ILS Thread of Tips for Boys to Get Stylier

1. Stand up straight

^^works wonders, especially if your shirt is tucked in

2. Shave more often

3. Everyone looks good in a black t-shirt and jeans

yeah that's all I got

4. Don't wear anything monochromatic unless it's a) black b) white or c) got a front zip, which is lowered to reveal something of different colouration

5. please rethink hiking boots/workout sneakers before you pair them with an otherwise acceptable outfit

6. buttondowns tucked into jeans doesn't really work

7. if you're wearing shiny fancy shoes with a pair of jeans, you better have a good reason

8. you won't turn gay if you were a bracelet, or a cuff

*wear

louis and gooblar totally sbd

can ladies pipe in? otherwise ignore me, but-
9. Haircuts please! Let it grow as long as you want but keep it trimmed and tidy.

sb

10. Top hats go with everything

fu jho!

Just take your cues from KL and aim for perfection:

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/expatrica/fierce.jpg

nice...gloves?

http://jakandjil.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/watchmen.jpg

4. Don't wear anything monochromatic unless it's a) black b) white or c) got a front zip, which is lowered to reveal something of different colouration

ATTN GUYS: never ever do this

dress in all black = "I am unimaginative/a mopey fifteen-year-old"
dress in all white = "I am the minister at a tacky wedding"
dress in all black/white with a strategically-lowered front zipper, revealing something of another color = "I take my fashion ideas from 70s Doctor Who"

i wear all black all the time, i think it's a pretty dope look tbh - esp layers of all black

i think the problem w/ most dudes is that their clothes don't fit - you don't gotta read gq or anything to look good, i can't tell you how many of my friends would dress okay if only their jeans fit right or their coat fit right or w/e

also once your shoes are dirty get a new pair. $60 isn't that much money

yeah clothes fitting right is obvs a big deal, but I feel like standing up straight is related to that (for me, at least), like it's making your body fit the clothes, or standing the way the clothes were designed for?

dress in all black = i am in a smart but unassuming mood...i am in short awesome
dress in all white = i am a cricketer, the highest of beings
dress in a monochromatic shirt/jumper with a zipper revealing other colouration = there are many layers to me

j0rdan otm about clothes having to FIT - this is U&K above and beyond anything else in this thread

Many xposts but the only thing you have to do is buy clothes that fit you and iron them before putting them on.

also simplicity, i think lots of time ppl who aspire to be 'stylish' just do too much - you can really good in a shirt and jeans and shoes if everything fits. sometimes i see my friends wearing striped long sleeve shirts under short sleeve shirts or ppl wearing horizontally striped shrits with plaid shorts and it's like 'enough!'

i think another thing is to get a staple of your wardrobe, something that ppl who see you a lot will associate with you stylistically, be it a color palate or a certain garment or even a brand of shoes. for one it makes you seem smart and confident, but also it gives you a framework to fall back on when buying clothes and gives you the opportunity to 'wow' people on special occasions by working out of the 'staple'

dress in all black = i am in a smart but unassuming mood...i am in short awesome

more like "I don't know how to be awesome so I will fake it by wearing all black"

dress in all white = i am a cricketer, the highest of beings

or possibly "my fashion choices are dictated by early 80s Doctor Who"

dress in a monochromatic shirt/jumper with a zipper revealing other colouration = there are many layers to me

"... and all of them are terrible"

I was also going to say "simplify your pattern choices" but figured that was thinking too hard about this, particularly when ppl haven't even gotten to the stage of ironing their clothes yet.

hardfashion

take risks--wear skirts--funny hats with things on them--be as loud as possible--"in your face" should be your motto

carry a gun with you at all times but make sure its color matches your wardrobe

dont be afraid to let your dick outline show

srsly though, if you are asking yourself "how can I be more fashionable" and your answer is "buy a shirt with a zipper on it," you should give up and hire a style consultant

Well I dunno. I find them very useful.

