 09:50 »

Black.

Black black black black black.

Black and grey, wear black shoes. Brown and (even though I don't really like the look of it) navy blue, wear brown shoes.

negative creep · « **Reply #287 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 12:42 »

Quote from: Scrambled Egg Machine on 20 Aug 2008, 15:16

Should I buy an Army surplus cold weather jacket for this winter? It's in ACU camouflage and costs $75-ish.

Do you mean that new digital pattern? If yes, then don't do it! Army jackets are for the win, but this pattern is just ugly.

Ladybug · « **Reply #288 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 13:11 »

Agreed. I'm not really a fan of camo at all, but even less so the ACU camo (assuming the GIS results were correct).

Scrambled Egg Machine · « **Reply #289 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 13:13 »

Was it tan with various squares in it?

hipster jesus · « **Reply #290 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 13:30 »

Quote from: David_Dovey on 20 Aug 2008, 23:18

Brown shoes/belt or black? (I'm thinking brown. Is there a protocol/rule for this sort of thing?)

Just wear Vans. I did that once... because I'm a douchebag.

Ladybug · « **Reply #291 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 13:38 »

Quote from: Scrambled Egg Machine on 21 Aug 2008, 13:13

Was it tan with various squares in it?

It was this. Not a fan of the pixelated look.

Scrambled Egg Machine · « **Reply #292 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 13:39 »

I like it a little, and it's what they are using now. I'll try to find the old style, or maybe some Crye Multi-Cam.

dennis · « **Reply #293 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 14:58 »

http://jezebel.com/5038553/the-best--worst-of-international-male-summer-1986

dude.

Edith · « **Reply #294 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 17:57 »

So ordinarily I agree with all of you guys about empire waists. They are an affront to my sense of style.

For some reason, though, I tried this on in a store and liked it enough to buy it.

Question: I know my head is cut off, that's because I don't have a self-timer anymore, but what do you think of the shirt? Terrible/Wear it if nothing else is clean/It's Okay but not great/Pretty Good/Awesome Shirt?

I honestly can't tell, because it is still empire, but it is at least fitted...

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #295 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:07 »

Don't listen to Roxie, I checked my etiquette book last night. Black shoes and belts for weddings.

Also Eed, that is a cool top. Go with it.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #296 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:21 »

I agree with Jimmy on both counts. Black is classy.
Edith, I like the shirt but you need to wear something with it, it's a little plain on its own.

Liz · « **Reply #297 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:22 »

Yeah, it needs a necklace of some sort or a cardigan. That is what I would do to it, anyways, but I am pretty much obsessed with cardigans.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #298 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 18:34 »

I mean wear the purple shoes David Dovey.

Social Bacon · « **Reply #299 on:** 21 Aug 2008, 19:59 »

Never.

Also, I have a greatcoat.

Is this awesome?

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