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Major
Footballguy
I'm kind of liking this. Generally don't wear hats but this isn't a bad look on the boat
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Worm>gilligan hat.
As a bonus, if you ever go to jamaica who may be offered drugs in exchange for the hat.
As a bonus, if you ever go to jamaica who may be offered drugs in exchange for the hat.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
You
Worm
slimy ninja
Yeah, I have a gilligan type hat I bought in Hawaii on our honeymoon... it's pretty dorky. Could probably pass on the beach but not on the links.
Disco Stu
Confirmed FBGal
I'm ordering these right now. Finding a few other things and using an online code (SAVE123) made them $67.Order can include any combination of items from Old Navy, Gap, and Banana Republic. Today is the last day.
15% off $75
20% off $100
25% off $150
$7 shipping
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ianfitzy
Guest
I am in the market for what is basically going to be my first nicer suit... In the fall I will be beginning law school and feel that it may be necessary to have a suit that I can use for interviews or whatever occasion may arise. I am not sure what suit would be best for my price range, $400-600 ish +/- up to $700 if it is the right one . I am a smaller guy at 5'7 and weigh 140-145 ish so I am looking for the best suit for my shape. All that I know is I do not want pleats and am probably going to go with a navy suit because from what I read it is the most versatile.
I was looking at these two suits from J-Crew,
Italian wool Ludlow, http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse...21351/21351.jsp
Worsted wool Ludlow, http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse...11707/11707.jsp
Is this a suitable suit and does anyone know what the quality of J-Crew suits are and how they fit and if they are worth the price. I would also appreciate any other suggestions for suits. Thanks in advance.
I was looking at these two suits from J-Crew,
Italian wool Ludlow, http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse...21351/21351.jsp
Worsted wool Ludlow, http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse...11707/11707.jsp
Is this a suitable suit and does anyone know what the quality of J-Crew suits are and how they fit and if they are worth the price. I would also appreciate any other suggestions for suits. Thanks in advance.
Major
Footballguy
I'd recommend going to the high end outlet stores (Saks, Neimans, etc). You can find some great deals there. I got an Armani suit for around $600. J Crew suits will suffice but see i'd opt for a sale on (Hugo Boss, Theory, Calvin Klein will likely be your price range) than the reg priced J.Crew stuff. It really depends on what fits you best. Also if this is your first suit, go midnight blue/2 button. Perfect for job interviews and formal occasions. You'll be able to wear this suit anywhere and will last you a long time. Personally I'd go with something a bit more modern and form fitting but a conservative suit like this would be better for a lawyer: suit.
Be patient. The sales will come. If a jacket doesn't fit well, don't buy the suit (unless you're just shortening the sleeves). Good luck!
note: just checked your J Crew link. That is the exact type of suit you should be looking for. Just not sure I'd go for J.Crew as their quality is hit or miss.
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Been meaning to tell you, Major. Bought a pair of these a few weeks ago. Love them. I'm a diehard 501 guy. But I love these. Similar to the 501s in button fly and no frills. A little skinnier fit (but not skinny jeans). Like them a lot. Thanks for the headsup.
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Summer Wheat
Footballguy
TLEF316
Footballguy
thinking about picking up a couple of pairs of jeans. Those gap jeans linked above look alright (although I'm not nuts about the button fly). I may swing by the mall tomorrow to shop around a bit.
I REALLY hate shopping for non work clothes. I just find it so embarrassing. I don't know if its the 16 and 17 year girls working in the stores looking at me like I'm the old guy (I'm 26) or the trendy pop music that's always playing, but i consider it an absolutely humiliating experience.
My work wardrobe has blown up over the past couple of years, but my casual clothes have suffered. I basically need to start over from scratch. (Jeans, polos, t-shirts, shoes, ect).
My new job situation has given me a bit of $$ to throw around, so i guess its time to do some research and suffer through a few trips to the mall
I REALLY hate shopping for non work clothes. I just find it so embarrassing. I don't know if its the 16 and 17 year girls working in the stores looking at me like I'm the old guy (I'm 26) or the trendy pop music that's always playing, but i consider it an absolutely humiliating experience.
My work wardrobe has blown up over the past couple of years, but my casual clothes have suffered. I basically need to start over from scratch. (Jeans, polos, t-shirts, shoes, ect).