Don't wear plastic macs or any sort of synthetic-looking rainware btw

dont be afraid to let your dick outline show

lol I just saw "Superbad" this weekend

btw--1 universal rule of fashion: the more pockets the better

5-pocket jeans = a 5 on the fashion scale

10-pocket pants = a perfect 10

n.b. SHIRT with buttons, JUMPER/knitwear with a zipper, just to be clear.

If you have more than one and you aren't out at sea making your living as a fisherman, you might have a problem.

i love all black, and i love all white. i like dressing according to mood.

i wear white on new years eve. and bling.

Wow. My work here has totally been done for me! Thx to Dan et al who counseled ironing and standing up straight, shaving, haircuts, you know the drill by now.

maybe "more risks" is a good one. prints, color, fun cuts. i dunno, maybe not.

I would not advocate telling someone who doesn't know how to dress to take more risks, since that's how someone ends up buying a mohair jacket.

my friend owns this and i keep meaning to borrow it:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512PYWH40WL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

take more risks
wear zippers
combine chocolate and cheese in a saucepan
pour over fish
serve with a garnish

yeah i agree more risks should only be advice applied to those who have mastered the basics - many ppl have yet to master the basics

The problem is defining "risks". It doesn't mean "Kooky and crazy, so everyone can see how unconventional the Inner You really is!!!"

Ie the Betty Page-print Hawiian-style shirt is a risk, but one that should result in you being shot at dawn. The slim-cut dress shirt might be a risk if you think it's too tight or too "fashionable" but that's one you should take.

I wish someone would just tell me which Street Fighter character to dress like.

Note I am not talking about this mohair jacket:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01251/baftaslide1_1251214i.jpg

I am talking about this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lpFvUD9O3hQ/SDcCSEmDrkI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/2uJQKxZ-R3w/s400/gucci+mohair+jacket+07a.jpg

someone could conceivably wear that and not look like a total idiot but it likely is not someone who hasn't mastered ironing their clothes

fwiw I generally dress VERY demurely

I wish someone would just tell me which Street Fighter character to dress like.

http://gamesnet.vo.llnwd.net/o1/gh/131560-1.jpg

true, risks aren't really for everyone.

i just like to see someone who stands out is all!

omg that second outfit is so hot

my love for gucci bags is a little overwhelming

only wear clothes with dubious looking food stains. tell ppl ur being ironic

duct tape accessories - cheap and cool looking!

altho he's doing black shoes and brown belt which is hit or miss

never lace your shoes. if your wearing loafers then stop wearing loafers homo and buy some air force ones

lime and magenta are underrated colors - combine them for extra stylierness.

---> suspenders and sock garters <---

i should write a book

don't do this:

http://www.saynotocrack.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/half-beard.gif

however, consider doing this if you are in a band:

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/9388/bearduq3.jpg

its a good look

Maybe I should get an iron. And shave more often is a given.

The rest I'm good with. (No zips unless I work out in that shit.)

My piece of advice - buy a long, proper coat that looks great and is properly fitted which can cover for the crap wardrobe you actually have.

never lace your shoes. if your wearing loafers then stop wearing loafers homo and buy some air force ones

^^real talk

i think the problem w/ most dudes is that their clothes don't fit - you don't gotta read gq or anything to look good, i can't tell you how many of my friends would dress okay if only their jeans fit right or their coat fit right or w/e

― tweet me 911 (J0rdan S.), Monday, March 30, 2009 5:48 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark

this is so right. i really need a new wardrobe.

wearing socks the same color is g-a-y and not in a good way

fyi on the real wearing clothes that fit wont help yr style thats just tv lyfestyle advice show bs

having a huge dick is important

well duh

1. Stand up straight
-it's hard though, I never went to princess school and balanced tea cups on my head
2. Shave more often
-like twice a week?
4. Don't wear anything monochromatic unless it's a) black b) white or c) got a front zip, which is lowered to reveal something of different colouration
- what about navy blue?

