Getting more creative with clothes you have
I feel like for the past while my fits have kinda gone in a cycle where I get a new thing, use it for a few fits. Runout of ideas and then move onto the next thing. And so far that's kinda worked because I've been expanding my wardrobe and getting new stuff. But I'm wondering if there anything you guys do to intentionally be more creative with what you already have, other than the obvious look at inspo and just wait till ideas for fits come to you.
I think some of this comes from me feeling like I'm just putting on some already cool pieces, instead of styling things in ways that make them particularly interesting....
Coping with Online Shopping as the only option
Online shopping can only be so satisfying. U find urself on the 30th page of a buyee or eBay search and wish u could walk into a shop and just walk out with the thing? There’s so little good brick and mortar retail around me though and I’m stuck with online shopping to find things.
How do u cope with things only being accessible online?...
Is $150 a good price for a wool overcoat?
I'm new to eBay shopping, found this one that looks pretty good, but should I wait to find a better deal?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326304163494?mkpid=0&emsid=e11051.m43.l1123&ch=osgood&euid=ed96ce2db9c040edbb9f37b6d434d34c&bu=43787649180&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20241104141236&segname=11051...
NYC tailors
Typically a Chinatown enjoyooooor
But wondering if any one had some good tailoring recommendations for refitting extremely oversized 2nd hand clothes to make them more ... Tailored?
Thanks!...
Weird fit on this bomber jacket
So my A2 jacket finally arrived, but Idk there’s something sus about it. Like the arms have no volume, they just go straight down without any shape. Am I just imagining it? Let me know what you think 🙏
Styling wide jeans
Wide jeans are pretty new to me. Someone suggested I wear them with cropped jackets, trying that in the pics. Does anyone else have recommendations for these? I have another couple of pairs coming that aren’t cargos
This style with a black sole?
I'm looking for this style of shoe with a black sole. Does anyone know of anything or know if it's possible to dye the soles?
Mid-to-high end chinos and OCBDs?
After years of WFH, wearing out some of my old classics (MiUSA Brooks Brothers OCBDs), and growing out of others (slim fit Epaulet chinos), I'm likely going to refresh the basics I've neglected for a while - specifically, chinos and OCBDs.
What are my options these days?
For chinos, I already have a pair of dressy chino slacks from the Armoury, so I'm mainly looking at options on the office-appropriate spectrum of business casual to workwear. I'm looking for slim/straight more than slim or wide leg, and I want a decent rise. My Epaulet rivet chinos from ~10years ago are not comfortable these days....
Trouser fit question; what I would want and what I (currently) got!
I am currently (slowly but surely) building up a business-casual menswear wardrobe and am looking for some fit advice before trying on, and ordering new wool trousers.
I have one pair of trousers from SuitSupply (Vigo model; pleated) which I thought would be a great addition to my wardrobe, and I think it will be, if I would get the fit correct. I have added two pictures of how I would ideally like my trousers to look (grey pants, pictures 3 and 4), and the current state of these SuitSupply trousers in picture 1 and 2.
I really like the fabric and the looks of these trousers, but they just don't fit me well and I could really use some fit advice before buying another pair/altering this one.
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Closet/Clothes Cleanout
How do you clean out your closet and purge old clothes?
How do you determine which pieces you want to get rid of?
At what point is an article worth selling vs donating? When does it make sense to sell vs donate?...
Madrid boutiques/shops/brands
Haven't been on MFA for some time. I'm a bit out of the loop and was looking for any advice on stores to check out in Madrid (outside of Carmina and Vilalta boutiques). I also don't mind window/inspo shopping or just browsing (so price is not an issue). And also not limited to just Spanish brands (I'll be looking to cop some more affordable Barbour here than UK or NYC). Anything worth seeing is appreciated. Thanks!
Experience with bleaching denim?
Hey y'all. Picked up these cool vintage 501s recently with some really lovely fading & honeycombing, I just wish they were a slightly lighter wash.
Has anyone here bleached denim before? I'm thinking of just doing a really weak bleach solution to try and lighten them ever so slightly while still maintaining the contrast, but don't want to just wash all the fades out. Tips appreciated!...
First time wearing these kind of shoes (it's called boots right?) am I wearing these well?
Sorry about the bar in the middle I didn't notice 😅
Fleece shirt jackets
I have one of these in a different style and love it
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/126195?page=mens-beans-sweater-fleece-shirt-jac-print-mens-regular&bc=12-26-506674&feat=506674-GN3&csp=f&attrValue_0=56127&pos=29
Lands End did a similar one this year, unfortunately, the color I like is sold out
https://www.landsend.com/products/mens-anyweather-fleece-shirt-jacket/id_386759?attributes=1140,43307,43326,44255,44827,44967...
Winter jacket
Searchinf for winter jacket, budget 200/300€
I want from popular brand like northface or napapijri, something that looks nice, is warm, and doesnt ruin a wallet.
Please help, much appreciated...
Japanese Brand Recommendations
I bought a ton of Uniqlo and my closet is full of them. Mostly essentials, Oxfords, Jeans, Chinos, Tshirts. I was wondering what other amazing Japanese brand I can branch out from here on out?
Appreciate the suggestions in advance.
I mostly wear trucker jacket, paired with jeans and a redwing boot....
Dressing with long legs
I’m 6’3” and have some really really long legs. It’s extreme, I’m the same height sitting down as a friend who’s 5’7”. Should I be hiding or emphasizing them when I dress?
Black Chukka Boots
I really like the boots that Chris Brain wears in his videos on Youtube. They look like black smooth leather chukka/desert boots to me. But these seem quite uncommon (most are suede and brown). Does anyone know what these boots are? Or have some recommendations for close alternatives?
Dressing down a navy blazer to wear it more
I bought a navy blazer a year and half ago based on the subreddit’s idea that it “is the most versatile jacket a man can own”. Though I find myself not wearing it too often, since I live in the west coast and don’t attend a prestigious university. To me it just seems too formal for most occasions (work, dinner, etc.) I’m 27 also.
I am looking for ideas on how to style it that’s less ivy and more casual or even workwear. I have a banquet coming up for a club that’s not necessarily formal, but also people typically try to dress nicer.
One outfit I came up with is this chambray shirt, olive drab officer chinos, boots. Curious what you think?...