Shiny Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Not too sure about beeswax though. Only because I have never seen anyone pull it off successfully in an outfit. May work if you lean towards a preppy style (as a cardigan or jumper). Ugh. Yellow on guys almost never works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 That bees wax makes me think of ear wax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Yellow works fine, you just need to have it in small amounts and with navy to break it up (especially beeswax, because it has a bit of orange in it). Works great on dark-skinned people also. As for having top colors for a season, that's just silly trend. Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 Cordial Churchman released their seersucker bow ties recently. If any of y'all are interested in bow ties, take a look at Ellie's. All handmade in Carolina - my first two proper bows come from her, and I love them dearly. She uses great materials, yet somehow manages to keep prices really low. She also makes neckties and a host of other things, but the bows are the main event. Note: they don't offer very formal bow ties. It's all very southern, cool, casual. Don't even think they offer much in silk. Sounds like an ad, but, meh. She seems to be a nice lady that has a helluva business. I'm excited to pick up a seersucker or two. My second bow tie from her is wool and very wintery. So, naturally, I need something for spring and summer (besides my pink chambray/gingham)! catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Those seem rather good (and seriously cheap) and the shipping to NZ included still puts them at a price point lower than most ties here. What's the quality like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Those seem rather good (and seriously cheap) and the shipping to NZ included still puts them at a price point lower than most ties here. What's the quality like? Higher quality than the ones I see at our high-end department store (which is really just full of overpriced frat-boy type brands, to be honest). Nice and thick, but not too thick to get a good knot - you can tell that they're homemade with such care. No clue how she gets so many fantastic fabrics. I have a brown knit wool tie from her that I love dearly as well. If you have any special requests, she'll probably fulfill them. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Her wool ties look sweet, but I'm not a fan of pastel ties in general (or summer clothes, really). Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Those seem rather good (and seriously cheap) and the shipping to NZ included still puts them at a price point lower than most ties here. What's the quality like? Higher quality than the ones I see at our high-end department store (which is really just full of overpriced frat-boy type brands, to be honest). Nice and thick, but not too thick to get a good knot - you can tell that they're homemade with such care. No clue how she gets so many fantastic fabrics. I have a brown knit wool tie from her that I love dearly as well. If you have any special requests, she'll probably fulfill them. Black, with white polka dots? I'm trying to get a bow tie like that to fill the formal edge of my neckwear. Formal enough, yet still playful and interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hate to be a bumper. Bought my new clothes: 2 overshirts, green plaid and purple plaid patterns. Will don over clothes, layering them up, and stuff. Over a lightweight sweater probably.1 pair of straight slim dark wash jeans, nice and neutral.1 pair of grey chinos, the tan ones were a bit iffy in my opinion. Grey is more versatile, I thought, and the best thing is that they are heavy enough for autumn/winter.1 pair desert boots. These were expensive but well worth it. Waterproofing them now. Chocolate brown colour, slight heel. The look so [bleep]ing classy, haha.1 pair of cotton/canvas slipons, $5. Cheap and fun. Got a lightweight grey merino off ASOS, should come through next week sometime. Going to trawl opshops this friday, just on the lookout for whatever. Jumpers, cardigans, ties, bowties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Where'd you get your DBs? Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Hushpuppies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hush_Puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 http://www.hushpuppies.com/UK/en-GB/Product.mvc.aspx/18418M/0/Mens/Categories/Boots/Mens/DesertThese? Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 These: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Not a fan of the rubber sole and the contrast laces, but still a solid purchase! Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm having a big graduation party for my family (~40 people), and I want to look nice for it. I don't want to go as far as a suit and tie or anything, just a casual outfit I could wear to a party and look good. Any suggestions? I'm 6'2 and 145lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiny Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I never liked straight cut jeans. I prefer slimcut. I've know learnt about jeans and cuts. Straight-cuts are by far my favourite. Go me. To the above: dark, straight cut jeans, tucked in white oxford. As for shoes, ask Omar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobgoblinpie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'm trying to look kind of preppy, but I need to use jeans. So far I've gone for a medium blue straight cut pair of jeans (which sit nicely on top of my 'fashion trainers'. Like this, but in canvas and navy blue: http://www.mandmdirect.com/products-Fred-Perry-Mens-Oakfield-Pumps-Dark-Chocolate_FP1039.htm) I don't want to get a pair of chinos or trousers, as they would look quite out of place at my university. Really, I'm just trying to look more presentable. My top half consists of cardigans (light grey for pin stripe tops, Dark Grey for T-shirts, Navy for linen shirts and sky blue for oxfords & light t-shirts) and lighter tops, generally white. The choice of shirt/undershirt depends on the weather and whether it's a casual or formal event I'm going to. If it's going to be hot, I'll take a t-shirt, if it's medium or cold, I'll use a shirt. Accessories are just a white leather bracelet on my left arm and a brushed brown and silver brand detailed ring on my right ring finger. Any suggestions on how to improve it? Like, what type of jeans would go best. I'm not aiming to look very preppy, more presentable in any case. I'll try and get a photo of the outfit at some point (yes, it will be a mirror shot, and I apologise for this). POH Agility Course, Please Support! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Why are jeans necessary? If you get good-fitting chinos, nobody will think any different. And if they do, go buy a bright red pair of chinos as a personal "screw you" to them. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I love how everyone putting on colored chinos calls them "go to hell" chinos as if they're taking a piss on Mount Rushmore or something... Anyway. a) You want your jeans to be slim. b) You want your jeans to have little to no break. If they do, roll them. Ankle/socks should showc) You want one pair of washed jeans. I'm not talking jeans with obvious whiskers and wear marks, just a pretty uniform fade.d) You want a pair of chinos or khakis. A pair in this color would be nice, as Lent said, but khaki comes first in my mind. Here's some inspiration:http://thetrad.blogspot.com/2008/12/take-ivy-chapter-i.html @Blake: What shirt fabrics/patterns do you already have, what jeans, belt, shoes? Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Go to hell? I've never heard that. Fun as hell. EDIT: Wait, yeah, I saw that once. But people don't wear chinos around here much. I never heard the term until a few months ago on ze internet. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Go to hell? I've never heard that. Fun as hell. EDIT: Wait, yeah, I saw that once. But people don't wear chinos around here much. I never heard the term until a few months ago on ze internet.Go to hell, screw you, same things, different words. Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeor Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Bought myself some amazing dark navy-color leather boat shoes today. They look great with chinos or shorts :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 I don't really like the look of the 'chinos'... Well the ones that Omar posted at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 The cut or the fabric? Matt: You want that eh? You want everything good for you. You want everything that's--falls off garbage can Camera guy: Whoa, haha, are you okay dude? Matt: You want anything funny that happens, don't you? Camera guy: still laughing Matt: You want the funny shit that happens here and there, you think it comes out of your [bleep]ing [wagon] pushes garbage can down, don't you? You think it's funny? It comes out of here! running towards Camera guy Camera guy: runs away still laughing Matt: You think the funny comes out of your mother[bleep]ing creativity? Comes out of Satan, mother[bleep]er! nn--ngh! pushes Camera guy down Camera guy: Hoooholy [bleep]! Matt: FUNNY ISN'T REAL! FUNNY ISN'T REAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffwilson99 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Partly the colours, and sort of the fabric. I guess it'd be hard to judge til I tried a pair on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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