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

[cocostella]

^ Die, you are so generous with your help. Not sure I’ve ever had you directly answer a question I’ve posted, but I’ve always appreciated your insight and willingness to dive in and assist forum members.

 

[Parker]

Can you give me a mnemonic to help?

Whenever I see that SLP type varsity jacket, I think of the 1960s Rams. Is that a mnemonic?

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Whenever I see that SLP type varsity jacket, I think of the 1960s Rams. Is that a mnemonic?

Sure! SLP as an aid to memory.

 

[Stockyard]

Hey y'all,

This is Ben, owner of Stockyard that dieworkwear linked for the Dr. Collectors photo. I just wanted to offer my services if you had any questions about DRC (or any of our brands) that I could answer. Also note that we have measurements for their garments on our site.

For me, while they're obviously a bit slouchy in the overall silhouette, they're not exactly "oversized," meaning that I would not recommend someone who normally wears an XL try to fit into a Large. Lastly, the fabric is quite soft and does well to keep its shape through the many washes I've put mine through thus far.

Alternatively, you might check out the oversized shirting of Prospective Flow. Maybe that's just down to my particular shape, but here's the Ainu that we'll be getting in shortly:

https://stockyardsupplyco.com/collections/prospective-flow

Peace!

I'm not at home right now, but I remember the body being fairly slouchy without feeling oversized. Shoulder seams are dropped, so they fall off the shoulder joint. Sleeves are slim enough that you can pull them up (and have the stay up on the arm). I remember the Samurai feeling more like an oversized cut; the California is trimmer and more like LVC. The Frisco is boxy and loose, but doesn't feel oversized. With all their tees, I mostly like how they look under a jacket, so some of the oversized-ness of the silhouette is lost. But it looks good in that vintage hobo way.

They hold up in the wash pretty well. Except for the indigo, all the other colors are colorfast and (IIRC) done with synthetic dyes. They're garment dyed, so they have a bit of variation in the color. But that variation stays the same in the wash. Although I've only really washed mine like two or three times cause they're kinda new.

Cotton isn't that thick at all. All their tees have that thin, soft quality you'd expect on a vintage-inspired item. Not like a Flat Head tee or those super heavy duty tees favored on denim boards.

*Just found a photo of the Frisco being worn:

https://stockyardsupplyco.com/products/frisco-tee-olive

 

[GT-R]

Thanks for the comments about the Junya piece. Very helpful. I would like to ask about one other item.

Margiela cardigan (yea or nay? thoughts?):

I love this. It's layering but you don't have to do the layering, they do it for you!

 

[Lorcan7]

Late pass, but I dig that Junya bomber. Having handled it in person I thought it was pretty cool, liked the contrasting fabrics. Would wear.

I mean it is kinda fussy, probably cooler to just get a Buzz Rickson or whatever, but still not bad. If you want really dumb /awful check the Carhartt jacket with varsity sleeves from the same season

 

[hendrix]

Late pass, but I dig that Junya bomber. Having handled it in person I thought it was pretty cool, liked the contrasting fabrics. Would wear.

I mean it is kinda fussy, probably cooler to just get a Buzz Rickson or whatever, but still not bad. If you want really dumb /awful check the Carhartt jacket with varsity sleeves from the same season

Honestly half the time I read this thread I don't understand it. If you wanna take a chance on something a bit weird why would we want to dissuade that?

 

[Blake Stitched Blues]

Hi Guys, thoughts on this Oscar H. Grand workwear blazer with raglan shoulders and slash pockets?

 

[John L]

That jacket is very very cool.

Though casual sportcoats may be redundant in your closet.

 

[bry2000]

I like the workwear blazer. It looks like a useful piece that is easy to wear in most casual settings.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Late pass, but I dig that Junya bomber. Having handled it in person I thought it was pretty cool, liked the contrasting fabrics. Would wear.

I mean it is kinda fussy, probably cooler to just get a Buzz Rickson or whatever, but still not bad. If you want really dumb /awful check the Carhartt jacket with varsity sleeves from the same season

You mean this one?

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Honestly half the time I read this thread I don't understand it. If you wanna take a chance on something a bit weird why would we want to dissuade that?

Well he asked...

 

[bry2000]

I tried on that Junya x carhartt jacket earlier in the season and did not care for it either. Awkward fit also.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

I'm going to play mix and match for a pair of shoes, one light colored suede with one brown calf skin. Any thoughts on which combine best?

Calf #1


Calf #2

Suede #1


Suede #2

 

[Landau]

Anyone have any recs for a decent T-shirt? Looking to spend $35 or less per shirt; my best fitting T-shirt right now is a Norse Projects Niels, but its sort of flimsy and its $70 a shirt or something odd.

On the table are the usual repro suspects (3Sixteen, Lady White, etc). UNIQLO tends to not fit me too well, but I have one UNIQLO U shirt that fits fantastically.