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

cHk4 said:
Anyone have any ideas... I'm heavily tattooed and I'm after a kind of smart shirt/tshirt (or it can be bright and bolt) something with high cut sleeves so it can show of as much of my arm tattoos as possible and preferably something which can show off my chest tattoo a little... Not really sure what I'm looking for but I kind of have a mental image... I'm 6 foot 3 and have around a 48" chest.
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Basically you are describing one of those really low neckline tshirts that muscleheads commonly wear... link to photo here http://seriouslymen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/deep-low-v-neck-t-shirts-for-men.jpg
 
I've been ordering a lot of Next stuff lately... where I live the prices are insanely cheaper due to lack of VAT etc. Basically every £100 that items would cost on the UK shop equals £68 that I pay in my country, which means that I am saving a fortune on the good blazers and suits etc. Going to replace a lot of my essential daily work wear etc. :)
 
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Well, I ordered 4x blazers from ASOS, all slim fit and all pure 100% wool... the first just arrived and it fits so closely and sharply that it's like it was tailored for me... it is badass. Lovely build quality and lining too.

I paid 40 quid for that blazer... yes 40 quid for a pure wool blazer. The rest were between 35 quid and 60 quid. Mind bogglingly good value.

This is the choice they have... http://www.asos.com/search/wool-bla...0:attributeitem_1632&currentpricerange=50-315

I bought:

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Charcoal (the one I tried on, looks boss) http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-slim-...alstyles=20&gridsize=3&gridrow=5&gridcolumn=2

Khaki (staple colour) http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-slim-...alstyles=20&gridsize=3&gridrow=5&gridcolumn=3

Brown check (this one I need to see in the flesh before I make up my mind on the pattern) http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-slim-...alstyles=20&gridsize=3&gridrow=5&gridcolumn=1

Light grey (no longer on sale but my look at that cut) http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-slim-...alstyles=27&gridsize=3&gridrow=3&gridcolumn=3

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I highly recommend checking them out if they have your size left... they will look killer with nice jeans, shirt/t-shirt and shoes. :)

EDIT - There are some pricier but awesome Harris tweed models on sale too... but personally I think the ones above look sharper for going out http://www.asos.com/search/harris-t...0:attributeitem_1632&currentpricerange=10-180
 
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EddScott said:
After almost 3 years of wearing smart shirts with nice jeans and shoes, our MD has asked me to stop wearing jeans to work. Attire is something that typically passes him by so suspect someone has moaned as everyone else wears cheap looking suits that make them look like insurance salesmen.

So, although I'm not averse to wearing a suit, I don't want to wear one every day and as the jeans appeared to have been the issue, I'm now looking for a nice trouser/chino combo with a shirt and a decent blazer. I've got one blazer/jacket from Next which is OK but not as tight fitting as I'd like.

Where do you guys buy your clothes from online? I live in the back of beyond of West Wales so other than taking a day off and trekking to Cardiff it's online buying for me.

Is it worth trying out one of these firms that chooses based on your answered questions? Thread for instance?
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NEXT for Chinos, and ASOS for smart slim-fitting blazers (the own-brand wool ones are very sharp) http://www.asos.com/search/wool-blazer?q=wool+blazer
 
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Mason- said:
Hi guys, starting my new job next monday and I ordered some shirts. Foolishly I ordered french cuff/double cuffs (ie the ones done up with cufflinks/silk knots). There is nothing wrong with this style of shirt and actually I prefer it. The problem is that my job requires me to wear trousers and shirts, I was told you can "wear a suit if you want to" and when I went there for my induction barely anyone wore a suit, just trousers and shirt, and some wore a jacket.

Basically what I'm asking is. Is it ok for me to wear double cuffs without a jacket and tie? Or will I look stupid. I'm leaning towards wearing silk knots and not cufflinks in the hope that they don't stand out as much.

I think I could 100 percent pull off wearing them with a jacket and no tie. But without jacket too, I'm not sure. I do have some jackets, a light grey and a black one. But that limits me quite a lot, as I have some dark navy and grey trousers that I want to wear (they're new :D ) and I really don't want to mix and match trousers and jackets. Think that's way too far.

I've googled around a bit and basically it seems that English and European people think it's fine but Americans seem to think this is absolutely ridiculous. I think I'm just overthinking it but would like some assurance from you guys. Thanks a lot.
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I never wear double cuffs any more, they are annoying in the way they rest both when in a blazer and when on a desk in large part due to the cufflinks as well as the excess material around your wrist, and unless an occasion is super formal I personally think they just look out of place, especially when everyone else is dressed business casual.

So I would vote single cuff with trousers and a smart jacket.
 
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Hades said:
It's a little higher budget but this should be a very good coat. I have a double breasted overcoat from them, as well as a number of other itesm, and it's fantastic quality; much better than some of the shop bought jackets I have. The fit is also very good indeed on mine. I also prefer this colour to camel. 100% wool.

http://www.1likenoother.co.uk/coats-and-jackets/overcoats/herringbone-overcoat-649
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Looks good quality but sadly the lapels are too big for my taste and the jacket a little too long. I feel I could wear the Superdry casually, but this one I'd only wear for work.
 
Zbornak said:
I tried this on in Superdry and decided to get that instead! http://www.asos.com/superdry/superd...talstyles=3&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1
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I am still sooo hovering over the button on this one.

