ils thread for general menswear and men's clothing ish

Hmm. So if it's a more "relaxed fit" cut to begin with it sounds like it might be better to get the smaller size.

yup

btw today i'm rocking a linen shirt and linen jacket, yay linen.

Ok I need jeans advice. Until now I've pretty much only owned uniqlo and standard Levi's. I want at least one nicer pair that will look less sulu by going out. I don't really wan to spend over 100 if that's realistic (tell me if it isn't). I would also prefer something without too much pisspants wash or whip marks or cigarette hole type treatment.

Lol less sulu. I think that was supposed to say less shlubby.

Just go to uniqlo

yeah if you want stretchy girl jeans

black 511s look fuckin nice, especially the ones with the white stitching

plus they are stiff and 100% cotton

Maybe these Landsend? I've not worn them, but the chinos from the same line are great and don't fit as tight as that picture. Depends on your build. I think you can still return them at your local sears.

http://www.landsend.com/products/mens-rinsed-wash-608-slim-fit-jeans/id_247161

Levi 501 STF in rigid indigo always look good. Go with proper waist size for traditional loose fit, or actually smaller than your real waist for better fit. Don't believe their sizing instructions, and don't machine wash.

http://us.levi.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2076855&&cp=3146842.3146854.11301980

Unbranded is okay if you don't mind a low rise look. Go 21oz.

http://theunbrandedbrand.com/collections/all

other jeans I'm intrigued by around $100 http://www.wrangler.com/store/WRG_STORE_US/en_US/style/13mwzr.html#categoryId=17672 broken twill

http://www.luthersdenim.com/products/the-47

if you're will to pay more, there are all sorts of artisanal jeans out there from Williamsburg, San Francisco, Montreal, or Osaka to go with your mustache and work boots.

i'm pretty curious about this but haven't placed an order yet: https://www.weargustin.com/

What I've read about Gustin - Some people love their stuff, but the crowd source nature of it leads to long waits and limited options for return. They've had some quality control issues but have taken care of the customers. Consensus seems to be there is equal or better out there for the price (or more, if you are willing to shop around), but if they are kickstarting exactly what you must have then they are great.

There is a kind of a collector attitude going on around the internet, and the inevitable backlash. I'll get a waxed jacket or some heavyweight denim sooner or later. I could wear those Desert Duck Canvas Chino's to work.

That's my problem working retail; no jeans allowed, but I want to look good while doing labor.

A/W!

http://www.superdenim.com/images-products/large/3998.jpg

i dig that.

not sure what's on my a/w list yet tho i don't think it matters because i just blew all my money on a final sale green/brown herringbone linen sportcoat from spring/summer

http://www.dresslily.com/turn-down-collar-bleach-wash-jeans-splicing-stylish-print-slimming-short-sleeves-shirt-product618159.html

http://img.dresslily.com/L/2014/201406/source-img/1402515108160-P-1763897.jpg?5

y/n

Would go well with a goatee

fun shirts itt

n for the URL alone

Would go well with a goatee

― 龜, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 12:25 PM (9 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

daamn

i have reservations about that shirt

yeah I do too. I like the print itself but there are issues with a lot of the details. Looks like probably a "n".

also, could not find the "fun shirts" thread for some reason

the sleeve are a big n

I just want a stylish top or even a hoodie for autumn. Bought one but had to take it back cos it had a huge neckline that just didn't look right on me. But finding anything else has been hard. Can I still wear a hooded top at 34 and not look like a dad who's just taken up jogging? What are the alternatives for a fairly casual but cool looking top and how can I comnine it with t shirts or jackets these days?

American apparel hoodies are good but people will probably just think you're Burial since you're in the uk?

he is burial

dog latin shelter

I tend to wear cotton or wool zip-up round-neck hoodless tops in autumn/winter - great for layering and you still get to pretend you're not Burial. YMC sale usually a good source but it's the wrong time of year for that.

a+ xp

http://i4.minus.com/ibmQfwOrTLfmK7.png

IDK what's going on here tbqh

http://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Funny%20Animated%20Emoticons/claping%20hands.gifstarting to think about buying some knitwearhttp://freeemoticonsandsmileys.com/animated%20emoticons/Funny%20Animated%20Emoticons/claping%20hands.gif

yeah do it

grrr... i bought some delightful knitted jumpers last year but they barely lasted the winter before they shrank and/or lost their shape. reluctant to go and buy a load all over again.

also, are we going to see a return to nordic and christmas-jumperesque styles again this year or is that played out?

i hope you followed the two cardinal rules of knitwear care--1) never hang them, 2) unless you get some kind of ridiculous stain only dry clean them once at the end of the season.

no i did not do either of those things.

but thanks.

cad what do recommend for intermittent freshening?

yeah, good point. I guess 100% real wool shouldn't really smell but other fibres would.

what other fibres? top man poly mix type stuff is not designed (in both senses) to last longer than a season anyway.

cotton?

well the main thing is that anything that is knitted and claims to be machine washable is lying

or synthetic fibers

Wool is easier to launder than cotton! Cotton loses that silky sheen after 1-2 washes. But with wool I find use cool water and a gentle soap, soak it for 10 mins in a bucket, lightly swish it around w your hands, then press dry in a rolled up towel and dry flat. The usual instructions for all delicates.

what i do is run me jumpers up a flagpole

Women's knits are harder bc a lot of them are intended to be worn right on your skin so you do have to wash them.

otm, here is laurel's advice in internet content format http://putthison.com/post/1243826650/q-and-answer-how-do-i-wash-my-sweaters-conor

Wishing I had more time/knowledge/flat-drying space to take more care of my clothes. It would certainly save a lot of money.

xpost aha!

cad what do recommend for intermittent freshening?

― carl agatha, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:21 AM (51 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

hmmm first thing that comes to mind is hang gently over a drying rack, hit w/some febreze (febreez? febreeze?) and leave overnight.

Women's knits are harder bc a lot of them are intended to be worn right on your skin so you do have to wash them.

― Orson Wellies (in orbit), Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:07 AM (5 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

also this is true and my original advice is unfortunately male-centric in that i assume you're generally wearing a shirt under yr knits.

I purposefully felted a pair of knitted mittens once, it was mostly the rubbing action and the HOT water that made them fuzz and gnarl. So stick with cold and swish GENTLY and don't rub the surface against itself, for maximum care.