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

[KitAkira]

Originally Posted by Dbear

Dope. Looked @ Gilt and saw Spurr stuff that I was cool. At first, I looked up Spurr and saw $200+ price tags and was like

...but def doable @ Gilt--will just have to keep a look out. Do you have any idea on sizing? TTS? M in Gitman.
Depends on the line. IME the rectangular label (I believe this is the "Simon Spurr" collection since these are the ones showcased in his runway shows) shirts are tts and the square label (assumed "SPURR" by default) fits small (like size up 1 and slightly smaller than BoO actually). I have a rectangular label shirt that I'd ideally fit XS (it's a S) and I tried on a square label XS and it was visibly pulling, which doesn't happen on my XS BoO shirt

Originally Posted by noobizor

Can't speak to the quality of their mall line shirts and jeans and so forth, but Hugo Boss still makes some really great slim-fitting stuff in first world countries. They have different levels of quality, much like Ralph Lauren. Would be a mistake to wholly discount them, IMO.
True, Hugo Boss Selection is a bona fide designer label (like Calvin Klein Collection, though less inventive), and their made in Italy/USA stuff seems to be of good construction and with interesting fabrics while being easy to find at deep discounts

Originally Posted by DannyK

Can anyone recommend another suit brand cut similarly to a RLBL anthony (nice and slim)?
Most designer suits have similarly slim cuts (though you may have to look for Shorts to get the same length

Originally Posted by Cool The Kid

Losing a bit of weight, tired of the tight/super tailored look on everything. Can someone give me a good reason not to get some relaxed/carrot fit/drop crotch chinos? I want to try a basic navy pair and maybe progress to a pair of gray ones. Def need something with a fuller fit as a slim fit only accentuates my... cycling thighs. I think I'm gonna make a stop at Topman at lunch today.
Extreme drop crotch is a fad that will hopefully fade soon. Can look good 5% of the time, but most examples just look like fashion victims. It's just a backswing to increasingly low rises and in suits/formal looks, I tend to hate them in general (I have a much stricter criteria for formal stuff and that's just my opinion so don't put much stake into it)

Originally Posted by noobizor

Anyone know where to look for some fabric wax? Like Filsons or a similar -- or any -- product that could be use to wax a jacket? I've tried Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot, JoAnne's Fabrics, and everything that came up on the interwebs for my city... I hear you can order it from Barbour, but I'd rather not wait a few weeks for a tub to arrive in the mail.
If you're ambitious, you could make your own.

 

[kilgore]

hmm i asked this originally in the ask a question thread but realized it might be more relevant here. i'm looking to purchase my first pair of penny loafers. any particular recommendations from you guys?

 

[Green_Pinguin]

I plan on buying my first leather now, I would like something in the rider style.
I`ve thougthed of this one, but aren`t sure about the quality. Do you think it`s
worth the money?

http://viparoclothing.com/ProductDet...?Productid=205

Further it would be really nice, if someone could recommend me some other
brands, which offers leather jackets with a decent quality for about 250 $.
Don`t know if it`s possible getting something solid for that price, but sadly,
I can`t offering a ToJ rider.

 

[bluefields]

Have a wedding coming up, completely lack formal wear. I'm asked to wear black pants, black shoes, grey shirt, and a black tie (skinny).

affordable recommendations? currently looking for oxford shoes < $100. And for pants and shirt I'd probably look around jcrew?

appreciate any feedback

 

[epilepc]

Hi guys,

I'm looking for two new pairs of shoes, preferably <$150, for general wear, so something versatile that I can wear with a lot of things...

I have a pair of black cherry Redwing GTs and Clarks Beeswax DBs.

These aren't shoes I can wear with shorts, although that's not a strict requirement, I still like hi-tops. I'd just like more shoes I can wear.

I wear jeans a lot, usually dark, and I usually wear grey, white, or black tops.

So I'm thinking a pair of white sneakers and a pair of grey chukkas. Any suggestions?

 

[Hollywars]

GATs

 

[epilepc]

^ lol yup i just ordered some. am i a tool now

 

[noob in 89]

Originally Posted by KitAkira

If you're ambitious, you could make your own.
Thanks, didn't find that in the search. Definitely will follow that method -- but no way am I risking an explosion.

Maybe I'll just try some melted non-toxic candles from the local hippie shop.

 

[imschatz]

Looking for a denim shirt/overshirt. I'm in love the with MFxSC CPO Overshirt .. but suspect a 0% probability of ever finding one. I'm thinking something like the Ironheart IHSH-27 would be the next best bet, but looking for alternatives before I commit. Requirements: Denim, snap buttons.

 

[noob in 89]

Fuuuuu...that Mr Freedom thingie is awesome, a world above the second. Have you considered just going bespoke? Do you have the dimensions of the MF? (And if so, coupd you share them?

)

 

[imschatz]

Originally Posted by noobizor

Fuuuuu...that Mr Freedom thingie is awesome, a world above the second. Have you considered just going bespoke? Do you have the dimensions of the MF? (And if so, coupd you share them?

)

Nah. The Ironheart shirt looks better in the fit/wear pics on their forum.

 

[So(cal)Steezy]

I Have a pair of nudie grim tims dry dirts that are just about ready for their first wash. Just added a pair of the n&f chino jeans. I already have enough blue denim so...
Next I am thinking a pair of grey or back denim? What is more versatile?
I also would like to pick up a pair of clark db's. Any suggestions on a color that would work well with all these different denims? I prefer suede...no beeswax please. Thanks for the help. Learned a lot in the past few weeks on this site.

 

[zerostyle]

What's everyone's go-to belt/shoe combo for wearing dark jeans + tucked in button down shirts?

Would be nice if it's casual enough to wear almost anywhere but dressy enough to wear with a blazer.

 

[apropos]

How do Seavees 5/65 fit compared to Converse Chuck Taylors? TTS, or size up/down?

Thanks fellas.

 

[Dinotron3030]

Where can I buy casual slim fit shirts that wont break the bank? ($<50 preferably).