ils thread for general menswear and men's clothing ish

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.

a lot of jumpers I'm seeing on the racks have a very wide neckline - not quite a boat neck, but still significantly wider than i'm used to. how the heck am i supposed to wear these? t-shirts look dreadful underneath. am i even meant to wear anything under them or a regular shirt or what? i don't think i can pull these off but i'm always quite frustrated as often i like the designs.

example?

I'm going to reveal myself as a disgusting savage and admit that I more or less never wash my winter outer-layer jumpers.

yup

very excited for knitwear

i had some very good luck thrifting last month and have a some great heavyweight geometric patterned sweaters to bust out as soon as the weather gets cold enough

one is 1970s from the harvard co-op, sort of a fairisle type but with triangular & daimond motifs in various blues & greens

the other is an incredible dries van noten of unknown vintage that was $7, possibly the best deal ever. its a cyan and royal blue optic diamond pattern on the upper chest, with rugby stripes in the same colors on the abdomen & forearms. i love it

i could probably have just uploaded images but i also enjoy descibing clothes so i did that too

http://i.imgur.com/EbqKRCL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/sRGq91v.jpg

wow the blue one is fantastic

A+ would wear

oh man this eve I visit the tailor to pick up an eBayed TWEED SUIT I'm so psyched.

I'm gonna wear it like crazy. it's a slightly wide-lapeled YSL thing

I should combine with knitwear

keeping the tailoring kinda loose on it. just slightly floppy and comfy.

where are your favourite places to get clothes? Round my way it's pretty much TK Maxx all the way. Mens' outlets are generally very expensive and deal in the G-Star/Super Dry variety. Secondhand shops rarely sell decent stuff - mostly old men's suits and crappy t-shirts from Blue Inc. Have never got the hang of online shopping, and the idea of buying clothes without trying them on / seeing them in the flesh terrifies me. Still, I'd be interested in where else I could look. I'm able to get into London fairly easily.