Cozzie
Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 4/19/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Fit check for this Baracuta G9 before I make that £100 vinted offer?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 4/13/2024 in #questions-and-advice
'Baracuta G9 Harrington' going for £100 on Vinted. Never shopped 2nd hand. Advice/tips??
-New to the whole 2nd hand shopping scene.
Just...gives me the icks that someone else wore it...
-As p/your recommendations for 2nd hand Baracuta G9 Harringtons (RRP £360), I've found this one on 'Vinted' for £100.
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/4355747537-baracuta-g9-harrington-jacket-size-38.
Looks "very good condition", good price (???), and in the colour I want.
I'm only really considering it as some '3rd party companies' that sell Harrington's , make/sell for around £50-£90.
So if I'm going to spend that much (and possibly get length/sleeves hemmed (around £35 maybe) ), I'd be happy to splash the £100~ for legit 2nd hand G9.
-Now, I'd prefer to go into London (not far from me) to try on an actual '38/S' G9 for size, before I throw £100.
Have also bought/tried on '3rd party Harrington's (Real Hoxton, HarringstonStore, BenNevis).
Fit is nice/ albeit long, but I'd still like to try an actual G9 if I plan to buy the Vinted version.
-But the profile has no information/reviews.
What do I need to look out for? Rules to 'follow'?
Do I message the seller to say if he can hold of whilst I try on in store / what is lowest he'd go etc etc?
Thanks for your insight into 2nd hand purchasing!
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 4/10/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Anyone heard of / bought from 'Lands End' ? (UK)
Just came across their site looking for straight fit chinos.
The amazing things is, they have options for a variety of leg lengths that they alter/hem for free, and a free refund is possible if we dont like the fit (even going as low as 24 inches, which is around perfect for me!).
As well as hemming finish (turn-ups / plainhems).
E.g, 1 pair of chinos is however 60% cotton, 37% recycled poly & 3% elastane: https://www.landsend.co.uk/Mens_Ultimate_Chinos%2C_Traditional_Fit/pp/P_43334.html?dwvar_P__43334_sizeVariation=59&dwvar_P__43334_color=AK9&cgid=11385&dwvar_P__43334_size=30
Another pair is 100% cotton (although 26" lowest inseam).
I'm worried, am I missing something obvious here?
Site has loads of reviews, they have a store (too far for me), but I havent seen it talked about a lot (youtube/reddit etc).
Happy to stick with my Next straight fit chinos, but curious..!
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 4/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Advice on fit of XXS / XS UNIQLO 'Utility Short Blouson Jacket'. Trying to understand 'boxy cut'.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 4/1/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Opinions on best Harrington Jacket from these options I have?
A few weeks ago, I asked for Harrington Jacket recommendations (UK-based) under £150.
Received some recommendations + after researching more over the weekend, I've found what I believe are the best options....(?).
Looking for Navy, classic tartan lining (open to plain!) + I think I'd be size S.
This would be a spring/summer jacket, so layering w/ just a T-shirt/Shirt... (and/or maybe a jumper, for autumn..?)
Will skip 2nd hand + Baracuta's, unless there's a bargain (like one for £50, haha).
These are in order of preference (+ I'll probably go for option 1/2)!:
1) £80 / £89 | Modfather (Real Hoxton) / Real Hoxton website) | https://modfatherclothing.com/collections/mens-jackets-coats/products/real-hoxton-navy-harrington-jacket / https://www.realhoxton.com/product/navy-harrington/
(Both the same brand, but Modfather have it £9 cheaper...)
2) £70 | Jump the Gun | https://jumpthegun.co.uk/product/harrington-navy-raglan/
(odd 'blue', but store said it's the usual "normal/darker navy, photos dont do it justice".
3) £62 | Ben Nevis Clothing | https://www.bennevisclothing.com/product/the-royal-62-combat-harrington-jacket-navy/#prettyPhoto
4) £50 | Relco | https://relcolondon.com/collections/harrington/products/navy-vintage-harrington-jacket-for-men?variant=6967143366703
5) £145 | Community Clothing | https://communityclothing.co.uk/products/mens-harrington-jacket-navy-2?variant=45219925197077
(Nice option from cfdchopper that doesnt have the traditional 'tartan lining', thanks! )
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5) £110 | Merc | https://www.merc.com/products/harrington-jacket?variant=16219768914022
(I just dont like the small logo in the 'heart' area).
7) £34.95 | HarringtonJacketStore | https://www.harringtonjacketstore.co.uk/collections/harrington-jackets/products/classic-harrington-jacket-navy?variant=21702604231
(only worry is that it's super cheap/quality).
