Man Fashion

[Nuzzolese]

I wasn't sure where to start this thread because it's more a discussion topic, but photos are necessary.

I want to buy my guy a bunch of cool new clothes but I know nothing about man fashion; what brands to trust, how to tell what goes together, what conveys what kind of message, what every man needs in his closet for all occasions, etc. Help, please?

(He's not really into any one kind of style, doesn't like visible labels and brands, doesn't like odd designs on things or goofy t-shirts.)

I found some pictures of stuff I like.

Where do you shop? What do you wear? What would you like to wear? What do you think looks cool? What's hard to pull off? What looks gay?

http://fc01.deviantart.com/fs8/i/2005/304/8/e/James_Franco_by_f4shi0nabl3.jpg

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/88/46_2007/Brand-Angie-Nov-12.jpg

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID340/slideshows/Brad_Pitt-1(2).jpg

[beastieangel01]

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/0/88/46_2007/Brand-Angie-Nov-12.jpg

ack, I hate that. But I'm a woman so whatever.

I can't wait until I get a big check and can take my man shopping. I love seeing him in stuff that looks polished that he feels good in too (y)

[Nuzzolese]

ack, I hate that. But I'm a woman so whatever.

I can't wait until I get a big check and can take my man shopping. I love seeing him in stuff that looks polished that he feels good in too (y)

constructive criticism needed, Nancy!

by the way, I don't like his pants, just his jacket.

[b i o n i c]

those hats are getting annoying now. no hats

[Nuzzolese]

Yeah, hats are silly but don't you think sometimes they can look dapper and old school? I like the all white and khaki look, it seems summery.

[b i o n i c]

im tired of everything being derivative. we need laser satellite hats or sometihng already, i dunno somethin new

[Nuzzolese]

Im assuming that Brooks Brothers has a more classic fit, and Banana Republic has a more trendy, fitted cut.

What about Geoffrey Beene? The Gap? What's the deal with shirt collars having buttons on them? Why are some shirt hems straight across and some shaped? Are you supposed to tuck them both in?

Where do you get the best button-up shirts?

What about cuffs on pants? Does that make the pants look more casual or more dressy? I'm thinking it makes them dressier but I don't know.

[Randetica]

anytime i look at the man fashion side in a shop im so glad im no guy

actually most of the time im glad im no man

[Freebasser]

Yeah, I haven't bought any clothes in years apart from ironic t-shirts because I'm not in to wearing salmon pink waistcoats.

[taquitos]

i think i'm going to stop posting on this board. we need more ninja turtle threads.

[ET]

I think I've purchased 3 shirts from Target this month.

[kaiser soze]

I bought 3 Covington shirts from Sears for a total of $17.99 (y)

[ET]

Ooo, ought to check it out. Picked up 2 woven button downs for $30. We are on the cutting edge of man fashion.

*High fives/air guitar*

[Myu-to]

Chess King.

[Dorothy Wood]

I like fitted button up shirts on a man, plaid or solid color. and a nice fitted pant. baggy can be fine too I guess, but only in a certain way. can't really find a picture of the way....kind of like justin timberlake I guess. he's normally a pretty stylish dude.
http://www.denimology.co.uk/2008/09/Jessica_Biel_and_Justin_Timberlake_in_Rome_1.jpg


can't beat t-shirts and jeans though. cardigans and blazers can be nice.

I don't know brands or anything. I don't have much to add to this after all. oop.

[ET]

http://i43.tinypic.com/2zel282.jpg

I like $9 shirts. Plaid button downs too.

Nuzz, is your man that concerned about labels or any of those things you mentioned? If so, wouldn't he already have enough stuff to wear? I don't know too many people who think that hard about clothing. If I like the way something looks in a store I just pick it up and hope it fits/matches with my favorite pair of jeans. Or if it has a logo of a place I'm not a fan of I won't wear it. I think that's how a lot of guys shop.

[checkyourprez]

www.playcloths.com

for some urban prep wear.

[mickill]

Im assuming that Brooks Brothers has a more classic fit, and Banana Republic has a more trendy, fitted cut.

What about Geoffrey Beene? The Gap? What's the deal with shirt collars having buttons on them? Why are some shirt hems straight across and some shaped? Are you supposed to tuck them both in?

Where do you get the best button-up shirts?

What about cuffs on pants? Does that make the pants look more casual or more dressy? I'm thinking it makes them dressier but I don't know.

