I gave up trying to teach my friends, but it's so hard sometimes...

Originally Posted by oneeightyseven

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That's exactly why I am incognito when I shop. No one to influence me to buy a horrid G-Star shirt...yuck

oh yeah... guess who else likes those? The KC guy..

Originally Posted by hadamulletonce

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He had what appeared to be a navy HF Madison suit in his hands. She explained to him that a navy is only for funerals and HF was a terrible brand. She had a Joseph Abboud suit picked out and explained it was the BEST brand.

Originally Posted by hadamulletonce

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I'm sure after the fitting she picked out a fine pair of Kenneth Cole shoes to match the suit.

probably the classy ones all the well-suited upper crust professionals wear...

Originally Posted by awxg

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Ignorance is bliss. I was much happier before stumbling upon SF. I can say the same for my wallet.

+1000

That is soooo true!!!

Originally Posted by Flambeur

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probably the classy ones all the well-suited upper crust professionals wear...

Note the "Silver Technology". Only the best for the elite.....

Originally Posted by oneeightyseven

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Note the "Silver Technology". Only the best for the elite.....

Oh damn, silver? hellz no, I want platinum technology, nothing less.

I'm guessing you'd have to approach Kenneth Cole himself and obtain some pieces from his Kenneth Cole "private label"

Shielding others from a life spent obsessively going over everything that other men wear while relentlessly checking Styleforum for deals and PSAs is actually doing them a favor IMO.

Originally Posted by Flambeur

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probably the classy ones all the well-suited upper crust professionals wear...

I like how they can't even use "bicycle" toe. I guess that fancy language would turn customers off.

I don't say a word about any of my friend's clothes unless asked; and even then, I'm extremely cautious. I figure it's just not my business or concern and not worth the potential conflict. But it's admittedly hard not so say something when one of them brags about his new Thomas Pink shirts.

Originally Posted by mafoofan

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I don't say a word about any of my friend's clothes unless asked; and even then, I'm extremely cautious. I figure it's just not my business or concern and not worth the potential conflict. But it's admittedly hard not so say something when one of them brags about his new Thomas Pink shirts.

Same here.

Although, I must admit that it is hard to not comment when they think that your wardrobe needs an "upgrade" and start recommending Hugo Boss shirts and Kenneth Cole shoes. Or worse, they get you Affliction t-shirts for Christmas (granted, that was a gag gift but still...).

Originally Posted by rebenga

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I know a very nice guy who has the tag on his coat (outerwear, not suit jacket) sleeve.

I'm not sure if I should

a. leave it alone
b. tell him that the tag is meant to be removed
c. snip it off secretly

Mention that it is made to be cut off. I used to not know if I am supposed to remove it or keep it on for my suit and sportjacket. They make those tags unlike other clothing tags. That's why many men don't know if they are to be kept on or off.

They may appreciate the hint in the longrun. In the short term they may feel both ignorant and possibly insulted. So be careful how you mention it.

Nobody ever told me about my tags, but now I always wonder who may have looked and mine and assumed I was dumb or trying to show off the brand. I wish someone told me. I can't assume no one noticed.

Originally Posted by Flambeur

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One of my good friends was bragging last night about buying like 5 pairs of Kenneth Cole shoes on sale... He was so proud of himself, and so excited about the style and quality of those shoes...

It was kind of hard not to chime in with something when he was going on and on about how great Kenneth Coles are.... But I just don't wanna be an asshole, I guess. As long as he likes them?

Funny thig about kenneth cole. I bought a belt from them from macys, cheap belt like 25 bucks. I had left my original belt at my dorm room at Stonybrook so I needed to get a new one for holiday party the YMCA i work at threw. It was a belt with 4 r's. I had no idea what belt this was, but it was a pretty nice belt. I asked the sales clerk, he had no idea. I asked 4 sales clerks none of them knew what brand it was. Giving up, I bought it anyway. About two weeks later I went back there and found the same belt with a tag on it saying Kenneth Cole Reaction.
Pretty well know tag line I guess haha. 4 r's who woulda guessed.

Originally Posted by hadamulletonce

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Many girlfriends are responsible for terrible style choices, especially shoes and suits. I was at the Rack a few days ago and couldn't help but notice a great looking girl talking her BF out of a suit. He had what appeared to be a navy HF Madison suit in his hands. She explained to him that a navy is only for funerals and HF was a terrible brand. She had a Joseph Abboud suit picked out and explained it was the BEST brand. He quickly caved and went for the Khaki 3-Button JA. I'm sure after the fitting she picked out a fine pair of Kenneth Cole shoes to match the suit.
ive been dating my GF for about 3 months and she's already influenced me. i'd say my dress is slightly above average -- but she really dislikes some of my shirts and told me to get new jeans, which i did. she was right about the jeans -- (i now own 3 pairs of nice-fitting diesels). but i'll be damned if she would ever talk me out of buying a particular suit. i'd trust my dad over her for that. i usually don't have the patience to go shopping with a gf anyways. speaking of -- she did take me one day into kenneth cole to get me shoes -- i'm glad im picky enough that everything i saw sucked. afterward, she made up for it by taking me to Reiss (which I had never seen in California -- I'm now in NYC). i liked their clothes but the price was slightly out of my range -- maybe after law school.

Isn't there a rule that the only unsolicited comment which may be made about another man's wardrobe is that his fly is open?