1. Stand up straight
-mild Kyphosis doesn't help either

this thread hurts to read

fashion tip, only listen to my advice on this thread

i am wearing my top hat now - it goes perfect w/my hoodie and basketball shorts!

u r all butifl

Ok, I can never find trousers that fit lengthwise (too short). Do I-

a) just buy them and wear them and have them fray at the ends (no)
b) as per (a) but fold/roll up the ends
c) save up and only ever go to a tailor
d) pony up and learn to take them up myself?

A dry-cleaner can probably hem them for you for 10 or 15 bucks.

Boys also please note there's a TON of good shit on sale at www.originalpenguin.com and it is all stylie and I wish more boys wore it. The sale prices are fantastic, too.

Yeah and even if you go to a tailor, you're not talking about an expensive operation. xp ok!

I dunno, I am pretty skint right now. Maybe in the summer when I should have a bit more in my pocket. Thanks anyway.

rolling yr shit up in the summer is a classic look imo but it depends on how you dress, what kind of shoes, what kind of pants, etc--looks good w/ slim cut pants, loafers/sneakers & no socks if yr rocking a kinda preppy look--downside u look like a nancy boy

btw i dress terrible so dont listen to any of my advice

have u considered wearing a top hat to distract from yr short pants

i have but it was stolen :(

a hoy hoy needs to either WDYLL or FAP imo

should i get these pants? i really need some non-jeans. nb i would not be wearing sandals with them, ever.

http://www.luckybrand.com/product.aspx?p=LBX17034&l=00010118000000000000&km=&pn=1

ps suggestions welcome for other pants.

I could pass as a fratboy today :/

jordan, imo, no

Yeah, no. Don't do that.

Esp at that price -- fuck a ninety bucks.

linen pants are great if you don't mind the shape and dimensions of your junk being obvious to everyone

okay, what should i get for cool, non-jean pants then? ideally something that goes with the black shoes and western shirts/button-downs that i wear 94/7.

i've been avoiding this question for like three years by only wearing jeans.

i have no digital camera until i next see my brother and steal it back off him (won't happen for another month or two) so no wdyll for now. would be up to fap.

is corduroy still a thing

i tend to wear CORDUROYS most of the time. also these cool slick silver french pants i snagged for $5. and tuxedo pants, also $5.

look for pants in a twill or wool fabric, black or grey, no pleats, no cuffs? just not linen.

Me too. I'm getting suspiciously close to looking like a substitute teacher.

jordan you should buy a top hat, that way no one will care if you wear jeans all the time

Guys, look at these. The full-price items are basically regular department store prices, and the sale stuff is awesome.

Pls to ignore the plaid options and the white ones that you can see through. Everything else is GO!

btw where do band shirts and their regular usage fit into the rubric of this thread

i don't know laurel, i looked at those and i really don't think i can pull off golf pants

how about these: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=10&startValue=21&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=15797244&parentid=M_APP_PANTS&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=51&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=M_APP_PANTS&popId=MENS_APPAREL&prepushId=

do not wear them with a sport coat. with a tophat is ok, tho.

i think maybe i ought to take clothes more seriously

I hate those, Jordan, but suit yourself. And pants yourself! Wait that didn't come out right.

i'd like to be more helpful but i know absolutely know proper terms of what anything is called. what's a sport coat? is it something you wear playing sport? because for some reason when i see that phrase i think of boyz ii men videos wearing a blazer with jeans.

sounds about right

a sports coat is what my mother calls a blazer

i like to look good and try to put myself together but 'taking clothes seriously' sounds like a pretty gabnebby lifestyle choice

Jordan, why do you think those are golf pants? I know some of the plaid ones are kind of out there, but I did say to ignore them, they're probably not for anyone who isn't pretty style-confident (or possibly just anyone). But all the solid colors are just normal fitted trousers.

but only two of the sale ones are not plaid or striped, and one of those is still $98? the $50 normal pants look okay though.

