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Created by IgnyxVortex on 1/12/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need Help Understanding Color Theory for Better Outfit Coordination!
To build off of the "wear what you like" advice, I would say that you should try to think of color theory as a place for inspiration rather than prescriptive rules that have to be followed. Color and color theory is one aspect you can consider when putting an outfit together. One potential way to approach it could be finding/buying a set of color palette swatches, picking a palette or two that you like then trying to build an outfit with that as inspiration. The palette resource you find may have descriptions of the palettes and their inspiration that would help you hone in on your individual taste. Whatever approach you take, just make sure that applying color theory feels additive to the process of finding your fashion rather than restrictive.
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Created by joeyeatsfridays on 12/30/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Boot-Like Shoe Recommendations
Could maybe look at the Jim Green Shoellie range. Not sure what the water resistance is like on the stock leathers, but you could probably reach out and ask about custom options and still click in under $200. https://jimgreenfootwear.com/product-category/all/velliesnshoes/
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Created by rezablade on 12/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Vietnam clothing store recommendations?
All great suggestions! We will be in Hoi An for a few days and I had my eye on the tailor shops there. Cafe Slow sounds great too!
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Created by rezablade on 12/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Vietnam clothing store recommendations?
Color me intrigued, and my shoe shelf worried
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Created by Maniac on 12/15/2024 in #questions-and-advice
How much do decent jeans cost? Best brands to look for?
Depends what exactly you mean by decent, but I'm interpreting this as some kind of selvedge. I'd look at Brave Star; good price, lots of fits, and very detailed measurements.
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Created by za warudo on 12/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Boot size 2nd opinion
Can't speak for the Brass Boot, but when I got my pair of diesels from GS, I went with my usual half size down from Bannock (9) to 8.5 and was swimming in them, sized down to 8 and was pleased. But the last and fit are obviously different between the two, so YMMV.
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Created by Ryan on 11/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Natural Indigo Smell
Had the same thing happen with a Rogue Territory jacket. Yes, it will dissipate over time with more wears and washes.
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Created by Necrotos on 11/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Good brands for boots for winter in Europe
I'll defer to any Europeans on further boot company recs since I'm US based. But I would say if you're not trudging through big puddles or ankle height snow all day, most decently well made Goodyear welt or stitchdown boots will do you just fine in the weather, depending on the leather that's used. And I think you should be able to find something at the higher end of your budget for that.
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Created by Necrotos on 11/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Good brands for boots for winter in Europe
Blundstones is a great rec above. It also just depends on what you need out of the boots. Style, do they need to handle weather well, craftsmanship, or is it mainly price. Beckett Simonon and Taft are both good brands that do MTO, so they're usually a bit cheaper overall for their quality.
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Created by The Ghost on 11/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Which sunglasses good better on me?
I agree with Dicedd on all of them seeming a little big, kind of giving off security/Secret Service vibes to me.
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Created by discodisco on 11/14/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Belt or no belt with high waisted pants?
Impossible to say without knowing the pants/fit/style of belt
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Created by Mahadi on 11/12/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Help for finding a good-fit jacket
Echoing what @ler said, not sure a Harrington jacket will be warm enough for -10C. I'm not as familiar with the full range of Harrington jackets, so there may be some good lined/insulated ones, but I know part of the appeal of Harrington jackets is usually their slimmer cut... But based on your comment about Filson's prices, finding a Harrington from a reputable brand, let alone a suede one, for <$250 will be tough. If you're fine going with a random Amazon brand, then go for it. My rec would be to look at sherpa lined trucker jackets. You can usually find them in shorter cuts, they'll definitely keep you warm, and you'll have some decent options in a lower price range. They're definitely less sleek, more heritage-y than Harrington's, but it keeps you out of puffy jacket territory.
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Created by cable on 11/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice
help me decide on a pair of boots
If you can't go second hand, I think you have two options: - look for a deal on Eddie Bauer boots around $200 that match the Danner style. I think Allen Edmonds also has a factory seconds page where they might have a hiking style boots - just get timbs. They're a classic at this point and it wouldn't be hard to add pieces to your wardrobe that go with them if you need to (but the pics of the clothes you posted seem like they would work well enough)
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Created by Ben on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What should I do different?
Many of us started out at the same point as you, man. It's a solid fit, just keep branching out as you see stuff that inspires you.
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Created by Mr on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
looking for a low maintenance wool car coat in light grey
But this all really depends on the garment/poly blend you're dealing with. It's just a good rule of thumb that wool pieces are going to be made better and therefore cost more; not always of course, but a manufacturer doesn't choose wool for cost or ease of production. If you want something that lasts long like you said and are willing to shell out a bit more for it, then it's probably worth it even considering a once a year dry clean cost.
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Created by Mr on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
looking for a low maintenance wool car coat in light grey
Heat regulation, breathability, durability, and odor retention are all concerns where wool tends to outperform poly.
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Created by -Jojo- the Kommandant on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
help pt2
Like @oman121 says, neither of them is going to work with everything. If you already have an existing wardrobe this will fit into, then choose whichever color complements the wardrobe. If it's meant to be a starting point, then just pick the one you like better.
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Created by -Jojo- the Kommandant on 11/2/2024 in #questions-and-advice
help
I feel like the Zen riddle answer would be to make your legs longer.
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Created by Afraaz on 11/1/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Winter clothing help
If you're looking for shorter, non leather jackets, just look for any trucker jackets. Lots of companies make them in any kind of fabric you can imagine, and if your winters get very cold you can look at lined or wool options.
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Created by Afraaz on 11/1/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Winter clothing help
Can't quite tell from the link, but if you're talking about jawn's dark blue one, it looks like a cardigan (zeo beat me to it)
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