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•Created by jonmon22 on 10/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Determining my Style
If that's all it is, then just keeping doing your thing! Nothing wrong with trying out new styles and putting more thought into fashion.
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Mmfad
•Created by jonmon22 on 10/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Determining my Style
I don't think anyone's trying to give relationship advice here; it was mentioned in the post and seems to be something that OP is thinking about. If there's added context that could help inform a discussion about personal styles or fashion styles then great. Otherwise, I'm not trying to tell anyone to sort out their relationship or personal style in therapy.
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•Created by jonmon22 on 10/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Determining my Style
Parroting what @awburkey said, brand lookbooks can be a good source of inspiration, but they can sometimes be more rigid to a particular aesthetic/style if they're a smaller niche brand. Social media, blogs, sources on broader fashion trends are all great places to get broader inspirations.
Two other general tips I'd recommend:
- Learn the fundamentals when it comes to outfit shape/fit, color/pattern choices, incorporating texture.
- Start by finding a sort of statement piece: maybe a jacket or overshirt, that really speaks to you and fits you well, and then focus on slowly getting pieces that complement/work off of that piece and that you enjoy.
Eventually, if you can build out a solid capsule wardrobe that you feel represents your "style", then you'll have a good sense of what you like, and where you can potentially start to branch out from your style and experiment further.
As far as your wife's comment, does she explain why she doesn't think it's your style? In terms of your attraction to heritage wear, is it the practical aspects that attract you (durability, simpler selection compared to other styles) or more the aesthetic itself (classic fabrics/silhouettes/articles maybe)?
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•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
Yeah, that's all I really found on a cursory search, though I'm totally open to there being more damning info out there. But like you alluded to, most large companies' executives skew conservative and are gonna donate to questionable causes or ones you don't agree with.
Feels like people just used that instance to justify writing the whole brand off and slagging it. I understand the folks who have had bad personal experience with the products, or just don't like the aesthetics, but it feels more like shibboleth than actual good faith criticism a lot of times. As some people say get GS or some other boot at a higher price, and yeah those are obviously better. But for someone getting their first pair of GYW boots who doesn't know if they're going to like them and might wear once every month or two, they're a perfectly fine starting point, and a $100 difference is not insignificant to a lot of folks.
What were we talking about before this... Oh yeah, bags! WaterField looks cool, and it's a good price for MitUSA I'd say
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Mmfad
•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
Thanks for the suggestion!
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•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
Doesn't look like it, but I'm gonna take it to a tailor just to see if they think otherwise
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•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
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Mmfad
•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
Ahh, that makes sense! Good to know, I'll have to look into that to see if it changes my attitude in the brand
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Mmfad
•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
@005bond005 happy to give some pointers, it's a wild world of fashion out there and I'm still learning too
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•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
Another brand option is Portland Leather. Ive never bought from them and I know they have an abysmal reputation when it comes to boots, but I hear their bags are still decently made and a good deal since that's how they got their start. But if you have an issue with Thursday (aside: I don't know what the general sentiment OP is referring to, I think they're a great option for people who want to dip their toe into heritage footwear and have never had any QC issues from them), then probably a lot of the criticisms people have with Thursday can also be leveled at Portland Leather
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•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
I'd just recommend if you're looking at eBay, do some research on the brand before buying, and if it's Etsy then really scrutinize the seller. You don't want to end up with some drop shipped bag from China.
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•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
I imagine there are some second hand options out there, but I'd guess it'd be pretty limited since they're usually expensive purchases for timeless designs that don't go out of style. But doesn't hurt to look.
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Mmfad
•Created by Steve on 10/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Bag Alternatives
Check out Cravar. I've had one of their messenger bags for over 10 years and it's been great.
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•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
@swarles it's from Taylor Stitch. They're the Carnegie Pant in Peat Nep Herringbone fabric. They're almost all sold out sadly, and usually no guarantee they'll bring back the fabric in the future. But they do have their most popular jacket available in the fabric for now.
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•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
It is a nice fabric, and I did manage to snag a jacket that uses it so silver lining
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•Created by rezablade on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check on pair of pants
Yeah, that's what I figured. Sadly they don't have the next size up, but at least I can still return them.
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•Created by ሳም on 10/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Budget shopping
Seconding the thrifting/second hand suggestion. Especially checking out eBay for simple staples where the measurements are easy to confirm.
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