The Official Dieworkwear Appreciation Thread

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I'd weigh (more lately than in years past) in, but I'm too busy doing early shopping for Christmas ornaments: Oh yes ... that one ... the Anna Wintour!

That's all.

 

[zissou]

Reliquary in San Francisco has their own. It’s cheap ($50 or so), chunky and goes well with outerwear. They make a smaller one for women but it’s almost laughably small on me.

Interesting, those are by Columbiaknit, and they're only $10.75 on their site.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Interesting, those are by Columbiaknit, and they're only $10.75 on their site.

Yeah they’re a steal. I forgot the price but I do remember it was so cheap I bought two. Soft, easy shaker knit.

 

[dieworkwear]

You have any pictures of these?

I also don't understand the bolded.

From what I've seen in the Lupo polo, it seemed quite floppy and unpredictable.

What would the best option be if I just want a polo collar that maintains its shape and roll underneath a jacket?

Probably less predictable than a button-down since you don't have buttons to anchor the collar points. I think it's OK though.

I think both the Soft Roma and Soft Ivy are nice. Just don't iron the collar flat and you'll have a roll. Meaning, don't iron a crease into where it folds over.

I have one of these I bought a couple years ago and really like. I agree w Derek that they can be tricky to fit and better to do in person if possible. It’s also fairly warm and the sleeves seem longer than most milsurp liners I’ve tried (a good thing). Here’s a pic of mine from 2019, think I posted it somewhere in the should I buy thread at some point where someone asked about them.

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Looks great!

 

[Reginald Bartholomew]

I think those are best to source in person.

Actual milsurp liners are made to fit underneath jackets, not as standalone outerwear pieces. So they're naturally shorter than a regular milsurp jacket, and may not fit across the shoulders as you might expect. I think they can look cool, but it's easier to judge these things if you're able to try on different pieces in person. Online, the measurements don't always tell the whole story because they're naturally wide and short.

FWIW, I think the Czech military liners look cool. You can sometimes find them on Etsy for about $50, but again, prob easier to try on in person. Also easier to pull off if your style is a bit workwear boho.

If you go to flea markets, sometimes vendors will have them.


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I love liners and all, but that one looks like a bread line in a failing state.

 

[krudsma]

I love liners and all, but that one looks like a bread line in a failing state.

Ex-SSR Chic

 

[FlyingHorker]

Probably less predictable than a button-down since you don't have buttons to anchor the collar points. I think it's OK though.

I think both the Soft Roma and Soft Ivy are nice. Just don't iron the collar flat and you'll have a roll. Meaning, don't iron a crease into where it folds over.

Dope, thanks for the tips Derek

 

[AW84]

I have one of these I bought a couple years ago and really like. I agree w Derek that they can be tricky to fit and better to do in person if possible. It’s also fairly warm and the sleeves seem longer than most milsurp liners I’ve tried (a good thing). Here’s a pic of mine from 2019, think I posted it somewhere in the should I buy thread at some point where someone asked about them.

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Nice boots. What are they?

 

[d4nimal]

Nice boots. What are they?

Thanks! Red Wing Clown Shoes aka Beckman!

 

[StaticProgression]

Was looking through for some outerwear ideas and came across this gem ?

https://putthison.com/five-lightweight-jackets-to-see-you-through-unreasonable-ac-settings/

I for one am a big fan of the satirical articles. They always get me. I feel like this is where Twitter DWW bleeds through to PTO occasionally.

 

[TheShetlandSweater]

What kind of hats do you all wear with your overcoats and top coats?

I end up wearing a black toque/beanie because everything else ends up looking goofy on me. Ivy cap especially.

I think beanies normally look silly with overcoats. At the same time, I understand that you are young (I am also on the younger side, albeit not as much as you) and that a tweed cap can look a bit old fashioned.

I wear a tweed cap. I think the key is try them on and find one with a shape and color that suits you and looks reasonably modern. I also think they will invariably look silly if you aren't also wearing a coat.

Part of wearing a cap is getting used to seeing yourself in a cap. Part of wearing a cap is figuring out how to wear one (e.g., how much you pull down the bill in front, how much you tilt hat to the side, how much you try to curve the brim).

As for where to get one, I have caps from Lock and Co. but they can be pricy. I have one from John Hanly. It is much cheaper and it is the one I wear the most this time of year, probably because I tried it on in person and chose a color that suited me.

 

[UrbanComposition]

I used to wear tweed flat caps everywhere. It’s the first thing I bought in NYC when I moved there in 97 and I kept wearing it until about 5 years ago.

I realize I’m overthinking it, but Peaky Blinders ruined flat caps for me. It didn’t matter if I wore one with a denim shirt or balmacaan, everywhere I went someone shouted “Peaky Blinders!” and gave me an enthusiastic thumbs up.

Fuggin Peaky Blinders.

 

[krudsma]

I've always been skeptical of newsboy caps until last month when my girlfriend bought me one as a gift. It's a nice Harris Tweed herringbone and I have to say I've really come around. It looks great with my Barbour. I agree, however, that it took some getting used to when seeing myself in a mirror.

@UrbanComposition do you have any inspiration pics for tweed bucket hats? I'm intrigued.

 

[FlyingHorker]

I think beanies normally look silly with overcoats. At the same time, I understand that you are young (I am also on the younger side, albeit not as much as you) and that a tweed cap can look a bit old fashioned.

I wear a tweed cap. I think the key is try them on and find one with a shape and color that suits you and looks reasonably modern. I also think they will invariably look silly if you aren't also wearing a coat.

Part of wearing a cap is getting used to seeing yourself in a cap. Part of wearing a cap is figuring out how to wear one (e.g., how much you pull down the bill in front, how much you tilt hat to the side, how much you try to curve the brim).

As for where to get one, I have caps from Lock and Co. but they can be pricy. I have one from John Hanly. It is much cheaper and it is the one I wear the most this time of year, probably because I tried it on in person and chose a color that suited me.

A polite way of saying "Suck it up and just try a bunch of them on"!

My dad has a small collection that he never even wears, so I might try them out.

I used to wear tweed flat caps everywhere. It’s the first thing I bought in NYC when I moved there in 97 and I kept wearing it until about 5 years ago.

I realize I’m overthinking it, but Peaky Blinders ruined flat caps for me. It didn’t matter if I wore one with a denim shirt or balmacaan, everywhere I went someone shouted “Peaky Blinders!” and gave me an enthusiastic thumbs up.

Fuggin Peaky Blinders.

Aaaand there's this too. I watched the show this summer and it was great fun, but I didn't realize how popular of a cultural influence it really was.

I'd rather not be confused for imitating a character on a TV show.

I refused to touch black turtlenecks as well for a long time because of my negative associations with Steve Jobs.

 

[UrbanComposition]

Me in a flat cap and J Crew rollneck in NYC ‘97