Banana Republic can be quite overpriced, especially given their fairly generic selection, but their stuff is typically good quality. Button-down collared shirts are sometimes just referred to as oxfords, and are generally for casual dress. It works with that whole schoolboy/rolled up jeans, blazer and boat shoes look, if he's into that.

Both Geoffrey Beene and The Gap make "fitted" button-up shirts, so they're not all baggy on the sides, particularly when you tuck them in. The ones from Geoffrey Beene fit considerably better, though.

You do not want cuffs. Not until pleats and wider cut pants come back in style, at least.

Loose fitting jeans are fine, but dressier pants should fit closer to the leg. Sometimes a narrow bottom works well, depending on your build/height. If the width of the bottoms extend past the mid point between the tips of your shoes and your actual leg, they're probably too wide.

If you want to get him something he'll appreciate, a couple of Lacoste tennis shirts would be a tasteful yet timeless gift. Or perhaps a narrow tie to go with his new fitted shirt and non-pleated/non-cuffed pants.

And why's Jessica Biel carrying an empty bag?

[paul jones]

It's been hard work but finally I can reveal my Spring/Summer '09 collection.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/l_e733be2063f18f2ff972886db83326d0.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/bums.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/bumhonest.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/bumd.jpg

[paul jones]

more from my Spring/Summer collection..

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/tramp_master_361x470.gif

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/trampDM0503_468x579.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/trampDM2305_468x683.jpg

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/CLASSIC11.jpg

[mickill]

And hilarity ensues.

[Nuzzolese]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g233/pauljonesusa/trampDM0503_468x579.jpg



Gandalf?

[Nuzzolese]

Banana Republic can be quite overpriced, especially given their fairly generic selection, but their stuff is typically good quality. Button-down collared shirts are sometimes just referred to as oxfords, and are generally for casual dress. It works with that whole schoolboy/rolled up jeans, blazer and boat shoes look, if he's into that.

Both Geoffrey Beene and The Gap make "fitted" button-up shirts, so they're not all baggy on the sides, particularly when you tuck them in. The ones from Geoffrey Beene fit considerably better, though.

You do not want cuffs. Not until pleats and wider cut pants come back in style, at least.

Loose fitting jeans are fine, but dressier pants should fit closer to the leg. Sometimes a narrow bottom works well, depending on your build/height. If the width of the bottoms extend past the mid point between the tips of your shoes and your actual leg, they're probably too wide.

If you want to get him something he'll appreciate, a couple of Lacoste tennis shirts would be a tasteful yet timeless gift. Or perhaps a narrow tie to go with his new fitted shirt and non-pleated/non-cuffed pants.

And why's Jessica Biel carrying an empty bag?

Thank you Mickill! This is good stuff, I'm taking notes. He's definitely not into the super preppy look but I can't see him in tight jeans and scarves either. And he doesn't like obviously visible labels. He doesn't care about brands.


I want to get him a sport jacket, should I go with black or navy or khaki or what? He's got a grey pinstripe one but it's not great. What's the difference between a sport jacket and a blazer? How many buttons should there be? What should it be made of?

[Fern]

you should have named this post 'Manshion'

[HEIRESS]

soft t-shirts and jeans are all I require from boys.

I enjoy the indie lumberjack look that's been kicking around too.

[Nuzzolese]

soft t-shirts and jeans are all I require from boys.

I enjoy the indie lumberjack look that's been kicking around too.

get outta town!

[b i o n i c]

- henley necks
- i try to only buy clothes with good texture i dunno what its called, but i have a lot of shirts of this one type texture its kinda corduroyISH, like lines and kinda rough
- generally, i too don't like logos or advertising on my clothes
- except for the standards like lacoste or letigre... love those polos, i have every color
- i have gotten some of my best clothes at thrift stores, THE place to get blazers
- for nice clothes, i go brooks bros or calvin klein
- i buy packs of white and black calvin klein t-shirts. the cuts are excellent and make anyone look better, worth every penny - trust me on this.
- straight or boot cut jeans.
- yes banana republic can be overpriced, but yes their clothes are good quality
- i always prefer to spend a little more and get something that will last a long time over something cheap with a short life. on that note, be very careful buying sweaters, cheap ones are as good as dead after a coupla washes.
- on THAT note, i have a few sweaters that are over 20 years old and are all pilly and shit, but i still wear them out, 1/2 the time someone asks about them.
- i hate white socks. i have gotten rid of all my white cotton socks and replaced them with navy, dark green and tan socks. the only white ones i have are the ankle height ones that only go on your feet and are hidden in your shoes.
- white sneakers are for dorks.

