Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[blaz3n]

Got my AE's from the factory sale, they will make nice work shoes.

Brooks Brothers Park Avenues in Brown

The flaws:

Not bad I'm satisfied.

how much? factory sale is at an outlet? or?

 

[wj4]

Burgundy Caldwells just came in. Loving the look and feel. Any tips for breaking them in?

Just wear them. Have shoe trees to put them in after you take off the shoes. If they have leather sole, avoid wet weather. Try to avoid wearing them two days consecutively. Enjoy

You can use something like AE conditioner/cleaner once every 20 or so wears just to keep the leather supple.

 

[wj4]

Yeah I dont want a mixed blend. I'll just have to go with epaulet as well, was hoping to see if there were any other options though.

There are other options, but they are above $100. Thick as Thieves, Wolf Vs Goat, etc. all offer fine wool trousers, usually super 120s and higher.

 

[omgitswes]

There are other options, but they are above $100. Thick as Thieves, Wolf Vs Goat, etc. all offer fine wool trousers, usually super 120s and higher.

What's Super 120s?

 

[blaz3n]

What's Super 120s?

think he meant "upper $120 and higher"

 

[pinoy732]

What's Super 120s?

think he meant "upper $120 and higher"

its the grade of cloth

 

[a blinkin]

Just wear them. Have shoe trees to put them in after you take off the shoes. If they have leather sole, avoid wet weather. Try to avoid wearing them two days consecutively. Enjoy

You can use something like AE conditioner/cleaner once every 20 or so wears just to keep the leather supple.

Appreciate it man.

 

[wj4]

its the grade of cloth

Yep. Mall brands are usually 100 or 110. The higher the number, the more luxury it is. I wish there is a simple explanation but alas, it's kinda complex.

 

[Belgium]

Picked up this Armani sportcoat for $200 

 Can't get enough of this brand.

 

[ooiron manoo]

how much? factory sale is at an outlet? or?

Contacted [email protected]. These were $129.

 

[wj4]

Picked up this Armani sportcoat for $200 

 Can't get enough of this brand.

Is this mainline Armani? And not the diffusion stuff?

Hope it fits you well. Fit over everything, my friend.

 

[nako xl]

What do you guys think of this grey/blue houndstooth blazer from Zara?  I was bummed because they had a grey/silver houndstooth blazer last year for $99 that i passed on and this one runs $159 but i really wanted a good grey blazer.  I remember there was a pic of a fit with a light grey blazer someone posted in this thread two years ago.  Does anyone by chance have that pic saved?

Also can anyone put me on to drop crotch pants in the USA?  I haven't seen them anywhere.

 

[Belgium]

Is this mainline Armani? And not the diffusion stuff?

Hope it fits you well. Fit over everything, my friend.

Armani Jeans. Fits like a glove except for my wrist area but I'll just have it tailored.

It was over 50% off, couldn't leave it.

My mainline I assume you mean Armani Collezioni? Bit too expensive and I feel Emporio and Armani Jeans fit me better as an 18 year old. Those sublabels seem to cater more to my age.

 

[omgitswes]

Found these at BR for 98. Passed for now because I want to see what what i could find. What alterations do you guys think I'll need to do if i do get them. It's straight fit

 

[pinoy732]

Found these at BR for 98. Passed for now because I want to see what what i could find. What alterations do you guys think I'll need to do if i do get them. It's straight fit

Could use a taper and a hem. If you decide to get em, wait until a sale is running

 

[ksteezy]

got my trousers back from my guy, i loveeeee how they fit now, you seriously can purchase any type of pants and have them fixed to your liking as long as they fit around the waist....ill be wearing them tonight for my late vday dinner.

 

[nolandw]

RLBL pickup today from Marshall's.

Excuse my dirty mirror...maybe I should thrift some Windex...and no this is not a shirt I would wear with it normally, just a mini fit pic...

Samuelsohn tie as well at Nordstrom Rack. Not a great steal, but the tie is such great quality I couldn't pass it up.

 

[wj4]

Armani Jeans. Fits like a glove except for my wrist area but I'll just have it tailored.
It was over 50% off, couldn't leave it.

My mainline I assume you mean Armani Collezioni? Bit too expensive and I feel Emporio and Armani Jeans fit me better as an 18 year old. Those sublabels seem to cater more to my age.

Yep. I ask because they have numerous spin off lines and that seemed like a great deal for the mainline.

 

[wj4]

Could use a taper and a hem. If you decide to get em, wait until a sale is running

Again, gotta +1 here. I wouldn't spend more than $50 on a BR pants. If you want a slim fit, take in the crotch too. If not, just a hem.

 

[Belgium]

Yep. I ask because they have numerous spin off lines and that seemed like a great deal for the mainline.

I've picked up some mainline trousers for $90 before, just gotta look out for good sales.

I think Armani is cheaper over here though, the sublabel regular prices are only slightly more expensive than Tommy Hilfiger here, sometimes even less expensive.

 

[franklucas]

Where should the button be on a suit?

I'm not sure if the question sounds weird but let's say you have a two button suit, where would the top button be located? Would a high/low position just be on preference or is there some kind of rule?

 

[youngtriz]

who here got some nice looking socks?... do you guys just pick any color of socks to wear with your outfit?

 

[bangdak]

I would also like to partake in the raffle if possible.

Props to sharing with the NT fam!

 

[omgitswes]

Where should the button be on a suit?
I'm not sure if the question sounds weird but let's say you have a two button suit, where would the top button be located? Would a high/low position just be on preference or is there some kind of rule?

I think it's preference. You just don't want one that buttons at your chest or anything like that
Some people like lower buttons to show off more of the shirt and tie.

who here got some nice looking socks?... do you guys just pick any color of socks to wear with your outfit?

I'd like to know this as well


But yeah I really like the color of the BR pants. I'm tired of wearing denim everyday so looking to get some trousers and chinos that I can actually afford to buy more than one at a time

 

[wj4]

who here got some nice looking socks?... do you guys just pick any color of socks to wear with your outfit?

Not sure what is the definition of nice looking socks, but I dislike mundane ones so I always opt for brighter ones. Corgi is my preference for more expensive stuff. BR/J. Crew on sale are great stuff as well. I had Happy Socks, and they sucked. After only a couple of washes, they shrunk, piled, and faded severely.

Where should the button be on a suit?
I'm not sure if the question sounds weird but let's say you have a two button suit, where would the top button be located? Would a high/low position just be on preference or is there some kind of rule?

Great question. This is a heavily debated topic, just like what is the proper length of a jacket. It depends on your height and you should use your belly button as a reference. Some people/brand prefer low gorge so the button stance is lower, and vice versa for high gorge. You would know if the buttons are too high/low though. In addition to looking weird, the movement would be compromised a bit.

I've picked up some mainline trousers for $90 before, just gotta look out for good sales.
I think Armani is cheaper over here though, the sublabel regular prices are only slightly more expensive than Tommy Hilfiger here, sometimes even less expensive.

Interesting. Belgium! You should take pictures of your surroundings, man. I would love to see the place