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•Created by Yakkeks on 10/1/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Coulottes brand recommendations
Hi! Im looking for brad recs for coulottes, sometimes also called gaucho pants. That is essentially very high waisted, wide, flared pants.
I am aware of sfc gauchos, but these are incredibly expensive when imported into the eu, so I want to check my options.
They seem to be more common in womenswear, absolutely open to that if they fit me.
What im looking for specifically:
-At least 13'' rise, preferably 15''
-36'' waist circumference
-non-elastic waist, preferrably with belt loops
- preferrably EU based brands so I don't have to fuck with import fees etc.
What im flexible about:
-Fabric weight, though drapey fabrics are kinda neccessary i feel
-colour
- whether they fit cropped or down to the feet
-whether they fit cropped or long.
Budget: Less expensive as the sfc ones preferrably. Mainly looking to explore whats out there and get a better idea what I want.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 9/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Trying to find a use for this sport coat I thrifted - does this work? What would you change?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 9/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Thoughts on cropping this jacket?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 9/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Doc Martens/Solovair sizing question
Simple question really: How similar are Solovair and Doc Marten in terms of sizing? I would instinctively assume very, bc they used to work together etc, but i just wanted to make sure, bc you never know.
Thinking about visiting the doc martens store one town over tomorrow to nail my size for some potential future thrifts/online orders.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 9/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Thrifting tipps for black turtleneck sweaters [EU-Based]
Hi everyone! Im looking to get a relatively thin black turtleneck sweater for layering under jackets in fall. Given how ubiquitious that stuff is I thought I would try thrifting for it. Do you guys have any tipps what brands to look out for in a quality turtleneck when thrifting.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 8/19/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Jungle Jacket vs Jungle Shirt
I am considering getting some kind of jungle Jacket or M65 to lean more into some 70s counter culture bullshit.
What I have noticed is that sometimes what seems to be the same garment is either described as a jungle jacket or jungle shirt. What exactly is the difference? Also is the M65 a Jungle jacket or something different?
Also if you know of any good guides on the different varieties of this specific garment lmk
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Etsy Linen brands
Hi y'all! Im currently looking for wide linen pants and have heard that Black Ficus on etsy is pretty good for the price. I think i remember some similar etsy stores being linked here ever so often but can not remember which ones.
Are there other good ones beside black ficus at a similar price point that you can recommend?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/24/2024 in #questions-and-advice
whats wrong with this button placket and can it be fixed?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/22/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Unsure about the correct lenghth of bootcut jeans.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
I have fallen in love with this pair of boots and need a final sanity check before copping.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
is it possible to taper a straight cut jeans around the knee, thus creating a bootcut?
Hi everyone. Basically see the question above. I have a jean in a very relaxed straight cut (10'' wide hem) and was wondering if I could have a tailor just narrow it in some places along the leg to turn it into a bootcut? Or is this a stupid idea?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 7/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Question about No Man Walks alone Discount code
I got a 50€ discount code for signing up to their newsletter, which is only valid for purchases of a total of 250€ and above.
What happens if I purchase something through them with a total of 250+€ but then return some of it bc i don't like it/it does not fit well? Will that invalidate the 50€ discount?
Does anyone have any kind of experience with that?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 6/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Need a vibe check on this SFC Tee
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•Created by Yakkeks on 6/13/2024 in #questions-and-advice
question regarding womens blouses
Looking at a fun womens western shirt in size XL rn. How do women shirts run compared to mens shirting? I am usually between L and XL.
Though my concern is also that a womens XL will propably have far too much room in the chest area and will fit kinda strange. Or is that not that noticeable. I would wear it tucked anyway, so a longer front would not matter that much.
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•Created by Yakkeks on 5/31/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Double denim
I am currently thinking about getting a trucker jacket for some double denim fun. Are there any rules for how to do double denim "correctly" that I should be aware of? I assume one could either do matching colors or "jacket darker than pants darker than shirt" - have I gotten this right? Or could I also wear a white denim jacket with a dark pair of pants?
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•Created by Yakkeks on 5/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Can you wash leather buttons?
Hi y'all! I thrifted a really nice corduroy jacket yesterday. Only thing that bothers me is that it has really ugly plastic leather buttons instead of real ones. So im thinking of having them replaced with something nicer, like real leather buttons or whatever I can find while thrifting...
Main question being: the Jacket can be washed, but can you wash leather buttons? Im fine with limiting myself to hand washing, but I find dry cleaning supremely annoying so I would like to maintain the washability of the jacket to some degree...
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•Created by Yakkeks on 5/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Vintage Shopping recs in London?
Hi y'all! I will be in London on a research trip in a few weeks and want to use that occasion to see what the vintage market in London has to offer.
What kind of places can you recommend for that? I would describe my style as somewhat Ivy adjacent ( https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1116800072093532191/1230596838743343134/photo_2024-04-18_21-11-30.jpg?ex=663882dd&is=6637315d&hm=7cb5aac29a0d1c2b42049136f4d63dc8994116c55d26742aad0438e490b5eeda& ) awith a preference for double breasted stuff, and wide dramatic peak lapels (which I find hard to find). Finding stuff that channels the spirit of the 70s (think Tommy Nutter) would be the dream, but I try to stay realsitic.
I would be mostly interested in tailoring, but am also looking to expand my repertoire with fun stuff that might be on the more casual side. Fun pants (ones that are not dry-clean only) would also be fun.
If anyone has any tips that would be great 🙂
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