[Nuzzolese]

Are there any brands that have come to be prominently adopted by the hip hop community recently? I'd like to avoid those. Usually they're the brands with the most ubiquitous logo usage, but Lacoste seems like it could be one.

[jabumbo]

i absolutely hate ties. i think they bring nothing to the table.

[mickill]

Sport jackets are made with textured fabrics and usually have patterns (plaid, houndstooth etc), blazers are always solids. A navy or khaki blazer is a pretty safe bet. Two buttons. No three button anything. Try to find something with a euro/slim fit.


- i try to only buy clothes with good texture i dunno what its called, but i have a lot of shirts of this one type texture its kinda corduroyISH, like lines and kinda rough
Oh, you mean ribbed. Not a good look, man. Not a good look.

And what do you mean white sneakers are for dorks? YOU'RE for dorks.

i absolutely hate ties. i think they bring nothing to the table.

As I recall, you also don't see the problem with wearing a black belt with brown shoes.

I don't think that Lacoste has been any more prominent in the "hip hop community" now than it ever was. During the 80s a lot of these preppy european sports brands (Lacoste, Le Tigre, Le Coq, Le K-Swiss etc) were really big, but not so much now. Except with hipsters. Like, Pharrell/Kanye type hipsters, I mean.

[Echewta]

get outta town!

Wow, flashback to the 70s.

[Nuzzolese]

What are your thoughts on Ralph Lauren polos, mickill?

[Nuzzolese]

If the chest measurement is a 42-44 would that equate to a size Large blazer, do ya think?

With women's clothes, it matters where you shop because we have catergories like juniors, misses, ladies, etc. This changes the proportion and cut of the clothes. Do men's clothes have this?



(I wish women's clothes were sized the way men's clothes are, by actual inches instead of this mysterious 0-1-2-3-4-5 nonsense. I can't just go buy a pair of jeans, I have to take at least three pairs to the fitting room with me because I never know which size this company thinks I should be)


also, more pictures of stuff you like, please?

[Myu-to]

Jackets do have a cut, and length. Cuts can be like athletic, regular, and portly. Lengths are short, medium, and long. It really depends on his build as to what size jacket he should get.

Polos are classic.

[paul jones]

Gandalf?

yeah.the REAL one.He lives in Freebasser's shed.

[mickill]

What are your thoughts on Ralph Lauren polos, mickill?

Polos never die.

If the chest measurement is a 42-44 would that equate to a size Large blazer, do ya think?

also, more pictures of stuff you like, please?

For jackets/blazers, I was thinking maybe something along these lines:

This is a tweed jacket, but silk tweed is pretty light. It can be worn casual or dressy.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2006/09/armani-tweed-blazer.jpg

Plaid good? This one's really got a slim fit.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2006/07/juicy-wool-blazer.jpg

These two are cotton, I believe. Definitely more casual. Probably quite comfortable. Linen is a good look for spring/summer too.
http://ii.armaniexchange.com/ArmaniExchange/images/en_US/local/products/detail/thumb/1501.10047.4303.421.jpg http://ii.armaniexchange.com/ArmaniExchange/images/en_US/local/products/detail/thumb/1501.10047.4307.421.jpg

Obviously the tight white jeans are an extremely douchey touch, but the jacket has a great cut.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2008/04/br-monogram-blazer.jpg

Are you certain your boy really wears a 44? Anyway, yeah, that would definitely equate to a large (42 and over). I don't know about this "short, medium and long" business when it comes to jacket lengths, but they do generally come in short, regular and tall lengths. It's usually abbreviated to an S,R or T after the jacket size (i.e. 44R if he's under 6 feet in height, 44T if he's over....S if he's, I don't know, 5'4"). The differences between standard and athletic cuts (I don't know a thing about portly cuts) is the "drop". There's a more drastic drop between chest and waist measurements for an athletic cut. The drop is less severe (meaning less emphasized in the chest/tapered at the waist) with standard cuts.