I'm really into the Billyburg Pant, actually, despite the name.

yeah, that one.

haha Laurel, I was about to object strenuously to the see-thru pants on yr link

a sports coat is another word for a top hat

the see-through pants are for the "style" confident, where style means, the size and outline of your junk

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lqkYd6SjYg0/SZB2r65esoI/AAAAAAAAAPk/cr7PgPGhycE/s400/michael_cera.jpg

this is like how i dress, i think

I have no way of knowing whether those pants would have a long enough inseam for me.

... aside from knowing they for sure don't have a long enough inseam for me.

http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/justin_timberlake_06.jpg
i wish i could pull off this without looking like
http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/lDeathFirel/mclovin-2.JPG

I'm also really into the red pants on my link above -- I have a friend who has a pair of narrow red trous that he wears out, and they make me smile and like him even more.

i like to look good and try to put myself together but 'taking clothes seriously' sounds like a pretty gabnebby lifestyle choice

― elmo argonaut, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:31 PM (26 minutes ago) Bookmark

dude i am talking about maybe wearing something other than dickies and t-shirts

I never wear colourful clothes (i.e. red trousers), I always feel like a tosser who can't pull it off. Stick to the basics and just add little flourishes of colour seems as much as I can do.

I'd be OK with looking like McLovin.

i scored a sweet jacket from penguin a couple of weeks ago but the key to their stuff is to not have that dumb logo visible in any conspicuous place

Boys also please note there's a TON of good shit on sale at www.originalpenguin.com and it is all stylie and I wish more boys wore it. The sale prices are fantastic, too.

― guys i need to eliminate this business associate and im really nervous (Laurel), Wednesday, April 15, 2009 12:52 PM (5 hours ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

i hav a pair of penguin pants that i luv

got em for like $30 @ century 21

i do not like boys wearing bright colored trousers. wtf everyone.

jordan after my recent pants thread i just went to gap and got these in gray. they're khakis but in gray they don't look too khaki-esque, and they're cheap and basic and comfortable. a little baggier around the legs than i usually wear but that's ok

also i like corduroys

ha, after posting here i ordered these, which look like the same thing except cheaper.

oh nevermind, the gray ones aren't cheaper

would go great with a top hat imo

fyi: http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/04/15/fashion/20090416-codes-slideshow_index.html

It's nice that max was able to take time out of his busy ILX schedule to be in that photo shoot. Truly a team player.

didnt see a top hat tho wouldve been awesome too see like light cotton brooks bother blazer ($495), and pants ($250), tailored, slim-fit cotton shirt ($120) from thomas pink, top hat (model's own)

wish i had those sweet "BROO" "KLYN" gloves tho

lol i have been sent that nytimes piece by no less than three ppl

with the subject HEY I KNOW U LIKE BIKES SO

HEY I KNOW U LIKE PREPPIE BEARDOS SO

hey dawg, I heard you like bikes

not gonna lie look i think 4 minus the retarded spring toque is my jam all time (i am wearing a purple gingham shirt + khakis + sneakers today)

max you are a broo

i dont dress as preppy as the guy in the photo and am not as good looking or in shape but i am wearing ll bean moccasins with no socks so i guess "preppy beardo" is a pretty accurate descriptor

not gonna lie look i think 4 minus the retarded spring toque is my jam all time (i am wearing a purple gingham shirt + khakis + sneakers today)

― chairman lmao (Lamp), Friday, April 17, 2009 12:14 PM (7 minutes ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalink

lol btw u are so canadian--had to look up the word "toque"

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTI1ODI0NjMyOF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDM4MzU5MQ@@._V1._SX93_SY140_.jpg

basic

oh and fyi on the get more stylish front despite what bike riding nyt types will tell u cardigans/sweaters vests are getting kind of lame imo its the tight v-neck of '03 cable knit is the new look

damn im wearin a cardigan right now better go kill myself

lol r u really???? three (!) ppl in my office are wearing some variation of cardigan 2day that's why i thought of it

yah burgundy cardigan + white t......................

