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THE FBG Fashion Thread :style: (1 Viewer)

It took us til pg 120, but we finally got some solid advice such as a navy suit, dark blue jeans, and white oxford that doesn't fit too loose or too tight.  Making strong progress in this thread...

 
I got some nice (and really inexpensive) shirts from forever 21 a little while ago, placed a second order and thought I'd throw a pair of jeans on there too - I don't really have a pair of jeans I love. The options were regular, slim fit, and skinny...I'm a pretty thin dude but didn't want anything too tight, so I just shot for the middle and got the slim.

My order came today. Holy ####. I don't want to know what the "skinny" is like, because the slims are like a second skin. It's a shame, because the color is really nice and they go well with the shirts I ordered. But there's no way I can wear these out in public. I should not be able to see the definition of my poorly-defined calves through my jeans.

 
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bud29 said:
I got some nice (and really inexpensive) shirts from forever 21 a little while ago, placed a second order and thought I'd throw a pair of jeans on there too - I don't really have a pair of jeans I love. The options were regular, slim fit, and skinny...I'm a pretty thin dude but didn't want anything too tight, so I just shot for the middle and got the slim.

My order came today. Holy ####. I don't want to know what the "skinny" is like, because the slims are like a second skin. It's a shame, because the color is really nice and they go well with the shirts I ordered. But there's no way I can wear these out in public. I should not be able to see the definition of my poorly-defined calves through my jeans.
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Tommy Bahama and now Forever 21?   Eesh.

Isn't Forever 21 a teenage girl store? No shtick.

 
offdee said:
Tommy Bahama and now Forever 21?   Eesh.

Isn't Forever 21 a teenage girl store? No shtick.
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The physical stores may very well be geared towards teenage girls, I wouldn't know - never been in one. Plenty of decent guys' stuff online, though. I've really liked all the shirts I've gotten from there.

 
I've been a fan of forever21 in the past... especially for basic t-shirts- they used a nice, soft cotton and kept it simple. 

the other stuff, IME, fits badly and falls apart within a few wears. a classic "get what you pair for" thing.

 
El Floppo said:
I've been a fan of forever21 in the past... especially for basic t-shirts- they used a nice, soft cotton and kept it simple. 

the other stuff, IME, fits badly and falls apart within a few wears. a classic "get what you pair for" thing.
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Sounds like H&M. I don't even bother anymore...one wash and stuff basically disintegrates.

 
offdee said:
Sounds like H&M. I don't even bother anymore...one wash and stuff basically disintegrates.
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even worse than H&M.

that's why I stayed with the t's- which didn't shrink and lasted for years. but they switched cottons somewhere along the way and even the recent t's I've bought there (last 3-4 years) have sucked. plus they add a bunch of really idiotic graphics. haven't been back in a couple of years. been using Uniqlo for the same basic stuff instead.

 
wilked said:
It took us til pg 120, but we finally got some solid advice such as a navy suit, dark blue jeans, and white oxford that doesn't fit too loose or too tight.  Making strong progress in this thread...
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Pretty sure this was covered early on.  Been preaching dark tapered denim, midnight blue suits and quality european cut shirts since the thread's inception.  Good to see Murica finally catching up.  

 
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Over this summer,  I've gotten to where I wear mostly J Crew factory slim t-shirts and shorts with Olukai sandals out and about.  Have to wear t-shirt and khakis to work.  On the rare occasion I go out on a Friday or Saturday evening,  I'll throw on a polo and maybe some gray Chinos.  When it cools down more,  I have a couple pairs of Gustins that have formed to me well that I wear.   A few slim fit button ups on occasion.  Own 2 suits that I rarely wear.  Pretty much it

 
Ministry of Pain said:
I think every man should own a couple of nice suits but if I had to pick one that I wear for everything it has to be the navy blue suit. I have one that is a lighter navy than most others I see 

Ralph Lauren at Macy's  They come in slim, modern, full cut

There are lots of discounts at Macy's and I think with all the discounts my wife collects that I managed to get this suit for around $200 or less.  Also this comes in separates which I found majorly useful as you might wear a 44L in a suit jacket but that means a 36 inch waist in some of the suits and that's too tight for a lot of us. I am more of a 44/38 or even 44/40 in suits so as I have been slimming down I just take the pants back 6 weeks later and exchange them for a smaller size. I was a 52 in a coat at one time. 

What I am saying is if you are buying a suit and think you might gain or lose weight, I would go with Macy's because of the return policy until you are sure you staying the same suit size for a while. Then go out and spend $1,000 on whatever top level you want. 

I believe for $400-$600 you can get a pretty nice custom suit on several web sites but you need to go in the stores and try some on first to get a feel. If you wear a cheap coat or try one on, you can see a huge difference to a quality jacket in say Nordstrom's. 

I like a navy suit as you can mix and match everything, you can dress it up or down, all occasions. 
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I'm not a fan of most of Macy's stuff.  Very poor quality,  but both of my suits are from there.  Their best house brand is Bar iii imo.  All wool slim fitting.  Look great.  Don't know how good quality is if worn a lot but they fit great. Not boxy at all.  I've tried on most of their suits and those are by far the best ones I've tried.  Have a pair of Nordstrom cap toes I wear with my suits. 

Couple of Ludlow cotton blazers I also wear every once in a while when I get dressed up. 

 
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wilked said:
Do me a favor. Take your wallet, keys, and cellphone out, put them on the counter, snap a photo and post them here 
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Sorry man, I can't fuel your fantasies with a pic. There must be a fetish site that could help you out. Something like www.whatsinhispockets.com. Good luck!

 
wazoo11 said:
Is wearing a bomber jacket ever okay?
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Can be. Wear a solid white t-shirt and again grab a dark denim to pair and you have a pretty solid look. I prefer black leather with a black t-shirt, dark denim, that's standard issue Los Angeles IMO. I don't wear it much anymore but I have a leather trench similar to Matrix I picked up in LA when I lived there, had it 15+ years and it still looks great.

 
mr. furley said:
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:lmao:

You're credit's good, go for it! I bought it when I arrived in Los Angeles back in 2000, seemed like standard issue for anyone who lives in LA/West LA is a black leather coat of some kind. You see it everywhere. 

And while Los Ang is no SF, coming from Florida I was usually cold even in traditional summer months, especially at night. 

I'm glad I did mention it in here, I'm gonna see if I can find a new home for it.  

 
Ministry of Pain said:
This is what it looks like. I really think just the basic word "coat" would have described it better but it's not a "jacket" like the T-Birds wear. 

Past the waist but above the knee. 
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That's terrible. Sorry. Especially if you are drowning in it after losing weight. Never wear that again.

 
El Floppo said:
leather over coat for use in LA and FL? :confused:
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In Los Angeles it's only hot about 6-8 weeks, in June it can be 55 at night dipping in and out of the bars/club, it's nothing like Florida. 

I used it in the bone chilling confines of the Commerce and Hustler Casinos...

Since coming back to Florida I probably haven't worn that leather coat but maybe a handful of times. I'm gonna send it on it's way.

 
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