Found my friend an amazing pair of Allen Edmond Byrons at Goodwill. They've barely been used (I think the inside said they were made in 2004 or 2006), and are a lovely shade of brown - kind of chestnut. They're cap-toe oxfords, for those that don't know. The have some perforating, but that lends to his style - sort of rocker. Eight dollars and 11 cents for what is definitely a $300+ pair of shoes.

 

I should have kept them until my foot grew to size twelve, looking back ...

Screw you Americans, thrifting sucks here.

My town is pretty bad. Most things are stained beyond repair. That was a nice find. Of course, it was at the Goodwill on the ritzier side of town. Just have to get over the smell of that place ... Worse than when the stockyards would fill up!

 

All the same. I bought a pink gingham/chambray two-sided bow tie recently. It might be here tomorrow. I'm also looking into some more rugged shirts. Not quite chambray (although I would like a few dark chambray shirts, but I think I can get those at Gap or somewhere, right?), but a heavier cotton. Is it oxford cloth that's fairly tough? I can never remember.

 

And wool ties. I just got hit with the "I'm working hard but not so hard that I can't look good" thing. And I like it. Wool ties included.

We have a couple of like premium thrift stores around where I live but I never find time to go to them. I saw premium because they have much better selection of clothing then say a goodwill and are really selective about the items they take in.

I picked up a blue/white/black checkered longsleeve flannel shirt at Gordmans to go with my blue/white/gray jordan's and my KC hat.

All the same. I bought a pink gingham/chambray two-sided bow tie recently. It might be here tomorrow. I'm also looking into some more rugged shirts. Not quite chambray (although I would like a few dark chambray shirts, but I think I can get those at Gap or somewhere, right?), but a heavier cotton. Is it oxford cloth that's fairly tough? I can never remember.

Gap does have chambray shirts, but since they're out of season now they only have one color left :\ I got mine in gray over the summer.

 

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=59541&vid=1&pid=719571&scid=719571012

Broadcloth? American Apparel sells BD collar chambray shirts in blue and red. Quality is okay, fit is right though they're weird at the collar I find.

You guys know of any cool sweaters for this winter? I've successfully outgrown more than half of my sweatshirts and I need some warm baggy ones for the cold.

How many do you want, what's your budget?

Gonna go with Gap since that's what's on my mind :P

 

http://www.gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/769/769228/main/gp769228-01p01v01.jpg

 

And

 

http://www.gap.com/Asset_Archive/GPWeb/Assets/Product/768/768761/main/gp768761-00p01v01.jpg

 

They look like the would be warm enough for Canada.

I got to start thinking of what to wear for homecoming... sigh. I hate this fashion stress :P

What does OT think of Men's Cardigans?

I like mens cardigans when worn casually over a pair of dark jeans. Shirt would be a nice, ironed button down or a graphic tee. Personally, I prefer knit sweaters, I have 3. One bulky, ultra-casual green one, about 20 years old. I have another, tighter magenta one, which looks nice. My favourite of the three is my ralph lauren cotten, slim fit dark green. I love it.

I like mens cardigans when worn casually over a pair of dark jeans. Shirt would be a nice, ironed button down or a graphic tee.

No graphic tees, ever.

Cardigans are cool, but don't buy super-tight fitting ones from American Apparel. I got one for free, they're like arm leggings. And a button fell off after three wears. Get a chunky knit one in an earthy color. As always, make sure it fits, the shoulder seam is a good guide.

I used to love American Apparel but they like changed their cuts so all their shirts don't fit me right anymore and they always tend to get holes after a while or shrink. I've moved on though to Alternative Apparel, a little more costly, but a much better product.

AltA is way too expensive, you can get Brooks Brothers shirts for less...

May I ask why no graphic tees? At least they aren't funny t-shirts...

The answer to that question, asked by anyone to anyone else, regardless of the clothes you're talking about, is always "I don't like them".

Fair call. Personally, my one hate in t-shirt fashion is scoop neck tees and v necks on guys. It is eww.

Sorry. I won't hear of any American Apparel criticism.

I used to love American Apparel but they like changed their cuts so all their shirts don't fit me right anymore and they always tend to get holes after a while or shrink. I've moved on though to Alternative Apparel, a little more costly, but a much better product.

Wait, there's a more costly version of American Apparel? Their stuff is already like 70$ a sweater and 40$ a t-shirt. Ridonkadonculous.

I used to love American Apparel but they like changed their cuts so all their shirts don't fit me right anymore and they always tend to get holes after a while or shrink. I've moved on though to Alternative Apparel, a little more costly, but a much better product.

Wait, there's a more costly version of American Apparel? Their stuff is already like 70$ a sweater and 40$ a t-shirt. Ridonkadonculous.

There could be is worse: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/

 

Look at the prices, they're just ridiculous.

I've heard BR is pretty good in terms of quality, while AA is pretty poor.

I've heard BR is pretty good in terms of quality, while AA is pretty poor.

 

The quality is really good, but the prices, well, aren't.

Well then it's an investment, you're better off buying one sweater at 70$ that will last you ten (arbitrary) years than two for 50$ that will last you five years each.