Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[omgitswes]

Can you guys reccomend a nice leather looking messenger back under 80 bucks

Not all leather but this one looks nice. On sale for 78 right now

amazon

 

[unknwn]

You'll be hard pressed to find a leather one that cheap. Maybe try etsy but even there the leather bags cost at least twice that.

lol I said "leather like" Thing is I havent really seen any "leather" bags with alot of pockets.

Save up and get something decent man. A pleather bag would get ruined quick and I wouldn't trust it holding my stuff.

 

[omgitswes]

Or this one?

ASOS

 

[pinoy732]

Adrian,

You know I'm Portuguese, but I have some Asian, African, and European blood in me. I gotta say...Portuguese food is the best.

I've never failed to clean a plate of it

The night I met my girl, we talked about churrasqueria lol. Been loved the stuff before her. My exposure to it now though

 

[luckyluchiano]

Or this one?

ASOS

this looks good but at 41 bucks I think it may fall apart in a year lol

 

[scarsorscabs]

Yeah, that mentality is absurd to me. There's enough out there that can be considered effeminate that a cardholder falling somehow into not being manly enough is a huge reach. And that analogy sucks.

Was trying to be funny, guess not. 

Jeez calm down bruh. I just think I would get my moneys worth with an expensive wallet cause id be using it everyday. Its not like a pair of $500 Arena's that I would use every now and then. I like nice things, im willing to spend money on nice things, especially if I think ill get my moneys worth.

And I never said cardholders arent manly. They are just too thin for me.

I'm pretty calm, your humor just didn't translate at all. Seemed like a clear implication that you don't carry thin cardholders because they're not manly enough but wallets are. No big deal though. Not sure what the cost of a wallet compared to shoes has to do with anything, I never mentioned that. I still have a Gucci wallet, it's the last one I used before switching.

Phone holsters are incredibly corny, could never do it. I equate it to geeky dudes, I won't single out a profession, but the same type who wore or still wear Bluetooth earpieces around. So bad.

"Leather looking" messenger bag? Sounds like it'd look extremely cheap and you'd be better off with a different material. I haven't checked for them but $80 sounds low for any quality messenger bag.

 

[omgitswes]

haha yeah man I'd just save up a bit longer and get a quality one.

Speaking on leather bags....this duffle is sexy. Looks like it'll only get better with age too

 

[curbsideprophet]

Also saw this for a fair price

 

[picasso swerve]

Not sure what the cost of a wallet compared to shoes has to do with anything, I never mentioned that. I still have a Gucci wallet, it's the last one I used before switching.

Just trying to make the point in general (the point I was trying to make in my OG post) that a wallet is something every guy shoudnt think twice about spending a lot of money on. Its something you will ALWAYS have on your person. Its not like a pair of expensive shoes that you wear a few times a month. Theres where I get the whole value thing.

 

[sryder26]

Save up and get something decent man. A pleather bag would get ruined quick and I wouldn't trust it holding my stuff.

I 100% agree... Otherwise go for a nice canvas bag

 

[nikeairforce1]

Funny how y'all are putting down "leather-like" pieces because of its quality and look. Y'all acting like pleather is soft as kleenex or something. yea...go try and tear pleather with your bare hands.

Most of the suit recommendations in here have been for ones from the likes of Kenneth Cole, Express, H&M, J. Crew, etc. A bunch of lower tier, fused, and/or polyester blend suits.

bunch of low-quality suits. but a bag? OH NO!!!! PLEATHER? WON'T SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN???


slight exaggeration, but my point still stands.

 

[scarsorscabs]

Not sure what the cost of a wallet compared to shoes has to do with anything, I never mentioned that. I still have a Gucci wallet, it's the last one I used before switching.

Just trying to make the point in general (the point I was trying to make in my OG post) that a wallet is something every guy shoudnt think twice about spending a lot of money on. Its something you will ALWAYS have on your person. Its not like a pair of expensive shoes that you wear a few times a month. Theres where I get the whole value thing.

Ok, cool. No harm, no foul. Can I spend a lot of money on a cardholder though? Haha.

 

[wj4]

Personally I'm not a fan of holsters. Looks tacky. Simple case on my phone. Right in my pocket. Good enough for me.