My new job situation has given me a bit of $$ to throw around, so i guess its time to do some research and suffer through a few trips to the mall
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Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
Leave that look to Boland.
offdee
Footballguy
Check out the below link on a Lands End option. I've never experienced them personally, but looks like it could be right up your alley. http://www.manshion.net/post/674932586/lan...fit-suit-review
Also, I've had good experience with Indochino.com....basically a custom suit to your measurements for $400...pick the fabric, pick the embellishments, cuffs/no cuffs, vest/no vest, etc. I did a few posts on my experience and results earlier in teh thread but you'll have to hunt those posts down.
Finless
Footballguy
Just picked these Diesel's up......little pricey but they felt like they were hand tailored for me. When I was feeling the fabric the guy at the store said: "It's Japanese cotton" 
I almost asked him if that was anything like Italian nylon.
Might be pricey but I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. Drop in the bucket for a guy like me.
I almost asked him if that was anything like Italian nylon.Might be pricey but I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. Drop in the bucket for a guy like me.
El Floppo
Footballguy
www.manshion.?
mr. furley
Footballguy
that's a good look. for a smaller guy i'd go with the European style/fit
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ianfitzy
Guest
Since I am new to suits... Is the worsted wool a good/traditional material for a suit? What would be the difference between the worsted wool suit version and the italian wool? My main concern is whether the worsted wool would make a good material for a professional suit and convey a traditional suit image.that's a good look. for a smaller guy i'd go with the European style/fit
offdee
Footballguy
Too beat up and light colored for my liking. Those don't "look" like expensive jeans to my eye.Just picked these Diesel's up......little pricey but they felt like they were hand tailored for me. When I was feeling the fabric the guy at the store said: "It's Japanese cotton"
Might be pricey but I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. Drop in the bucket for a guy like me.
offdee
Footballguy
I don't think it's something to worry too much about. End result probably looks the same, may just be a different weight or feel to the touch which won't make much of a difference in a job interview. Also, don't get so caught up with trying to be overly traditional. Showing some sense of :style: can go a long ways in any job interview situation..half the battle is just making yourself memorable. Showing up in a well fitting, tailored suit with some nice details is a step in that direction (since most will probably show up in an oversized sack of a suit)Worsted Wool:Since I am new to suits... Is the worsted wool a good/traditional material for a suit? What would be the difference between the worsted wool suit version and the italian wool? My main concern is whether the worsted wool would make a good material for a professional suit and convey a traditional suit image.that's a good look. for a smaller guy i'd go with the European style/fit
While many forms of wool require that the fiber undergo a spinning process, the production of worsted wool follows a slightly different path. Rather than going directly into a spinning process, the wool is first combed in a carding process. The purpose of the combing is to remove any short and brittle fibers from the wool. This leaves only the longer strands of the fiber to undergo the spinning process, producing a smooth yarn that possesses a higher durability.
Italian Wool:
Tailored suits made from Italian wool are breathtaking because the fabric is light yet warm enough for cool weather. The fact that it is not bulky allows for a well-structured suit to be made that is flattering and hangs well on the body. Many wool fabrics are thick, but Italian wool is much thinner and easier to work with. Those looking for a suit fabric that is professional and elegant, as well as warm, should consider Italian wool.
Finless
Footballguy
They're sick. It's summer. Light colored jeans are the way to go. I don't care if they look expensive. I've got more compliments on these than any other jeans I have and I've got a ####load.Too beat up and light colored for my liking. Those don't "look" like expensive jeans to my eye.Just picked these Diesel's up......little pricey but they felt like they were hand tailored for me. When I was feeling the fabric the guy at the store said: "It's Japanese cotton"
Might be pricey but I've gotten a lot of compliments on them. Drop in the bucket for a guy like me.
offdee
Footballguy
btw, this is a good sign. Another tip is to avoid getting your pant legs cuffed. Stick with the no cuffs as it's a much cleaner look.
offdee
Footballguy
At this age and starting to get into a little more spending $$$ you probably shouldn't be shopping for clothes at stores like this anyways (i.e. The Buckle, American Eagle, Abercrombie, Gap). The better mall places for casual gear are the end cap places like Boston Store's, Nieman Marcus, etc.Even better is online shopping. Know it can be out of some's comfort zone, but these places make it very easy to purchase and return nowadays....usually have better brands/:style: with good deals.
