I think you two have put me off ever wearing a short sleeved shirt again, although i quite like the shirt i posted before so i may wear that a few times but wont buy anymore.

Reply 1386

alevelsguy

6

Anyone know of where I can get some nice blue chinos? Saw some rather spiffy ones in *gasp* Topman today and I won't lie, they looked great.

Reply 1387

freefrag

10

Original post by Mess.

They remind me of 40 year old men who don't know how to dress.

Too true!

When I was doing my apprenticeship in the technical department of a company, EVERY SINGLE PERSON was wearing an over-sized, badly colored, short sleeved shirt.
I'm never wearing a short sleeved shirt again...

Also there was this guy, who went it day after day (I've spent over a month there) in a black shirt, it just looked so bad he's put me off black shirts for good too ;P

Reply 1388

Mess.

20

Original post by freefrag

Too true!

When I was doing my apprenticeship in the technical department of a company, EVERY SINGLE PERSON was wearing an over-sized, badly colored, short sleeved shirt.
I'm never wearing a short sleeved shirt again...

Also there was this guy, who went it day after day (I've spent over a month there) in a black shirt, it just looked so bad he's put me off black shirts for good too ;P

Black shirts are horrendous and I love when someone famous wears it and bloggers are almost forced to say it looks good even though they know it looks absolutely *******s.

Case in point: http://thefineyounggentleman.com/2011/06/14/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-monsieur-massimo-cifonelli/

He looks like a poorly put together waiter. If I was his boss in a restaurant I would tell him to fix himself up or be fired.

Reply 1389

thewiseone

12

where to find the shoes in this pic:

Reply 1390

Pendulum

14

Original post by Mess.

Black shirts are horrendous and I love when someone famous wears it and bloggers are almost forced to say it looks good even though they know it looks absolutely *******s.

Case in point: http://thefineyounggentleman.com/2011/06/14/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-monsieur-massimo-cifonelli/

He looks like a poorly put together waiter. If I was his boss in a restaurant I would tell him to fix himself up or be fired.

What in all that is holy is going on with that tie? Seriously... Rear tie part showing, tie clip not done properly, enormous tie knot, tie lighter than shirt, pleated pants when not fat, cuffs too tight to accommodate his watch and also too long (or his elbows are 3/4 down his arms).

They think he's "Sartorially rebellious", I think he's just a pretentious prick who can't dress properly.

Reply 1391

paddy

14

Original post by Mess.

Black shirts are horrendous and I love when someone famous wears it and bloggers are almost forced to say it looks good even though they know it looks absolutely *******s.

Case in point: http://thefineyounggentleman.com/2011/06/14/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-monsieur-massimo-cifonelli/

He looks like a poorly put together waiter. If I was his boss in a restaurant I would tell him to fix himself up or be fired.

It's reassuring to know that even a so-called giant in menswear can get it horrifically wrong sometimes.

Also re: short sleeved shirts, I think they can sometimes be pulled off when worn open with a tee or vest underneath, but it depends on the shirt.

Reply 1392

James_B123

I literally have no idea with regards to fashion or anything and don't usually go for the casual/"trendy" look. I'll just throw something on and as long as it doesn't look offensive I think 'that'll do' (I know I'll probably get 1000s of neg reps for saying that in here :tongue:

) I know it's probably been done to death too.

I feel I should change a bit for Uni so I don't stand out like the token chav (I'm not but probably dress like one), so am just fishing for opinions, even if everything I link is hideous or whatever...

http://www.republic.co.uk/hoodies+sweats/soul-cal-cali-crew-neck-sweat/invt/73748/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73796/73796_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73797/73797_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/t-shirts/soul-cal-pique-polo-t-shirt/invt/54167/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup

I'm not particularly bothered about the brand, just a coincidence that they were all relatively cheap so I wouldn't be devastated if they were all a no-no; I have nothing of theirs in any case so I don't mean to look obsessed with the shop/brand. All together it's only about £34 which doesn't seem too bad though.

Any recommendations on other staple items would be welcome, as long as it isn't skinny stuff, and things to completely steer clear of as well.

Cheers...

