Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[chrispy179]

opening ceremony 3 button blazer

 

[Nouveau Pauvre]

Originally Posted by gawkrodger

NDC Gianni boots. Just a question of do i size down or go true to size

Definitely size down a full size.

 

[gawkrodger]

cheers. got a couple of pairs of NDCs - some i've had to size down, some are true to size!

 

[XenoX101]

Originally Posted by chrispy179

opening ceremony 3 button blazer

Nice

 

[SPK]

http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?s...if&tmp=prdDtIm Just wondering how the quality is with JCREW shoes. Would these be worth picking up for $60?

 

[Jokerman]

Originally Posted by chrispy179

opening ceremony 3 button blazer

I would say yes if it didnt have the gold buttons but I find the buttons to be rather ugly.

 

[nohomo]

Need some brown lace ups

AE Warren

or

AE Embarcadero

 

[Nouveau Pauvre]

Detailing on the Warren is pretty ugly IMHO.

 

[newinny]

Originally Posted by newinny

I picked these up on Yoox but have never owned a pair of Dior jeans before. I'm a little hesitant that they may look like acid washed jeans. Anybody know what type these are?

yoox



These jeans are awesome, not faded at all but a light grey. Too big though, I'm a 31 and they feel like a 33/34. Is this easily solved at the tailor?

 

[shoreman1782]

Originally Posted by nohomo

Need some brown lace ups

AE Warren



or

AE Embarcadero


Neither? The Warren is terrible and I wouldn't trust the Embarcadero, which looks good, but is out of the range of styles I trust AE with.

 

[dv3]

If you can't trust a plain toe what can you trust?

 

[shoreman1782]

Originally Posted by dv3

If you can't trust a plain toe what can you trust?

There are plain toes, and then there are plain toes. The standard AE plain toe is the Leeds. If I wanted an American plain toe blucher, I might buy the Leeds. The Embarcadero is from AE's Crosstown line, which is AE trying to be more modern/sleek. I don't look to AE for modern and sleek.

That said, the Embarcadero does not look like a bad shoe.

 

[obeserabbit]

vans lo pro

 

[nohomo]

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

Neither? The Warren is terrible and I wouldn't trust the Embarcadero, which looks good, but is out of the range of styles I trust AE with.
Any rec's on similar shoes ($200-$300)? Brown lace ups with a rubber sole, as I don't need dress shoes since my work is casual dress, but prefer something dressier than say chukkas or slip-ons. I did read some less than flattering things on the AE Crosstown line, so I'm hesitant as well to pull the trigger on the Embarcadero, although I will probably order from Zappos and see how they are. Edit: Oops, just saw your comment on the Leeds. Will check those out.

 

[shoreman1782]

The Leeds is just a more traditional, American businessman type shoe--which AE does pretty well.

Hmm.. Rubber sole may not be easy at <300 retail--eliminates most of the UK makers. Nordstrom's anniversary sale is coming up and they will likely some AE's marked down.

BB has a Peal (UK-made) 3-eyelet ptb in brown. Nice shoe if you're the right size. They also have a suede ptb with dainite (rubber) sole--I would wear these all the time.

You could also look at Loake, which is one UK maker that will have plenty in your price range.

EDIT: you'll notice most of these are sale items--I'm a cheap bastard. You can also keep an eye on the B+S forum if you don't need something ASAP.