The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

[Patrick R]

How has Derek influenced your guys' wardrobes?

1. I have a stack of O'Connell's shetland sweaters that get a lot of wear every fall/winter. (Wearing one today.)
2. I no longer look at clothes and think "that's me/not me" or "I can/can't pull that off" and instead think "I do/don't want to wear that."

 

[CBrown85]

How has Derek influenced your guys' wardrobes?

Looking at mine:

-Very drapey trenchcoat
-Obsession with green cotton
-Safari jackets
-Bathrobe

Definitely. I wear my bespoke flannel robe out of the house like it's a royal toga.

 

[DavidLane]

I had the Shets before Derek made them cool but definitely added black tassels, something I never thought I would own, and a length of each of his cloth subscriptions. Oh and a few perfumes as well, and currently experimenting with making my own.

-DL

 

[Joytropics]

I got rid of most SW&D stuff and started wearing a lot more tailoring, definitely with some inspiration from @dieworkwear.

As someone who grew up wearing Kmart sneakers and thrift store clothes, I always loved the artistry and luxury of Rick Owens, MA+ etc.

So once I started seeing some career success I bought and wore that stuff.

But I eventually had a moment of realization that none of the people I admire wear Rick Owens. They're all self-made success stories who wear suits. Rick Owens is worn by the terrible, spoiled children of the people I admire.

Then, Dieworkwear and other blogs like Permanent Style showed me how tailoring and more traditional clothes can be luxurious and artistic in their own way.

So I've sold most all of my avant/designer stuff and am trying to both act and dress like the first generation achievers that I admire.

It dawns on me that there may be no better example of this dynamic than the aspirational,trad-ish clothes of great American entrepreneur Ralph Lauren, and the arte povera rags of his rich nephew Greg Lauren.

 

[imatlas]

Rick Owens is worn by the terrible, spoiled children of the people I admire.

 

[d4nimal]

I got rid of most SW&D stuff and started wearing a lot more tailoring, in part thanks to @dieworkwear.

As someone who grew up wearing Kmart sneakers and thrift store clothes, I always loved the artistry and luxury of Rick Owens, MA+ etc.

Rick Owens is worn by the terrible, spoiled children of the people I admire.

Hey, I still wear thrift store clothes...

And Jeremy Kirkland from Blamo used to head-to-toe Rick it, and he's a total mensch by all accounts!

 

[jtorres94]

Are we going to get a post on why we should buy the black suede Clint?

*Nvm i just checked the site and seen the post on why we should buy the black Clint

 

[d4nimal]

Buying something before Derek posts about it at a later date feels like when you write down the answer on a quiz and your teacher declares "it's X" and you're all "I KNEW IT"

 

[Van Veen]

It dawns on me that there may be no better example of this dynamic than the aspirational,trad-ish clothes of great American entrepreneur Ralph Lauren, and the arte povera rags of his rich nephew Greg Lauren.

What about Canadian entrepreneur Johnny Rose and his son David?

 

[bookbrother]

On the topic of black pants, I got a pair from Joyce, which Derek has written about, and I like them. Not the best finishing but a really nice cut, small pleats and carrot-ish shape without being extreme.

 

[lazym]

I'm seriously considering buying some cowboy boots after your last article. I do live in Texas, so it wouldn't be out of place.

Livingston

A western style boot, the Lucchese-exclusive Livingston offers comfort and style for the modern cowboy.

www.lucchese.com

 

[bookbrother]

I love my Luccheses, but they're ropers with a round toe. Western enough.... but not too much so. Those are more rodeo-ready than mine.

 

[dieworkwear]

I'm seriously considering buying some cowboy boots after your last article. I do live in Texas, so it wouldn't be out of place.

Livingston

A western style boot, the Lucchese-exclusive Livingston offers comfort and style for the modern cowboy.

www.lucchese.com

I recently tried on some Ranch Road boots and think they're nice. Their lasts are a bit more contemporary than traditional cowboy boots, so they're not as pointy or have that clipped toe. I tried their Bexar, which has a slightly sleeker toe, and then the Gunner, which is a bit rounder (I preferred the more casual last on the Gunner). The company also has a side zip called the Johnny, but it has a higher heel and sleeker toe that may be harder to wear.

I think the quality of their boots is nice. Leather is good, construction is Goodyear welted. They have a little logo stamped on the quarters, which again may turn some guys off, but I found it discrete. Soles are sometimes rubber, however, and not leather. Prices are attractive, and if you add something to your cart and leave it for a day, they send you a discount code to encourage you to checkout (at least that's what happened to me when I ordered).

Men

Shop premium leather handmade mens boots. Classic styles inspired by western and military cultures. Proudly handcrafted by skilled artisans in Spain using ethically sourced fine leather and the everlasting Goodyear-welt construction method. Buy online today!

www.ranchroadboots.com

The only thing with pull-on ropers is that, since you don't have a side zipper, the shaft of the boot has to be bigger to accommodate your foot sliding in. My understanding is that it's usually about half the size of the total shoe (and this is true for all ropers). Since the shaft is bigger, it may push out a bit on slim jeans or trousers. You can see this happening in some of Ranch Road's marketing materials. The same thing happens with engineer boots.

If you live in Texas, you may appreciate that the woman behind that company also grew up in Texas. I believe she lives in California now. She also has an impressive background: served in the Marines, was stationed in the Middle East, and then returned home and graduated from Harvard Business School.

Red Wing also has a nice looking model called the Pecos. Erik Kvatek, the photographer for Kapital, wears them.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Don’t buy Pecos unless they have the Christy sole. Even then, expect a very long and painful break-in period. Viberg, John Lofgren, Wesco, and others have roper/engineer boots that are waaaaaay easier to break in.

edit: Nonnative boots are sized weird but have a quick break-in period. Useful if you rope in coupon codes and engineer discounts.

 

[dieworkwear]

Don’t buy Pecos unless they have the Christy sole. Even then, expect a very long and painful break-in period. Viberg, John Lofgren, Wesco, and others have roper/engineer boots that are waaaaaay easier to break in.

Good point. I don't have any experience with the Pecos, but I have a pair of Red Wing boots that were brutal to break in. Honestly kind of amazing how they took off during the whole Americana thing given the break-in period.