cardigan + t-shirt = possibly getting lame

cardigan + dress shirt = OK for all time

whatever

I'm on the fence about this
http://www.thedailypurl.com/images/CM1.jpg
http://www.pimpumpam.eu/images/08-08-17/mattiaPIC.jpg

oh and fyi on the get more stylish front despite what bike riding nyt types will tell u cardigans/sweaters vests are getting kind of lame imo its the tight v-neck of '03 cable knit is the new look

― chairman lmao (Lamp), Friday, April 17, 2009 4:28 PM (2 days ago)

yeah but those are ugly cardigans ... you could pick an ugly t-shirt and say t-shirts are getting kind of lame

http://www.asos.com/Men/Sale/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=3936 - nice stuff on sale up to 75% off i am too tempted to spend my student loan on btw.

I always wanted to dress like this
http://www.progreviews.com/reviews/images/Yes-Yes.jpg
is there a website that might have similar vintage clothes?

Hey ladies, how does this grab ya?
Plaid short sleeve shirt over white tee
Levis
trail runners
I have been rocking this for at least 10 years

that's *exactly* how our handyman steve dresses.

Does Steve have any pull? I'm thinking of switching to a polo shirt, but that opens a whole can of embroidered animals and I'm not sure I will pick the right one.

what is a trail runner

a kind of sneaker that is generally lightweight with a durable outsole.
Something like these:
http://www.asicsamerica.com/PROD_PIC/SPRING_2009/SMALLPIC/TN8F3_7999S.jpg
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/products/MT840BO_sm.jpg

accent shoes y/n

like rocking canary yellow with dark jeans & some layered grey up top

por ejemplo

ehhh... do you have a top hat to go with it?

i went to an amateur 'fashion show' last week and a dude in the audience was wearing a dirty grey top hat

boy did he look stylish

so did u say sup 2 max or not????

dude had on cowboy boots and a vest too, didn't say hi cuz i was frankly intimidated by the overwhelming force of his style

Who makes soft, thick, 100% cotton t-shirts? Willing to spend $$.

American Apparel/Alternative Apparel/Gap/J. Crew shirts are all too thin for my taste. I have one great Bob Dylan t-shirt from Lucky that fits the bill, but their solid color t's are thin.

Lands' End?

For some reason I hadn't considered Lands End or LL Bean, thanks.

so my nu shooz for self-consciously summery dressing arrived today. topsiders:
http://www.zappos.com/images/738/7382958/10942-836554-d.jpg
clarks:
http://www.zappos.com/images/750/7508027/7768-837013-d.jpg

Kinda of a stupid question, but what would be the least bad-looking, breathable casual shoe that I could wear with a suit?

I can't wear my leather shoes during my commute because that means a full 12 hours of wearing leather shoes and my feet just can't take the heat. For the past few months I've been wearing a pair of grey trail shoes, but I've seen this look on other dudes and can't lie to myself about it.

Any ideas? I'm not necessarily looking for fashionably stylish; just not awful.

Countdown for Tracer recommending "nice" men's leather flip-flops....10 9 8 7 6

i mean what kind of suit

couldn't you get away with wearing some plain canvas sneakers?

er, why wouldn't you carry your work shoes if you are that concerned about it...?

currently wearing CHACOS, tho, so whatever

Wait I have questions. 1. I don't know what you do that you have to wear a suit AND are exposed to "heat" for 12 hours. Is your office not air-conditioned? 2. Can you split the diff by wearing something else during your commute but the leather dress shoes at work?

i mean what kind of suit
just basic jos. a banks type shit

couldn't you get away with wearing some plain canvas sneakers?
not a bad idea

er, why wouldn't you carry your work shoes if you are that concerned about it...?
I'm not sure I understand this question

You could wear a pair of Van's slip-ons probably for the commute. But I still don't understand what you do that you can't wear normal shoes during a normal workday...?

ait I have questions. 1. I don't know what you do that you have to wear a suit AND are exposed to "heat" for 12 hours. Is your office not air-conditioned? 2. Can you split the diff by wearing something else during your commute but the leather dress shoes at work?

1.) no, i can handle wearing work shoes in my office. it's the extra 4 hours of running around and changing trains that causes me a little bit of hot foot.