Some to consider checking out:
http://www.gilt.com/
http://www.tobi.com/men#ref=lnav
http://www.barneys.com/Mens/MENS04,default,sc.html
By the way, as a personal PSA, anybody interested in signing up for GILT.com send me a PM with your email address and I'll send you a personal invite. If you end up purchasing something I get a small credit as a "recommendation reward". It's a great site to check out some daily :style: and have amazing deals on stuff (usually 70% off top designers)
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JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
You got something on your face there.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
I will post full pics with the Mrs. over at pack
TLEF316
Footballguy
yeah, i don't shop at those sort of places anymore. maybe its just me flashing back to 3 or 4 years ago.
offdee
Footballguy
Just purchased these jeans online. Did a quick search and found a place where they were on sale for $32 ($39 total with shipping)
Levi's 514 slim straight, color Tumbled Black. I have a pair of these in grey and they fit and look great. Solid pair of jeans for a minimal price.
http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3730123
Levi's 514 slim straight, color Tumbled Black. I have a pair of these in grey and they fit and look great. Solid pair of jeans for a minimal price.
http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3730123
offdee
Footballguy
These arrived in the mail today, just got done trying 'em on. Solid pair of jeans that can be easily dressed up or down with the dark, simple wash. Not going to find a better pair of jeans for under $40.
Rig24
Footballguy
Very entertaining thread. Some funny stuff and some good advice.
Looking for a little advice. I just got a new job that I will be starting soon and will have to dress more professional than before. Basically I have to wear dress shirt/tie daily. From time to time a full suit will be needed. Mainly I am looking for advice and visuals on the shirt/tie combos. Are kakis ok with the shirt and ties? Or should I be looking more into dress pants?
Got some good info on this thread for the suits. Diggin the 3 piece look :style:
Looking for a little advice. I just got a new job that I will be starting soon and will have to dress more professional than before. Basically I have to wear dress shirt/tie daily. From time to time a full suit will be needed. Mainly I am looking for advice and visuals on the shirt/tie combos. Are kakis ok with the shirt and ties? Or should I be looking more into dress pants?
Got some good info on this thread for the suits. Diggin the 3 piece look :style:
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JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
Buy a few pairs of these (not from RL and not at that price necessarily) and a few of these and you will be set. I wouldn't wear chinos with a tie. But twill style "khaki" colored pants are easy to match up stuff with.
As for ties, I go: solid shirt - striped tie, striped shirt - solid tie (or some small innocuous pattern like this
Dressing "business casual" is about as easy as it gets.
As for ties, I go: solid shirt - striped tie, striped shirt - solid tie (or some small innocuous pattern like this
Dressing "business casual" is about as easy as it gets.
offdee
Footballguy
JTG has some solid advice above.I'd stay away from true khakis as well, and invest in some decent dress pants. For initial staples at somewhat reasonable prices, Express actually has some decent dressy but still :style: pants called "The Producer". They have a number of different colors to choose from (including khaki tan color), solid or pinstripe in a decent slimming shape....when getting dress pants stay away from baggy, no pleats and no cuffs on the ankles. They are about $60 a piece....give these a whirl to start compiling your beginning outfits and then upgrade to nicer brands little by little over time.Get yourself some nice dress shoes as well (black pair and a dark brown pair)...no bulky thick soles that look like concrete blocks on your feet. Nothing ruins a dressed up look faster than incorrect shoes. When in doubt go with slip ons....more comfortable, easier on and off on those busy mornings, and most importantly more :style:Congrats on the new job.
offdee
Footballguy
Also be careful with this. Solid look every now and again to switch it up, but don't wear the vest all of the time in business settings....you don't want to become known as "3 piece suit guy"
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
if you need biz casual shoes, Johnston & Murphy (retail or outlet) is 
I've loved every pair I've taken away from that place and they all hold up very well.
I've loved every pair I've taken away from that place and they all hold up very well.
offdee
Footballguy
If you said to me...offdee go to the below link and pick me one pair of black and one pair of brown dress shoes for work...you have 1 minute to decide.http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/category_listing.aspx?c=1216if you need biz casual shoes, Johnston & Murphy (retail or outlet) is
I've loved every pair I've taken away from that place and they all hold up very well.
Black:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=74295
Brown:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=66514
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belljr
Footballguy
Finally something we agree on!!! I can't wear 514's my legs are too big but Levi's are definitely quality for the price.
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=74650but I don't have any clue what your work requires of you dress-wiseIf you said to me...offdee go to the below link and pick me one pair of black and one pair of brown dress shoes for work...you have 1 minute to decide.http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/category_listing.aspx?c=1216if you need biz casual shoes, Johnston & Murphy (retail or outlet) is
I've loved every pair I've taken away from that place and they all hold up very well.
