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

[bry2000]

“Why, he wondered, couldn’t he find a coat that had the warmth and performance features of his ski jacket with the tailoring and design of his wool coat?”

I mean, go to any retailer and this is what you will find.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Every brands origin story:
There was something missing from what was offered, nobody made the clothes I wanted to wear. We started with pants, that had pockets for things like a phone and wallet, but also belt loops so you could wear a belt. Then we made them in black (!). We had orders from all the major retailers who wanted a pair of pants but just couldn’t find them until we made them.

 

[#dadcore]

Diaper bag recs? Or pouch system that will work well with my existing backpacks etc? I could probably just repurpose my Porter 2 way since I'm not going back to the office anytime soon...

Echoing the others, don’t get a dedicated diaper bag. Just find something with a few compartments to keep the essentials separated : food/bottles, toys/books, clothes, and diapers. With just one kid it isn’t bad and you will still have room for other stuff. It gets complicated and space gets cramped when you have a baby and older sibs to contend with. Super advanced level menswear dad tip- if you have a Barbour or similar jacket take two diapers and a small 20 wipe packet and stash them in the game pocket on the back (which no one ever uses anyway); it’s perfect for emergencies when all else fails, like a detective keeping a snub nosed pistol in an ankle holster.

 

[bry2000]

Or they draw “inspiration” from something a grandfather or grandmother did or wore. Never a parent, only a grandparent.

 

[dieworkwear]

Diaper bag recs? Or pouch system that will work well with my existing backpacks etc? I could probably just repurpose my Porter 2 way since I'm not going back to the office anytime soon...

Helmet bags used to be the "menswear dad" choice something like ten years ago. I think you can find them for like $30 at Army surplus stores, or online for about the same price.

Brady game bags also seem workable if your style leans towards heritage/workwear. They're waterproof inside.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Just buy a few wet bags and put them inside whatever you want to use for a diaper bag.

 

[kaizerpi]

Filson Tote bag with a zipper?

 

[dieworkwear]

Put a Brady bag inside a helmet bag inside your regular bag.

 

[LA Guy]

agree with @verver. I just repurposed an old jack spade bag as a diaper bag. Just make sure it’s something that can be cleaned easily as stuff will spill or leak at some point.

I had a Jack Spade diaper bag, and it's basically the same as a normal jack Spade bag, with special compartments that I never figured out anyway. just get something that is cross body, easy access to the main compartment, and a couple of outside compartments for all those little things that would otherwise fall to the bottom of the bag.

 

[sinnedk]

Just a backpack works fine, i had some "special" baby bag then car got broken into and it was stolen, decided to use regular backpack and it was just fine.

 

[cyc wid it]

Master Piece lightning cross body bag too small?

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Probably not unless it’s a long day out.
wet bag, few diapers, wipes, snacks, milk/formula

 

[RegisDB9]

@cyc wid it

Me and the misses swear by Stokke. It’s a bit cumbersome when it comes to traveling but the bag that came with it has been perfect

Stokke ®Stroller Changing Bag | Accessories | Stroller | Stokke

Stokke Changing Bag/Diaper bag can be used as a shoulder bag or backpack. Foldable changing mat & detachable carry bag. Browse details and buy today. FREE shipping on orders over $50. Stokke

www.stokke.com

As a new parent and I’m sure the OGs will agree....go easy on the clothes haha we went overboard and our little guy was wearing 12 month size clothing at 5 months....doh!!! I presently can start up my own buybuy baby clothing store haha

 

[penanceroyaltea]

Diaper bag recs? Or pouch system that will work well with my existing backpacks etc? I could probably just repurpose my Porter 2 way since I'm not going back to the office anytime soon...

Wait waaa? Congrats man!!

 

[mmmargeologist]

PROOF (as if we needed it) Regis *****