Introduce yourself.

[Sinyo18]

I am a very traditional guy. My style has been much the same since I got out of short pants in the mid-1950s. A Yankee by birth, I now find myself in Austin. There are a few of us here.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Vecchiouomo]

Welcome to the forum.

Many thanks!

 

[Sinyo18]

Many thanks!

You’re most welcome. Enjoy!

 

[JohnE]

Hi folks, I'm John, currently living in Kansas City, MO, but grew up in northern Illinois and Chicago. I got into menswear a bit more seriously a few years ago after I spent a bunch of money at JCrew updating my slim fit wardrobe. I started to notice a lot more menswear stuff on Instagram during shortly after that and quickly realized I should have spent my money elsewhere. I've since spent way too much money at Spier & Mackay, and have recently purchased items from Cavour, Collaro, Rubato, Brycelands, and some local shops. I'm kind of at a tapering off point and trying to enjoying the wardrobe I've put together but it's so damn hot I can't wear any of it right now.

 

[Sinyo18]

Hi folks, I'm John, currently living in Kansas City, MO, but grew up in northern Illinois and Chicago. I got into menswear a bit more seriously a few years ago after I spent a bunch of money at JCrew updating my slim fit wardrobe. I started to notice a lot more menswear stuff on Instagram during shortly after that and quickly realized I should have spent my money elsewhere. I've since spent way too much money at Spier & Mackay, and have recently purchased items from Cavour, Collaro, Rubato, Brycelands, and some local shops. I'm kind of at a tapering off point and trying to enjoying the wardrobe I've put together but it's so damn hot I can't wear any of it right now.

Hi folks, I'm John, currently living in Kansas City, MO, but grew up in northern Illinois and Chicago. I got into menswear a bit more seriously a few years ago after I spent a bunch of money at JCrew updating my slim fit wardrobe. I started to notice a lot more menswear stuff on Instagram during shortly after that and quickly realized I should have spent my money elsewhere. I've since spent way too much money at Spier & Mackay, and have recently purchased items from Cavour, Collaro, Rubato, Brycelands, and some local shops. I'm kind of at a tapering off point and trying to enjoying the wardrobe I've put together but it's so damn hot I can't wear any of it right now.

Hi John, I’m personally not familiar with some of the companies that you’ve mentioned. However, I am a big fan of & customer of Spier & Mackay. Welcome to the forum!

 

[JohnE]

Hi John, I’m personally not familiar with some of the companies that you’ve mentioned. However, I am a big fan of & customer of Spier & Mackay. Welcome to the forum!

Thank you!

 

[Oswald Cornelius]

Hi folks, I'm John, currently living in Kansas City, MO, but grew up in northern Illinois and Chicago.

Kansas City is a great town--I've lived in a dozen towns in the US and Kansas City is the only one I really miss. Part of family still lives there and I'm headed back mid-September. Hope it cools off.

 

[JohnE]

Hope it cools off.

Don't hold your breath!

If you're in the Overland Park area, I recommend checking out Newton James. Opened up in July. Lots of Sid Mashburn, Drake's, Jack Donnelly (a chinos/denim company out of Austin), Joseph Cheaney shoes, some Japanese denim brands. Really cool spot and the owner is very personable and always around.

 

[JimInWorcester]

Hello. I'm Jim. I have zero fashion sense. In fact, if it's possible, I might have negative fashion sense. I know absolutely nothing about how to look presentable. A long catholic school education has made me allergic to suitcoats and ties. If I am wearing a tie, I am probably in line at someone's wake. Anyways, I am short, bald and over 60. BUT, thanks to drug-induced anorexia (Mounjaro) I have lost 40+ lbs since the photo in the icon was taken, so I figure I should start learning. I don't know anything about brands, but I have a couple of Fatface shirts and sweaters that I like. My style is sort of ... I dunno... New Englandish... maybe Vermont laid back natural fibers listening to old Jim Croce and burning a pile of leaves sort of thing. I like that Swedish Hippie guy on Instagram. I don't even know what I don't know and reading these forums makes the learning curve seem frighteningly steep. Any and all advice is thoroughly appreciated.

 

[Oswald Cornelius]

Don't hold your breath!

If you're in the Overland Park area, I recommend checking out Newton James. Opened up in July. Lots of Sid Mashburn, Drake's, Jack Donnelly (a chinos/denim company out of Austin), Joseph Cheaney shoes, some Japanese denim brands. Really cool spot and the owner is very personable and always around.

Thanks, I'll do it. I'm probably going to do a quick menswear tour one morning. My go to used to be Mr. Guy (Mister Guy?) that morphed into Pinstripes on the Plaza but Trent shut it down and retired a few years ago. Also Hudson and Jane in the Crestwood Shops (still there.)

 

[Sinyo18]

Hello. I'm Jim. I have zero fashion sense. In fact, if it's possible, I might have negative fashion sense. I know absolutely nothing about how to look presentable. A long catholic school education has made me allergic to suitcoats and ties. If I am wearing a tie, I am probably in line at someone's wake. Anyways, I am short, bald and over 60. BUT, thanks to drug-induced anorexia (Mounjaro) I have lost 40+ lbs since the photo in the icon was taken, so I figure I should start learning. I don't know anything about brands, but I have a couple of Fatface shirts and sweaters that I like. My style is sort of ... I dunno... New Englandish... maybe Vermont laid back natural fibers listening to old Jim Croce and burning a pile of leaves sort of thing. I like that Swedish Hippie guy on Instagram. I don't even know what I don't know and reading these forums makes the learning curve seem frighteningly steep. Any and all advice is thoroughly appreciated.

Hi Jim, thank you for being candid. I recommend that you look up the author Alan Flusser, check out his books there are so many menswear channels on YouTube though I’m not sure specifically which are best to recommend for you. Message me through the site if you have specific questions. I’m happy to assist.
Welcome to the forum!

 

[JohnE]

Also Hudson and Jane in the Crestwood Shops

Yes, I live near them and they have some great stuff. Have you been to Houndstooth in River Market? They opened up a second location in OP.

 

[Oswald Cornelius]

Yes, I live near them and they have some great stuff. Have you been to Houndstooth in River Market? They opened up a second location in OP.

Houndstooth sounds very familiar but I don't believe I've been, certainly not to a location in River Market. I haven't lived in KC since 89, but moved to St Louis for 5 years (hated it in a KC/STL kinda way) and have been in Seattle since 95. I've visited KC regularly (sort of) but haven't really done much clothes shopping. The Plaza used to be truly great back in the day but most of the good shops have been run out of there.

BTW, since you're near Brookside--my sister and bro-in-law own Pizza 51. That neighborhood has been ground zero for my family since '79.

 

[JohnE]

Houndstooth sounds very familiar but I don't believe I've been

If you're doing the rounds I think it's worth checking out one of the locations.

my sister and bro-in-law own Pizza 51

We've been plenty of times! That's a great spot.

 

[McLondon]

Hey, I'm Matt, I'm a uni student in Scotland but I grew up just outside London (Surrey).

I tend to wear chinos, t-shirts and jumpers. I've got a Barbour jacket that I'm pretty attached to, but I'm starting to buy more shirts because the area where I live has a lot of good charity and second hand shops. I mostly wear canvas shoes when I have the opportunity. I like traditional styles the most, but I do also like to incorporate aspects of modern fashion in where I can.

I'm also aiming to become a barrister, and I've been lead to believe that first impressions are pretty important, especially in a world where I'll most likely be relying on solicitors supplying me with clients.

I'm about 5'10" but am cursed with a long torso lolol.