Help branching out from slim basics
I’ve acquired a lot of Gap/BR/J Crew over the years, and am tired of looking like a 2015 slim fit catalog. I’ve started getting into mid-level brands (UW, Norse, APC, etc) and dig the modern/relaxed look, but want to integrate a few pieces here and there as opposed to jumping ship entirely.
I’m 5’9, 29” waist, 140lbs, close to Toronto, don’t mind second hand (but would prefer to try the same pant fit in person first), willing to spend $250CAD on a pair of trousers/shirt, around $350CAD for a jacket/coat
Here are some fits from the UW journal that I’m liking https://tinyurl.com/mpnctnje
Is there a name for this style? I’ve seen everything from contemporary, minimalism, workwear, British heritage, European workwear, Japanese streetwear. Maybe I’m trying to pigeonhole, but I never know what to search for inspo.
I’ve narrowed my favourite pieces down to this https://tinyurl.com/5n8b7sat. Where do you suggest I start to add? All 3 pants fit close to this https://tinyurl.com/fcsz85zv and some jackets could be stashed.
This is a typical fit I wear https://tinyurl.com/mrx496d3. I like everything here, but I think relaxing the pant would be a good start. Does something like this look too ridiculous? https://tinyurl.com/5bhjw7kk
Is the retail price justified for these mid-tier brands? My BR chinos were around $90, a pair of UW twill are $220. I don’t mind paying a bit more if they're objectively better, but I don’t want to pay $250 for Norse chinos to find out they’re hardly worth half that to most people.
I like how UW plays with a less-formal suit. I still plan to wear my wool Suit Supply formally, but I’m sick of my business casual looking like https://tinyurl.com/5h2kkbff. Any fashion faux-paus with getting one of these unstructured suits + using the pieces for other fits? https://imgur.com/a/uw-suits-glzUK57
Are there any other brands you guys like that fit this vibe? I basically love the aesthetic of whatever Lost and Found and Uncle Otis sell
Thanks!
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honestly for me the best toe into the not slim fit water was just getting a pair of levis 501s and wearing them until they felt normal
The red cords are definitely comfy w/ a straight fit. Putting those slim Gap jeans back on felt weird recently
nice then you're well on your way
these pants are fine, just need a hem
imo
I think @Mooses could be another great source of inspo for you based on what you've shared, search his submissions to #waywt
uncle otis is great
for the boutiques you like, following some of the designers they carry could be a good source of inspo
snow peak, south2west8, monitaly, all do great lookbooks/product photos
also yuthanan on ig, he goes wiiiiide but great inspo esp. with layering
i cant remember the last time i paid retail. pretty much every shop does seasonal sales, and a lot of those designers have shit resell value and can be had for cheap
UW is fine but I would only buy on sale and there's tons of it second hand in good condition for cheap, same with the other mid level / entry boutique brands
might be worth searching for 'city boy' aesthetic; it lumps together some of your listed inspiration and is generally more relaxed in fit
popeye city boy mag is a great visual reference; additional pics linked here if inclined https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1117803378521673768/1258098842281312389 https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1116793468489039904/1259692198421860394
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1129407669665538078 engineered garments is a brand that makes sense with some of your inspo, particularly the unstructured suit separates. can often find a good deal on pants on ssense or secondhand
Recommend anywhere besides Grailed? I usually don't see too much in Canada
Appreciate it!