Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

Tooch4321 · Jul 14, 2009

i don't like either, B. did you look at mykita or ic berlin?

tonio028 · Jul 14, 2009

Originally Posted by stylesmurf

The ones I saw didn't have the perforations in the front and was smooth shiny black all over instead:

Also saw these paraboots (made in spain):

I think the paraboots are ok. I'm not 100% sold on them though.

What are ya'lls thoughts on these two shoes? I have never heard of b Store, but they look okay I thought. What say you?
1. b Store Bert 5 Chukka Boot - The only thing I'm not sold on is the hook laces. I've ran out out of options searching for size 8 Rachel Comey's and am really looking for a similar substitute.

2. b Store Barry 2 Brogue - I'm digging the colorway

nahneun · Jul 14, 2009

Originally Posted by Nil

I'm trying to decide between two glasses. I've tried them both on and they both fit my face and look good.

http://www.contactsandspecs.com/blinde000110000246.html

or

http://www.contactsandspecs.com/salt000110000223.html

Click the links for more images.

Those also both look REALLy feminine.

jessetk313 · Jul 15, 2009

I'm thinkin of buying a pair of apc derbies are they worth 300 dollars, talk sense into me styleforum!

mulansauce · Jul 15, 2009

They are nice. I wouldn't pay retail though.

SPK · Jul 15, 2009

WCAGA henley

Caveat · Jul 15, 2009

I have that henley and it's great. I like the contrast buttons. For $50 you should get it. It fits pretty short though so I had to size up to a large.

Mossy · Jul 15, 2009

I'm 23 years old and have no dress shoes. I'm looking at these Calvin Kleins. They cost $225 Canadian.

any other suggestions for a nice pair of dress shoes for someone my age? don't want to spend more than $400-500 at most!

inq89 · Jul 15, 2009

^Absolutely not. Spend some more time here and do a search in the "Mens Clothing" forum, and you'll find out that Calvin Klein shoes are to be avoided. There are so many better shoes to be had for any amount of money. For your first pair of dress shoes, I'd suggest cap toe oxfords from Allen Edmonds (a SF approved brand for modestly-priced shoes). Slip Ons are not proper dress shoes.

nohomo · Jul 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Mossy

I'm 23 years old and have no dress shoes. I'm looking at these Calvin Kleins. They cost $225 Canadian.

any other suggestions for a nice pair of dress shoes for someone my age? don't want to spend more than $400-500 at most!

Please no.

For $200-300, you can get a quality AE or BB shoe easily. At 400-500, you can get Alden or C&J. And even those CK ones you put are much cheaper on other sites.

Master-Classter · Jul 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Nil

I'm trying to decide between two glasses. I've tried them both on and they both fit my face and look good.

Both styles generally look a bit 60's secretary-like. #1 is not as nice as #2... I wouldn't have these as my first and only pair. looks more like your 3rd sort of funky casual pair, like you'd have to be a hipster or in marketing or something. #2 are alright.

Originally Posted by stylesmurf

Also saw these paraboots (made in spain):

Mmmm, I do like them. Basically like Sperry's but sort of with a twist. Not sure though if people'll just assume they are Sperry but a strange model. I'm not sold, but they are pretty good.

Originally Posted by Mossy

I'm 23 years old and have no dress shoes. I'm looking at these Calvin Kleins. They cost $225 Canadian.
any other suggestions for a nice pair of dress shoes for someone my age? don't want to spend more than $400-500 at most!
Please no... They're a hodge-podge of loafers and wingtips, not dressy and not casual, and def no professional at all. And for that price?!! Please lurk/post around the Men's Clothing section and you'll see very quickly what's a lot better.
Where are you located in canada, Pm me if you want ideas of stores/brands to check out...

jimmy zune · Jul 15, 2009

@Nil: Go with the first pair.

stylesmurf · Jul 15, 2009

Originally Posted by Master-Classter

Mmmm, I do like them. Basically like Sperry's but sort of with a twist. Not sure though if people'll just assume they are Sperry but a strange model. I'm not sold, but they are pretty good.

Thanks for your comments.
I never think of myself as liking boat shoes/Sperrys at all.. but when i saw them in the dept store, the quality that they were oozing really caught my eye, so I had to look it up on the internets

theom- · Jul 16, 2009

http://www.contextclothing.com/item.php?id=885 ? I'm not sure about the slubbyness. The workwear vibe doesn't really fit me but these look great.

sploosh · Jul 16, 2009

I would go for it, those look really nice.

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