Dressing better

[its that dude]

New saddles by Nordstrom.

http://shop.nordstrom.com...?origin=PredictiveSearch

 

[chegtr]

Originally Posted by thinkinFRESH

Originally Posted by ksteezy

While on topic, can anyone shed some light on sock etiquette, if there is such thing?...and what are some good places to cop some nice funky ones?...JCREW's selection is very limited...

Have you tried Uniqlo socks? they are 4 for $12.50 and they come in over 30 colors

Gooood call. I'll be looking for some assorted styles soon

 

[lb510]

Happy Socks

 

[rfx45]

I found a few Paul Smith-like socks at Banana Republic last year, it was on sale too, around $2-3 a pair iirc.

 

[jordan novice]

Does anyone here starch their collars?

 

[generaiya]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Originally Posted by ballinamillion1

Originally Posted by RFX45

Originally Posted by ballinamillion1

lol someone get rfx an hd camera

I admit I suck at taking pics, especially since I'm using a timer and horrible lighting. 
I do have a G10 but it's just too bulky to haul around so I'm using some cheap Panasonic for most of my "self-portraits".

I can just take a quick pic and throw it in the backseat of my car and forget about it. 

I can't do that with the G10. I have been considering getting the S95 as a replacement for my crappy portable. 

lol nothing wrong with the camera, I was just playing, I'm sure your camera would put the camera on my smartphone to shame anyways....

 Nah, even my iphone4's camera puts my portable to shame. If I can find a way to prop the iphone up to take pics, I would use that instead.

Generaiya suggests a Turtleback Dock as a way to prop your iPhone? 

via Highsnobiety

 

[storm2006]

Originally Posted by Its That Dude

New saddles by Nordstrom.

http://shop.nordstrom.com...?origin=PredictiveSearch

Copped

Thanks for the heads up man. Does anyone know how accurate the Stock Locator on their site is? Says that my size isn't available at my local Nordstrom's but I think I'll check it out this week anyhow.

 

[cryptikman]

Just a heads up, J.Crew is having a 30% off and free shipping on sale items. I know quite a few of you shop there. Code is AYC93K.

 

[aceofjays]

Originally Posted by Jordan Novice

Does anyone here starch their collars?

I've actually been thinking about using starch lately, to give my shirts a more crisp look. But, I haven't done it yet.

And, am I the only one who thinks RFX jacket looks fine? 

. What brand is it BTW? 

Finally got around to doing my second "Tailor Test". I had her tapper the legs and take a bit of the length out.

I'm pleased with the results. Now, I can take a pair I'll be wearing consistently to get done.

Yesterday, I mixed the old with the new.

Never forget where you came from.

 

[eiddyfouw]

Found a pair of chinos recently that I received as a gift (I think sometime last year).  However, they were bootleg 

  Thus I buried them in the back of my closet. I took them to the tailor recently to see if they could do anything about them instead of throwing them away...
Heres the end result...

From "Bootleg" to "Slim".  I still think they could have done a better job, but the woman swears that if she cut any more of the fabric, It would have been a disaster.  It's not exactly what I wanted but

 

 

[aceofjays]

^ She did a good job eiddy. They went from boot cut to straight leg.

 

[rfx45]

at "bootleg", you meant boot cut?
I'm just messing with you, your tailor did a good job, that looks good.
It might be a bit too short but it looks like it can be extended quarter to half an inch longer so no big deal.

 

[1stwitit]

i check this thread often even though i dont dress like this. good stuff though guys

 

[rfx45]

Clarks Original Jink
Pretty much a low-top DB.

 

[rfx45]

This is interesting, it shows why John Lobb shoes are worth the price.
http://www.mrporter.com/intl/journal.mrp?feature=journal_issue1feature5

 

[eiddyfouw]

Originally Posted by RFX45

at "bootleg", you meant boot cut?

 When I typed "bootleg", something felt weird lol, "boot cut" was what I was thinking.  Thanks
@AceofJays thanks, I think I can trust her with a few other pieces now.  

 

[eiddyfouw]

Originally Posted by aceofjays

Originally Posted by Jordan Novice

Does anyone here starch their collars?

Never forget where you came from.

Yes I do.  On certain shirts only.  I have a couple white shirts where the collar is a little floppy, so I starch them, and they pop. 
Btw, that's a clean fit.  The shoes seem to work really well with the fit. 

 

[supremacy]

^Actually i think the jeans + shoes don't go that well. First, the shoe looks too tightly laced together. And the taper down makes the shoes look even bigger. Maybe on some other shoes the jeans would look good but I'm not a fan of skinny +high top dunks

 

[rfx45]

Ace, those jeans turned out great. Not super skinny, just right and just in comparison to the old cut, it looks like you lost a few pounds too.
Personal preference but I wouldn't have gotten it shortened, I liked a bit of stacking on my jeans, against that's just me.
Looks great though, how much did the tailor charge you? Mine charges extra when dealing with jeans.

 

[rfx45]

Are thsoe hi-top dunks? They look like low-tops to me.

 

[damnitzdom]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Are thsoe hi-top dunks? They look like low-tops to me.

and ace.. what's the name of the navy jacket you're wearing?

 

[niidawg3]

Originally Posted by eiddyfouw

Found a pair of chinos recently that I received as a gift (I think sometime last year).  However, they were bootleg 

  Thus I buried them in the back of my closet. I took them to the tailor recently to see if they could do anything about them instead of throwing them away...
Heres the end result...

From "Bootleg" to "Slim".  I still think they could have done a better job, but the woman swears that if she cut any more of the fabric, It would have been a disaster.  It's not exactly what I wanted but

 

looks great!!

lol @ bootleg

 

[niidawg3]

decisions ... decisions ...

did i make the right choice?

more on the dark side ...
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[rfx45]

Originally Posted by damnitzdom

Originally Posted by RFX45

Are thsoe hi-top dunks? They look like low-tops to me.

and ace.. what's the name of the navy jacket you're wearing?

Ahh, gotcha. Don't keep up with these sneakers anymore so I didn't know. 

 

[niidawg3]

Originally Posted by aceofjays


And, am I the only one who thinks RFX jacket looks fine? 

Here are some articles with references to buttoning point to give you a better perspective on where your buttons should be on a blazer/suit ... not claiming to be an expert, but there are general rules that ensures that a fit passes muster/looks good on an individual wearing it.

http://www.luxury-insider.com/columns/peter_chong/the_single_breasted_suit/page2.aspx

http://www.ahfashion.com/mens_single_breasted_suit/index.htm

http://putthison.com/post/2062564474/thisfits-would-you-guys-be-willing-to-gut-check