The Fashion Thread... personal tastes, musings, and recommendations
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[FnG]magnolia;24592892 said:
Id never hear of them before, good tip thanks mag.
Hmm how did I overlook that?
Mhmmm I really like this blazer from Topman as it's pretty individual and there is nothing like it where I live, but very hesitant on paying 220 EUR for it... especially as its only 50% wool.
VITO 'ELLIOT' CHECK BLAZER http://eu.topman.com/en/tmeu/produc.../vito-elliot-check-blazer-2257292?bi=1&ps=200
Would look great with jeans and shirt, as well as pretty much any shoes you can think of...
VITO 'ELLIOT' CHECK BLAZER http://eu.topman.com/en/tmeu/produc.../vito-elliot-check-blazer-2257292?bi=1&ps=200
Would look great with jeans and shirt, as well as pretty much any shoes you can think of...
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They are a classic, timeless style, the same thing you see on multiple fashion websites. If you don't know how to wear them then you're either too young to have got out of your teenie fashion phase, or you don't have a concept of the more classic style. Simples.
Ralph Lauren, Boss et al specialise in exactly the same, just with a little logo on them. They are better without the logo.
That's a pretty ignorant and arrogant statement, people have different tastes, just because I think they are incredibly bland and boring does not mean I "don't have a concept of the more classic style". It just means I like different things. In this case that means I don't want to dress like a 50 year old.
It's not ignorant (lol) or arrogant, it's factual. They ARE a commonly accepted and defined classic style, that's not even a debate.
If you don't like it, fine, but to say it isn't classic fashion is showing a lack of knowledge of the subject matter.
As for them being bland and boring... hourses for courses. Put one on with a white shirt and chinos/smart jeans and nice loafers/shoes when you go to a smart casual, and providing you will get some nice female attention.
It's just one of many variations of style and options in a wardrobe, and should be treated as such.
Blazers are absolutely indispensible, I wear them so much now that I really should start investing in around 4 or 5 quality ones of various colours. I have a black cotton one which looks awesome with tshirts, shirts, jumpers... and I want a Navy one, a Grey one, and maybe a tweedie style one also.
Topman seem to have some pretty decent models, in fact I would say as far as price/performance goes I cannot find any better at the moment. if they have a sale on them then I will pick up a couple for sure. http://eu.topman.com/webapp/wcs/sto...2993&categoryId=1507087&refinements=category~[1507093|1507087]&intcmpid=eud_homepage_heroimg_fri_blazers
EDIT - 20% off apparently.
Massimo Dutti also have a great range with great materials, but pricier. http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category/duttigb/en/30220002/792035/Blazers
Burtons has sale items too http://www.burton.co.uk/en/bruk/category/clothing-281559/mens-blazers-281866
Ok, whatever you say...
PS: It was a jumper, not a shirt.
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Well, I dont know if H&M are the same in the UK as here in Switzerland, but I got three cracking blazers today, wool blend, a reasonably heavy black one (£35), a medium-weight grey one (£35), and a lovely navy one (100% wool for £65) with subtle red stripes and detailing. All will look awesome with the right shoes and a t-shirt underneath.
Also Massimo Dutti sale is on and some nice blazers there too, and I also bought two nice belts from them today.
Ahh, I love sales.
Also Massimo Dutti sale is on and some nice blazers there too, and I also bought two nice belts from them today.
Ahh, I love sales.
Basically if you can't find the jacket for sale (in UK/USA etc) via Google using the model name and number, then you're screwed.
"Interesting" design, and pretty horrendously overpriced to be honest...
Yes because obviously, like you, everyone on this forum is a hopelessly socially awkward computer nerd.
Or not.
Also simply just put a plaster on your heel where it's going to rub... done it before and it cushions the area and stops the irritation.
Am now a Chinos convert... got the Next signature ones (I really love Next, awesome store with some great styles imo) in a few colours and they are just awesome with various tshirts, shirts and blazers. Currently rocking a Burgundy pair with slim-fitting white shirt and brown loaffers... looks awesome. 
Are we supposed to guess the fabric type?
Yep
If it's 100% cotton and you've washed it 6 times and it still smells then something is very wrong... what brand of washing powder/liquid do you use?
lol Boot cut, are you serious.
Levi do a boot cut which is pretty subtle and looks awesome, much better than the skinny or straight as a drainpipe look.
I'll simply repeat what has already been stated.
lol Boot cut, are you serious.
Show me an online photo of what boot cut means to you.
You can have very subtle boot cuts, they dont need to look like flares.
Oh dear... then I recommend starting your own thread where your own myopic view of what constitutes fashion fashion will go down a treat I'm sure.
I think the problem in the rather simplistic logic behind your selective quotes is that he specifically said "It has no place in my thread", therefore not accepting of someone else's opinion. That's simply not cool.
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isn't boot cut the modern way of saying flares
Levi boot cut has a very slight and slim flare, just large enough to cover boots or shoes. Considering "flare" is a catch-all term, it's not really a useful description when describing subtlety.
In comparison, I find skinny jeans horrendous when they don't even cover the laces of your shoes with their tiny leg openings.
Yeah I agree it's not particularly masculine or flattering for male physiques, and I know lots of women that really don't finds them attractive on guys. I respect people's right to wear them, but part of my logic with fashion is to look and feel good while appealing to the opposite sex, and putting off a large portion of them doesn't make sense to me.