Male Fashion Advice
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Does LL Bean typically run big?
I just received an order for a few shirts from LL Bean. Right now, any brand's Large is just a tad tight on me but I'm trying to lose weight and expect to squeeze in soon. These shirts are HUGE.
I double checked their website's fit guide. By all accounts, it's suggesting I'm a large (5'6" 43 chest). The long sleeve shirt is one size too big, the short sleeves are at least two sizes, if not three, too big. The sweat shirt is a bit large but wearable.
My plan at this point is to take the nearly two hour drive (with traffic) to my nearest store to try the shirts on in person. Just wondering if I got a weird batch or if I'm a size small in LL Bean.
Or, should I be expecting these to shrink a lot in the wash?
UPDATE: So, I drove the store and confirmed my suspicions with the associate. “Traditional Fit” is two sizes bigger, “Slim Fit” is one size bigger, and “Signature” is about right, he said. I didn’t like the signature sizing at all; it was oddly a little smocky and ballooned out at the bottom. And while the small traditional fit fit my width okay, I think it’s a little short, and I’m just 5’6”.
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[EU] What is the opinion on Clark's dress shoes?
Have to get dress shoes, found some that seem decent, what is the consensus on them?
https://www.clarks.com/en-gr/mens/collections/smart-shoes/m_smart_eu-c
I've had some Clark's in the past, but never for dress shoes.
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Got some amazing shirts at Costco for $15 but learned they're $60 new, ughh
i am in shambles - I bought two Weatherproof Vintage short sleeve men's linen button down shirts last month from Costco, they were like $15 each, thinking little of it, oh these are probably going to be ok, normal big box store shirts.
but I've worn them, and slowly realized: these are the best shirts I've ever worn. they're comfortable, they fit perfectly, they feel absolutely perfect, the linen is perfectly breathable and feels perfect on my skin, they look very summery and nice, I've never enjoyed a shirt more than these shirts.
So I want more than the pink and blue that I bought, because that's only 2 days of the week. I go to the official website and the shirts start at $60. I am wrecked. I should've bought 15 of them at the store.
Costco themselves have a few left online, but only in obscure sizes and ugly colors. I am in shambles.
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Prelims
Prelims Few events combine pop culture and sports fandom quite like Taylor Swift's relationship to the Kansas City Chiefs, sparking an intriguing fashion trend: Taylor Swift Chiefs jackets. This article investigates its roots, significance, and cultural impact of this cultural crossover phenomenon.
The Taylor Swift Chiefs jacket trend can be traced back to reports of her relationship with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and subsequent media attention that ensued, sparking interest both among Swift fans as well as Chiefs fans alike. Swift indirectly endorsing the team through Kelce led them to adopt Chiefs merchandise as a sign of support both for herself and the team itself.
Taylor Swift's Chiefs jacket has become more than just clothing; it serves as a symbol of unity for Swifties (Taylor Swift fans) and Kansas City team supporters alike. Boasting its vibrant red and gold colors as well as its iconic logo, these jackets encapsulate both Swift's spirit and that of Kansas City team while simultaneously showing their support. Wearing it allows fans to show both admiration for Swift as well as pledge their allegiance for both.
Taylor Swift has made her mark beyond music into fashion as well, inspiring fans and retailers alike with a demand for Chiefs-themed clothing that matches Swift's signature look - particularly jackets bearing Chiefs logos as she wears them herself. Retailers have seen an upsurge in demand for Chiefs clothing worn by Swift herself; retailers report an increase in orders of Chiefs jackets similar to her own worn on-stage by fans eager to emulate her style by customizing jackets with lyrics or symbols related to Swift in addition to Chiefs logos or badges bearing Swift-related patches or lyrics or symbols so as fans can mimic Swift herself in style!
Cultural Significance The Taylor Swift Chiefs jacket trend exemplifies the power of celebrity endorsements and the intertwining relationship between music and sports fandom. Swift's appeal bridges different fan communities while creating new connections among them; furthermore, fashion serves as a vehicle to express solidarity among diverse fan bases.
Conclusion The Taylor Swift Chiefs jacket trend is an intriguing intersection of music, sports and fashion that represents unity, fandom and celebrity endorsements' cultural impact. As it continues to gain steam it serves as an affirmation of how pop culture shapes consumer behavior while connecting seemingly disparate communities together.
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Two clothing color matching guides I had saved. What do you think?
pix.anduin.net toothpaste_sandwich (@[email protected])Two clothing colour matching guides I had saved
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Eleven ways to tie a scarf infographic.
It's spring here in Europe, but we're international... right? I use the reverse drape cross a lot, though I've used the chest warmer while wearing a suit a couple of times, this past winter.
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Relevant discussion for this community!
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Hi everyone. Need your advise please. Can I wear this loafer with chino shorts?
Hi everyone. Need your advise please. Can I wear this loafer with chino shorts?
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Can I rock this in public?
I got a poncho for indoor. It was so confy I wear it to the cinema but I felt like everyone was staring at me.
Thoughts? My mother said I look like I smoke weed all day when she saw me and my gf said I look like some eco hippy bum.
