THE FBG Fashion Thread :style: (4 Viewers)

[mr. furley]

514s are great for everyday use. and #### tapered jeans. sorry, that's just horrible.

 

[TLEF316]

spring jacket ideas? Always struggled in this area.

 

[bigbottom]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

 

[sporthenry]

So I'm starting to diversify my suits a bit as I'm getting older and have some and while I took some of the recommendations from here about Saks Off 5th and others but the problem I ran into was my Adrian Peterson thighs. Guy said Hickey Freeman suits would be the most roomy and they still didn't fit. I'm guessing my only option at this point is to continue with suit separates. In the past I've gotten my suits at Banana Republic and J. Crew but was looking for a bit more.

 

[The Z Machine]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

 

[shuke]

Bought two more pairs of Levis 514 jeans. They fit great, have a ton of washes and are pretty durable. Plus, they're like $40/pair and no one can hate on Levis unless they're giant d-bags.

Problem with 514's is they are straight leg which isn't very :style: 513's have a very slight taper in them so they don't get mistaken for bootcuts.

You still sporting those rubber bands, chief?

 

[Clayton Gray]

I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom.

 

[EYLive]

Tapered jeans are feminine.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

 

[Idiot Boxer]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

 

[EYLive]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

They do sit at my hip. The cut of these pants are kind of low rise so there's a limit to how high you can wear them anyway.

I tried the "Producer" pants and they were a bit wide around my calf, but they felt nice too.

Have you worn their extra slim fit shirts? They look too skinny even for me. It's like that line of shirts were made for tiny metro waif boys.

 

[Major]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

They do sit at my hip. The cut of these pants are kind of low rise so there's a limit to how high you can wear them anyway.

I tried the "Producer" pants and they were a bit wide around my calf, but they felt nice too.

Have you worn their extra slim fit shirts? They look too skinny even for me. It's like that line of shirts were made for tiny metro waif boys.

Yeah, you fellas need to stop shopping at stores meant for teenage girls NTTAWT

 

[EYLive]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

They do sit at my hip. The cut of these pants are kind of low rise so there's a limit to how high you can wear them anyway.

I tried the "Producer" pants and they were a bit wide around my calf, but they felt nice too.

Have you worn their extra slim fit shirts? They look too skinny even for me. It's like that line of shirts were made for tiny metro waif boys.

Yeah, you fellas need to stop shopping at stores meant for teenage girls NTTAWT

True, please provide a Mr. Porter link to where we can purchase $7,821 socks.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

They do sit at my hip. The cut of these pants are kind of low rise so there's a limit to how high you can wear them anyway.

I tried the "Producer" pants and they were a bit wide around my calf, but they felt nice too.

Have you worn their extra slim fit shirts? They look too skinny even for me. It's like that line of shirts were made for tiny metro waif boys.

Don't like their shirts at all. Too slim, too tight and don't hold a crease.

 

[Major]

FYI I'm not sure how many of you shop at Express (the men's side, but I don't judge). I walked by last week and saw they had 40% off everything in the store so I tried on their "Photographer" pants, liked them and bought 2 pairs. I wore a pair today and they feel great. One problem. The zipper length/penis access opening is rather small. As FBGs, we need a longer zipper that will allow us plenty of room to move our lengthy member around in the restroom. Just something to think about if you're considering purchasing Express pants.

I have a pair from there and have the exact same problem. Fit great, but I have to unbutton and drop them down to take a whiz.

I prefer the "Producer" pant to the "Photographer" pant. In both cases, however, the pant is supposed to sit at your hips, not your waist. This may account for your fly problem.

They do sit at my hip. The cut of these pants are kind of low rise so there's a limit to how high you can wear them anyway.

I tried the "Producer" pants and they were a bit wide around my calf, but they felt nice too.

Have you worn their extra slim fit shirts? They look too skinny even for me. It's like that line of shirts were made for tiny metro waif boys.

Yeah, you fellas need to stop shopping at stores meant for teenage girls NTTAWT

True, please provide a Mr. Porter link to where we can purchase $7,821 socks.

Anytime GB. Inbox me for a friends/family discount at Mr. Porter. I can get you 15% off most items.

