Eccentric mens fashion sites/shops?

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Went clothes shopping for the first time in 2 years last weekend and I hated every minute of it.

Almost every single shop I went into has EXACTLY the same designs and bland selections to choose from.

I'm bored of it frankly. Some of the stuff on BooHoo is a little quirky and I can find the odd thing in House of Fraiser, but I can't think of anywhere else to look.

Can anyone out there help me?
 
I've been through the phase of trying to be different. In the end I realised classic mens styles and colours were classic for a reason. So rather than try to stand out with something eccentric I find it's better to stand out by the fit of the clothes, quality of them and understanding how to compliment colours well. For example a well fitting pair of non-faded jeans, a great pair of tan hand made brogues, white oxford cotton button down shirt, a nice watch and wayfarer sunglasses. That's just an example but the point is that I found the classics are classic for a reason and it's better to stand out with quality, fit and finish rather than something eccentric. In fact limiting the number of colours to two or three and keeping things plain will make you stand out from people. Stand out because of style, not because of fashion.

For example, a good pair of shoes or boots (chukka's or chelseas) will stand out in a good way. A good quality, well fitting, jacket can do wonders; a peacoat, leather moto racer, a Harrington, maybe something in suede) . Also... get fit. Any clothes look better on someone who is fit.

I'd suggest following a few vlogs such as Teaching Mens Fashion, Real Men Real Style, Alpha M, The Modest Man, etc. They do try to push products they are paid to, but the basic ideas are sound. I appreciate I've probably given you the complete opposite answer to what you expected :)

But if you do want something with a little twist then one suggestion is 1likenoother.com (one like no other). Only wear one eccentric item. Any more and it starts to overload the senses.

EDIT: Thanks @Diddums. Bookmarked.
 
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Cheers @Hades

Whilst I can CERTAINLY appreciate the art of matching nice quality items (sounds like I'm being sarcastic there but I'm not), you just can't beat a nice pair of floral embroidered jeans xD
 
All my clothes are bought online. Last time I went to a shopping centre was probably nearer 5 years ago.
 
The sooner you except its M&S or Debnams for your future clothes till you die OP the more happier you will be :)
 
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/

Not just a clothes store, but you can find some interesting repurposed or bespoke items within the various stores of the sellers. Nabbed one of my favourite items on there a while ago, a repurposed dark cut-off Levi's jacket.

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http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/LoneGunner/Jacket_zpsttgpcazx.jpg

I rarely shop on the high street. Like you said, the chain stores are just so bland - I don't find the styles at all appealing. All check shirts and flat caps.
 
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Yeah, that didn't need explaining...

Funny how people get so 'bent' about fashion.

I was trying to be funny. And that's the thing about fashion, you wear what you want and **** what anyone else thinks. I love seeing people in cool outfits.

//There's a chap in our building who dresses up on dress down Fridays. He always goes to the extreme, today he's dressed in Steampunk stuff. It's awesome.
 
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/

Not just a clothes store, but you can find some interesting repurposed or bespoke items within the various stores of the sellers. Nabbed one of my favourite items on there a while ago, a repurposed dark cut-off Levi's jacket.

Jacket_zpsttgpcazx.jpg
http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu167/LoneGunner/Jacket_zpsttgpcazx.jpg

I rarely shop on the high street. Like you said, the chain stores are just so bland - I don't find the styles at all appealing. All check shirts and flat caps.

Nice man! My GF has her business on Etsy, never really thought to check there if I'm honest.
 
Some of the stuff on BooHoo is a little quirky
It is?
Looks like where New Kids On The Block would shop if they wanted to try being all 'Gangstah' for a day....!!
I'm not one for high streets, but SWMBO bought me a few things from FatFate that both fit and look alright on me....

What sort of 'fashion' are you looking for?
Would you be looking for something retro, like a Members Only jacket?
Would you be after something more Hipster?
Something wacky, zany (or just outright silly) like this lot: https://www.opposuits.co.uk/suits/p...MI37y3n-my2wIVBbDtCh27GQECEAYYASABEgLmrvD_BwE
Or something very different, quirky and alternative, like you'd find in Camden?


I like this thread. Lets me know who id want to avoid in public.
Nah, oddly dressed people usually have some degree of character to them, at least... You need it to dress funny in public.
It's the plain, normal, boring ones that usually turn out to be the most psychotic, I find!!
 
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