Reply 1393

defuzion

Original post by James_B123

I literally have no idea with regards to fashion or anything and don't usually go for the casual/"trendy" look. I'll just throw something on and as long as it doesn't look offensive I think 'that'll do' (I know I'll probably get 1000s of neg reps for saying that in here :tongue:

) I know it's probably been done to death too.

I feel I should change a bit for Uni so I don't stand out like the token chav (I'm not but probably dress like one), so am just fishing for opinions, even if everything I link is hideous or whatever...

http://www.republic.co.uk/hoodies+sweats/soul-cal-cali-crew-neck-sweat/invt/73748/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73796/73796_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73797/73797_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/t-shirts/soul-cal-pique-polo-t-shirt/invt/54167/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup

I'm not particularly bothered about the brand, just a coincidence that they were all relatively cheap so I wouldn't be devastated if they were all a no-no; I have nothing of theirs in any case so I don't mean to look obsessed with the shop/brand. All together it's only about £34 which doesn't seem too bad though.

Any recommendations on other staple items would be welcome, as long as it isn't skinny stuff, and things to completely steer clear of as well.

Cheers...

get some shirts from asos' sale.

Reply 1394

BJack

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Original post by Mess.

Black shirts are horrendous and I love when someone famous wears it and bloggers are almost forced to say it looks good even though they know it looks absolutely *******s.

Case in point: http://thefineyounggentleman.com/2011/06/14/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-monsieur-massimo-cifonelli/

He looks like a poorly put together waiter. If I was his boss in a restaurant I would tell him to fix himself up or be fired.

FYG comes across as a slightly bizarre, slightly clueless sycophant. :s-smilie:

"Few things in a man’s wardrobe are as versatile, essential and practical as an engraved monogrammed belt buckle."

I mean, really...?

Reply 1395

FT45

opinions on these shirts:

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Stripe-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1388310&cid=3136&Rf-200=16&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Work-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1614918&cid=3602&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Tan

Reply 1396

costaerer

9

Original post by FT45

opinions on these shirts:

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Stripe-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1388310&cid=3136&Rf-200=16&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Work-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1614918&cid=3602&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Tan

1st one yes, 2nd one no.

Reply 1397

Blazara

17

Original post by FT45

opinions on these shirts:

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Stripe-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1388310&cid=3136&Rf-200=16&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Grey

http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Work-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1614918&cid=3602&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Tan

first shirt barely, second definitely not.

Reply 1398

tsnake23

1

Original post by James_B123

I literally have no idea with regards to fashion or anything and don't usually go for the casual/"trendy" look. I'll just throw something on and as long as it doesn't look offensive I think 'that'll do' (I know I'll probably get 1000s of neg reps for saying that in here :tongue:

) I know it's probably been done to death too.

I feel I should change a bit for Uni so I don't stand out like the token chav (I'm not but probably dress like one), so am just fishing for opinions, even if everything I link is hideous or whatever...

http://www.republic.co.uk/hoodies+sweats/soul-cal-cali-crew-neck-sweat/invt/73748/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73796/73796_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/content/ebiz/republic/invt/73797
/73797_lg2.jpg
http://www.republic.co.uk/t-shirts/soul-cal-pique-polo-t-shirt/invt/54167/?temp=imageware&layout=flashpopup

I'm not particularly bothered about the brand, just a coincidence that they were all relatively cheap so I wouldn't be devastated if they were all a no-no; I have nothing of theirs in any case so I don't mean to look obsessed with the shop/brand. All together it's only about £34 which doesn't seem too bad though.

Any recommendations on other staple items would be welcome, as long as it isn't skinny stuff, and things to completely steer clear of as well.

Cheers...

I know your not concerned about brand, but anything from Republic is awful especially their cheap tacky SoulCal brand. Everything you've posted there is stuff with absolutely no fashion sense would buy.

You need to start looking for clothing without massive chavvy branding on it like Soulcal, Superdry, Henleys etc do.

Some cheap alternatives would be Uniqlo (good for shirts and Jeans), GAP (good for tshirts, shirts and trousers/chinos) or ASOS own branded clothing.