I dont know. Those are two opinions but I wanted to know what you all think.
Edit: i know my jeans are dirty. I just finished mudding a small wall and thought I can do that without making a mess lol
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Wedding Confusion
I an lost with what to wear to my wedding. It is a summertime lakehouse venue and I am thinking 100 different things.
Half of me wants to stand out that bit extra and get a dinner jacket/tux. Or else a three piece mismatched set, like matching waistcoat and pants with a different colour jacket.
The other half wants simplicity with a two piece and suspenders.
I like three pieces because they keep you looking together throughout a long day and night.
I am mostly against check patterns and am leaning toward greens like sage or emerald with cream but open to options. Happy with earth tones or natural colours.
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The Many Transformations of the Double Breasted Jacket
The Many Transformations of the Double Breasted Jacket
- therake.com 5 rakish tips from Pitti Uomo 105
One of the standout events of the year, Pitti Uomo 105 did not disappoint. The Rake reports on five unmissable styles for AW24.
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Cheap, good quality travel pants?
Looking for recommendations on good quality, affordable, technical (lightweight, low cotton, high stretch) pants (no zip off legs, please) that will travel well, largely wrinkle free, and can dress up and down depending on pairings. Trying to avoid the cargo pant look. Does such a thing exist, or is it like the old saying: good cheap or fast, pick two?
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Buying Quality Shoes in Madrid
The Spanish capital boasts a long and unique tradition in menswear, particularly in footwear. Despite Spain's declining production of footwear over the decades, with much of it moving to Asia, Madrilenians still uphold a strong preference for high-quality leather shoes. The zapaterias, as the Spanish call their shoe shops, are concentrated in the old town, around the historical shoemaker's quarter in Caille de Toledo. However, they are omnipresent throughout the city and hard to miss. Let me show you four of my favorite zapaterias in Madrid.
Let's start by exploring the Spanish all-star-shoe, the "Pisamierda", which roughly translates into "sh*t stomper". These shoes, in design similar to Clark's Desert Boots, can be found in almost every Spanish household due to their affordable pricing. For instance, LOBO, a shop in Calle de Toledo, sells a pair made of suede for around 30 EUR link. It goes without saying that you should treat them with water repellent spray right after the purchase and avoid wearing them in moist conditions whenever possible - the suede is unforgiving.
On Calle Claudio Coello in the upscale Salamanca neighborhood, you'll discover a shop belonging to the Spanish brand Meermin. The shop is nice and spacious, with a small but nice inventory of boots, loafers and oxfords. The service is friendly, and they offer goodyear welted leather boots made of French calf leather for 200-300EUR per pair. Take a look at the image above to get an idea of what I'm talking about, or look through their webshop. While the price is fantastic, be aware of the increased variance in the shoe's quality. During my visit, I observed shoes with scratches in the leather and uneven stitching that were on display for sale. I recommend that you take your time to carefully inspect the pair of shoes that you're about to buy. If you do, you might score a pair of shoes that might otherwise cost you double at places like Redwing.
Berwick also sells shoes in Salamanca, on Calle de Hermosilla. The company, with two brick-and-mortar stores in Spain and one in Korea and Japan, offers a broader selection compared to Meermin. They specialize in goodyear welted constructions, and mostly use thick calf leather for their shoes. A pair of boots will cost you about 250EUR. Personally, I found the quality of shoes sold at Berwick to be superior to what I observed at Meermin, with less noticeable flaws. I highly recommend the destination.
In a league of their own are Tubet Zapateros in Caille de Núñez. While the vendors at Meermin and Berwick are nice and helpful, the staff at Tubet Zapateros takes it a step further. They will listen to your preferences, provide a selection of shoes for you to try on, and even put the chosen pair on your feet while sharing information about the craftsmanship. Tubet Zapateros stocks high-end brands like Allen Edmonds, Alden, Crockett & Jones and Carlos Santos. Be prepared to spend at least 300EUR for a pair of oxfords and at least 400EUR for a pair of boots.
- www.themodestman.com A Brief History of Doc Martens
Explore the intriguing history of Doc Martens – here's everything you should know about this iconic footwear brand.
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Best high quality dress shoes?
I’ve own a half dozen pairs of Allen Edmonds but am wondering if there’s a similar company (American made and sourced) that are better/more comfortable/better value/ etc.
Haven’t bought a pair of shoes in 5+ years so I suspect the market has changed.
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[WIWT] Do you listen to Dod Mark?
Okay, this one also isn't actually what I wore today, but I want to post some more content on this page. I took this photo about a year ago and got some good feedback on the other MFA.
- Thrifted coat
*Old leather vest that my dad gave me
- Dod Mark shirt
*Thrifted jeans
- Solovair dealer boots
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[WIWT] What's MFA without over-edited fit pics?
The title is actually a lie, I took this photo in December of last year but never posted it and want to share content here.
Outfit Details
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Carhartt Detroit Jacket
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Old Levi's 501s that I tried to patch
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Visvim boots
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Review – UNMARKED Archie Boots | Heddels
www.heddels.com Review - UNMARKED Archie BootsWill reviews a staple in the UNMARKED roster: the Archie Boot.
