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Mmfad
•Created by poubey on 2/15/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Danner boots?
Also paid $90 for my Eddie Bauer boots and wear them all the time. Get compliments too!
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Mmfad
•Created by glitche7925 on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Trench coat sizing
Looks like first chart is in EU sizing and second is in USA sizing. First chart for a size 50 has between a 41-42l chest measurement, second chart for a size 50 has a 25” pit to pit measurement = 50” chest measurement.
To convert from EU sizing to US sizing, you typically subtract 10. So EU 50 typically equals US 40.
So I would get whatever trench coat has a chest measurement an inch or two larger than your blazer measurement.
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Mmfad
•Created by JPVMan on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Safari Jackets: What brands to look for vintage?
Thanks for advice everyone! Did a bunch of research as well today. Looks like the best vintage safari-style jackets (or bush jackets as they are often called) are from Abercrombie, Banana Republic, and Willis & Geiger, especially the last one. Unfortunately I couldn’t find any vintage ones from those brands in good enough condition, in my size, and at a reasonable price, so I went for the RL one basics. Paid ~$100 on eBay, which felt reasonable enough for the condition and details.
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Mmfad
•Created by JPVMan on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Safari Jackets: What brands to look for vintage?
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Mmfad
•Created by MadLuigi on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Recommendations on finding green cargo pants
For cleaning, for barely worn modern stuff, I just throw them in with my regular wash and go from there.
For stuff that's older or has tougher stains, my clean-up process is as follows:
- Clean up the threads and stitching
- Pre-treat stains with a stain remover (e.g. OxiClean spray, or another good one)
- Wash on the most intense settings available, which for my washer includes a pre-soak, high temp, extra heavy, two rinses, etc.
- I also typically use three products in the washer when I really want to zap the thing: Regular laundry detergent, OxiClean powder, & Clorox 2 (non-bleach)
Things tend to look really good after going through that treatment.
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Mmfad
•Created by MadLuigi on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Recommendations on finding green cargo pants
As for your question on buying vintage pants, I buy pants on ebay all the time. Things to look for:
- Stains. I avoid things with bad looking stains, unless they look like something I can definitely get out, like basic dirt & dust stains.
- Damage. I don't have any sewing skills, and am too lazy to take things to get mended, so I avoid stuff that needs repairs, unless I'm definitely going to wear it as is, like for some vintage military stuff.
- Dimensions. Always check the dimensions as compared to a pair of pants that fit you well, and ask for dimensions if listing doesn't have them. A lot of vintage stuff doesn't fit the same as modern stuff, even for the same listed size.
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Mmfad
•Created by MadLuigi on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Recommendations on finding green cargo pants
There are some good articles on Heddels on cargo pant history. Lists all the vintage models you can search for, plus some modern picks as well. https://www.heddels.com/?s=cargo+pants
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Mmfad
•Created by sagesuede on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Doubt about boat shoes
Hi there! You definitely should be able to find other brown suede boat shoes with a lug sole that don't have the gold bits. A few questions:
- Do they have to be brown suede, or are you open to other leathers?
- Are you definitely looking for a lug sole, or would you be open to a more traditional boat shoe/camp moc sole?
- What price range are you targeting?
- Where are you located?
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Mmfad
•Created by JPVMan on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Safari Jackets: What brands to look for vintage?
Inspiration
- Ascot Chang linen safari & jungle jackets (above my price target of $100-200): https://us.ascotchang.com/collections/safari-jacket
- Spier & Mackay linen safari jackets (not currently in stock): https://www.menswearmusings.com/these-belted-linen-safari-jackets-look-seriously-cool/
- USAF tropical jacket (will be a bit small at a 42R, and no 44Rs listed anywhere): https://www.ebay.com/itm/186785186933
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Wythe
There's still a size 34 left in the off white bedford cords on sale at Canoe Club for anyone in the market: https://shopcanoeclub.com/collections/wythe/products/bedford-cord-5-pocket-pant-off-white.
My size 36 in these just came in from Canoe Club and they are really great. Love the color, will pretty much go with anything. Ended up grabbing them in the bay brown as well from CC, though that color looks to be sold out now.
I was worried the 36 would be too tight given the measurements are a touch slimmer than some of the other Wythe pants, plus I believe some prior comments in this thread said they run a touch small. But the 36 fit fine, maybe a half inch tighter than some other Wythe pants I have in size 36. So should work well given that the fabric is accomodating and molds to the waist and body really well.
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imogene + willie
While I love the graphics on their tees a ton of course, the fit isn't the best. Would like if they were an inch or two longer in body length. Had to size up to get the length I wanted.
I did just pick up a pair of white "Willie" jeans in their current 15% extra sale. $245 MSRP down to $149 with the sale on sale. Fingers crossed for a good fit, will be my first pair in the Willie cut! https://imogeneandwillie.com/products/willie-white-selvage-rinse
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imogene + willie
Resurrecting this I+W thread! I've really liked everything I've gotten from them so far. Would like to especially shout out the "Oliver Military Trouser in Olive", the fatigue pants. I was hunting for a nice fitting pair of fatigue pants. Not slim or anything, but not too baggy either. I tried the orSlow fatigues in both slim & regular, plus an Engineered Garments pair. The I+W were the keepers. Great fabric, slightly washed and faded, and excellent middle of the road fit. Recommended! https://imogeneandwillie.com/products/oliver-military-trouser
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Wythe
Other good Wythe deals right now:
- 50% off a few flannels and 30% off the Bedford cords at Canoe Club
https://shopcanoeclub.com/collections/wythe
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Wythe
30% off on a good amount stuff on the Wythe site right now. I was able to grab the flannel workshirt in Cherry Blossom, which is sold out in size L pretty much everywhere else.
https://wythenewyork.com/collections/sale
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