[camo]

Here's a tip for this summer from a fashion insider:

Boom.
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_oGHYkfxQyx8/Rkhn6jR-c6I/AAAAAAAAAG8/F92nknS64vQ/s320/4b63_1.jpg

[Nuzzolese]

http://acontinuouslean.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/sep-sweaters3_1.jpg?w=383&h=527

I like this sweater

[beastieangel01]

my boy really needs to get some new shoes, but it was raining on this day and those are his only water-proof shoes.

However, he found this jacket at Heritage 1981... it was only 25 bucks and almost 7 months later it's still in good condition *shrug*

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3049/2915669793_3dd388182f.jpg

We're bargain hunters though.

[mickill]

He seems very natural, sitting that way, thinking deeply about things.

It's a nice jacket, though.

[paul jones]

He seems very natural, sitting that way, thinking deeply about things.

.


He's thinking " Why are no women talking to me?"

[beastieangel01]

He's thinking " Why are no women talking to me?"

he has me. :P

mickill, right? 25 bucks. Booyah.

[b i o n i c]

http://acontinuouslean.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/sep-sweaters3_1.jpg?w=383&h=527

I like this sweater

he looks like someone hurried him out of the bathroom. nice sweater though

[Nuzzolese]

I think that sweater is in the line of professorial cabinwear.

BA those aren't the worst shoes I've ever seen, they're totally acceptable, no excuses needed. Are they sketchers?

[Nuzzolese]

I just bought him these shoes at Marshall's. The only picture I could find was on ebay so it won't be up here forever and in the future I'll have only a red x box. They're brown leather casual loafers.

http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/ae/e7/4cbd_1.JPG

I saw a bunch of Ralph Lauren and Geoffrey Beene shirts but I was running out of time so I'll have to go back. He doesn't care about labels, but I do. It's not about showing off or anything. Usually a good label is a mark of quality, so I trust spending my money on it. Not too much money, though, I only buy them at Marshall's or TJ Maxx

[mickill]

But those shoes say GAP inside them.

[b i o n i c]

i dont mind the idea of walking all over logos that no one can see(y)

v v oh yeah... still.. v v

[mickill]

What I mean is, they must have come from The Gap if they say GAP inside.

[beastieangel01]

BA those aren't the worst shoes I've ever seen, they're totally acceptable, no excuses needed. Are they sketchers?

I just meant in context of everything else he is wearing in the photo.

[mickill]

Still, those shoes aren't that horrible.

[paul jones]

he has me. :P

.


I just realised now,I wasn't reading the text...:o(y)

[Nuzzolese]

What I mean is, they must have come from The Gap if they say GAP inside.


What are you driving at? That they are a label? That they are not a label? That I did not get them at Marshall's? I did, in fact. I was kind of surprised to find them there. More importantly, would you wear these shoes?

[mickill]

I WASN'T DRIVING AT ANYTHING! I WAS JUST SAYING THAT GAP STUFF USUALLY COMES FROM THE GAP, AND THEN CLARIFYING MY POINT FOR BIONIX! AND YEAH, I'D WEAR YOUR LITTLE HYBRID CANOE MOC DECK SHOES, OKAY!

[Nuzzolese]

Calm down, Tyra! So do you like them or not? I can't hear you when you're shouting.

[mickill]

I DO, OKAY!

[NoFenders]

Usually a good label is a mark of quality, so I trust spending my money on it.

NO no no no no no. For mens clothes, it makes no difference. I used to think that, then I bought a couple pair of RL jeans, and they were the worst product I've ever bought. Some things are good to buy by the label, like a RL button down, but other than that, the rest of the line is crap.

Anyway, I've never liked any clothes a person has bought for me. Unless it's a T-shirt or something. I'm very picky about my clothes. They have to feel right. Just because it looks nice, doesn't mean it'll look nice on me. I'm a big guy. 6'2, about 200lbs. I have long legs and long arms. It's not easy for people to find something for me that will fit like a glove. I also have my own style, and never look at anyone else or magazines to get style from. Style comes from your soul! Once you find your own, you'll know it.

[Nuzzolese]

mmhmm, and how would you describe your style? Give us some examples.

[HEIRESS]

poo

[NoFenders]

Durring the week, it's all button downs, all the time. When I was in high school people called me Parker Lewis. I still get that from time to time. I wear different patterns but they're usually pretty funky with just basic cargo pants or khakis, and some light weight comfy shoes. I guess it's business casual since I never get any flack for the clothes I wear at work.

