Oxfords, Shoes, and Jeans help needed!

Originally Posted by Synthese

I'm in a good mood, so I'll help you (and then probably just repost this the next time someone comes knockin'). In the future, use the search function and the stickied threads. Do this instead of replying to any of these posts.


i'm going to assume that the real goal here is to look good for the ladies, so...

College wear for fun and profit:

Your shit is going to get messy. Beer is going to get spilled all over everything you own. More than likely, you will sleep in the mud/bushes while wearing most of this stuff. Girls will rub themselves on your pants, which is great, but unhygienic.

First, get rid of your graphic tees. If you want to wear t shirts, and who doesn't, just get some blanks from hanes/american apparel that fit well in the shoulders.

Next, buy a pair of jeans. Everyone here will tell you to buy raws, and they are right. Don't ask what kind. You're getting away with this much, so you can do some forum research next. I will tell you that if you wait, jeans are cheap. Buy jeans that fit you.

Buy a pair of boots that are not desert boots. desert boots are boring and girls don't give a shit that they're based on imperialist rapist-wear. Buy something with a slight heel. Do some research/read up on what you like.

Do not wear adidas all-stars with gelly stripes. Do not wear cargo shorts. Do not wear cargo shorts with your adidas all-stars. Chucks are whatever, but be warned that they will not get you any female attention. do not fucking EVER wear your running shoes unless you're working out, I don't care what you think you know.

Buy slim button downs on the cheap. take j crew button downs to the tailor, whatever. not everything has to be skin tight, but if you want to look like you take care of yourself, a good start is to buy clothes that fit you.

don't save up and buy shit that you'll regret buying. take advantage of fast fashion. Look at WAYWT. Most people are not spending a lot of money on anything. Emulate them.

finally, clothes are not going to make you look better/more classy/ more cultured. If you are a slob, cookie-cutter clothing is not going to fix anything. If you are interested in looking like a mature human, or even an immature but stylish one, don't go throwing your money around. Especially not during college. spend that shit on drugs and alcohol and parties. and some boots.

mostly, go do some fucking research

Originally Posted by The Trendsetter

1. Oxford Button Down Shirts. - My question for this is what kind? I am a college student so my budget is not huge. What Oxford button up shirts do you recommend that are cheap. What colors are essential to a stylish wardrobe? any nice kind. a good place to start for you would be slim oxfords in brands mentioned on this forum. most people start with white and light blue, and add colors that they like when they get bored of rocking those two colors. 2. A nice pair of shoes. - I am going to be buying a pair of shoes, probably this weekend, and I'm not sure what to buy. I want to be different, I want to wear something other than the jordan's and regular white nike shoes. That is all that anyone wears in my area. I need something universal, that I can wear with a lot of different options. I'm looking to spend less than 100 dollars. I was thinking about Sperry's. I really have no clue. Remember I'm in college too. So, I don't want to look extremely out of place, but I want to stand out. If that makes sense at all? Eh. i dont feel like giving you a long response to this one. search for "non-baller sneakers" and click on the official thread. people usually rec chucks, sperrys, authentic vans, spring court. you can also look up posts by rfx45 or smth, he's really really into shoes. 3. Spring/ Summer Clothes - I just need ideas of what to buy that will look good in the summer/spring. I have no clothes for the spring and it's coming soon. I need T-Shirts, really everything. Cheap though. standard forum answer would be plain colored t's from american apparel + jeans. you can start reading about shorts if ur into that thing 4. Jeans - I need nice jeans. Raw denim is apparently the best? I don't know. Remember Im still learning. I am thinking of Levi 501's. I need them to be cheap and nice. I wear size 36. I weigh 195-205 ish. I wear size large. I have some flab but I'm going to start running when it get's a little warmer out. Here is a picture of my body type. Bad picture, but I hope it can give you an idea of what I am like figure out if you look better in straight legged jeans or if you can rock tapered jeans. then go to a store and try them all on. if you want to experiment, start with levi STF's, but if you're willing to take the plunge into nice jeans, look @ 3sixteen. i wont list other brands since ur poor.