Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 68215 times)

SirJuggles · « **Reply #100 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 01:31 »

That was a Good Fashion Decision. I have a hard time justifying $200 for clothes but I really can't fault you for that one.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #101 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 18:00 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 04 Oct 2010, 22:05

boots!

i have a pair just like that, only mine are a dark maroon-y brown. i love em and they were especially good to wear when my step-grampa was dying because he was a cowboy and he woulda liked em a lot too (REAL cowboy boots, with leather soles, angled higher heels and the rounded narrow toe)

Lunchbox · « **Reply #102 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 18:02 »

Mine aren't real cowboy boots. They are from a high-street chain. I searched endlessly online to find any new or second-hand cowboy boots that were leather and under $200 and couldn't find anything even close (even if boots were under $200 online, shipping them from the US was about $70), so when I walked into a shop on the off-chance and found these for $180 I knew I had to have them!

Ballard · « **Reply #103 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 19:24 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 05 Oct 2010, 18:02

(even if boots were under $200 online, shipping them from the US was about $70)

This might disqualify this option but, check Etsy. Everyone uses it for trinkets and jewelry but it's also a huge untapped resource for vintage cowboy boots.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #104 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 21:11 »

Oh I scoured Etsy for months. It is my number one go to place for everything fashion. Most of my wardrobe is Etsy!
I could not find any boots that I wanted that would have been under $200 with shipping.

calenlass · « **Reply #105 on:** 05 Oct 2010, 23:04 »

So guys, I found this dress on Modcloth.

Is it just me, or does it seem to announce to the world that you are very assuredly a female?

jmrz · « **Reply #106 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 00:14 »

That was my immediate thought, so it's not just you.

Lines · « **Reply #107 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 05:47 »

Same here.

calenlass · « **Reply #108 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 18:36 »

Cool.

On another note, I found this in my closet.

Does this qualify as one of those "little black dress" things Cosmo says all proper women should have? Also, are those shoes okay with it, or should I locate some different ones, and if so, what kind? My only other black heels are peep-toe pumps, so I would probably have to go buy another pair, maybe.

Lines · « **Reply #109 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 18:57 »

If they're all black, they may look better. Unless you have red heels. Black dress + red heels = win.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #110 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 19:13 »

It's not little enough to be a little black dress.
Also I really, really, really dislike those shoes. I think there's too much going on. I'm a shoe minimalist. Go red like Linds suggested!

calenlass · « **Reply #111 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 19:39 »

I don't have red ones, either. Ho, hum. Guess I better go shopping.

Edit: Sandal or pump?

Lines · « **Reply #112 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 20:02 »

Pump.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #113 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 20:32 »

It's not little enough and it's sort of too...I don't know. Frilly? to be a little black dress.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #114 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 20:37 »

it's little enough. it just means like not a floor length dress basically. the whole point of a good lbd is that it is classic and timeless. it'll never really go out of style. so no, i don't think it'd qualify but only because it's not plain enough.
hey surprise there's a wikipedia article about em.

Johnny C · « **Reply #115 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 21:14 »

bought a pair of nudies, bought a pair of 501s, bought some lifetime pants that i can't find on the internet anywhere but are hell of slim, only spent $150

Nodaisho · « **Reply #116 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 21:30 »

So, I have a question about 501s, now that you have mentioned them: Are they all supposed to shrink to fit? If so, why is there so much room for the waist to shrink and so little for the leg? If not, why the hell does a 32-inch waist leave me with maybe 6" of extra denim at the waist, while still being skintight on my legs?

I always see people say that 501s are the widest cut that people can generally pull off while looking good. I also read that 505s have a smaller leg opening (is that thigh leg opening, or ankle leg opening?), but I can fit in 505s, can't fit in 501s. Did I just try on a mislabeled pair of pants?

calenlass · « **Reply #117 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 23:01 »

Goddammit, the internet has failed me in my shoe search. What the hell.