The weekends it's mostly long sleeve T-shirts and jeans with some nice Vans or Simple shoes.

I have a jacket addiction. I love jackets. Suede, leather, vynyl, gortex, whatever, I love jackets. I have probably 30 of'em that I wear regularly.

Here's an example of the shirts.It's become a signature of mine.MY hair is quite the same as well, but just so ya know, I've been doin this long before Parker Lewis came around.
:)

Comfort is key. I can spot somebody who is out of their usual dress a mile away.
http://img.mensencia.com/2008/12/corin2.jpg

http://www.messeries.fr/bandeau/1391864876_1185466747.jpg

Never buttoned to the top, and always a nice matching T-shirt under it.

[HEIRESS]

Polos never die.



For jackets/blazers, I was thinking maybe something along these lines:

This is a tweed jacket, but silk tweed is pretty light. It can be worn casual or dressy.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2006/09/armani-tweed-blazer.jpg

Plaid good? This one's really got a slim fit.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2006/07/juicy-wool-blazer.jpg

These two are cotton, I believe. Definitely more casual. Probably quite comfortable. Linen is a good look for spring/summer too.
http://ii.armaniexchange.com/ArmaniExchange/images/en_US/local/products/detail/thumb/1501.10047.4303.421.jpg http://ii.armaniexchange.com/ArmaniExchange/images/en_US/local/products/detail/thumb/1501.10047.4307.421.jpg

Obviously the tight white jeans are an extremely douchey touch, but the jacket has a great cut.
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2008/04/br-monogram-blazer.jpg


Ayyy i like the light grey ones!

[NoFenders]

I took this random photo once of people I know waiting outside a restaurant and it looks like a set-up fashion shoot.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v88/HEIRESS/shat/fashionshoot.jpg

I like my dude to look like he's not trying that hard to be "fashionable", personally.

The guy with the hat talkin to the chic is tryin, the guy leaning on the wall wit the the leather jacket isn't. It's just him. He found his style, and he's been that way for years. The guy in the hat will change his style a few more times.

Just a prediction.

[b i o n i c]

ha, that pic is kinda cool. the guy on the left looks like he's about to give the chick some change. probably because he cant get a hand in his pockets

[Nuzzolese]

One of those people shouldn't be wearing skinny jeans. Do you think the mustache is the redhead's dad or what?

[HEIRESS]

this is why I shouldn't post pictures of my friends because someone always has to make douche-bag comments and then I get overly upset because I am a protective by nature type kid.

(n)

[Gareth]

while t-shirt and jeans are always nice and comfy...suits are a nice change
suits rule

[HEIRESS]

you kinda have to like 'em though, otherwise you would have chosen a different career path.

that said, I wanna see a picture of you in a suit!

[NoFenders]

Sorry Heir, I kinda knew that he was a bud, but in the same token you can watch him evolve into the man he wants and needs to be.

Lesson in life: When you're 20, you worry about what people think of you. When you're 40, you don't care what people think about you. When you're 60 you reailse nobody was thinking of you anyway.

He looks cool. I'd totally chill with the man. We'd get along great, I'm sure.

Nothing personal.

I'l post a picture of me trying on a skirt. Will that make it better?? ;-)

[Dorothy Wood]

I wanna see your pic heiress. :(

[HEIRESS]

Sorry Heir, I kinda knew that he was a bud, but in the same token you can watch him evolve into the man he wants and needs to be.

Lesson in life: When you're 20, you worry about what people think of you. When you're 40, you don't care what people think about you. When you're 60 you reailse nobody was thinking of you anyway.

He looks cool. I'd totally chill with the man. We'd get along great, I'm sure.

Nothing personal.

I'l post a picture of me trying on a skirt. Will that make it better?? ;-)

It wasn't your comment that i was referring to, sorry dude.

I should have put an ^ disclaimer because it was nuzzo's right above mine that rubbed me the wrong way when I read them.

your comments were oddly actually very true to life and weren't insulting, just you waxing poetic.

[Randetica]

i liked the picture

[taquitos]

the picture, to me, was like a child. my love for it knew no bounds.

