Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - B (Read 68491 times)

Lunchbox · « **Reply #50 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 16:03 »

It's way cheaper to buy, say, a Topatoco AA tshirt and get it shipped from the US than to buy a plain shirt from AA here.

JD · « **Reply #51 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 16:04 »

and American Apparel may have a going out of business sale soon, so win/win situation right there.

Ladybug · « **Reply #52 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 16:48 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 26 Sep 2010, 16:03

It's way cheaper to buy, say, a Topatoco AA tshirt and get it shipped from the US than to buy a plain shirt from AA here.

Yeah, this is one of the reasons I have a lot of Threadless t-shirts. Way cheaper to get AA shirts from them than to actually buy them from the EU AA store, at least when they are on sale, which they are pretty frequently. I'd like to have some without prints on them, but considering the VAT and customs limit on imported stuff here, it wouldn't be worth it.

I finished a new sweater today. It is not very fashionable, but I don't care, I like it and will probably wear it this winter. I'm also really in need of a nice winter coat, though, and it is so damn difficult to find good-fitting ones. I'm only 161cm (between 5'3" and 5'4"), so they are often either too long or too bulky (which looks horrible when I am a fatty). Things also tend to have collars that are way too wide to look good. I kinda want something in grey wool, perhaps a peacoat? But what looks good on stubby girls? I'm guessing it shouldn't go too far down on my butt, because it is large and that will look horrible. I got a jacket that looks like this in brown recently, so I'll be good for a while, but not once it drops below zero, and I guess I should start looking early anyways.

Elizzybeth · « **Reply #53 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 18:36 »

Ladybug, I may have said this before, but I am definitely jealous of your knitting skills. That's a beautiful sweater.

Wasteroo · « **Reply #54 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 23:14 »

Quote from: Zombiedude on 26 Sep 2010, 16:04

and American Apparel may have a going out of business sale soon

oh shit, what? not that I will mourn the passing of their general sleaziness, but they make the only kind of t-shirt that will fit me!

Nodaisho · « **Reply #55 on:** 26 Sep 2010, 23:17 »

I might have to nab some tees as well, if that is true. I was just assuming it was wishful thinking.

Then again, hanes bulk-pack t-shirts fit me just fine.

Ballard · « **Reply #56 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 00:07 »

Quote from: StaedlerMars on 26 Sep 2010, 15:41

And I'm not disagreeing with band shirts or threadless or anything like that. I'm talking more about this stuff. Just... fundamentally.

Come now, I think an "I Support Single Mothers" stripper pole T-shirt is something every eligible bachelor should have in his closet. They say classics never go out of style.

StaedlerMars · « **Reply #57 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 05:51 »

Do I buy the completely white converse that are my size in the display window in the shop beneath my flat for 15 pounds?

I guess my question is: white shoes, are they a Done Thing?

Lines · « **Reply #58 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 06:08 »

White shoes are ok, but they are a bitch to keep clean. If you buy them, Scotch Guard them.

Lines · « **Reply #59 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 07:15 »

I dunno, I don't wear white shoes. My chucks are grey, my vans are black, my boots are brown (I plan on getting a black pair soon, too), and all my other shoes are either a neutral (black/brown) or some crazy color. I personally can't stand wearing white shoes because they make me OCD about keeping them clean. My other shoes I could care less about getting dirty (minus the dress shoes).

Nodaisho · « **Reply #60 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 13:28 »

Speaking of keeping them clean, how do you keep the white rubber part of chucks clean? I prefer that look on them, but they get dirty quick, especially walking through dirt.

JD · « **Reply #61 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 13:29 »

Don't walk in dirt?

Nodaisho · « **Reply #62 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 13:38 »

Difficult to do, since the way to my car isn't paved. Maybe i need to work on my handstand walks.

JD · « **Reply #63 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 13:39 »

I'm helping.

calenlass · « **Reply #64 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 16:24 »

Tide Bleach Pen

Lines · « **Reply #65 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 18:09 »

My chucks just stay dirty.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #66 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 20:10 »

Scrub the rubber with a sponge and some abrasive cleaner. I don't know what sort you guys have, but Jif or Gumption here is good. You want one that has a bit of grit to it.

I have some cream coloured chucks and they still look okay even though they are a little bit dirty.

JD · « **Reply #67 on:** 27 Sep 2010, 20:21 »

I think they're supposed to look a little grimy. They aren't white gloves.

Jace · « **Reply #68 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 03:12 »

My girlfriend bought some bright blue chucks and was saying she wished hers were as dirty looking as mine.
Protip: I did a bunch of yardwork, work in the snow, work digging in dirt in my red chucks, they are beaten to all hell, but the soles started to fall out finally

Barmymoo · « **Reply #69 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 03:38 »

I need to get some new chuck-type shoes. My current ones are dead, I have to admit it to myself even though I won't let my mum throw them out (she has been after them since I arrived to visit last week). The back of the right one has completely separated from the sole, there is a hole in the bottom, there are holes at the sides where the toes attach to the fabric, basically they are almost entirely hole. But they are the best shoes ever! They are olive with a picture of the pink panther playing the saxophone on the outer ankle and I love them.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #70 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 06:13 »

I bought a pair of Vans recently and they are actually WAY comfier than Chucks, they have a bit more cushioning in the base.

allison · « **Reply #71 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 06:52 »

I wear Dr. Scholls inserts in my Chucks because arch support ain't a joke, fools

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #72 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 07:17 »

I've decided to buy these and these. I will be the coolest kid in town.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #73 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 13:31 »

Quote from: allison on 28 Sep 2010, 06:52

I wear Dr. Scholls inserts in my Chucks because arch support ain't a joke, fools

Yeah. I was regretting not just wearing my hiking boots at the end of a short uphill hike this summer.