A review of Mexican-brand UNMARKED's Archie Boots by William Reynolds, published on Heddels.com
I've been in the market for a pair of Monkey boots ever since falling in love with Clinch's model, and I think I've finally found the perfect pair. The price and style are spot-on, and I've loved seeing the Mexican bootmaking industry grow over the past few years
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Dress Shoes
I need to wear dress shoes to work. Based on advice from Reddit's male fashion advice I bought two pairs of Allen Edmond shoes. The Strand and the Park Avenue. They have been awesome. I had them for 7 and 6 years respectively. Between the two pairs of shoes, I've had five resoles. This is a way better method then continually buying cheap shoes which I was doing before.
The time has come to finally replace my shoes. The uppers is on both pairs are quite damaged. I've been hearing Alan Edmond's is not what they used to be. I don't mind paying for quality but I want to make sure that it's cost effective. I don't really have any idea what other brands to look at.
Is it true that Alan Edmond's is no longer worth the money? If so, what other comparable brands should I look into?
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Does anyone recognize this shoe style and know where to get a new pair?
I got the when travelling abroad for work in Morocco. I paid about 20 USD for them from a street vendor.
Some more pics
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Thoughts on Mtailor? Is it worth it?
Love the idea of skipping the store and still getting a great fit. I bought one of their shirts and it's fine but nothing earth shattering. Once you have your shirt measurements I feel like online ordering from anywhere is pretty safe. Pants are a whole 'nother thing though. How do mtailor pants work out? Also what about their suits? I've found very little reviews / info about their suits. I kind of feel like I'm paying more for novelty than quality with this brand. Curious to hear from anyone with more experience with this service.
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Advice on casual clothes to wear with a cloak?
Since discovering the joys of cloaks, I've wanted to wear one all the time now but struggling for clothes that don't look jarring with a cloak.
To be clear, I'm aiming for a "larp/fantasy" look, just some somewhat modern and comfortable clothes that would look good with a cloak.
Thanks in advance!
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Can I wear golf pants to an October wedding?
Years ago in a thrift store, I found the perfect pants. The formal look of slacks but without the obnoxious vertical slit pockets. The stiffer fabric and sensible pockets of jeans but with a more genteel cut. I now know these were golf pants, and I wear them every day for work.
I have an upcoming wedding, semiformal, indoors. I'm not in the bridal party, nor am I escorting anybody in the bridal party. Can I wear golf pants to this event, or do I need to go buy slacks, or even a full suit? I'm not opposed to buying a suit, I just want to know what my options are.
Edit: The specific pants I wear to work are these but I might buy something a little nicer for the event.
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Looking for combinations for wide toebox oxfords
www.etsy.com MEN Zero Drop OXFORD Barefoot BROWN Smooth Leather Handmade - EtsyThis Tie Sneakers item by FeelBarefoot has 148 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Turkey. Listed on Sep 2, 2023
I know they look a bit goofy, but the wide toe box just feels great. Do you guys have some outfit suggestions for this fall?
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Japanese second hand stores are a godsent
If you guys ever visit Japan, make sure to visit one of the many second hand stores. I would advice against visiting one in a touristy spot like Shibuya though. At least the ones I visited there seemed to be a lot more pricy. But even the shops in more rural areas have an awesome selection of clothes, which are in top shape. In my home country most second hand shops smell of old fabric and you have to look really hard to find something good. In Japan everything smells fresh and there are so many cool options.
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Uniqlo x Ines De La Fressange Is for the Fellas
www.gq.com Fellas, Stop Sleeping on Uniqlo's Freshest CollaborationThe retailer's link-up with Ines de la Fressange isn't for the guys—but it's packed with quiet, elegant menswear.
- putthison.com The Springboard Wardrobe
When I started getting into fountain pens about eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the number of options. The...
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Looking for good combinations with mock toe boots
Since its finally starting to cool down a bit in Japan, I am looking forward to finally wearing longer clothes and boots again. I have a favorite pair of mock toes. You guys have any inspiration for a good combo? Thought of maybe combining it with a wool or felt coat and a jeans.
- mainichi.jp Once outdoor workers' gear, fan-equipped clothes diversifying in Japan amid extreme heat - The Mainichi
TOKYO -- As the sweltering summer heat continues in Japan, battery-powered, fan-equipped outfits are attracting attention to keep cool. Originally use
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ON THE RISING HOMOGENEITY OF TEXTILES IN FASHION INDUSTRY
the-rosenrot.com On the Rising Homogeneity of Textiles in Fashion IndustryHomogeneity in fashion – both in design, and especially in its material use – is on the rise, owing to the transfer of decision-making power from the creatives to the marketers and merc…
When I was in university, one of the major questions of international economics was globalisation and its effects. At the time, debates on whether globalisation will bring about convergence or divergence remained inconclusive; will we be seeing cultures merging into homogeneity, or will we be celebrating plurality in aesthetics and philosophies. Ten years later, we finally have the answer.