2.)sorry, I wasn't clear. I do keep my leather shoes in my desk.

ohhhhhhh....so you just need something that looks passable ~while commuting~ and stuff. canvas sneaks for the win, then, imo

Will look into that. Thanks ils.

okay that clarification makes things make a lot more sense

I agree with Laurel, monochrome canvas slip-ons ftw

Okay, now I get it! Yah, canvas sneaks for sure. Also when in doubt about whether something "goes" with something else, just make the questionable item is the PLAINEST, SIMPLEST VERSION possible.

Plain and simple is what I'm going for.

http://homepage.mac.com/jlareau74/.Pictures/vans.jpg

^^ avoid these patterns

i suggest a top hat

would like to point out that i was otm

nytimes would like to point out that i am otm

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/06/17/style/20090618-codes-slideshow_index.html

I wanna buy some driving shoes. Any recommendations? I really like the classic Tod's but their prices are a bit ridiculous.

i have a pair of clarks driving shoes and i enjoy them

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ovJS1Em-6dg/RzG1Uz4DZEI/AAAAAAAAQo0/qw_fNZMecZM/s400/shoeCar2.jpg

Laurel i'm frankly stunned at your suggestion that i have ever worn, or would ever recommend wearing, "nice" leather flipflops - my flops are $4 old navy or they're nothing

personally i would go for canvas tretorns

here's my style tip for the fellas: decide you are going to look fuckin nice

looks:

on the patio talken war: really soft pale pink linen pants sharply cuffed with caramel colored suede mocs with dark brown laces/trim no socks. oddly cut prada-y polo in the same colorway as the mocs

balla: super darkwash denims with a black tee. tee has a metallic silver abstract design around the bottom and on the sleeve. white w/acid/neon court force unlaced. patek on the left. bonus: girlfriend's a dime & her denim mini ends like an inch below the bottom of her ass

bank mngr band: dove gray deep v-neck cashmere sweater over white oxford, top button undone, college tie knotted but loose at the neck. slim fitting black pants and polished black officers shoes. rail thin with artfully careless looken tousled hair

omg: deeeeeep summer tan and a faded hendrix @ woodstock (?) t-shirt mustard yellow. almost auburn madras shorts with a really subtle red check u dont notice @ 1st. worn navy adidas and tennis socks. bonus: yelling across the subway car to your classmates (camp friends?) in spanish

wite kidz: low slung light wash nudies and a red polo w/ the oversized logo. air jordan iv reissues (!!!) in red and white with the jumpman tongue popped, unlaced.

even bros got girl problems: really low slung khaki cargo shorts purple canvas belt. coke white vans slip ons, no socks. colorado rockies (road?) jersey mostly unbuttoned. white t underneath.

make it real: black soccer shorts w/white details. reebok pumps reissues mono, laced. yellow like yellow yellow warm up jacket front zip. bottom and cuffs are that ribbed stretch cotton ~ white. zip collar and front hand pockets are white as well.

i have no idea. but i thought it was impt to share this

i like the way louis thinks it's a big deal that he figured out wearing all one colour looks a bit daft and that this is sage wisdom to be passed on the the medium of internets.

thanks for that lamp--think you forgot top hats tho

i didnt see a single top hat all wknd~! even @ the beach ;_;

ill ship u $5 to the 1st person that guesses which of those is me btw

wearing all one colour looks a bit daft.

uh, if that includes black, then this is very very wrong.

lamp are u 'bank mngr band'

this thread needs more pictures

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/5812.jpg

get one of those ed hardy tees with all the rhinestones n shit, they're super hot right now

get an ironic t-shirt or sweatshirt with wild horses on it ... wild horses are the new wolf.

here is a tip: get one paunch, according to the ny times.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/08/12/fashion/13potbelly-600.jpg

ggggggaaaaaaaa that article was terrible

kind of irate that someone got paid to write that

harrington jackets are kinda fly imo

http://www.kargowear.co.uk/shop/images/product-harrington-jacket-black.jpg

^^^ has to be quite tight, btw

"Women have almost never gotten a pass on the need to maintain their bodies, while men always have..."

whatevs, a lil pot belly on a girl is hot

Harrington has to be slim or else you look like Grandpa heading down to the club.

