Totally agree on the recent 'chaviness' of certain Ralph Lauren lines. I do like their classic button down Oxford's though, really good fit.
Would you agree with me that if you were going to buy the Big Pony RL polo shirts you are just as good to buy a £20 fake from eBay as they're made in the same place out of the same material with the same hideously obnoxious logo emblazoned on the breast!
Well yes I would agree. I would suggest that in general, fake anythings are probably actually going to have a better quality/price ratio that the "real thing".
Of course you're better off just getting nicely styled, good quality unbranded clothes, but most people don't appear to know what that looks like and just play it safe by buying something expensive and branded instead.
I do quite like the look of the shoes even if they aren't my own personal style and the shirts don't look too bad, never tried one myself so couldn't comment on the fit etc.
Going for a meal and drinks tonight. Wearing: Dark green suede derby's - John White Indigo jeans - Zara Dark brown belt - Gieves and Hawkes A farmer check brown/blue/red shirt - Tommy Hilfigher Blue herringbone sports jacket - Gieves and Hawkes
I feel like the jacket is about half an inch too long which ages it a bit but I don't really have the funds to be spending £15-£25 on shortening it atm
I think there are 2/3 posters who pop in on an irregular basis who like hitops pretty much everyone else doesn't like them
I'm in the market for a decent chambray material shirt to add to my wardrobe but I've only got the budget for one (probably around the £100 mark). Which one would you go for, and is there anything else similar from another brand around this price point?:
I'm in the market for a decent chambray material shirt to add to my wardrobe but I've only got the budget for one (probably around the £100 mark). Which one would you go for, and is there anything else similar from another brand around this price point?:
They really are quite odd. No idea where you can find them except maybe some random "vintage" store? I had a pair of similar shoes when I was a bit younger, sold them cause I couldn't pair them any clothes that looked good
I'm in the market for a decent chambray material shirt to add to my wardrobe but I've only got the budget for one (probably around the £100 mark). Which one would you go for, and is there anything else similar from another brand around this price point?:
Our Legacy (ignore ridiculous trousers)
Gitman Vintage
First one looks very nice, I'd definitely vote that one.
J Crew also do decent chambray shirts, Mr Porter stocks a few I think. Also Fred Perry if you want it a bit cheaper.
Aw man, button down collar shirts just remind me of a 40 year old American middle manager at a corporate barbecue. There's just something so ugly and repressive about them.
Aw man, button down collar shirts just remind me of a 40 year old American middle manager at a corporate barbecue. There's just something so ugly and repressive about them.
I'm curious, what do you actually wear as you seem to take issue with virtually everything posted here?
I'm curious, what do you actually wear as you seem to take issue with virtually everything posted here?
The only things I have a problem with (or at least would prefer not to wear myself) are:
dropcrotch trousers brightly coloured "look at me everyone" chinos clothes with big visible brands t-shirts with slogans or ugly graphics extreme formality combinations eg suit jacket + jeans or shorts + leather shoes clothes at inappropriate times eg woolly hats or scarves in the summer short shorts button down collar shirts plunge neck t-shirts "humorous" ties
I'm sure most people hear hate most of those things. That still leaves an awful lot of clothing styles.
The only things I have a problem with (or at least would prefer not to wear myself) are:
dropcrotch trousers brightly coloured "look at me everyone" chinos clothes with big visible brands t-shirts with slogans or ugly graphics extreme formality combinations eg suit jacket + jeans or shorts + leather shoes clothes at inappropriate times eg woolly hats or scarves in the summer short shorts button down collar shirts plunge neck t-shirts "humorous" ties
I'm sure most people hear hate most of those things. That still leaves an awful lot of clothing styles.
I agree with all of those except:
Button down collar shirts - Great for casual/smart casual outfits. Wouldn't wear them with a suit or a tie (except knitted ties).
Brightly coloured chinos (obviously as long as they're in a nice cut and are worn with well-selected other colours. I despise the "schweffe" look where bright pink or red chinos are combined with brown tweed jackets.)
Short shorts - How short is short? They look distinctly better when they are cut slightly above the knee.
No. You are not Marlon Brando. This goes doubley if you're skinny.
Need advice on versatile smart-casual light (beiges etc) jacket. Anyone got ideas? Found some really nice Racing Green harrington jackets down to £30 in House of Fraser but the waistband was too high. Price range is up to £100 max.
The only things I have a problem with (or at least would prefer not to wear myself) are:
dropcrotch trousers brightly coloured "look at me everyone" chinos clothes with big visible brands t-shirts with slogans or ugly graphics extreme formality combinations eg suit jacket + jeans or shorts + leather shoes clothes at inappropriate times eg woolly hats or scarves in the summer short shorts button down collar shirts plunge neck t-shirts "humorous" ties
I'm sure most people hear hate most of those things. That still leaves an awful lot of clothing styles.
No leather shoes with shorts?
So that rules out; most trainers, brogues, loafers, suede shoes, driving shoes?
The only things I have a problem with (or at least would prefer not to wear myself) are:
dropcrotch trousers brightly coloured "look at me everyone" chinos clothes with big visible brands t-shirts with slogans or ugly graphics extreme formality combinations eg suit jacket + jeans or shorts + leather shoes clothes at inappropriate times eg woolly hats or scarves in the summer short shorts button down collar shirts plunge neck t-shirts "humorous" ties
I'm sure most people hear hate most of those things. That still leaves an awful lot of clothing styles.
Shorts with leather shoes? I don't know I don't see why you shouldn't be able to dress up shorts, I mean I'm not suggesting wearing them as a suit or to a formal event, but to a bar in summer? Why not.
The rest I agree with, although with chinos it depends on the colour.