Thanks! 🙂
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 3/28/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Best place to buy a Harrington Jacket under £100/£150??
EDIT: Looking for Navy!
Looking to buy a staple, timeless classic as I build my wardrobe.
UK based and looking to buy a Harrington Jacket.
So far I've found these places (probably in order of preference):
HarringtonJacketStore.co.uk (£35): https://www.harringtonjacketstore.co.uk/collections/harrington-jackets/products/classic-harrington-jacket-navy?variant=21702604231
merc. (£110 + sadly a small logo): https://www.merc.com/products/harrington-jacket?variant=16219768914022
Relco (£50):https://relcolondon.com/collections/harrington/products/navy-vintage-harrington-jacket-for-men?variant=6967143366703
Ben Sherman (£50 on M&S + but dont like the logo that's been slapped on there...): https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-harrington-jacket/p/clp22531774?color=BLACK#intid=pid_pg1pip18g4r2c2|prodflag_Online%20Only
Any other suggestions?
Thanks! 🙂
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 3/26/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Are there short/cropped style outerwear for Spring/Summer like Uniqlo's "SHORT Blouson Jacket" ?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 3/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
How do people get jeans hemmed w/original hem, but also cuff them (w/out the stitch showing inside?)
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 3/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Where can I buy (NEW) Levi 501 'Chemicals - Blue' colourway for cheaper than £80 in the UK???
Looking to buy some Levi 501 in Chemicals Blue colourway:
https://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/clothing/men/jeans/straight/levis-501-original-jeans/p/005013504
I can get 20% NHS discount, taking it from £100>£80 on the Levi website.
Have done a quick browse but cant really find much, so thought I'd ask here before I make the purchase.
Not looking to go 2nd hand please.
Thanks
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Slim-Fit vs Straight-Fit Jeans. What looks best for me?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/22/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What's the big difference between a 'Straight' vs 'Relaxed' fit Jean?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
What GOOD QUALITY hairstyling products do you guys use? And where do you buy them from?
I have Medium length wavy/curly (somewhat dry?) hair.
I've gone down the rabbit hole of looking for good quality hair styling products (good lord, someone help me stop).
I'm not talking about your standard (shite) £3-£10 V05, American Crew, L'Oreal etc that you can buy in your local shops.
I'm talking about the next leap in good quality £15-£23 (that you buy online).
Some good brands seem to be on the UK site 'Slickboys' (https://slickboys.co.uk/collections/hair-pomade#), but there are quite a few, that I dont know what to go with, so thought I'd ask you lot.
Some good brand examples (at least what I've been reading raving reviews about) are:
-Shear Revival
-O'Douds
-Flagship
-Summit
Out of interest, what do you guys use/have? Even better if you have my type of hair!
I guess I can buy a few and try!
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Any 'off the beaten track' online clothe brands where you can buy good quality basics? (UK/EU)!
Could be a good 'library/resource' for future use/people! (at least for us UK/EU folk....soz everyone else).
Recently came across Asket, and love everything about them and their basics, especially their different length options for us short folks).
Also heard about PlainandSimple.
What other good quality brands (that either arent well-known / offer good quality) can you recommend?
Absolute bonus points if the size guide mentions the length!
I'd be a little hesitant to start looking at brands that offer £90 for a T....but I guess the more the...merrier?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/8/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Which £35 Asket T fits be best, Small or Medium? (Semi-final / possible Final?) lol
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 2/3/2024 in #questions-and-advice
UNIQLO Supima T fit. Best size?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 1/29/2024 in #questions-and-advice
With a straight fit chino, does a no break work still? (as it does with a Slim?).
Not sure due to the fit/size of a straight fit (vs a slim), would a slight/no break break look... different/odd vs a slim?
I'll probably ask the Tailor for a no break/touching the top of my white trainers (what I've done in the past w/slim chinos).
Thoughts?
EDIT: Added photos as reference. This is my attempt at cuffing at home.
Said white trainers also here.
I think no break, like in pic, works?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 1/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
[T-shirt Fit Check] : Asket or UNIQLO Supima ??
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 1/27/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Chino pant crotch 'crease lines' or just normal?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 1/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Anyone here tried/shops at 'Under510' - an online US store for short guys?
I'm UK based so I dont know if I can be bothered to deal overseas tax/shipping/custom duties, let alone long returns/shipping etc etc.
But it's a store I have come across and am maybe considering.
Happy to get things hemmed if I buy from the UK, but also 'under510' is a nice option if it's decent.
Anyone shopped there before? What's the quality/material like? Worth the price?
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by Cozzie on 1/17/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Recommendations for T-shirts with a length of 63cm / 25in or shorter?? (UK/EU stores)
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