Huge Beginners Guide to Men's Style

[Deluge]

few months ago i made apt he decision to start dressing better. first thing i did was upped my shoe game. i stopped wearing sandals and sneakers, unless im at the beach/pool or gym.

i bought a several types of shoes including boat, chukkas and dress shoes.

by far my favorite pair i picked up were these red wing chukkas

http://www.redwingheritage.eu/boots...e-eu/3139-red-wing-heritage-mens-chukka-boot/

i searched around and was able to get them for under $200

Those are great. I really like the chukka's on the dude with the army surplus jacket too. I prefer desert boots though (which are a type of chukka), they're a tad dressier.

 

[casio]

Nice data sheet, I also disagree on sneakers however - I have an extensive collection of irregular nike's and puma's that often get (positive) remarks from girls. I must say that the social circles I'm often in are a bit nike obsessed though.

I also tend to like the more colorful pairs. I do wear nice clothes with them not, streetware.

For example puma's like these can fit very well under a pair of pants and a white shirt.

But I also have general nice black booths etc.

 

[Deluge]

^I'm a fan of Nike's, I almost copped a pair of Air Jordan 1's last year. They weren't one of the sneaker brand's I was talking about before. Can't stand those Puma's though, different strokes for different folks.

 

[Tengen]

This thread is Heartiste-approved:

A fairly decent style guide, if you're a lean man with hipster pretensions.

https://twitter.com/heartiste/status/489433368333791232

 

[Deluge]

I have no clue where the lean thing comes from. Cyr wears similar stuff and he's fairly big. The only difference for big guys is sizing and looser cut pants.

 

[Carlos100]

Also, a question: my cheap Parisian shoes are starting to wear at the toe, probably because they're shit. What shoes would you recommend for going out? If I'm going to a casual bar or on a date I could see myself busting out my nice shoes, but I would never dream of wearing them to a club. That's really the crux of it for me: how does one wear great shoes to a club that get noticed, but which won't get destroyed after the first weekend?

Packed dance floors can be rough on shoes. Perhaps sturdy, high-end boots would endure better? Wingtip or brogued boots would make you stand out.

This is a big issue. Suede desert boots are perfect for a club because it's not like it has any leather to be destroyed, but they're not super sturdy. Wingtips look amazing and are sturdy but you don't want to get the leather fucked up by other people's shoes. I try my best to avoid getting them dirty and always clean them afterwards but it's a worry. The answer (for me at least) is the Doc Martens 1461 Derby shoes in black that I posted on the sheet. They're incredibly durable and won't look like shit after a night clubbing.

I think these Wolverine '1000 Mile - Addison' Wingtip Boots with the brown upper and the black toe might work for clubbing in the fall, winter, and spring. The brown makes it easier to match with clothes, but the black toe might help hide the heavy scuffs and nicks from the dance floor. Nordstrom's huge sale starts tomorrow, but I don't know if these boots will be part of it.

 

[HankRearden]

Also, a question: my cheap Parisian shoes are starting to wear at the toe, probably because they're shit. What shoes would you recommend for going out? If I'm going to a casual bar or on a date I could see myself busting out my nice shoes, but I would never dream of wearing them to a club. That's really the crux of it for me: how does one wear great shoes to a club that get noticed, but which won't get destroyed after the first weekend?

Packed dance floors can be rough on shoes. Perhaps sturdy, high-end boots would endure better? Wingtip or brogued boots would make you stand out.

This is a big issue. Suede desert boots are perfect for a club because it's not like it has any leather to be destroyed, but they're not super sturdy. Wingtips look amazing and are sturdy but you don't want to get the leather fucked up by other people's shoes. I try my best to avoid getting them dirty and always clean them afterwards but it's a worry. The answer (for me at least) is the Doc Martens 1461 Derby shoes in black that I posted on the sheet. They're incredibly durable and won't look like shit after a night clubbing.

I think these Wolverine '1000 Mile - Addison' Wingtip Boots with the brown upper and the black toe might work for clubbing in the fall, winter, and spring. The brown makes it easier to match with clothes, but the black toe might help hide the heavy scuffs and nicks from the dance floor. Nordstrom's huge sale starts tomorrow, but I don't know if these boots will be part of it.

Appreciate the tip but I find them too clunky. I love to dance and it's a huge part of my game.

 

[Cyr]

I have a pair of these and they seem to work fairly well.

Do you find that tan or khaki desert boots go ok with grey jeans? It seems to me that black shoes go best with medium-grey jeans, but black desert boots don't seem to make a lot of sense, if they exist. Perhaps those Doc Martens you mention would be better.

I'd have to see pics of the combo to know if they'd go well with grey jeans. Black Docs would work with them though, I've seen that look around.

Black suede desert boots do exist (I wouldn't wear them though), coincidentally there was a pair in the datasheet's black jeans pic.

Firstly great data sheet- I recently got the clarks desert boot and really like them.