[basd]

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/basd5/07-jul8-1263.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s218/basd5/kanye-west-spin.jpg

[Nuzzolese]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/newyork/images/g_newyorkdolls.jpg

http://www.laughinsam.com/GoldenImages/NewYorkDol.jpg

http://blog.ugo.com/images/uploads/Led_Zeppelin_1979.jpg

http://www.top-10.us/The-Guess-Who.jpg

http://www.i-do-review.com/images/The-Animals-002.jpg

[Nuzzolese]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j42gZuRHXjM/SHqPHeE3tnI/AAAAAAAAARI/1OPIscItdc0/s400/73kihci.jpg

http://ryanwjohnson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/indiana-jones.jpg

http://www.derok.net/images/entertainment/captain%20jack%20sparrow%20pirates.jpg
http://www.grannygear.com/Assets/Images/Races/Moab/2007/Starsky_and_Hutch.jpg

http://vicsknits.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/starsky-cardigan.jpg

[Nuzzolese]

http://www.brego.net/uploaded_images/appaloosa-viggo-ed-741290.jpg

[b i o n i c]

most of those are costumery, not fashion!

[Nuzzolese]

ribbed shirts

[Helvete]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v144/damaja/lolfashion.jpg

Shemagh round neck, girls wool thing jumper, kilt, stripey socks and some battered converse. The kilt was part of the theme for the night, but the rest was his own choice! Haha.

[Nuzzolese]

I am a protective by nature type kid.

(n)


Then why'd you let her leave the house in those pants? :D

get over it

[Dorothy Wood]

Then why'd you let her leave the house in those pants? :D

get over it



you're really stuck up sometimes.

[Nuzzolese]

The power of well-fitting pants is that they render personal shortcomings slightly less relevant.

[HEIRESS]

so I should just focus all of my energy into creating the perfect outfit and fuck the rest of my personal growth?

awesome.

I'll be sure to pass on your splendid advice to my friend, she is a righteous lesbian who works as a cook at remotely located oil rig camps in the far northern reaches of Canada. I can only imagine how her position in life will be heightened with the aid of your insightful words.

[Helvete]

What the fuck is going on here?!

[Nuzzolese]

I think taking things much more seriously would be a good start, whatever you choose, Heiress.

Say, why did you feel it was necessary to mention her sexual orientation. Does being a lesbian make her more enriched in character?

Additionally, how did you know which one I was talking about? There were at least 3 skinny jeans in that photo.

[Odie]

http://outlandinstitute.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/jason-king.jpg

[HEIRESS]

I think taking things much more seriously would be a good start, whatever you choose, Heiress.

Say, why did you feel it was necessary to mention her sexual orientation. Does being a lesbian make her more enriched in character?

Additionally, how did you know which one I was talking about? There were at least 3 skinny jeans in that photo.


oh please, the insinuation in your posts was more than apparent of who you were referring to, don't try and back-track now.

I made a comment on her background because I thought it was appropriate because i feel this topic had moved onto judging people by their outward appearance only.
everyone has a reason for dressing as they do and it can include a large cross section of determinants beyond personal taste such as income, career, climate and dare I say SEXUAL ORIENTATION
I dont know about you, but I have quite a few lesbian friends and their lesbianism is a huge HUGE part of their identity which they make vocally known to people very soon after their meeting them. It's just what I'm used to.
so don't go playing the gay card on me.

I am done with this conversation that is obviously going nowhere.
It is understand that half of the internet is based on people making fun of other people, I just said it was my fault for accidentally posting a picture of people that i care about and getting upset when I read comments directed at them. I thought the thread would be more entertaining if we could see real life examples of peoples head-to-toe style instead of just celebrity and high-fashion snapshots.
no matter, I regret posting the picture.
but I haven't seen you making any remorsely statements regarding your comments so obviously you still stand by them. meh.

[Nuzzolese]

oh wonderful.

My teasing at you for knowing who I was talking about, and for mentioning her gayness was just teasing. Because this is stupid.

I'm sorry I don't give a shit about the feelings of your oil rig friend, your feelings, or Dorothy's feelings. And I'm sorry I think skinny jeans look hideous on most women, gay or straight. That's enough remorse for me to muster up in the MAN FASHION thread. Yes, perhaps you should not post pictures of your friends if you're so worried about that kind of thing.

Anyway, PM the picture to Dorothy because she wanted to see it.

Also, were you pissed off about my asking if the mustache was the girl's father? I'm honestly not sure if that part angered you or not.

This thread sure set it off. Girls go crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man, I guess.

[Helvete]

I'm quite annoyed that I didn't see the picture myself.

