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•Created by awburkey on 8/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Belt Blanks to wear with Buckle
I’ve got a new belt buckle I’m eager to wear but iiuc I need a sort of “blank” belt or something to wear it?
What blanks/buckle-less belts do you guys like?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 5/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Help me decide what I should get to hit the free shipping minimum at NMWA
I think these are the contenders:
https://nomanwalksalone.com/collections/monitaly/products/one-inch-extended-western-belt-in-black-leather-restock
I like the first huaraches the most I think but I already have so many shoes in that shade of brown (blucher mocs, loafers, etc.)
https://nomanwalksalone.com/collections/monitaly/products/chamula-rio-grande-huaraches-in-caramel-brown-leather-restock
https://nomanwalksalone.com/collections/monitaly/products/chamula-cancun-huaraches-in-brown-leather-restock
https://nomanwalksalone.com/collections/monitaly/products/chamula-cancun-huaraches-in-natural-color-leather-restock
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 5/14/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What CVO brands do folks like?
Looking to get a pair of blue and/or off-white CVOs since my old vans are dying.
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 5/13/2024 in #questions-and-advice
what size bandanas do you like?
Looking to grab some but I’m not sure what a good size is. 20” square? Larger?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 5/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What should I do with my hair?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 2/16/2024 in #questions-and-advice
San Diego Spots
👋 I'm going to be in SD later in March. What are some spots (clothing, food, drinks, etc.) that I should put on my list to check out?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 1/15/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What’s wrong with this jacket fit?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 1/5/2024 in #fashion-discussion
[Esquire] What is American Fashion? by Derek Guy
https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/a45855828/what-is-american-fashion/
An nice article about some of the history and nature at the heart of all American styles: The Everyman.
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 10/16/2023 in #fashion-discussion
DWW: Excited to Wear This Fall
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 10/16/2023 in #questions-and-advice
What makes a high quality knit?
I don’t know much about knit tech so I’m curious what tends to make better knits compared to J Crew.
For example, I have a cashmere cardigan from Cavour. It’s nice and soft so I presume the yarn is decent, but it’s very frumpy and has no drape and generally looks terrible when I wear it.
By contrast I have a couple of others that are lambswool and camel(?) that have much better structure.
Is it the the gauge? Ply? Something with the yarn?
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 9/27/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Salomon Sizing?
I figure TTS is prolly okay but worth checking
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 9/26/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Salomon Inspo
I tend to dress fairly Ivy/Western but I'm drawn to some techy shoes like Salomons. Plus I'd love to have comfy shoes to wear for long walking days.
Anyone have inspo of Salomons/Hokas/trail runners being worn in outfits that aren't fully techwear? Not sure I'd be able to make trail runners, fatigues, and an OCBD/chambray work but that would be the ideal.
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 9/20/2023 in #fashion-discussion
Permanent Style: How my style has changed over 15 years
https://www.permanentstyle.com/2023/09/how-my-style-has-changed-over-15-years.html
A really good retrospective article from Simon Crompton. I think there's some nice general advice like not focusing on individual items as much, but also interesting personal thoughts like how he reflects on a more "showy" outfit from the past (Not sure Simon has ever been accused of being too "showy" but we'll roll with it).
A quick read that I think is interesting to see either as someone new to the hobby or having been in it for a while. I find myself getting caught up in individual items still that just don't mesh with the rest of my wardrobe or my lifestyle, but that's part of the journey.
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 9/17/2023 in #questions-and-advice
Cotton Summer/Lightweight Robes
I have a nice fuzzy cold weather robe that I wear but I’d love to have a lighter weight one to wear when it’s warmer around the house.
I’ve found Highway Robbery robes which are quite solid but wanted to see if there were any other options out there.
No specific budget since I like to see the whole gamut.
https://highway-robery.com
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 8/17/2023 in #fashion-discussion
[GQ] Edgy Albert Q+A: Wear Bigger Pants, and Other Advice From Menswear TikTok Star Edgy Albert
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 8/15/2023 in #fashion-discussion
Put This On: The Springboard Wardrobe
https://putthison.com/the-springboard-wardrobe/
I don't think this article has been posted here before. But I think it's a really nice introduction to some solid wardrobe options with Derek Guy's much better long-form writing rather than his twitter personality.
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Mmfad
•Created by awburkey on 7/28/2023 in #fashion-discussion
Suede is NOT delicate
https://burk.blog/posts/suede-rant/
An post I wrote about how suede really isn’t delicate. I’m not entirely sure how this myth got started but any split or full grain suede will be fine if it gets wet with proper care.
No I don’t use nano protector sprays at all.
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