 

[The Z Machine]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

Wha? You're telling me that Lee or Wrangler jeans look better and are better value than Levi's? I could see you saying that 7 jeans are more stylish, but they've no where near a $40 price point.

 

[Ignoramus]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

GTFO

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

Wha? You're telling me that Lee or Wrangler jeans look better and are better value than Levi's? I could see you saying that 7 jeans are more stylish, but they've no where near a $40 price point.

Yes. (Full disclosure. My wife works for VF and I get 7s for $40)

 

[glock]

Quick "tuck" question.

Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo.

What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

 

[-jb-]

Quick "tuck" question. Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo. What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

Always tuck with a sports coat. It will look like you spent the night on someone's couch if you don't.

 

[glock]

Quick "tuck" question. Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo. What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

Always tuck with a sports coat. It will look like you spent the night on someone's couch if you don't.

And with no jacket? As in- "It's too warm, I'm gonna ditch this jacket..."

 

[sporthenry]

Quick "tuck" question. Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo. What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

Always tuck with a sports coat. It will look like you spent the night on someone's couch if you don't.

And with no jacket? As in- "It's too warm, I'm gonna ditch this jacket..."

With a sport coat, you tuck in as mentioned. Without, I don't think it is a hard and fast rule. Depends how you want to come off looking. As you mention, most of the dressier dress shirts are much longer so if you wear them I'd probably tuck in as very few if any look great with the giant tail. But some of the more casual shirts are the shorter ones and they don't require you to tuck and in fact, will probably just have you retucking all night as they come undone.

I think Polos are very similar. Depends if you want to be more casual or not. If you are going out at night, I'd probably go Polo untucked but during the day you can tuck it. Also with shorts, you'd probably tuck it especially if the Polo is one of the longer ones. But ultimately, I think tucking is what type of vibe you want to give off. I'm on the younger side so I'm more untucked but I imagine as I get older, I'll tuck more.

 

[Joe T]

What's the current stance on slim fit shirts?

 

[Idiot Boxer]

What's the current stance on slim fit shirts?

Ok, if you are, in fact, slim.

 

[Ignoramus]

What's the current stance on slim fit shirts?

All depends on the shirt. I wear the Joseph A Banks dress shirts and buy their slim fit. I'm not slim by any means but their regular ones balloon out too much.

 

[5Rings]

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

 

[glock]

What's the current stance on slim fit shirts?

Ok, if you are, in fact, slim.

 

[The Z Machine]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

Wha? You're telling me that Lee or Wrangler jeans look better and are better value than Levi's? I could see you saying that 7 jeans are more stylish, but they've no where near a $40 price point.

Yes. (Full disclosure. My wife works for VF and I get 7s for $40)

You might be a bit biased.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Not into tapered jeans. They don't look good on my body. The 514s aren't selvage or designer, but I think they are great for everyday use.

Any VF brand >>>>>>> Levi's

Wha? You're telling me that Lee or Wrangler jeans look better and are better value than Levi's? I could see you saying that 7 jeans are more stylish, but they've no where near a $40 price point.

Yes. (Full disclosure. My wife works for VF and I get 7s for $40)

You might be a bit biased.

True. But you're also thinking of the Brett Favre/Dale Earnhart "W" stitched pocket jeans. Those are the most 'well known' Wrangler jean, but I guarantee you that they have styles within your price range that are more fashionable than Levi.

 

[Two Deep]

When are some of you girls going to start wearing the rolled up jean pant cuff look? After going to Iron Man with my kids I noticed ol whats his face had them on and I was like oh boy here we go. That #### was in style in the late 70's or early 80's..On the verge of making a comeback.

 

[got_nugs]

So I'm starting to diversify my suits a bit as I'm getting older and have some and while I took some of the recommendations from here about Saks Off 5th and others but the problem I ran into was my Adrian Peterson thighs. Guy said Hickey Freeman suits would be the most roomy and they still didn't fit. I'm guessing my only option at this point is to continue with suit separates. In the past I've gotten my suits at Banana Republic and J. Crew but was looking for a bit more.

I'm 6'4" 280. I have Ermenegildo Zegna, Hugo Boss and Brooks Brothers suits all which fits nicely through the legs (my thighs are also big). I RARELY will find anything at off 5th or Last Call that works for a fella of my stature, usually am in there once a month or so (with the wife). Every now and then something will fall into those places but not too often down here.