To head to my girl's cousin's baptism. Preceded to demolish as much portuguese food and beer I could get my hands on afterwards

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Oh, and I peeped this yesterday. Not sure if anyone remembers but Wal-Mart had those harris tweed jackets back in the fall/winter. They are on a pretty good discount now. If your Wal-Mart had em, I'd suggest checking them out. Material felt very good and very warm. Maybe won't get much play with the changing weather but will be perfect for F/W '13. Slim dudes beware. This thing is made for a fuller gentlemen. I'm talking I could fit two full fists and then some when I tried on a 38R. Sleeves hit well though :\

That's a hot deal. I couldn't find it at the Walmarts around here. I had a feeling that they would be a relax fit.

Since we talked about wallets and what not, some CDGs are on sale. The quality is great for the price, one of my better purchases.

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-embossed-pouch-green

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-embossed-full-size-zip-wallet-brown-1

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-pouch-green

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-pouch-orange

 

[picasso swerve]

I was going to get the LV infini leather cardholder instead of the regular damier wallet. It was so damn buttery, but I really coudnt do a cardholder. Its clean looking, but I like the idea of a wallet. I kinda like the bulk. Pause.

Spend as you will, if you use a cardholder everyday like a wallet (obv) then of course it would be worth it. 

 

[unknwn]

If I was getting a bag to hold my Mac and whatever else Lucky wants it for, I would save up or look for a bag with different material, pleather tends to be flimsy.

People recommend Express, J Crew, etc usually when people ask for their first suits. I'm not going to recommend a Dormeuil suit to someone who doesn't know their suit size yet.

 

[julius wrek]

Hey_

If you're lookin' for genuine leather messenger bags and the like,

skulk around on eBay.

I recently scooped a Billykirk Schoolboy Satchel for $150.

Julius F. Wrek

 

[blaz3n]

That's a hot deal. I couldn't find it at the Walmarts around here. I had a feeling that they would be a relax fit.

Since we talked about wallets and what not, some CDGs are on sale. The quality is great for the price, one of my better purchases.

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-embossed-pouch-green

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-embossed-full-size-zip-wallet-brown-1

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-pouch-green

http://epauletnewyork.com/products/cdg-small-zip-pouch-orange

I might pull the trigger on the brown one.. +1 good looks kid

 

[sarteaga0408]

Found this outfit to be my "lazy man" outfit, today:
http://dressingbetterforless.blogspot.com/2013/04/my-lazy-man-uniform.html

Also, blog is updated with about 5 new posts.

Speaking of wallets, I prefer a card case, as I usually try to limit myself to just carrying plastic. I know on my bespoke trousers their is a small hidden pocket so that you don't even carry a wallet. The pocket is big enough to fit a CC/Debit card, iD and a key.

Edit: Also went to JCP today and although I found a nice navy/white polka dot tie, everything has been increased in pricing. The navy/white polka dot shirt is up to $40, the shorts that were $14, two weeks ago are $24, and the suits that were once about $200-$210 for trousers and jacket are now, $240 for the Jacket and about $100-$120 for trousers...plus 50% off. Come out to be the same but people really are the gullible when it comes to sales signs I guess.

 

[sryder26]

@lucky... If u do decide to save up for something decent.. I would suggest buying a messenger/comuter bag from coach.. Great entry level leather bag IMO.. The have great deals periodically and u can def get a nice bag in the 250-350 range with their 20-25% offerings that they have sometimes

 

[melofan15]

Speaking of bags, I've been looking at this one for a min.

Tired of carrying around a bookbag

 

[cjoel]

Not sure if its been posted, but just a heads up.

If you still have your Jcrew factory gilt city coupon (ends tonight), the website still has quite a few button ups (dress and casual) are going for 25 and the coupon makes them about 18 and change.

 

[omgitswes]

Speaking of bags, I've been looking at this one for a min.

Tired of carrying around a bookbag

Will be coping to use as a briefcase once I graduate. Almost bought a 257 during the summer

 

[wj4]

I might pull the trigger on the brown one.. +1 good looks kid

Great quality all around. The zipper is butter smooth, way smoother than my LV card holder. I have a black one on ice in case my brown one gets destroyed in the years to come

 

[girlslovewaffles]

Speaking of bags, I've been looking at this one for a min.

Tired of carrying around a bookbag

Is this a Filson? Looks familiar.

If so, very and a great purchase. Made in the USA and top-notch quality.

I find myself browsing Need Supply for bags sometimes, and just for a split second, I can understand the feeling my girl gets when she walks into the bag section of Nordstroms or Barneys

 

[bes1rk]

I just want Black/White flyknits