The $5,000 Wardrobe

[mellowfellow]

Personally I like white common projects better than the Gats. You're probably searching it wrong. Try to type in Martin Margiela instead of MMM.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by nelsontheLIUser

noob question, but where to find white MMM GATs? i tried looking online for them, but i couldn't find them anywhere (interested because they were mentioned several times as a great basic shoe in this thread)
they really are. dont waist your time with common projects. they are well loved but then again so is courtney love and you wouldnt go stick your little pecker in her would ya? stop being sheep people ... . anyway, you can masion martin margiela german army trainers (gats) all over, but my preference is to get them at ln-cc. you can also buy them off the mmm website ... (masion martin margiela). im assuming you can do an internet search, right?

 

[TeeKay]

I'll give this a whirl.

Shoes:
Alden Ultimate Indy: $475
GATs: $80
SeaVees in blue: $140
Allen Edmonds Park Ave in black: $325
Alden Suede Longwings: $450
Total: $1470

Pants:
APC NS: $150
N&F Weird Guys in black: $150
Epaulet Rivet Chinos in Navy: $150
Wolf vs Goat Chinos in Khaki: $150
Epaulet wool trousers in whatever color x2: $360
Total: $960

Shirts:
5 AA/Uniqlo/H&M/Whatever white V necks: $120
5 AA/Uniqlo/H&M/Whatever other color V necks: $120
5 Epaulet LSBDs: $650
2 Sunspel Riviera Polos: $200
Total: $1090

Outerwear:
Baracuta Harrington: $250
TOJ whatever style you like: $600
Apolis unstructured blazer: $200
APC striped sweatshirt: $165
Total: $1215

Other:
Scour B/S for 5 ties: $50
Natural belt: $70
Dark brown belt: $50
Black belt: $50
Scarf: $45
Total: $265

Total: $5000

So, there's my list. I put retail prices for a lot of stuff, obviously you can get most of it for way, way cheaper on ebay and B/S. I'm pretty happy with my list except it sort of sucks for cold weather and there's no suit, and my sneaker choices are kind of plain.

 

[whatever123]

so much uniqlo. this is a 5k wardrobe people.

 

[nelsontheLIUser]

Originally Posted by whatever123

they really are. dont waist your time with common projects. they are well loved but then again so is courtney love and you wouldnt go stick your little pecker in her would ya? stop being sheep people ... .

anyway, you can masion martin margiela german army trainers (gats) all over, but my preference is to get them at ln-cc. you can also buy them off the mmm website ... (masion martin margiela). im assuming you can do an internet search, right?

out of stock everywhere in my size/in white

 

[PLaydice]

Originally Posted by CharlieAngel

i wish I had $5k to spend on a wardrobe. I'd use it on drugs and video games, instead.
Your the man!

 

[nicelynice]

Sounds like a lot of these wardrobes aren't inclusive of four seasons
Anyone want to take a stab at 5k wardrobe that includes work clothes (ties and suits), off clothes, both for four seasons (90-100 degree humid summers, five feet of snow in the winter)

 

[CBrown85]

Awesome thread, thanks guys.

 

[chunkmo]

^ Ultimately depends on where you live. I can survive with an oxford shirt/denim/sneaks during winter here (leather jacket wouldnt hurt, but isnt necessary).

 

[NorCal]

Heh, at this point my list is something like this:

1 Pair Converse $45
1 Pair APC $100
1 Pack White Tee $15
1 Pair Sun Glasses $100
1 Filson Belt $45

$4,700 for my daughters college fund.

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by nelsontheLIUser

out of stock everywhere in my size/in white

keep looking. they are not out EVERYWHERE.

 

[chronoaug]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Heh, at this point my list is something like this: 1 Pair Converse $45 1 Pair APC $100 1 Pack White Tee $15 1 Pair Sun Glasses $100 1 Filson Belt $4,700 for my daughters college fund.
Nice. You'll get to cover half a semester's tuition not including apt and living expenses

oh wait....

 

[Alcibiades]

Suits
Brooks Brothers suit on sale for $700 in fit of your choice
J Crew suit for $500 (yes, these are decent)

Shoes
Ralph Lauren Darlton Wingtips for $477 purchased during private sale
Black loafers (Alden Cordovan, Ferragamo, etc) - $500 - $600
(They key is both of these can be worn with jeans)

Denim
$240 RRL Low Straight or Slim Fit Raw

Other Pants
J Crew chinos - $65
Wool Pants - $150
Shorts - $50

Casual Shoes
Nike or Addidas white sneakers - $75
Quoddy Mocs in Suede - $225
Red Wing Boots (winter) - $245

Outerwear
Uniqlo Peacoast - $180
LL Bean Rain Jacket - $80

Sweater
RL Cashmere Sweater (private sale) - $235

Shirts
5 dress shirts, average price of $60 (sales and what not) - $300
3 sport shirts, average price of $60 - $180
2 Polos, average price of $60 - $120

Ties
2 Hermes ties purchased at Hermes quarterly sales - $200
3 Brooks Brothers / RL / Other ties - $180

Remaining $250 or so - underwear, belt, socks, etc

 

[Cool The Kid]

Originally Posted by whatever123

so much uniqlo. this is a 5k wardrobe people.
5K is not a lot for a complete summer/winter casual/formal wardrobe I don't think. That might be an easier way to think about it I started a list and hit $5K just for SS stuff + staples, and it wasn't even that much ****

 

[about11oclock]

at least Orvis leathers can be had for $10-$20.