mfad•2y ago

I am in need of a new wardrobe and like this kind of style. Looking for recommendations/suggestions!

Hello!
I am basically in need of an entirely new wardrobe except for winter stuff (jackets, sweaters, hoodies etc...). I just have no idea where to even begin. These are some of the clothing styles I like and I guess I would consider myself being into like skater/alternative rock/nice casual streetwear I'm not really sure. I don't like to be too loud with my clothing, but I do want to stop wearing terrible fitting pants and t-shirts with the same shoes. I am also not wanting anything tight or super baggy kind of loose I will say, I don't necessarily want to wear overalls example, I just like the vibe or feel of the look if that makes sense.

Anyways, here are some images of things I like:

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:25 PM

The jeans in the first pic are probably Levi's 501 (or close enough). Super easy to find for cheap on eBay which will always be better value than levis retail

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:26 PM

For the overalls, if you want a similar vibe without actually wearing overalls some carhartt double knees would fit the bill I feel

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:27 PM

For textured thick flannels like the 2nd pic, maybe Wax London or Corridor? Depending on budget

j9it45sgd7u•4/30/24, 5:27 PM

Just observing that most of these guys are wearing larger t shirts

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:28 PM

So I guess one thing I should add, Is I really am starting from basically nothing and want to get kind of a basic wardrobe and expand from there. Start with stuff that kind of goes with everything I guess?

j9it45sgd7u•4/30/24, 5:28 PM

not black shirt/shorts guy

Jj9it45sgd7u not black shirt/shorts guy

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:29 PM

Don't necesarily like the look of the shirt, just the vibe of the outfit. Casual, simple, but imo still somewhat sylish. I agree I think I need to move to baggier shirts based on my previous thread and conversation.

DDrmantis So I guess one thing I should add, Is I really am starting from basically nothin...

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:29 PM

if youre looking for a basic wardrobe of sorts this should help https://malefashionadvice.substack.com/p/how-the-basic-wardrobe-has-changed-de0

How the basic wardrobe has changed: a 2023 supplement to a 2016 MFA...

There are a lot of newcomers to MFA who don't know where to start, or, folks who used to read MFA back in 2013-2017 then get confused when the pieces that were touted as "timeless and classic" aren't seen as very fashionable today. The Building a Basic Wardrobe

j9it45sgd7u•4/30/24, 5:30 PM

if you are looking to buy pieces, the three main elements which stick out to me here are jeans/chinos, a t shirt, and a looser overshirt. Figure out what you want with those items (and try to match their vibe too) and i think you will have a good platform to work with

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:30 PM

also a good read https://www.putthison.com/the-springboard-wardrobe/

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The Springboard Wardrobe

When I started getting into fountain pens about eight years ago, I was overwhelmed by the number of options. The...

Zzeometer if youre looking for a basic wardrobe of sorts this should help https://malefash...

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:32 PM

I will check that out thank you. I am just needing to buy basics and go from there because I really just don't have much. I guess a couple questions I have are, what kind of pants or fit would the bottom left image be? I really love the fit and look of that but am not sure what I would be looking for. In a previous thread I was hearing low rise, med rise, and high rise, I have no idea what fit of pant that kind of style would be and/or what I should go for? To be honest, I didn't know men really wore different rises of pants. Thought every guy pretty much wore right above the waist or sometimes below if baggy. Thought the low,med,high was more important for women's clothing.

Jj9it45sgd7u if you are looking to buy pieces, the three main elements which stick out to me ...

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:32 PM

Yeah, sort of minimal work wear is what I'm getting. A shacket / overshirt and or a chore coat would go a long way here. Painter pants, maybe something like the 'giant fit' J. Crew chinos. Some olive green fatigues like the 107s would go well as well!

j9it45sgd7u•4/30/24, 5:33 PM

From these pictures, for pants I think you would look at "Regular Straight" style pants, for example the 501. You might find them loose compared to what you posted before, but as long as you dont size up they read pretty neutral

DDrmantis I will check that out thank you. I am just needing to buy basics and go from the...

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:34 PM

he is seated which makes it a little harder to tell but it's probably a straight fit and mid-rise that he cuffed several times

Jj9it45sgd7u From these pictures, for pants I think you would look at "Regular Straight" styl...

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:35 PM

I need to figure out my size honestly, because I did finally start to fill out from my original weight and now and am not sure what size I am.

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:35 PM

you can achieve the same effect with different pants - jeans, chinos, double knees

Zzeometer he is seated which makes it a little harder to tell but it's probably a straight...

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:35 PM

I definitely think straight fit is what I'm looking for, but would mid-size be considered a "mid rise" pant?

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:35 PM

that was a typo, it should be mid-rise

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:36 PM

Ah ok, and mid rise would be sitting just like below my belly button as opposed to how I'm currently trying on and wearing pants/jeans right above my waist?

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:37 PM

yes

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:37 PM

Ok, well that makes sense as I've been trying on pants and jeans and been having a hard time even knowing what size I am or where to wear them at.

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:37 PM

mind you, what that guy is wearing could look different on you because you're two different people

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:38 PM

size number matters less than the actual garment measurements and how you feel in them

zeometer•4/30/24, 5:40 PM

i would focus on one thing to start - probably jeans - and find a pair that fits that you really like. i like levis because they are usually true to size and found everywhere so you can try on all the different fits and sizes.

Zzeometer i would focus on one thing to start - probably jeans - and find a pair that fits...

DrmantisOP•4/30/24, 5:42 PM

That makes sense, I will start with jeans and give levy's a try then. Do you have any suggestions for where the jeans should sit, and how to know if they are the right size/length? Other than of course the basic (aren't falling down, too tight, uncomfortable, or look horrible).

DDrmantis That makes sense, I will start with jeans and give levy's a try then. Do you hav...

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:50 PM

Here's some people's recent WAYWT's from here where you can see where people are wearing their jeans / chinos / fatigues :)

Tbh it's mostly and mainly about comfort. These examples are mostly mid to high rise though which works well especially with the tucked looks (and is on trend right now!)

tun🌻•4/30/24, 5:51 PM

(easiest way to estimate the rise when you are shopping is look at how long the zipper placket is compared to the ones you are used to)

kyn•4/30/24, 5:52 PM

I emphatically recommend following waywt and highlights, saving pics to an inspo folder, and just asking people what they’re wearing if you like it

Zzeometer if youre looking for a basic wardrobe of sorts this should help https://malefash...

kyn•4/30/24, 5:53 PM

This is the resource you should start with tho

kyn•4/30/24, 5:54 PM

And as I mentioned in the previous thread #fashion-guides has a LOT of other resources you’ll want to leverage, especially regarding shopping secondhand and the best X for Y$ threads even if they’re dated

kyn•4/30/24, 5:54 PM

#topic-of-the-day has a lot of stuff as well

j9it45sgd7u•4/30/24, 5:56 PM

My two bits of advice are, look at examples here to refine what you like and how you see fits and go to some store and just try on different things to get a sense for how it works.

kyn•4/30/24, 5:58 PM

lyon•4/30/24, 6:00 PM

i threw a dickies lined duck canvas jacket into my wardrobe last year and it was my bread and butter all winter. i wore that instead of a parka all season

lyon•4/30/24, 6:00 PM

you might get similar mileage out of one

DDrmantis Ok, well that makes sense as I've been trying on pants and jeans and been having...