Ultimate noob thread - recommend me X in my wardrobe - post questions here please.

[clarksdb]

Originally Posted by SLeiber32

So I've been lurking sf and sufu for a little over a year now but just recently did I get a decent budget together and am starting to overhaul my wardrobe. It's starting to get pretty cold in Pittsburgh and I need a winter jacket but I'm having a lot of trouble finding something that I like, will be warm enough and is in my budget. It's particularly hard because I don't really know what kind of jacket is going to be the most versatile with my new wardrobe as I haven't really work things like chunky cardigans and OCBDs on a regular basis in the past. Any suggestions on a warm, versatile and affordable (<$250) coat? Oh, and I'm tall and super skinny so nice and slim is a big bonus. Thanks in advance.

J Crew peacoat.

 

[clarksdb]

Any recommendations for leather gloves in the $100 or less price range?

 

[gdl203]

RL is a safe bet - or Iliari for peccary gloves if you're willing to go a little higher

 

[SLeiber32]

Originally Posted by clarksdb

J Crew peacoat.

Originally Posted by gdl203

^ Insulated peacoat or duffle coat ?

Sorry guys, should have mentioned that I already have a Sterlingwear peacoat. I actually don't like it all that much but think I would be better served getting a different jacket then maybe upgrading the peacoat later.

 

[Ghumbs]

Need a good belt to wear with these and jeans.

 

[shckr446]

hey I am looking to get a new watch. Looking for one with a steel band and under $400. Would be wearing it out on the weekends and also in a casual office. Really like the look of the gand seikos http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...e/SBGA011.html or the rolex oyster perpetual. Thinking of this one now http://www.citizenwatch.com/COA/Engl...ber=BM7080-54A any recomendations?

 

[amstokesdb9]

Originally Posted by shckr446

hey I am looking to get a new watch. Looking for one with a steel band and under $400. Would be wearing it out on the weekends and also in a casual office. Really like the look of the gand seikos http://www.grand-seiko.com/collectio...e/SBGA011.html or the rolex oyster perpetual. Thinking of this one now http://www.citizenwatch.com/COA/Engl...ber=BM7080-54A any recomendations?

For the price, I would prefer a Victorinox or Tissot. How about saving up a little more and getting a Tag Hauer instead?

 

[whatever123]

 

[johnnyc]

Originally Posted by amstokesdb9

For the price, I would prefer a Victorinox or Tissot. How about saving up a little more and getting a Tag Hauer instead?

i think you meant heuer.
:]

imo, the popularity of 'tags' are a result of great marketing, not a result of great watchmaking.
you can do better, unless you meant the grand carrera (now uses the zenith el primero movement, i believe-best in the biz) or the monaco (steve mcqueen!).
these are the only two tags id consider purchasing. the other lines are overpriced.

shckr446, take a look at the seiko monster-amazon has it.
day-date, and automatic. diver watch, so it has that chunky look to it, like a rolex sub/seadweller.

tissot is affordable, and is swiss made; so is esq.
take a look around jomashop, and get a feel for what you like.

also, you might want to consider used watches.
watchuseek & timezone are great resources.

be warned, watches are a whole other world.
expensive hobby, and quite a slippery slope!

gl!

 

[iroh]

which color better for jeans? I have a brass buckle and I can't help but think that a silver colored buckle would look better on a pair of jeans.

 

[randomkoreandude]

both are fine ... depends on what you are wearing

this question is like asking should i wear a grey shirt or a white shirt ...

 

[wahwho11]

are you allergice to metal?

 

[brad-t]

can you stop ******* making dumb threads please

 

[iroh]

Originally Posted by randomkoreandude

both are fine ... depends on what you are wearing


What do you mean? can you give some examples to clarify?

Originally Posted by wahwho11

are you allergice to metal?

no i am not allergic to the metal? are there people out there that are really allergic to such a thing?

 

[whatever123]

Originally Posted by iroh

which color better for jeans? I have a brass buckle and I can't help but think that a silver colored buckle would look better on a pair of jeans.

maybe buy a silver buckle then. i dont think there is a "best" color, at least imo.