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•Created by max on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
J press OCBD variations
A semi-follow up to my question about shrinkage, I got a new ocbd for a decent price on eBay to replace the one I had that shrank, and found it had a lot of variations compared to my first one.
My original had a button on the back of the collar, is much lighter in color, has a more prominent collar roll, and an older looking care tag.
The new one is much darker, has a less prominent collar roll, and no rear collar button. Are there any resources on variations of this shirt? I suspect that because J Press is a pretty trad shop, I happened to get a relatively older version from the pile the first time around.
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 10/22/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Starter casual penny loafers under $400
I’ve been looking to get a pair of casual rubber sole loafers. I bought a pair of Paraboot Reims on sale a while back and am starting to realize they aren’t for me, mostly with the fit being too wide. I’m thinking I want to move in the direction of something still casual, but less chunky than the Paraboot. I mostly regret taking the plunge on them when I should have eased myself into loafers considering I have had issues with finding the right fit in the past. I usually wear things I can try in person like Blundstones, Birkenstocks, Red Wings, or most sneakers.
I was looking at brands like Morjas, but I’ve seen some conflicting opinions online - it looks like their leather either used to be, or is still bad, correct me if I’m wrong. I was also looking at brands like Meermin if going cheaper makes more sense too. I’m normally open to used options, but being able to return them if they don’t fit is probably the reasonable option for me. Again, I’m pretty new to loafers and am fairly inexperienced, so I’m sorry if this is a relatively vague question. I live in MN, so no suede.
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 9/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
J Press OCBD shrinkage
Annoyed to find that my j press ocbd seems to have shrunk significantly in the wash (1”+ in the sleeves). Has anyone else has had similar experience there or if this is a known issue with j press?
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 7/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
ASICS Recs
My Reeboks are about to kick the dust and I’ve been looking at ASICS as I like the general aesthetic of their shoes. I know about models like the Gel-NYC and Kayano 14, but as someone not super familiar with the brand, their lineup is way more confusing to me than other brands such as New Balance, and it’s pretty daunting to shop around. What are the general ASICS recs, if any?
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 6/1/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Summer shirts
I've always been pretty bad at choosing shirts compared to other clothes, and a combination of moving towards graphic tees and Summer approaching has left me looking for interesting summer shirts to layer with t-shirts (graphic or otherwise). Short sleeve camp collar shirts seem like an obvious choice, but I was wondering if anyone else had any shirts they prefer to wear for summer layers (or do you prefer accessorizing to make up for lack of layer-ability)?
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 3/19/2024 in #questions-and-advice
relaxed fit jeans
Does anyone know a decent more relaxed fit jean? Looking for something pretty accessible and something that I don’t have to worry about taking care of. I know some people recommend the Levi’s 551z but I’m open to options ofc
Thanks
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 11/28/2023 in #questions-and-advice
glove recs
What gloves do y’all wear when it’s cold out (~0F)? However, I’m not too familiar with styling gloves (used to buying them just for warmth) so any advice or resources would be much appreciated.
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 10/25/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Meermin Sizing/General Loafer sizing
Been a Red Wing and Sneaker guy forever and am just now starting to consider some loafers - if I don't have a way to try stuff on, is going down a half size from my regular shoe size a good idea, or will this likely be too tight?
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Mmfad
•Created by max on 9/22/2023 in #questions-and-advice
low-profile belt recs
I was looking for a good casual brown leather belt to wear with jeans (maybe sometimes chinos but I’m mostly a Jean guy). I was looking on the subreddit and most threads are 5+ years old so I was wondering if there were newer options to look for. Trying to keep it under $100. I don’t need that BIFL stuff, just something nice that will last at least a couple years without flaking.
As for what I own now: I own a Hank’s everyday belt and while it is durable, the nature of the folded over construction makes the buckle stick out pretty damn far, which looks kind of odd on my slimmer frame.
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