The Fashion Thread... personal tastes, musings, and recommendations

Fluttershy said:
Cool might as well get some plimsolls. I've been needing some shoes to fit between my scratty gym trainers and leathers for months now :o
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I always buy a couple of pairs of plimpsolls in the ASOS sales, I wear them all the time as they're so comfy and convenient and go with most of my casual stuff!
 
BloomerzUK said:
Hi all,

My first post in this thread :) - I have a formal Work Xmas a week Friday and I would like to dress smart, but not in a full suit preferably.

I'm a large/fat guy, 38" waist etc.. would would you recommend? I was thinking of grey trousers with a crisp white shirt and a knitted wool tie or something along those lines..

Any ideas would be awesome :)
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All a full suit is over what you listed is a jacket... personally if it's a "formal" dinner i'd go with the suit, crisp white shirt and no tie (or with tie if you prefer), and then just take the jacket off when you sit down. Alternatively, wear a smart wool v-neck over the white shirt to go for a smart casual look when you take the jacket off.

With a nice pair of shiny black or brown shoes obviously!

chipperhead said:
On the contrary, these are in loomstate form so literally straight off the loom, raw, unsanforized, slubby (hairy). They are 17oz so a heavy denim and at first are pretty awkward to wear but as you break them in they'll soften, fade, crease and mould to your body

And because of the abrasiveness of raw denim the jeans will age faster and fade more than regular denim, they will also shrink when first soaked.
The rivets are even made of contrasting metals to rust and react with each other.

Well something like that anyway :D
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Sorry, have to lol at this. :D
 
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'Harry said:
I use to do this, then realized that they just looked naff/worn out after a few months. I can't wear cheap jeans, the fit is awful unless you have tree trunk legs. Levi 501's etc seem to fit best for straight leg, and not too expensive at £50-70 a pair.
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The irony of that statement being you can easily get good jeans for £30-£50 (I never buy at rrp prices)... I still have pairs of Firetrap/Diesel etc that look awesome even after 5 years.
 
All Saints have a few bits of nice stuff on sale now:

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Canyon Duffle Coat for £125... pure wool and decent styling although I would prefer the wool to go all the way up the jacket instead of running into the waxed cotton at the top. Still... 100% wool, and looks like usual All Saints quality. http://www.allsaints.com/men/coats/allsaints-canyon-duffle-coat/?colour=7&category=116

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Apex Coat for £175... 95% wool, 5% Cashmere http://www.allsaints.com/men/coats/allsaints-apex-coat/?colour=360&category=116

Too wide fitting for me but still quality stuff if you have a wider frame.

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Still not enough stuff with decent reductions though. :(
 
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Bought this Selected Homme jacket yesterday from a local shop: http://selected.com/selected/outerw...89_colorPattern=16030189_DarkNavy&forceScope=

Really an awesome jacket and it's an anthricite colour which in the darkness looks blue/grey and in light looks blue/steel. I haven't seen a jacket colour like it before, and it definitely stands out if you take a long look, while staying low-key.

The terrible photo doesn't do it justice at all, colour looks all wrong. I may take a photo myself instead.

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I also saw they do this one too with a darker blue navy colour and a slightly different velvet design on the shoulder... also very nice. http://selected.com/selected/outerw...89_colorPattern=16030189_DarkNavy&forceScope=

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Mine goes really well as a smart casual jacket with almost any colour shoes, and guaranteed you won't see many around as the design is unique vs the usual quilted jackets being churned out at the moment by all the other brands.
 
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Well, bought a few items form the Superdry Ebay store and received them today... got to say that for the money the stuff is really awesome quality, and the best thing is where I live Superdry is non-chavvy, expensive, and not common to see.

I bought:

Superdry Patrol HD Jacket (was £65 when I bought it, and actually costs £230 over here believe it or not) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300843641...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Superdry Officer Denim Slim Jeans AH (£27.99) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300854403...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 and in this colour http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400402724...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Jacket looks pretty damn cool, is very warm, and the jeans also fit perfectly. And you can feel that it's really good quality stuff, very well engineeered as far as clothing even in the rrp price range... and for the money I got them it's a bargain. Will buy a couple more pairs of jeans i normal fit too I think. :)
 
Well, I am now starting to wonder if I should be getting into the Chinos look... something about them appeals to me all of a sudden.

Anyone else wear chinos, and any tips on pulling them off and best colours to get?
 