Black:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=74295
Brown:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=66514
JerseyToughGuys
Tough Guy
I own the black with the seams down below (down right).If you said to me...offdee go to the below link and pick me one pair of black and one pair of brown dress shoes for work...you have 1 minute to decide.http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/category_listing.aspx?c=1216if you need biz casual shoes, Johnston & Murphy (retail or outlet) is
I've loved every pair I've taken away from that place and they all hold up very well.
Black:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=74295
Brown:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx...6&pid=66514
Rig24
Footballguy
Just what I was looking for with the shirts. Need the visuals to get the pattern shirt with tie look. Dressing with :style: may come easy for some, but I'm not one of them.
Rig24
Footballguy
Thanks, should be a good job...Was leaning to the dress pants over the khakis as well. Wife will not allow me to get pants with pleats anyways, she has beaten that into my head. Allready got the slip-on shoes. Got them more for the lazy factor than I did the look.
Good call. I have been know to overdue a look that I really like.
offdee
Footballguy
What do you guys think of the new Vans boat shoes?
http://www.kicksonfire.com/2010/06/17/vans...ise-shell-pack/
http://www.kicksonfire.com/2010/06/17/vans...ise-shell-pack/
Major
Footballguy
I'm really feeling these. Vans never fail.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Holy crap, offdee wears something I do!!!! Vindication!!!!!!!!!!!1These are really the only jeans I can find that fit me right.
mr. furley
Footballguy
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shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Seriously. I have the lower body of a 180 lb. person and the upper body of a 240 lb. person. Most jeans that I try on for my waist size are way too big in the butt and thighs.
offdee
Footballguy
Unfortunately I don't have great advice on this one....hopefully others can chime in.I have a relatively cheap sport coat that I like from H&M ($70) that has a nice slim cut and skinny lapels, but it's more appropriate for nights on the town and not really days in the office.I'm personally a believer of, if you're going to wear a sport coat than pair it with nice jeans when out on the town. I think sport coats paired with dress slacks in a business setting comes off as "old guy". If you need to wear a jacket than just step it up a notch and go with the full matching suit.Got some good advice last time, so I am back for more.
offdee
Footballguy
By the way, nice work on this. I'm much more of a fan of sticking with the black family and less in the brown family. Blacks and greys just come off as more upscale and :style: savvy IMO.
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Insoxicated
I'd say without exaggeration that I wear a white, black or grey V Neck short sleeve shirt with dark jeans about 70% of the time. Very simple / classic. I've found that the Banana Republic Vnecks have a great cut to them, hold up well to washing (don't fade, shrink, etc), and can be had on sale for a great price regularly. Footwear-wise i've found a pair of New Balance that I have fallen in love with. Black cloth, low slung, very clean simple lines. Very similar in cut to a puma racing style shoe but very simple/classic. Works great for going out in even moderately upscale environments with the right jeans/shirt. Big fan. Will post the exact model after lunch. Ordered two pairs. Will probably order another one or two while they're available.Solid look, but best to always avoid light jeans. Dark jeans are better. If want to go lighter, get a solid pair of grey jeans.With summer approaching, I think that I'd like to go with a simple understated look.
gray v-neck tshirt to go with some light jeans. :flex:
Ladies like this look, right?
Cool. That kind of info on how they hold up is what threads like this are great for. We know what they look like in the store. Agree with the v-neck angle but have never bought them from Banana Republic. Any of these better than the others? http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/searc...FilterValue=menJI'd say without exaggeration that I wear a white, black or grey V Neck short sleeve shirt with dark jeans about 70% of the time. Very simple / classic. I've found that the Banana Republic Vnecks have a great cut to them, hold up well to washing (don't fade, shrink, etc), and can be had on sale for a great price regularly. Footwear-wise i've found a pair of New Balance that I have fallen in love with. Black cloth, low slung, very clean simple lines. Very similar in cut to a puma racing style shoe but very simple/classic. Works great for going out in even moderately upscale environments with the right jeans/shirt. Big fan. Will post the exact model after lunch. Ordered two pairs. Will probably order another one or two while they're available.Solid look, but best to always avoid light jeans. Dark jeans are better. If want to go lighter, get a solid pair of grey jeans.With summer approaching, I think that I'd like to go with a simple understated look.
gray v-neck tshirt to go with some light jeans. :flex:
Ladies like this look, right?
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