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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 4/25/2024 in #questions-and-advice
shoulder bags
They aren’t trendy now but i love shoulder bags / cross body bags for their functionality. I hate having things in my pocket. I am middle age and dress prep/work wear. Currently have a black lululemon crossbody bag/fanny pack (works well, looks not great) and an orslow ripstop saoche (i love it but not for every day/outfit. I like them to be pretty small and non leather.
Any recommendations?
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 4/5/2024 in #questions-and-advice
longer inseam shorts
Middle aged man here looking for shorts. It may be off trend but i look best in longer inseam short with a comfortable but narrower profile (just not super billowy).
Two that i have my eye on are:
Orslow new yorker
https://www.witheredfig.com/products/orslow-new-yorker-shorts-sumi-black-ripstop
Imogene and willie fatigue
https://imogeneandwillie.com/products/the-camp-short-fatigue-green
I really like other clothes i have from these brands. Does anyone have experience with these shorts that can offer opinions? Does anyone have suggestions for similar or related shorts. Less expensive options wouldn’t hurt either.
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 3/31/2024 in #questions-and-advice
longer fitting ocbd
I am looking for a OCBD (or similar) that is long enough to tuck in. I am 6’3 and wear OCBD a lot that look fine untucked but when i tuck them they don’t stay tucked, in large part bc they are not long enough. Most are j crew xl slim. I need the xl for length but the collar is too large
I have several dress shirts that stay tucked bc they are much longer (i could never wear untucked) and are made of thinner material.
I am looking for a shirt that is long like a dress shirt, has button down collar and more casual styling of an ocbd, and i can buy by collar size (eg 15.5) rather than M/L/XL. Thinner material than an ocbd would be great too but not a deal breaker.
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 3/23/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Affodable used jackets recommendations
I need recommendations for light jackets. I could use several for layering. Probably in olive, tan, navy, etc
My current uniform is:
Pants: Oni raw denim, orslow fatigues, or orslow work pants
Top: ocbd, sweaters, or hoodie
Shoes: vans, wallabees, (need some boots or loafers but am vegan so still looking for good options)
Current jackets: navy chore coat, black northface fleece
I could use some non technical jackets ranging from work wear to preppy. But would like to not pay a ton. Thinking of used j crew jackets or carhartt jackets on ebay. Also interested in Barbour jackets (but seem too preppy and aren’t cheap) and flint and tinder wax jackets (but seem too rugged). I also would prefer jackets that are lighter weight than these since i live in a warmer climate. Something cheaper and in between in terms of style would be ideal. I am tall so super cropped jackets dont look great. I am a middle aged man living in a town where everyone wears athleisure 24/7. Trying to look put together but not stand out too much.
Thanks!
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 1/21/2024 in #questions-and-advice
color for waxed trucker jacket
I want to pick up a flint and tinder waxed trucker jacket. Trying to choose between colors that come in the tall size. Pants are normally dark selvedge denim or olive fatigues. And I wear a lot of blue shirts and sweaters. Debating between forest, havana, and coal. I want something dark and versatile. Any suggestions based on experience?
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 12/30/2023 in #questions-and-advice
advice for layering
Typical shoes: vans authentics
Typical pants: selvedge straight leg denim, orslow fatigues, orslow work pants, etc
Typical shirts: ocbd
Typical jackets: UW chore coat
I am looking for very specific examples of jackets/vest/layering options. Mid forties and not super adventurous. Barbour feels a bit too preppy. Trucker jackets feel a touch too rugged and young. (Big caveat: suggestions must be vegan). Thanks!
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 12/21/2023 in #questions-and-advice
sunglasses
I have a pair of 10 yr old new wayfarers and some all black goodrs. I need something new. Thinking of getting 2 (maybe even 3) pairs for some versatility. Ideally they would be less than $150 a pair but am flexible. Maybe one pricey pair and one affordable. My style is basic, a combo of prep and workwear. What would you get if you had a few hundred dollars to buy 2-3 pairs?
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Mmfad
•Created by dketvv on 12/15/2023 in #questions-and-advice
proper cloth short flare out too much
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