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•Created by LlamaλWave on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Safety Boots

There are leather paints, but you’d be better off trying to use a die or specific paint over spray paint. Also, lighter colors would take any paint / dye better. That said, just look for sneakers. Almost guaranteed there’s ASTM rated stuff that looks like trainers or VANs-esque

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•Created by LlamaλWave on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Safety Boots

Generally, if one works in a workplace where safety toes are required, it’s unwise to buy unrated boots — you’re fucking yourself if you ever get injured in more ways than one.

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•Created by LlamaλWave on 2/16/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Safety Boots

Do these need to be ASTM rated, or are we just talking steel toes for style points?

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•Created by kewlpinguino on 2/15/2025 in #questions-and-advice

“Burberry” scarf from a thrift store

Burberry has been around for like 170 years - it’s nigh impossible to legit-check most of their older stuff before they became a hype brand.

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•Created by Taco_Rocket on 2/13/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Suit Advice for Wedding?

The time constraint you’ve got definitely makes things slightly harder. You may have a suit supply nearby, and that’s probably the best quality “mall” brand you could find OTR stuff at if you’re like a 38-42. Otherwise, Ralph Lauren could be an option, J crew is more likely, but even Banana republic or Macy’s is on the table. Like Chopper said - on a crunch, whatever you can find that fits you is your best option.

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•Created by JPVMan on 2/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Safari Jackets: What brands to look for vintage?

Orvis, Woolrich, LL Bean, Banana Republic, or actual military garments — most field / hunting brands should have something similar

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•Created by Taco_Rocket on 2/13/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Suit Advice for Wedding?

If you like it, it’s not a bad suit — I do think that functional cuffs are a big no-no for OTR suiting, and I can’t say I’m a big fan of the button stance of that jacket. In the lower budget / bigger bang category, I find Spier & Mackay is pretty good. Even their lowest Red line is ~$250 and a solid suit, so long as you’re not overly pedantic about suiting

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•Created by VibeCheck on 2/11/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Would you get once piece or three piece vamp exotic boots

My boss wears exotic boots regularly — it’s def noticeable, but considering your pants cover most of the shaft, it’s not too noticeable. It’s often more of a “oh huh, look at that” than anything.

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•Created by VibeCheck on 2/11/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Would you get once piece or three piece vamp exotic boots

If you can’t afford it, it’s not worthwhile to get it — even so, you’re the only one who can determine if you find $165 in value from that.

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•Created by jarmo8694 on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Very Comfortable Boots & Dressy-ish?

I own many boots, and Alden’s are certainly the most comfortable of the lot. I don’t have any issues with them from a dress perspective — I’m wearing ties most days with them, and post that often enough in #waywt . Sure, they’re not quite as sleek as EG Galways, but they’re definitely way dressier than IRs to an extent that I wouldn’t consider there being much overlap. There’s occasionally some quality concerns, but tbh most of those things are exacerbated by the internet, and are non-issues blown up by perfectionists. 99/100 times if you have an actual issue with an Alden, they’ll exchange it — if you want another layer of protection, buy from a larger stockist like J Crew.

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•Created by Zfrocc on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Shoe polish stain removal

Yeah, that usually does the trick for white soles

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•Created by Zfrocc on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Shoe polish stain removal

Can’t really dye things white, but you could try - definitely safer. I’d start with a magic eraser, vinegar, or maybe rubbing alcohol, and then you could try to cover it. If desperate try acetone on a Q tip, but again, could eat away at it.

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•Created by Zfrocc on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Shoe polish stain removal

Might affect it, might not. Up to you if you want to try it.

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•Created by Zfrocc on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Shoe polish stain removal

It would definitely strip it, but not knowing what that sole is made of, I wouldn’t start with it

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•Created by Zfrocc on 2/9/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Shoe polish stain removal

Magic eraser, but that dye is probably gonna be baked in at this point

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•Created by a on 2/3/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Brown Suede Loafer Recs?

Always, no - generally, sure. At that price you’re not gonna be resoling them anyway, so get what looks cooler

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•Created by Kei Angelus on 2/6/2025 in #questions-and-advice

SuitSupply vs. Enzo Custom

I’ve found that I didn’t really like SuSu’s cuts, and their styling was too intense to not be well executed — I tend to prefer Spier’s tailoring if I’m staying on the lower end of price but still want things a bit trim.

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•Created by a on 2/6/2025 in #questions-and-advice

How much should a camel hair coat cost?

It would cost a lot to get a hair coat for a camel - I’m not sure they make them OTR that large, so it would probs have to be bespoke. Ballpark like 10-16 grand for an average camel.

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•Created by silentmandible on 2/3/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Annoying trouser question

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•Created by silentmandible on 2/3/2025 in #questions-and-advice

Annoying trouser question

What sort of trousers and what budget? Wool? Cotton? Flat front?

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