Wasteroo · « **Reply #118 on:** 06 Oct 2010, 23:09 »

I got these boots today! I found them at Value Village for $15 and they are in pretty flawless condition, I love them so much

I can't figure out a way to wear them with my skinny jeans though, I have toothpick thin legs and in comparison these make my feet look gigantic and goofy. do I really need to buy new pants to go with these? should I just roll up the ends of my jeans?

Ballard · « **Reply #119 on:** 07 Oct 2010, 15:24 »

Those are some fucking goofy looking boots. We'd need a context picture of you wearing them with your jeans.

Wasteroo · « **Reply #120 on:** 07 Oct 2010, 22:18 »

these took some pretty remarkable acrobatics to take, sorry there's no full body ones, someone is currently sleeping in the only room with a full length mirror in it.

I'm sort of flip flopping between "still kinda cool" and "yep, definitely goofy looking," but today I wore 'em around and I got a few compliments. I am sort of new to this boot fashion thing so if they suck I am sorry I probably just don't have a good eye for cool boots yet

Johnny C · « **Reply #121 on:** 07 Oct 2010, 23:22 »

these nudies are insanely nice

Johnny C · « **Reply #122 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 00:25 »

wear a nudie. smoke
a marlboro. button
a shirt. life is own.

Drill King · « **Reply #123 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 08:10 »

Yeah, I like the boots. I wear that sort of combo all the time but I have madd hips so it balances out more, you should look for some straight/boot cut instead of skinnies. Or alternatively just let your skinnies out a bit.

Lines · « **Reply #124 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 08:25 »

Which do you guys like better?

or

I'm not really sure which I like better. Also don't know if I want shorter boots or slightly taller ones. There are upsides to both.

Ballard · « **Reply #125 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 08:32 »

Top top top top top.

Barmymoo · « **Reply #126 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 10:13 »

I prefer the second, but I think you should get the first because they'll look awesome on you (whereas they'd look silly on me).

sean · « **Reply #127 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 11:29 »

wasteroo, those boots are actually fuckin' rad. i think they work as is, or you could cop a pair of 511s if you want a lil more leg opening.

Ladybug · « **Reply #128 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 11:35 »

Quote from: Barmymoo on 08 Oct 2010, 10:13

I prefer the second, but I think you should get the first because they'll look awesome on you (whereas they'd look silly on me).

Yes, this. I also like the second ones better, but mostly because I like grey and the first pair would never work on me.

Ballard · « **Reply #129 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 11:54 »

Quote from: sean on 08 Oct 2010, 11:29

wasteroo, those boots are actually fuckin' rad. i think they work as is, or you could cop a pair of 511s if you want a lil more leg opening.

How would the second most skinny model of Levi's provide more leg opening?

Wasteroo · « **Reply #130 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 12:26 »

probably because in that picture I am actually wearing very skinny lady jeans

but thanks for the advice everybody! I'll probably be investing in a pair of Levi's soon, all of my current pairs of jeans have pretty pathetically tiny leg openings

edit: haha oh man, I just looked through my collection of pants and I definitely have a pair of 511s and they are baggy as fuck on me

calenlass · « **Reply #131 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 14:02 »

Go for the first ones, Linds. The second pair remind me too much of uggs.

jmrz · « **Reply #132 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 16:25 »

I agree with Katie here although both remind me of slippers/uggs that I'd never wear outside of my own home. First ones are better, second ones look like something I'd wear with pj's.

sean · « **Reply #133 on:** 08 Oct 2010, 16:43 »

Quote from: Ballard on 08 Oct 2010, 11:54

How would the second most skinny model of Levi's provide more leg opening?

i mean, the dude is obviously into skinny jeans, and 511s (i think?) would have enough leg room for those boots, based on his pics?

Ballard · « **Reply #134 on:** 10 Oct 2010, 22:16 »

I have found an expensive watch every few years since I was a child.

The last one was lying in the street, a mid-range Hamilton.

Elizzybeth · « **Reply #135 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 00:08 »

Maybe that's what À la recherche du temps perdu is really about.

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #136 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 02:21 »

I don't think that is a particularly good fit for you, but def keep in mind that a good watch is a goddamn fantastic accessory.

pwhodges · « **Reply #137 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 02:26 »

I go for simple, legible, iconic.