 

[-jb-]

When are some of you girls going to start wearing the rolled up jean pant cuff look? After going to Iron Man with my kids I noticed ol whats his face had them on and I was like oh boy here we go. That #### was in style in the late 70's or early 80's..On the verge of making a comeback.

Chances are they were raw denim. You can't hem raw denim jeans until after they're washed for the first time, and you're not supposed to wash them for a good six months.

 

[offdee]

Quick "tuck" question.

Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo.

What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

For the more casual look with jeans I say no tuck is better. Just make sure that no part of your untucked shirt extends past the bottom of your jacket

This is a good rule for all button down type shirts. If any part of the bottom of your shirt doesn't go past mid-junk or mid-butt (roughly same place that a sport coat/suit jacket should hit) it's OK to wear untucked.

Only time I tuck button down shirts is if I'm wearing dress pants. And you NEVER tuck polos.

 

[offdee]

What's the current stance on slim fit shirts?

It's the only way to go if you have the body type to pull it off. If the buttons don't "pull" you're good.

 

[offdee]

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

 

[wilked]

Quick "tuck" question.

Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo.

What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

For the more casual look with jeans I say no tuck is better. Just make sure that no part of your untucked shirt extends past the bottom of your jacket

This is a good rule for all button down type shirts. If any part of the bottom of your shirt doesn't go past mid-junk or mid-butt (roughly same place that a sport coat/suit jacket should hit) it's OK to wear untucked.

Only time I tuck button down shirts is if I'm wearing dress pants. And you NEVER tuck polos.

Visually

http://www.primermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ShirtFront/ShirtFront_Compare.jpg

I personally tuck more often that not. I go by another rule of thumb, essentially: If your tucked shirt would dislodge itself from normal body movement, it might as well start untucked. If it would stay in reliably, tuck it in.

 

[offdee]

Quick "tuck" question.

Will be going with a brown sports jacket, jeans and button down cotton shirt this weekend: I've been buying shirts as short as I can find them so as not to end up wearing a "skirt" when not tucking. Noticing more tuckage lately with the jacket/jeans combo.

What say you? Tuck or no tuck and any conditions...

For the more casual look with jeans I say no tuck is better. Just make sure that no part of your untucked shirt extends past the bottom of your jacket

This is a good rule for all button down type shirts. If any part of the bottom of your shirt doesn't go past mid-junk or mid-butt (roughly same place that a sport coat/suit jacket should hit) it's OK to wear untucked.

Only time I tuck button down shirts is if I'm wearing dress pants. And you NEVER tuck polos.

Visually

http://www.primermagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ShirtFront/ShirtFront_Compare.jpg

I personally tuck more often that not. I go by another rule of thumb, essentially: If your tucked shirt would dislodge itself from normal body movement, it might as well start untucked. If it would stay in reliably, tuck it in.

Good visual. That is exactly correct.

I'm personally more a slim fit, untucked, sleeves rolled up button down kind of guy. If I'm tucking a shirt that means I'm most likely wearing dress pants and a tie. Tucking in shirts are just too stuffy for me personally. I just make sure all the length of my shirts are correct...if I love the shirt design, but it's too long that's a deal breaker.

 

[sporthenry]

offdee, on 09 May 2013 - 15:54, said:

5Rings, on 09 May 2013 - 13:53, said:

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

Color me dweeby but I have no problem with that look

 

[offdee]

offdee, on 09 May 2013 - 15:54, said:

5Rings, on 09 May 2013 - 13:53, said:

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

Color me dweeby but I have no problem with that look

eytonstyle:

http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/denbball.jpg

 

[-jb-]

eytonstyle:

http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/denbball.jpg

That shirt on the right is the worst thing I've ever seen.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

offdee, on 09 May 2013 - 15:54, said:

5Rings, on 09 May 2013 - 13:53, said:

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

Color me dweeby but I have no problem with that look

Ok Chad

 

[Disco Stu]

offdee, on 09 May 2013 - 15:54, said:

5Rings, on 09 May 2013 - 13:53, said:

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

Color me dweeby but I have no problem with that look

This look is for young, skinny gay guys and young, skinny rich kids.