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

I'm having a similar problem, I've started to skip leg day because I can't afford to replace my jeans right now :dodgy: If you're legs are struggling to fit into straight cut jeans, they must be pretty damn big. Try asking sand, he seems to be an expert on jeans.

*just checked the label- theyre slim straight.

 

[R Smoov]

Nice work based fam.

Do you know any brands or clothing lines that are good?

 

[Deluge]

Nice work based fam.

Do you know any brands or clothing lines that are good?

You need to cop one of these bruh

 

[R Smoov]

Oh my god.

Give Deluge like 420 reps.

After work tomorrow I'm def buying one.

EDIT: What's your opinion on pink bandannas?

 

[kmhour]

on the Clarks desert boots - the sizing is a little wonky on them (I sized down from typically wearing 11-11.5 to 10.5 I think) and with the two-lace design they often slip a little at the heel as you walk. they're super comfortable especially with the crepe soles, but IMO not the best for a long day of walking around.

I have a pair of Clarks DBs and a pair of Bushacres - only difference is the Bushacre has a rubber sole instead of crepe so it will be more durable and less of a pain in the rain.

I also have a couple pairs of suede chukkas that are a little more 'formal' - the desert boot is very wide and rounded at the front which makes it a good casual sneaker replacement, but a more traditional dress boot cut can be good for a somewhat more dressy approach. Deluge's 2nd desert boot pic is the style I'm talking about - according to Google Image they're Charles Tyrwhitt "Harwood" chukkas.

anything suede I recommend buying a suede protectant spray to preserve them. Saphir makes great suede sprays in neutral or colored. And Tarrago Nano Spray is incredible - check out this video.

 

[Deluge]

Oh my god.

Give Deluge like 420 reps.

After work tomorrow I'm def buying one.

EDIT: What's your opinion on pink bandannas?

Do a reverse image search and you'll find tons of places to cop it online.

That depends man, do you really want to look like this?

 

[edtf]

Hey I'm a pretty broke student, so I looked at Allen Edmonds and for sure I can't afford them, it would take half my month's scholarship to afford a pair. I went on Amazon to find some cheaper brands. What do you think of fake leather? These look nice to me and caught my eye:

The brands are called Delli Aldo and Ferro Aldo, and to my untrained eye it looks pretty similar in styling to the good brands. They got high reviews online but a lot of people complained about the tire smell, which i assume is from the polyurethane fake leather. But they say airing it out for 2-3 days gets rid of it, and for 35$ it seems like a small setback

 

[edtf]

Some more less-formal brogues I found:

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[KsockZ]

edtf: I like all 3 of those. who makes them?

 

[edtf]

edtf: I like all 3 of those. who makes them?

Go to amazon and search delli aldo and ferro aldo, forgpt who makes what but theyre all around 30 bucks

 

[Deluge]

Finding Jeans for Athletic Thighs

As a former college basketball player, I can sympathize with our readers who have athletic thighs and a hard time finding jeans that fit properly.

I’ve certainly dropped some weight since my playing days, but I still have the proportions problem. If they fit in the waist, they’re way too tight in the thighs (which can’t be let-out in jeans). And if they fit in the thighs, then they are likely way too big in the waist.

So what’s the solution?

Here’s some tips:

• Avoid anything with the words “Skinny” or “Matchstick”. These are not for you
• Hit a large department store and try on as many brands/sizes/cuts as possible to find the closest fit. Be weary of “slim”, too. What you’re looking for is probably “Straight” or maybe even “Relaxed”
• The trick is to find a pair that fits well through the thigh, even if they are a little big in the waist/seat. Remember they can be taken-in at the tailor, but cannot be let-out
• Once you find the closest fit, wear them around the house for a day or two to pre-stretch them. Then bring them to your tailor to have them slimmed-down where needed
• Keep in mind the waist/seat can’t be TOO big, as slimming it down brings the back pockets closer together
• If you’re not experienced working with a tailor, consider brining a picture of the fit you’re looking for (being realistic with your body type). You can use the newly added TSBmen LOOKBOOK to find inspiration.
• Once you have your new jeans nipped to the perfect fit, don’t wash them! Try to go unwashed for as long as possible. If they get too funky, go with dry cleaning instead as this will avoid any possible shrinkage or fit changes.

 

[The Wire]

Good thread, couple personal thoughts

-Boat shoes should not be worn unless your on the taller side. I have a co-worker about 5'6" and probably has a size 8 shoe and boat shoes are a terrible look on him. Talk about a way to make someone small look smaller. If you're 6'1" and have a model build, wear them all day.

-I disagree on sneakers to an extent. They are pretty much a go to with shorts for me and I wear them plenty with jeans as well. It really depends on the circumstance though but girls at least in the U.S. aren't looking down on you if you have good style with sneakers.

 

[Heathree]

On the interweb, there is a shed loads of stuff on mens fashion. But the thing is, most of this stuff seem to be about guys in suits.

Nice post, it was a good read. A quick question though: I am particularly interested in rebel style, where can I find pictures of guys displaying this identity?