Is a shaw collared sweater too "Mr. Rodgers" for going out on New Year's Eve?

what color?

yes it is. i like sweaters and all but can anyone really let loose in a sweater?? and if so, do you really need that extra challenge?

it should be fine provided you pair it with a nice top hat

im probably gonna wear a sweater on nye because its hella cold l8ly but not a bulky one

no tophat altho i did get invited via so to a "fancy dress" party

not going to that because i dont own a tophat, tophat rental shops being booked up over a fortnight ago

surm- dark navy blue, I was going to wear it with a checked shirt underneath, dark jeans, and brown leather shoes.

http://i49.tinypic.com/20koknc.jpg

like this except darker and wool

I don't have a tophat, should I wear a pith helmet or a pakol instead?

no, sorry--top hat only

not going to that because i dont own a tophat, tophat rental shops being booked up over a fortnight ago

^not an excuse, take advantage of Michaels' holiday hours

http://i45.tinypic.com/i4gwu9.jpg

lol

ms kudro - enh idk abt that tbh i think its a little too wknd in the country/casual friday for a nye party. and a thicker sweater would only make u look more crunchy/dadlike

http://images.filippa-k.com/MediaBinaryLoader.axd?MediaArchive_FileID=01246dbb-739c-4801-9855-c113d8cffb59&MediaArchive_ImageHeight=416&MediaArchive_ImageWidth=250

probably what im gonna wear - well diff pants

http://images.filippa-k.com/MediaBinaryLoader.axd?MediaArchive_FileID=dd199789-83c7-4ab3-84dd-01b5295a5472&MediaArchive_ImageHeight=561&MediaArchive_ImageWidth=336

w/o the dress shirt underneath

wknd in the country/casual friday

yeah, I was afraid of that. Would this be any better, or is it too crunchy?

http://i48.tinypic.com/14sjfom.jpg

(no epaulettes, but does have reinforced shoulders / elbows)

im almost certain someone i had drinks w/ a few nights ago was wearing that exact sweater in a dark gray ~`~

yah i mean im just going to wear a slim/dark crew neck - i even think the other sweater u posted could work w/o the dress shirt underneath (see 2nd pic i posted)

i like a man in epaulets.

I realized that the "commando" sweater had a moth hole innit so I went with the county gentleman look of tan plaid under the dark blue sweater. I guess this was successful because I obtained 1 kiss (although not the one particular lady I wanted to kiss but whatevs).

a completely unstyliey boy question:

this whole 'not wearing one colour' thing - does this include the various shades and permutations of army green and khaki?

it really depends, what color is your top hat

I'm sure there are stylie exceptions, but I have to say, in general: yes. Don't wear all army colors unless you are in the army. This also goes for navy colors -- hell, any service branch -- because 98543909034 different blues do not nec go together.

although i am not in the army, is it alrite to wear all army colours when driving a tank?

I have resolved to get even less styly in '10 to advertise my dangling economic situation.

All I know about driving a tank is that this is the ONE situation in which you want to leave your tophat at home. Tanks just don't have the headroom.

Monocles are cool, tho?
How about a foppish scarf?

monocles? scarves?

you're thinking of light aircraft not tanks

http://nwinton.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/biggles_pioneer_air_fighter_-_we_johns_-_c1971_book_dust_jacket.jpg

i need an upgrade

maybe i should stop thrifting all / most of my clothes

i already purged my closet of about half its contents about 2 months ago but i am just tired of it all. i've tried to be much more discriminating with the stuff i do thrift, paying attention to garment details and such; i've had a good run lately finding nice if very conservative brooks bros. shirts in my size, but the rest of my wardrobe doesn't quite accommodate that look. my current selection of pants & shoes is pretty dismal tbh.