Dliessmgg · « **Reply #138 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 03:44 »

ITT pwhodges turns into a train station (at least for me).

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #139 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 08:02 »

Watches are a tricky thing. Chronographs can look great but they are hard to pull off. Generally speaking you look silly wearing one if you are a smallish person and/or wearing a tshirt-outfit. Theye are bulky and hefty pieces, and if you don't have a use for the several dials then it can be a bit like driving an SUV in the city. I've posted it on this thread before, but my favourite watch that I own is the Omega Chronostop since I also favour simplicity.

that said, I also wear

sometimes

Lines · « **Reply #140 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 08:42 »

That is the funniest thing, where did you get that?

valley_parade · « **Reply #141 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 15:17 »

Quote from: Ballard on 08 Oct 2010, 11:54

Quote from: sean on 08 Oct 2010, 11:29
wasteroo, those boots are actually fuckin' rad. i think they work as is, or you could cop a pair of 511s if you want a lil more leg opening.

How would the second most skinny model of Levi's provide more leg opening?

Wait, isn't there a "slim boot" cut or something? 517? 507? Something like that?

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #142 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 17:15 »

Quote from: Linds on 11 Oct 2010, 08:42

That is the funniest thing, where did you get that?

kari

Nodaisho · « **Reply #143 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 18:36 »

517 is the slim boot cut, Valley.

Ballard · « **Reply #144 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 18:38 »

And they're not particularly slim; I own a few pairs.

Lines · « **Reply #145 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 19:36 »

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 11 Oct 2010, 17:15

Quote from: Linds on 11 Oct 2010, 08:42
That is the funniest thing, where did you get that?

kari

Kari, where are you? Where did you get this watch???

Lunchbox · « **Reply #146 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 20:49 »

Probably from Swatch.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #147 on:** 11 Oct 2010, 23:44 »

Quote from: E. Spaceman on 11 Oct 2010, 08:02

I've posted it on this thread before, but my favourite watch that I own is the Omega Chronostop since I also favour simplicity.

And I probably said "Shit goddamn that is a fucking gorgeous watch" last time as well

I miss having disposable income so, so, so much. You bastards. Especially because I have no clothes for proper cold weather and of course there is nothing in snow clothing that is simultaneously reasonably priced and not garish and horrible.

(actually if anyone is willing to prove me wrong on that go right the fuck ahead!)

Nodaisho · « **Reply #148 on:** 12 Oct 2010, 00:03 »

Go to a thrift store. Find a leather jacket that fits you. A lot of them will have thick liners. I've got one that sadly doesn't actually fit me that I have mentioned before, I don't even need to wear layers in extremely cold weather as long as I zip and snap it. It cost $10. Surprisingly, I have seen a lot of leather jackets at the thrift stores recently, maybe it is people taking them out for the winter and finding they don't fit anymore.

Also, layers. Long underwear, fleeces, microfleece, wool, layers keep you warm better than one garment and you can add or remove them as you need to. And make sure to get a hat, a lot of heat escapes from your head. Avoid cotton wherever you can, cotton takes a lot longer to get dry, and it drains heat when it is wet. Wet wool may be as unpleasant as hell to wear, but it keeps you warm anyway. And if it isn't the bottom layer, you won't notice.

How cold does it get in Banff? I've never been north of Wyoming in the winter. If it is a ski town, at least it should hopefully not be as windy as some of the plains are.

Mostly, I just suggest thrift stores and army surplus shops for cheap winter clothes. It won't be the most styling, but you are in Canada. Nobody will notice. And at least it isn't neon purple like a lot of older winter clothes (oh you wacky '90s). Although you still do find some of those at the thrift stores.

It is a shame you didn't mention this before you went through Wyoming, because http://www.sierratradingpost.com has two outlet stores in Wyoming. If shipping isn't too horribly expensive, they tend to have pretty good deals on winter wear.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #149 on:** 12 Oct 2010, 00:08 »

I am trying to find myself a pair of proper long johns, with the buttflap and everything. Bitches don't even know how little I am joking about this.

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