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Shrimp's Grails and Cool Clothes Thread

Cool individual pieces I find in my day to day searching. Please keep discussion to other channels via linking to the chat rather than talking in here....
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Western(ish) boot collection

I can’t remember who asked, but I finally got around to taking some pics of the many, (very worn and well loved) boots that I wear!
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Is there any way to get rid of these toebox dimples?

I have these guidi black 100 loafers https://shoptwig.com/products/100-slip-on-loafer-in-dark-olive but i never wear them because they seem to be a half size too big, and create this massive toebox dimple (much worse on the left loafer) i assume its because of how soft the leather is, but is it something i should just get over and hope it fixes itself over time somehow?...
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German core?

Red velvet has a new mv and most of it was like bohemian/witch core but something bout the embroidery was giving german vibes? for the more toned down/demure stuff since what idols wear now affects trends internationally howd you think itd affect mens side and howd you wear it?...
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To cuff or not to cuff that is the question? Jeans

Is it a fashionable to cuff ur jeans or is trend of era bygone? Also why the f is it so hard to post on reddit they just suggest everything to be posted in daily discussion on every subreddit. Reddit is really fcked now days....

Spring/Summer 2025 Runway Discussion

Let this thread be thread to talk about trends, looks you liked, specific runways, Dries retiring, Michele at Valentino, etc. Specifically for SS25 - https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2025-menswear...
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My one (current) question

Is it possible to style shorts with a blazer?

Movies with great fashion

Just finished The Bear and the shirt got my attention so much I had to google it and found out a lot of people had similar experiences. I wonder if this means I am developing an eye for fashion so much that I can spot a good tshirt in a movie or just random. On that note, what movies/series have caught your eye in regards to style

(Journal) Fact to Fantasy: From inspiration to complete fabrication.

I had a fun time with yesterday’s WAYWT and inspired by @zeometers excellent journal post I just wanted to write it down before it disappears down the memory hole. Usually when I put together a fit it’s not really an iterative process. I already have a strong idea in my head from daydreaming about it before or I’m riffing on something I’ve already done. Yesterday I had a concept in mind that I liked before I even bought the key piece. When I think of archetypes that resonate, a lot of it comes from 1970’s film. It’s why I’m in the same Ivy and milsurp pit as a lot of MFAD. One that popped to mind that combined my love of milsurp and numerous pockets was a combat photographer. I had a couple roadblocks in that I didn’t want to rock full fatigues and I didn’t plan on dropping stacks on an SLR so I was going to have to be evocative rather than literal....
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Reframing Menswear Feedback, Critique & Advice

Hi guys I wrote a blog on how I think we should reframe how we approach feedback in a way that builds Awareness and Intuition rather than a top down instructional approach! Might be useful for some conversations here, though I think MFA has historically had open minded askers and really good advice givers. Blog: https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/06/03/on-approaching-feedback-critique-advice/ Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/styleanddirection/e123-on-outfit-feedback-critique-and-advice...

Proxying

proxying so fun. so good.
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On Menswear Revivals & Nostalgia

https://alittlebitofrest.com/2024/05/12/on-menswear-revivals-nostalgia/ Did a blog post on how things keep coming back! It was mainly about the phenomenon of "70s does 30s" or "90s does 40s" but the topic definitely expanded to discuss WHY this happens and how social media helps exacerabate it.
But in the end, this is about how its fun to find clothes that can play into any era or how we can invoke it with specific details for "aesthetic potential". ...

Recommendations for white pants

Any recommendations for white pants? I just ordered one from bonobos and the fabric was so thin that you could see the double layer of the seams or the pockets. Also what do you think about pure white vs off-white pants in terms of versatility? I'm mainly looking for a jean or chino type pant (i.e. something that is a medium level of casual).

Thrifting

I just thought it would be nice to have a space to talk about thrifting as a subsection of the hobby. Especially bc so many of us do a lot of it. Some questions to get the ball rolling: 1. Where do you shop for secondhand clothing?...