Oh, look! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcL3XrR9WxU)

[Randetica]

oh wonderful.

My teasing at you for knowing who I was talking about, and for mentioning her gayness was just teasing. Because this is stupid.

I'm sorry I don't give a shit about the feelings of your oil rig friend, your feelings, or Dorothy's feelings. And I'm sorry I think skinny jeans look hideous on most women, gay or straight. That's enough remorse for me to muster up in the MAN FASHION thread. Yes, perhaps you should not post pictures of your friends if you're so worried about that kind of thing.

Anyway, PM the picture to Dorothy because she wanted to see it.

Also, were you pissed off about my asking if the mustache was the girl's father? I'm honestly not sure if that part angered you or not.

This thread sure set it off. Girls go crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man, I guess.

thanks for the words of wisdom, miss 'i dont show my own pictures' fashion police

[Freebasser]

yeah.the REAL one.He lives in Freebasser's shed.

Almost! That is (was) the notorious Wolverhampton tramp who lived in a tent in the middle of the ring road.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-485729/The-ring-road-tramp-whos-cult-hero-thanks-Facebook.html

[Pres Zount]

Dreadlocked beard. Interesting.

[DIGI]

- i buy packs of white and black calvin klein t-shirts. the cuts are excellent and make anyone look better, worth every penny - trust me on this.


YES. Greatest T-shirt ever made.(y)

[Dorothy Wood]

Almost! That is (was) the notorious Wolverhampton tramp who lived in a tent in the middle of the ring road.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-485729/The-ring-road-tramp-whos-cult-hero-thanks-Facebook.html

holy shit, that's a fucking fascinating story. awesome.


oh wonderful.

My teasing at you for knowing who I was talking about, and for mentioning her gayness was just teasing. Because this is stupid.

I'm sorry I don't give a shit about the feelings of your oil rig friend, your feelings, or Dorothy's feelings. And I'm sorry I think skinny jeans look hideous on most women, gay or straight. That's enough remorse for me to muster up in the MAN FASHION thread. Yes, perhaps you should not post pictures of your friends if you're so worried about that kind of thing.

Anyway, PM the picture to Dorothy because she wanted to see it.

Also, were you pissed off about my asking if the mustache was the girl's father? I'm honestly not sure if that part angered you or not.

This thread sure set it off. Girls go crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man, I guess.


It's pretty clear you don't give a shit about people's feelings. you know, you've brought up in the past that you don't have a lot female friends, or friends at all for that matter, and maybe that's the problem here. instead of looking at the photo for the reasons heiress posted it, you immediately jumped to judge the appearance of each individual.

maybe if you had more personal relationships in real life, you could realize that behind every screen name is a real live person. and you could understand that maybe insulting some one's friend(s) based on appearance would be personally offensive to that person.

you just act like you think you're better than everybody, and it's not fair. we've come to the point where we all know enough about each other that comments aren't anonymous anymore. you may think you've created an air of anonymity and aloofness, but in fact, you share a lot about yourself by what you choose to withhold.


I'm just saying, it wouldn't hurt to have more respect for people's feelings.

[b i o n i c]

Oh, you mean ribbed. Not a good look, man. Not a good look.



is ribbed the only texture you know, you stylish devil you? i said i "buy clothes with good texture". like this (http://media1.smashingmagazine.com/images/texture-contest/2006.06.14%2017-26-46.jpg) or that (http://media1.smashingmagazine.com/images/texture-contest/DenimJeans.JPG) or whatever.. i mean clothes that have a certain feel on my fingers. i generally feel the fabric before i pull it off the rack.

and with the sneakers i meant mostly the white sneakers with the thick soles like this (http://www.kixandthecity.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/white-nike-penny-ii-1.jpg). shitttttttttt.

heiress, i dont think she was trying to offend you. as john lennon would say, 'nothin to get hung about'.. the jeans were skinny! dassit ma niggiz

[mickill]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mickill/284-1.jpg

[Nuzzolese]

I like beards. I think they make a man look trustworthy and kind.