But in reality you're much more likely to see it on older, fatter, dads in the burbs.

 

[Major]

When are some of you girls going to start wearing the rolled up jean pant cuff look? After going to Iron Man with my kids I noticed ol whats his face had them on and I was like oh boy here we go. That #### was in style in the late 70's or early 80's..On the verge of making a comeback.

Chances are they were raw denim. You can't hem raw denim jeans until after they're washed for the first time, and you're not supposed to wash them for a good six months.

This look has been trend for the past few years (whether denim or pants). I'll occasionally do it if I'm not wearing socks.

 

[Major]

eytonstyle:

http://cdn.ksk.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/denbball.jpg

That shirt on the right is the worst thing I've ever seen.

x2

 

[-jb-]

When are some of you girls going to start wearing the rolled up jean pant cuff look? After going to Iron Man with my kids I noticed ol whats his face had them on and I was like oh boy here we go. That #### was in style in the late 70's or early 80's..On the verge of making a comeback.

Chances are they were raw denim. You can't hem raw denim jeans until after they're washed for the first time, and you're not supposed to wash them for a good six months.

This look has been trend for the past few years (whether denim or pants). I'll occasionally do it if I'm not wearing socks.

I do it by necessity with my Naked and Famous until they're ready.

 

[Ilov80s]

offdee, on 09 May 2013 - 15:54, said:

5Rings, on 09 May 2013 - 13:53, said:

I can't believe anybody really tucks their shirt into shorts. Maybe a french nancyboy rollicking in the countryside. Big wtf

Yep, this is ridiculous. If the atmosphere is casual enough to wear shorts than it's casual enough to not have to tuck your shirt. If you feel like you absolutely need to tuck, than put some pants on. Tucking anything into shorts and you look like a dweeb.

Color me dweeby but I have no problem with that look

Most styles look good on models, but unless you have a yacht or lakehouse in Traverse City, I'd the average person should avoid that look. IMO.

 

[naomi]

Alright... you guys helped me pick out a dress for a wedding last year so I figure I'll throw this one your way too. This is just a dress for fun (probably wear it mostly in fall and winter with tights).

I'm stuck between getting it in black or beige (not interested in the leapord print). I like how the details like the buttons stand out more with the beige but black is generally slightly more flattering skin tone wise for me (some beiges have a nice sophisticated effect, some tend toward washing me out, it's a gamble).

Cheap, fun dress

eta: scroll down for pics

 

[EYLive]

Black is more versatile.

 

[saintfool]

Alright... you guys helped me pick out a dress for a wedding last year so I figure I'll throw this one your way too. This is just a dress for fun (probably wear it mostly in fall and winter with tights).

I'm stuck between getting it in black or beige (not interested in the leapord print). I like how the details like the buttons stand out more with the beige but black is generally slightly more flattering skin tone wise for me (some beiges have a nice sophisticated effect, some tend toward washing me out, it's a gamble).

Cheap, fun dress

eta: scroll down for pics

i like the beige better. kind of depends on your look though, right? so factor in hair color and length? complexion? height?

what kind of shoes do you see pairing with it? flats or with a heel? i assume this will not exactly be work attire.

the thing is that while black is more versatile, it's more likely to be overplayed. it sounds like with this dress flirty and fun are what you are going for and the beige has that.

 

[offdee]

Alright... you guys helped me pick out a dress for a wedding last year so I figure I'll throw this one your way too. This is just a dress for fun (probably wear it mostly in fall and winter with tights).

I'm stuck between getting it in black or beige (not interested in the leapord print). I like how the details like the buttons stand out more with the beige but black is generally slightly more flattering skin tone wise for me (some beiges have a nice sophisticated effect, some tend toward washing me out, it's a gamble).

Cheap, fun dress

eta: scroll down for pics

Totally depends on your skin tone.

Beige could be tough to pull off in a dress when you are the same skin tone or lighter. If you are naturally darker skinned or will be tan during the summer than I'd say go with the beige, and work the black/dark accessories (shoes, earrings, bracelets, watch, etc.)

I like the look of the beige better as it's a little more unique, but most likely from your personal description of skin tone better to go with black.