Also looking at:

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New Look Wool Overcoat in Black - £69.99 - http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5882035&CTAref=Saved+Items+Page

Feraud Premium 80% Italian Melton Wool Coat with Velvet Collar - £125 - http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5512183&CTAref=Saved+Items+Page

Feraud Premium 80% Wool Blend Coat with Italian Horn Buttons and Clean Raw Edge Finishing - £125 - http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5513161&CTAref=Saved+Items+Page

ASOS Harris Tweed Overcoat In Black - £135 - http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5762810&CTAref=Saved+Items+Page

Noak Wool Dogtooth Overcoat In Skinny Fit - £140 - http://www.asos.com/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5719798&CTAref=Saved+Items+Page

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The Feraud coats are pure quality and I'm very tempted, but the New Look is also great value.

I also bought this one last week when it was in the sale for £70 and it is beautiful... http://www.asos.com//Selected-Homme...ere-Overcoat/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5910301
 
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Warbie said:
I don't normally spend much on single items but picked up this leather jacket from Ted Baker the other day and it's the ******.

http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Mens/Clo...iYFGAJQC7hcaRIThhFud8UV7RKvyivRhdMaAlmG8P8HAQ

It's taking all my will power not to pick this one up too:

http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Mens/Clo...iYFGAJQC7hcaRIThhFud8UV7RKvyivRhdMaAlmG8P8HAQ
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Buy the same jacket twice? :p

I have no idea how Ted Baker became such a premium priced brand, I don't personally rate their designs or cut.

That is a nice leather jacket, though I personally wouldn't pay 360 quid for it.
 
sigma said:
Any suggestions for where to buy a nice blazer from? Want something that fits nice, no cheap tat.
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ASOS, I made a post a few pages back with links etc http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=28150801&postcount=1298

Amazing blazers that are 100% wool and just ooze quality as well as fit very sharply. Essential for the wardrobe imo. :)

R.O.S.S.I said:
I bought that blazer in the blue colour and the brown colour. Both amazingly good quality jackets, got them when they were £100 a piece too so incredible value at £45 a pop.

One thing I can't understand with them though is they are both the same design, fit, etc but just different colours and I bought both of mine in the same size however the blue one feels slightly smaller than the brown one.
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I can now confirm this is true, the blue one is very small under the arms, I'm very disappointed with that. Considering taking it to a tailor and seeing if they can loosen it up as it looks like it's an issue with the inner lining material stitched too tightly.
 
The Melvin & Hamilton sale is on guys... keep an eye on it as you will not find better shoes for this money, especially if you find the bargains (I recommend Austen 2)... http://www.melvin-hamilton.com/sale.html

Best shoes I have ever bought, they maintain a good condition almost indefinitely if you look after them and are very well styled and very comfy once broken in. They seem to use excellent leather, hard-wearing yet supple.
 
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Bought a couple of lovely pieces from Tommy Hilfiger today, they make some lovely stuff. First one was a pea coat from their Tailored collection made from rough spun pure virgin wool. The colour is somewhere in-between sky blue and navy and the fit is just perfect. It looks the dogs danglies.

The second piece is a wool blazer with removeable body warmer middle bit. It has a discreet check pattern in navy and looks very sharp.

Also bought around 8 Tommy slim fit polos over the last few weeks as they just fit me perfectly.

I love the sales! :D
 
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Well, I am massively loving the Adidas range of trainers at the moment. I bought:

Adidas Dragon white gold http://www.jdsports.co.uk/webapp/wc...ngId=-1&parent_category_rn=&productId=1584712

Adidas Dragon navy white http://www.jdsports.co.uk/webapp/wc...angId=-1&parent_category_rn=&productId=689061

They just really toe the line between smart and casual and go with so many things.

I also want:

Adidas Rom Vintage http://www.trainerstation.com/adidas-vintage-brown-leather-trainers-p-540.html

I can see me building up a small collection of Adidas Original ranges and colours... :o

Merlin5 said:
What does anyone here think of this? I wanted a blue sweater but hadn't considered anything with a pattern. I like the look of this but being from china, not sure if it'll be rubbish.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mens-Jump...hash=item1ea994343f:m:mTgKISaFMLkUJQjfHNoybLg
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Hmm I also imagine sizing would be a bit suspect, and not sure I would trust that the materials are 100% natural. Quality control too. I just don't see a reason to buy from Chinese suppliers when you can get decent and reasonably priced stuff in the EU that is more reliable in quality.n
 
RoboCod said:
The Adidas trainers haven't changed in decades it seems to me. Not like that's a bad thing, they are nice. Pricey for what they are though, can get a pair of converse for cheaper.
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Converse look toop teeny for me, whereas the Adidas are pretty sleek and have an elegance about them.
 
Hades said:
I agree about converse.

Out of those I would go for the Adidas Dragon Navy White. I think the Navy would go with more trousers/chinos/jeans/shorts than the brown. The white are nice but again the Navy is more flexible.
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Yeah the Navy go with a lot, as do the white, but brown is also an essential colour imo! Sadly I can't find those brown ones I linked in stock anywhere... :(
 
Ooh, today I found these... Adidas Chile 62
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Saw them yesterday and fell in love with them, then saw the price and thought "sod that, I'll Google them and get them online". Well, nowhere has them new online the UK or where I live, nor on Ebay or Amazon, and all of the shops I went to didn't have them either. Seems they're like hens teeth, probably why the price was so eye-watering. I bantered with the guy selling them and he knocked me £12 off which made it slightly more bearable. Weirdly I am a UK size 10 and had to get a size 11.5 for them to fit properly.

They are absolutely lovely though, they look sweet as hell and and the raw leather is just gorgeous and very seems hard-wearing so I'm pretty sure these will wear very well for a long time to come. :)
 
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