GOOD beards

http://23.media.tumblr.com/8ynhDu1vhhg5io43NRWSHoVPo1_500.jpg

http://i.tbs.com/v5cache/TBS/Images/Dynamic/i10/home_improv_al_240x260_052820041524.jpg


BAD beards

http://www.jobeaufoix.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/joaquin-p-beard.jpg

http://www.amdwebdesigns.com/wp-content/photos/dingo/anand_chin_beard.JPG

[b i o n i c]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/mickill/284-1.jpg

i always thought you wore a mustache

[Nuzzolese]

More good beards

http://christianburns.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/riker.jpg

http://www.arcanegazebo.net/images/hans1.jpg




More bad beards

http://static.nme.com/images/0779_131218_metal_3.jpg

http://badhairday.typepad.com/bad_hair_day/images/justin_timberlake_beard.jpg

[Videodrome]

the bad beards really are quite bad.

[Echewta]

More bad beards

http://assets.gearlive.com/tvenvy/blogimages/oprah_stedman.jpg

http://deluxethemes.com/redcarpet/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/katie_tom.jpg

http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2008/oscars/022507_travolta_400X400.jpg

[NoFenders]

http://outlandinstitute.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/jason-king.jpg

:cool:

[b i o n i c]

More good beards

http://christianburns.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/riker.jpg

man that guy is weird lookin. his eyes kind of remind me of kermit the frog

http://badhairday.typepad.com/bad_hair_day/images/justin_timberlake_beard.jpg

pube-face!

[AceFace]

HEY! don't dis on RIKER!

[bigblu89]

http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2008/oscars/022507_travolta_400X400.jpg

Travolta totally has the same hairdo that Jason Alexander's character had in "Shallow Hal"

http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/2001_Shallow_Hal/Thumb/001SHA_Jason_Alexander_016.jpg

[mickill]

Cardigans for Spring? Minus any visible man nipple, of course.

http://www.mainlinemenswear.co.uk/shopimages/products/normal/00084%20awo8%20pics%20016%20019_thumb.jpg

http://www.mainlinemenswear.co.uk/shopimages/products/normal/0000%20ss09%20pics%20986%20079_thumb.jpg

http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/cardi1.jpg

[NoFenders]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Gz68mmmELwc/SSjscyIXYLI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Pu5fADCai_U/s400/mister_rogers.jpg

[ET]

http://badsweaterguy.typepad.com/bad_sweater_guy/images/2007/12/07/jason_2.jpg

"The kids are at school. I've got my good shorts on. It's business time; on the interwebs."

[ET]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b8sEE_XhqjQ/R2WQ4yRDZII/AAAAAAAAASc/NNyJ98uwkOI/s400/Cancun%2B%26%2BUgly%2BSweater%2BParty%2B122.jpg

Graphic tees are so 2000's. It's all about semi-feminine sweater tones. Did someone say Safari?

[ET]

http://pipeline.refinery29.com/pipeline/img/rugby-ralph-lauren-03-10-09.jpg

The 90's are the new 80's are the new 70's. Get with the cardigans, people!

[nodanaonlyzuul]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_b8sEE_XhqjQ/R2WQ4yRDZII/AAAAAAAAASc/NNyJ98uwkOI/s400/Cancun%2B%26%2BUgly%2BSweater%2BParty%2B122.jpg



OMG. I NEED THAT SWEATER!!!!

[Nuzzolese]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0qNxJ8qfqtE/RzmzG_x1O6I/AAAAAAAAAWI/mGeW9g-HqhI/s400/FB_JCrew+Pajamas.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0qNxJ8qfqtE/RzzABg9dJYI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/8rV3r-5Ll_I/s400/FB_J+Crew+Gem+03.jpg

J.Crew is such a joke!

[NoFenders]

I buy some shoes and socks once in while from JCrew. It's been a while though. Sometimes they have some cool shirts, but haven't seen anything from them in some time.

[Nuzzolese]

I have a lot of stuff from J.Crew but most of it is hand-me-downs and stuff I got at Goodwill. I used to shop there every couple of months. I had an addiction. I used to dose up on cough medicine and "crew" for a weekend straight. It took some time but I'm finally able to pass by one of their stores without twitching.

[NoFenders]

Jackets! I forgot J.Crew always has some cool jackets. I have a few of those. One I've had for like 15 years. Still holding up strong too.

[Nuzzolese]

Well, I thought most of you had good taste and good suggestions so I got him a RL polo and a Lacoste Polo but he hated them because of the visible logos and because he thought they were too preppy. Also, I got larges but they were way too big - Meanwhile a large shirt from the GAP was a perfect fit. Eh well. But he liked the shoes. Thanks anyway, you all! I think you had good ideas. Just not for him, I guess.