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think they meant Alden being closer to Ivy you could check out Carmina (they're Spanish actually), but have some really nice footwear with a slim dressy sillhouette

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Mmfad

•Created by HaveanA1day on 2/7/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Any tips on how I can be more Italian and less Ivy?

check out yoox... they have a lot of Italian fashion brands that are less known here in the US and at discounted prices in general, I've gotten stuff from there that's got those slimmer Italian styles you're probably looking for just a warning though, it can be frustrating sometimes as items will have unclear sizing info (especially pants)... so do some research online and be willing to have to return (they charge a ~$6 fee). personally, I haven't had to return anything and am very happy with what I've gotten there so far

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Mmfad

•Created by M on 2/6/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Cleaning an old stained leather jacket??

Just remember to keep the jacket in open air so the oil can seep in and the jacket’s surface isn’t saturated. Don’t just chuck it in the closet where it may stay damp and the oil may turn rancid.

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Mmfad

•Created by jfarrell468 on 2/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Rancourt Spring 2024 sale

gotcha... I'd cop those in a heartbeat then for winter boots, they make a great looking pair

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Mmfad

•Created by jfarrell468 on 2/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Rancourt Spring 2024 sale

Anyone know if they eventually do anything like this for their winter boots? https://www.rancourtandcompany.com/collections/boots?pf_t_style=winter-boots

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

gotcha, nice analogy!

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

cool, personally I find the toe box too bulbous looking. side profile is nice though glad you and your work colleagues are enjoying 'em lol

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

any experience with #8 irl? it seems an intense deep red in product shots, but wondering how it looks under regular lighting

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

nice, was gonna be around that area this weekend anyway

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

Was thinking of a dark brown/reddish pair And I'm in NYC, so we do get some rain every now and then. But seems like GS have a lot of rubber sole options now.

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

thanks... tbh the lace up style appeals more to me. I think the Edwards look pretty good

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

didn't realize the GS lasts have issues... I'm fairly new to looking at boots, but see them mentioned everywhere on youtube

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

thanks for the advice on the Chelseas, I get your point and yeah, I may have some heel slippage

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 2/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Business Casual Boots

Thanks, I was actually looking at Grant Stone - but a little torn on which style to choose. There's the Diesel which leans a little rugged and the Chelsea that's more on the dressy side. Not sure what would fit better in a work environment, specially after showing these boots some love lol

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 1/20/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Backpack + Suede leather jacket = disaster?

gotcha, that makes sense appreciate it if you have any recs for a budget-oriented one in the meantime, looks like I gotta do some research on my end lol

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 1/20/2024 in #questions-and-advice

Backpack + Suede leather jacket = disaster?

yeah that's what I was concerned about... the shoulders and the lower back area my current backpack is cordura which I'm pretty sure will be abrasive on it any particular strap material you know of that would be gentle?

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Mmfad

•Created by mental_messiah on 1/16/2024 in #questions-and-advice

leather jacket fit and rec

thanks again for the info... the stewart site didn't really have any sizing charts either anyways I ordered a few and plan to return whatever doesn't fit thanks for the rec your jacket looks great

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