They make P.F. Flyers again now, I seem to remember those having arch support. They also make you run faster and jump higher.

allison · « **Reply #74 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 13:39 »

They've been making PF Flyers for a good few years, and they are good looking shoes for the most part. I just hate the toe caps. They're so clunky.

Lines · « **Reply #75 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 14:40 »

I have low arches, so Chucks are just as comfortable as Vans. The only shoes I've ever been blown away by on comfort are made by Born and Jambu, but they are expensive and I am ok without.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #76 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 15:03 »

Quote from: allison on 28 Sep 2010, 13:39

They've been making PF Flyers for a good few years, and they are good looking shoes for the most part. I just hate the toe caps. They're so clunky.

I still want to get some. I was raised on The Sandlot, and wanted a pair so bad, but the old maker had gone out of business, and the new maker hadn't bought the rights yet. By the time they started making them again, I stopped caring. Only found out they were making them again a couple of months ago.

jmrz · « **Reply #77 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 17:57 »

Picture time! For super cute outfit that I am wearing for work today! The dress came from modcloth and the scarf and belt came from a shop called Dotti.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #78 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 22:38 »

I wish I was a girl so I could wear super cute outfits like that.

Wasteroo · « **Reply #79 on:** 28 Sep 2010, 22:57 »

thanks for the new sig quote

Jace · « **Reply #80 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 01:24 »

Quote from: allison on 28 Sep 2010, 06:52

I wear Dr. Scholls inserts

These make my feet sweat something fierce.

Ballard · « **Reply #81 on:** 29 Sep 2010, 13:44 »

Jordan, male version:

Orbert · « **Reply #82 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 08:10 »

White Collar is a pretty cool show.

Ballard · « **Reply #83 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 13:41 »

It's pretty formulaic, shallow, aspirational TV but I love watching it because they're both so fucking sharp. I take my fashion cues from Neal Caffrey a lot.

Orbert · « **Reply #84 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 16:40 »

In other words, it's a USA ("Characters Welcome") show.

Papersatan · « **Reply #85 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 18:49 »

Fashion thread, I need honest opinions. So bought this fabric a while ago to make myself a skirt. But now I am not sure I can wear a skirt made of said fabric. I keep my hair pink, as such I don't wear red, because it looks bad with my hair. This fabric kind of has a lot of red in it. Can I pull it off anyways or should I make something for someone else with it? My hair:

The fabric:

ummmkay · « **Reply #86 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 18:54 »

it's not overwhelmingly red, and there are plenty of other colors- i say go for it! also, i love your hair

Ballard · « **Reply #87 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 19:08 »

I can see how it might clash but holy crap that is some gorgeous fabric. Go for it.

BrittanyMarie · « **Reply #88 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 19:12 »

if it was a shirt you were making, i'd suggest something else, but you'll have some fabric between the peenk and the skirt. also i agree with gene; that's some really pretty fabric. i've been meaning to make a bunch of circle skirts lately (in WOOL or something for WINTER YEAH)

Lines · « **Reply #89 on:** 30 Sep 2010, 19:34 »

You can totally make a skirt out of that, but uh, if you can't, I'll totally take it. >.>

Seriously though, that is some beautiful fabric and I don't think it'll really clash with your hair at all. You could easily wear it with any other color but red or orange and it'll look really nice.

calenlass · « **Reply #90 on:** 01 Oct 2010, 00:56 »

Send it to me and I will make you a corset with it.

Ballard · « **Reply #91 on:** 03 Oct 2010, 22:29 »

So my mom offered to buy me new boots for the winter, which is pretty generous considering my Docs are perfectly fine.

Do I get the brown leather Iron Rangers or the desert suede ones?

I'd normally go for the brown leather but my Docs are a similar style and similar color, and I think it's overkill to have two pairs of brown boots.

How hard is it to keep that kind of suede clean in the winter?

Conversely, engineer boots y/n?

Alex C · « **Reply #92 on:** 03 Oct 2010, 23:43 »

Suede is a pain in the ass in wet states.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #93 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 06:11 »

Quote from: Ballard on 03 Oct 2010, 22:29

So my mom offered to buy me new boots for the winter, which is pretty generous considering my Docs are perfectly fine.

Do I get the brown leather Iron Rangers or the desert suede ones?

I'd normally go for the brown leather but my Docs are a similar style and similar color, and I think it's overkill to have two pairs of brown boots.

How hard is it to keep that kind of suede clean in the winter?

Conversely, engineer boots y/n?

I have the brown leather Iron Rangers and love them dearly.

Also you biting my shit, dogg.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #94 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 06:58 »

Sam those boots... I dunno, doggie. You might have gotten too Ill for me, finally.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #95 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 07:13 »

Okay we tight as long as you're not trying to wear bubblegum-pastel-sherbet boots, doggo. The crepe sole is fly as fucc.

Ballard · « **Reply #96 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 20:05 »

Those boots are pretty tight but I like the steampunk aesthetic that the Fiorentini + Baker engineer boots I linked give off, weird tongue included.

I copped some faded grey Rugby vintage slim jeans yesterday. I forgot how much I missed button flies.

Ballard · « **Reply #97 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 20:26 »

I'm also liking:

Lunchbox · « **Reply #98 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 22:05 »

I have these on lay-by (lay-away?) and I really should wait till payday to pay them off but I want them nowwww:

jmrz · « **Reply #99 on:** 04 Oct 2010, 22:52 »

I bought these. They were $200 on sale from $289.

I got these for free:

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