ils thread for general menswear and men's clothing ish

I thought about suggesting used suits too, but you need to know your measurements and a little bit about how a suit should fit. If someone can go with you who knows more, you could try consignment shops in well-off neighborhoods -- sometimes you can luck out. Most important thing in the jacket fit is the shoulders bc that's pretty much impossible to change, and after that probably the length. If it's a little too baggy it can be tapered.

if it's possible (location and cost) I'd really suggest just going to suitsupply. you're much more likely to come away with a pretty well-made, well-fitting suit. the napoli starts at $399, plus tailoring.

wow there are air jordan suits?? where 2 cop

― 龜, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:20 PM (23 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwEPH_iIgAAfSRB.jpg

if it's possible (location and cost) I'd really suggest just going to suitsupply. you're much more likely to come away with a pretty well-made, well-fitting suit. the napoli starts at $399, plus tailoring.

― chinavision!, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:43 PM (46 seconds ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

this guy wears and enjoys good suits on the reg i honor his advice^

if your legs want a different size suit than your torso, then the cost might be more like $700, which might be out of budget. I also have this problem. $700 gets you the opportunity to mix/match pants & jackets of different sizes, and gets you unlimited alterations.

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it's true I'm wearing a suit right now and it feels great

hes crazy for suits and who can fault him really!

it suits me

I've avoided suitsupply so far because I don't like the way the suits shown on their website fit the models -- jackets too long, pants too thigh-hugging. Models are also just douchey looking and maybe that colors my perception. But they have a location really close to my office, so maybe I will check them out next time I need a suit and see if I can find something I like.

everyone hates their website and marketing! but they have a pretty good product. But for us guys with big thighs you really might need to do the... purple line? or something? but the thing where you can get separate pants/jacket. $700 is not cheap, but it's not bad for a well-made & well-tailored suit. I just wish they offered pants w/pleats.

oh it's 'blue line personal tailoring'

"Our Blue Line Personal Tailoring program offers more variety than our In-Store Tailoring by giving you the option to purchase jackets and pants separately, as well as adding a matching waistcoat. The suit is tailored from scratch, with your choice of fabric and a range of basic alteration options that can be selected in the store, ensuring a unique and personally tailored suit."

a suit is $649 for that.

haven't gone yet, but I'm thinking about a wedding suit and want to use these guys:

these suits look great
https://pjt.com/lookbook

― gr8080, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:43 PM (1 month ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

thanks guys. gonna be in chicago next weekend so maybe i can pass through Nordstrom and/or Suit Supply.

also i can't lie, i might end up just getting a cheap Express suit and getting it tailored.

that PJT lookbook link bothered me a lot
are belts the new socks or something, fucking optional even on dry land? ugh

belt have ~always~ been optional on suits theres even a particular type of waist designed for it https://blacklapel.com/thecompass/ask-a-black-lapel-stylist-belt-alternatives-side-tabs-suspender-buttons

lookat this sharp young man adjusting his pants http://i.imgur.com/XgkDTQA.jpg

i like it its nice, smooth custom pants that fit so perfect u dont need a bulky ol belt

man alive!

Speaking of man alive, suitsupply jackets aren't too long!

i thinkt hey r too long

http://i.imgur.com/nmbjk9m.jpg

if you don't have a belt what are you supposed to use to zipline yourself from one building to another when the shit goes down

yr heritage fox cotton handkerchief duh

what up ILS, got me a pair of Red Wing 9111 in copper, feeling prettttyyyyy cool. how are your boots games doing today TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BOOTS!

my boots are at the boot repair store

timbos on the toes, i like the way it's goin down

i visited Red Wing, MN, on a 3rd grade field trip and saw how the shoes were made. it was pretty neat but anyway i'm rocking these gray sneaker-boots from Silent by Damir Doma and they maad comfy

My chuck taylor major mills still get mad compliments from randoms on public transport

best new boots = crockett & jones scotch grain picked up on hard sale and I feel like I rule the world.

chuck taylor major mills

intersting, i have never seen these before

& if it's my suit to fit me, i say no belt & daks tabs

best new boots = crockett & jones scotch grain picked up on hard sale and I feel like I rule the world.

― woof, Thursday, February 4, 2016 8:05 PM (43 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

badass

my boots are quoddy chukkas, tan loake brogue boots, and these weird allen edmonds dress boots with tweed side panels that i can never quite find the right outfit for.

I've got doctor martens boots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu3McjajsNE

got black blundstones this year, p into them

after some trimming i have three pairs of boots: classic alden workboots in brown leather, a pair of black leather, lace-up ankle boots from bally (vadrel i think?) and a pair of edward green galways in mahogany that i love very much and never wear.

i have no boots as we have no inclement weather to speak of, the closest thing i have to boots are red wing 8105 work oxfords

whoops link is broke, here's the pic: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6207/6066466623_0cabc67dfa_b.jpg

quoddy chukkas

never did end up getting the ring boots

i lusted after those things for years, in the end turned out to be a bridge too far

me whe i was trying on the boots:
http://i.imgur.com/3mOmUe8.jpg

me after i owned them for a few days and then realized i accidentally cosplayed as the staircase at work:
http://i.imgur.com/6NRQ85v.jpg

i do have a neck, i just dont know how shrugging works

i have danner hiking books and lacrosse duck boots, i have some quoddy chukkas too but mfr be srs those r shoes

i have a pair of red wing chukkas i bought five years ago. i went vegan subsequently and won't be buying any leather boots again, so im going to continue to wear these each winter and see how long they last. other than getting the sole fixed after a year as it had worn down, and a decrease in the impermeability to water they're going pretty strong.

my timbos squeak, actually, or the sole of one of them does, not sure what to do about it, i've had them for like 2 years now

boots 1:

https://sydneystoronto.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/grensonhadley.png

boots 2:

https://cdna.lystit.com/photos/ddeb-2015/03/02/buttero-none-black-suede-chelsea-boots-product-0-918563794-normal.jpeg

it is time for me to get a haircut

it has been 10 months, it is a little crazy. i want to keep the craziness somewhat but i have a few things going on next month that aren't v compatible w/ crazy dylanesque hair so i need to bring things under control a little bit

ils people u prob know that i am not v good w/ haircuts, i don't like them. my goal this time is to not freak out, just wait things out a little and don't do anything drastic if the cut feels weird at first

btw will m i like ur shirt a lot in that feb 6 post