Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[whorishconsumer]

All of my shoes are for 10D brannock, but lately my left foot has flattened out to be more of 10.5

Let me just chop off my toes and I'll be with ya shortly.

Solid Steel was great

Indeed! I'm a bit of a purist in that I am primarily interested in shows from '98 and before, but any shows where Jon Moore, Matt Black, Strictly Kev, PC were present are worth a listen. I also appreciate DK's contribution to the series.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

All of my shoes are for 10D brannock, but lately my left foot has flattened out to be more of 10.5

just curious, but 10D in brannock is what? A 47 Buttero?

 

[hoodog]

just curious, but 10D in brannock is what? A 47 Buttero?

52

 

[DLester]

AITA question for yall

I just emailed a shop asking for measurements on three shirts totaling about $650. I was told they don't "have the measurements on hand" and I should just buy and return if they don't fit.

I am not impressed with that reply. That is a lot of fussing around and inconvenience involving a possible trip to the post office for a return and credit refund a month later.

I figure someone should be able to go take the measurements and get back to me, or say "thanks for asking, we will get back to you in a day or two with measurements once someone can get a minute to help. We are slammed/operating without a lot of people in the shop right now/on vacation for a few days, etc." I won't be making the purchase.

So AITA for expecting different customer service? Or is this how it is supposed to be and my expectations should be different?

 

[whorishconsumer]

@gettoasty did you post those in recent purchases? I forgot

@gettoasty Out of curiosity, how often do you find yourself wearing this

I ask because I have a similar full-jacket of wool fleece that I waffle about.

I hope you don't mind me digging this up. No bro-mo.

 

[whorishconsumer]

AITA question for yall

I just emailed a shop asking for measurements on three shirts totaling about $650. I was told they don't "have the measurements on hand" and I should just buy and return if they don't fit.

I am not impressed with that reply. That is a lot of fussing around and inconvenience involving a possible trip to the post office for a return and credit refund a month later.

I figure someone should be able to go take the measurements and get back to me, or say "thanks for asking, we will get back to you in a day or two with measurements once someone can get a minute to help. We are slammed/operating without a lot of people in the shop right now/on vacation for a few days, etc." I won't be making the purchase.

So AITA for expecting different customer service? Or is this how it is supposed to be and my expectations should be different?

Stop having expectations. The world is falling apart.

 

[DLester]

Stop having expectations. The world is falling apart.

I cant argue with that.

 

[DLester]

It is probably a sign that I shouldn't be buying stuff like this right now anyway. I only wear uniqlo $10 t, shorts and pool slides these days.

 

[Coldsnap]

I'm always pairing down my wardrobe into a reasonable group. My main trouble was being uptight about things fitting me perfect, so it would result in me not holding onto something for its lifetime as my weight fluctuated. But now that I'm more relaxed about how things fit, I'm wearing this to the ground, getting them repaired, and wearing them more.

 

[RegisDB9]

do you have to dry clean after every wear ?

The secret is simply washing your ass haha. Also like I tell everyone stop sanding down your asshole with toilet paper and get you some nice aloe vera infused wipes....the great run on toilet paper of 2020 had no impact on me

Note to self: don't buy secondhand pants from @RegisDB9

....well ****

 

[RegisDB9]

Anybody else making purchases for the...hopefully soon....post rona life? I’ve been getting incredibly good deals everywhere. $600 Margiela trousers...$132. Tom Ford Swimshorts...$120, Denim, Knitwear all at sub $200....I’m even going to try a pair of Christian Louboutins

 

[norsefanboi]

Anybody else making purchases for the...hopefully soon....post rona life? I’ve been getting incredibly good deals everywhere. $600 Margiela trousers...$132. Tom Ford Swimshorts...$120, Denim, Knitwear all at sub $200....I’m even going to try a pair of Christian Louboutins

Where you seeing these deals? I'd love to try some tom ford at those prices

 

[whorishconsumer]

Anybody else making purchases for the...hopefully soon....post rona life? I’ve been getting incredibly good deals everywhere. $600 Margiela trousers...$132. Tom Ford Swimshorts...$120, Denim, Knitwear all at sub $200....I’m even going to try a pair of Christian Louboutins

Bruh. Too many.

 

[am55]

Sweatpants Forever: How the Fashion Industry Collapsed (Published 2020)

Even before the pandemic, it had started to unravel. What happens now that no one has a reason to dress up?

www.nytimes.com

 

[bry2000]

Sweatpants Forever: How the Fashion Industry Collapsed (Published 2020)

Even before the pandemic, it had started to unravel. What happens now that no one has a reason to dress up?

www.nytimes.com

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