AGD said:
Yep chinos are awesome. I've got a few sandy coloured ones. Purple is good too.

Anyone got any recommendations for colourful standard jumpers (not v-neck). I've looked around but can't seem to find anything! Preferably machine washable and I like bright colours so green/blue/pink whatever. :)
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OK, Summer is coming and I am about to embrace the world of Chinos, Can someone please recommend me a brand that:

  • Not too baggy and not too slim on a 30R size. Just a nice straight fit.
  • Good quality.
  • Don't cost over £50.
:)
 
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Flipt said:
Good prices! I dont think I am a fan of the loafers tbh, especially when wearing without socks as they stink up the shoe. Have you thought of a pair of brogues at all? I like brogues but they are not my style so I went half way and got these...

Ted Baker Greco Brown: http://www.branch309.co.uk/mens-Bro.../6102276020/?gclid=CLKFiuqPjrYCFVDMtAodhlwAFg

I am thinking I might get some navy chinos now :D
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mm, problem with Brogues is that they are not a comfy summer shoe... they are a little formal and stiff in terms of material. What I like about loafers is they are soft and slip on and off really easily.

Regarding Chinos, just saw that Next also have an awesome range in terms of colour and fit, and very good prices! http://www.next.co.uk/men/trousers-collection/chinos/1
 
Begbie said:
I am tempted by the Next ones, think I'll go for navy and see what happens from there.

Didn't want to be the chino guy!
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I didn't want to be either, but it also shows how we are sometimes self-programmed to think certain ways about how we associate clothes with ourselves. I have now had a good look at the many examples of guys chino outfits and I have to say... there are some very cool looking and classic styles. Looking forward to trying them out. :)
 
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Dear OCUK forumites,

I have an issue that I am hoping you can help me with. In 2009 I bought a Gstar Raw Decoy Wool Garber Trench. I loved the jacket, and it surivived with me for almost 5 years until I lost it the other week in a bar.

I now need to find a replacement for it, but in the EXACT same style... ie: NOT the latest new version of the jacket, which doesn't look as good, this one http://www.revolveclothing.com/DisplayProduct.jsp?product=GSTA-MO86&c=&d=Mens

Can anyone by any chance on gods earth help me with locating this specific style jacket? Ive tried googling with no joy... or should I say, I can find the style, but not in stock. :(

The exact style I am looking for is this one http://www.xileclothing.com/product...DECOY_WOOL_GARBER_TRENCH_6081_4002_0_0_1.html

Another example of the style I want here http://www.asos.com/G-Star/G-Star-Decoy-Wool-Garber-Trench/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=707834&cid=0

Cheers,

Rich.
 
rG-tom said:
Well I've joined the world of chinos too!

Beige Ralph Laurens. Have a pair of red levi 501s enroute too and some navy blue brogues.

Should I go with brown or black leather on the belt with the beige chinos? Will probably get some brown brogues too.

Also my first ralph Lauren shirts... Great fit and feel to them..


Don't worry the fabric Hollister belt won't be seen near them in the wild, picked up a gorgeous brown levi belt complete with yachts to finish off the levi 501s
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Some very good choices there mate, in fact you've given me a bit of inspiration there! :)

PS: Love the facial expressions, you managed to duplicate the same one in each photo. :D
 
rG-tom said:
cheers though :) Anything in particular? What do you reckon about belts, typically you'd go for a mid brown leather with beige chinos but would a blue suede compliment?
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I would buy both brown and blue belts to be honest, it's not as though you won't use them both depending on the colour combos you wear.
 
rG-tom said:
http://www.marksandspencer.com/Blue-Harbour-Leather-Nubuck-Belt/dp/B00AVE5J56

it was reduced from £25 to £17 overnight!
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Hmm, review doesn't make it sound like good workmanship though...

Looks great but is not.

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Good looking belt but it appears that the blue leather is first stuck on to the brown with maybe double sided tape before being sewn on. After wearing once the glue softened up with body heat and bits of jumper stuck to it. Regretfully I will be returning the belt for a credit.
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Anything that can cause things to stick to it is a no-no. :(
 
Guys, any advice on decent, slim-fitting Polos?

So far my options are:

  • Superdry (slim fit and rare in the country I live in)
  • Paul Smith (pricey but nice and also pretty rare to see)
  • Next (cheap, slim, more for your moolah)

Ralph Lauren is also an option but also pricey and common as muck here.

Any ideas? :)
 
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