The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

[kjb]

Thanks for the pointer, these corduroy shorts look great, and Birdwell quality into the bargain.

Any idea what the fit is like? They say 'take your usual waist size' but don't of course provide any waist measurements. Do you own a pair?

unfortunately i don't. i was going to test a few pairs out and see how they go. they have free returns if you're within the US and spend over $150 on a order.

 

[Baron]

I haven't tried the Birdwell shorts, but I have some insight into the brand. For decades it was a small family owned company headquarted in Orange County, and they famously ran very true to size, such that most people would say they ran small. A few years ago an investor bought the company and they changed the pattern to something more modern (made them lower waisted), and changed to modern vanity sizing. And old 34 measured exactly 34", and now everything measures 2" more than tagged size.

I talked to some guys from the new management at Inspiration a few years ago - some of their changes bummed me out. The biggest thing was that Birdwell had like 30+ different colors in stock, and would make any of them MTO. The new managment eliminated most of the oddball colors, i.e., some of my favorites, like watermelon and coral, purple - so many cool colors, all gone.

 

[sood]

A member here once had a question about high quality loophwheeled tees, Selfedge just got these today, https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=2760
@kiya

 

[1969]

Those Birdwell cords are ok but I'll forever associat that style with Ocean Pacific. Probably the only shorts I wore for years as a kid.

 

[DavidLane]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

Congratulations! Great profile and advice, David.

 

[mockingboy]

Great profile and great read....Nice stuff @DavidLane , may be ordering a watch strap or two from you soon!

Thanks guys

 

[dieworkwear]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

That was fun to write! Thanks again for answering my questions. Gave me a lot to work with.

 

[sood]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

• Two Shetland sweaters. I would start with navy and dark grey (or one in a color that matches your pet’s hair, if you have one)

 

[UrbanComposition]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

It was great to see you on there today. Hope to see you in NYC soon-ish (got my second vax shot the other day so I’m all clear for travel).

 

[justridiculous]

Just wanted to thank Derek for the wonderful article on Put This On. Thank you for your kind words, I am humbled to be on the site I have read for years.

https://putthison.com/real-people-building-a-holistic-wardrobe/

-DL

Awesome! You're a stylish dude, DL. Good write-up.

 

[deanandrewj]

Love seeing someone with such a good grasp on their own sense of style. You look so comfortable in both the tailored and casual fits.

@DavidLane what kind of casual gear do you rock in the summer when it’s too hot for flannels and boots?

 

[1969]

I once exchanged a couple of PM's with Derek, post no fits and am just getting into Aime so imagine I'll get one of these features soon.

 

[DavidLane]

• Two Shetland sweaters. I would start with navy and dark grey (or one in a color that matches your pet’s hair, if you have one)

I have done this with a couple of sweaters, now I just need white dogs for the rest of my life.

-DL

 

[DavidLane]

It was great to see you on there today. Hope to see you in NYC soon-ish (got my second vax shot the other day so I’m all clear for travel).

Hell yeah Peter. I can’t wait.

-DL