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07-21-2009 , 04:05 PM

#251

champstark

aka starkwired

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,838

checked Paul Smith's 5th Ave. store today, all shoes and lots of other stuff was 50% off, got these:

for $280, normal $560

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07-21-2009 , 04:14 PM

#252

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by starkwired

checked Paul Smith's 5th Ave. store today, all shoes and lots of other stuff was 50% off, got these:

for $280, normal $560

nice. I just got these JohnVarvatos black oxfords for 70% off their regular $502 price:

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07-21-2009 , 09:24 PM

#253

Manque

adept

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 761

Let's not overthink the sock. Match it to the trouser and forget about it. If you don't have a match just wear navy or charcoal and be done with it.

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07-22-2009 , 01:27 AM

#254

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by Manque

Let's not overthink the sock. Match it to the trouser and forget about it. If you don't have a match just wear navy or charcoal and be done with it.

lol...I was just in a John Varvatos shop and the sales guy I trust said that if you're wearing black shoes, wear black socks. Do not match the pants. If you're wearing brown shoes with a brown/tan/khaki pant, just go with a similar earth tone - you don't have to match either perfectly, but be in the vicinity.

He gave two reasons: the matching the sock with the pants is old school and falling a bit out of fashion - but it's still ok. Plus, People are mixing a brown shoe with a black belt and vice versa these days, so you dont want another color breaking things up - match it with your shoe.

Who knew socks were so complicated?

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07-22-2009 , 02:17 AM

#255

Damon Rutherford

grinder

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 556

haha I guess I'm old school then for emphasizing the sock-to-pants matching imperative.

Getting to the bottom of critical issues like this is why I love this forum.

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07-22-2009 , 08:55 AM

#256

Manque

adept

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 761

The advantage to pairing the sock with the trouser is that it creates a longer line down the leg. Since I don't have a lot of height to burn I choose to match it this way.

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07-22-2009 , 12:48 PM

#257

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by Manque

The advantage to pairing the sock with the trouser is that it creates a longer line down the leg. Since I don't have a lot of height to burn I choose to match it this way.

I agree but I definitely see what the sales guy meant about black socks with black shoes, too.

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07-23-2009 , 12:31 AM

#258

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

had to take advantage of the Varvatos shoe sale and buy another pair:

originally $398....got 'em for less than $170.

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07-24-2009 , 07:48 PM

#259

TIEdup14

banned

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,887

I like this pair, Dominic

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07-28-2009 , 09:34 PM

#260

dvs112

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144

I am looking to get a leather travel bag, small enough to be a carry on for flights. I want something durable but I'm not sure where to look (other than online).

Something like this maybe:
http://www.amazon.com/Floto-Vecchio-...831097&sr=8-19

Any suggestions?

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07-28-2009 , 10:31 PM

#261

skunkworks

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,374

If you're interested in a more rugged, less refined leather bag, you might be interested in saddlebackleather.com. Filson bags are great, but they're made of waxed canvas so maybe that doesn't fit the criteria. Krane bags too.

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07-29-2009 , 12:19 PM

#262

Thremp

banned

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 36,452

My t-shirt collection is woefully dated. Suggestions on where to start without delving into creepy emo/hipster/ironic douche wear.

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07-29-2009 , 12:37 PM

#263

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by Thremp

My t-shirt collection is woefully dated. Suggestions on where to start without delving into creepy emo/hipster/ironic douche wear.

Lucky usually has some decent t-shirts

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07-29-2009 , 01:14 PM

#264

En Passant

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,761

j-crew, banana republic

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07-29-2009 , 03:03 PM

#265

Manque

adept

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 761

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Originally Posted by dvs112

What's your price range?

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07-29-2009 , 09:47 PM

#266

manupod

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,114

I've been wearing french cuffs + cufflinks on the weekends with jeans both tucked in and untucked and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Thoughts?

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07-29-2009 , 10:30 PM

#267

Sly Caveat

Carpal \'Tunnel

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Originally Posted by manupod

I've been wearing french cuffs + cufflinks on the weekends with jeans both tucked in and untucked and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Thoughts?

With the right jeans and shoes it's fine IMO.

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07-29-2009 , 10:46 PM

#268

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by manupod

I've been wearing french cuffs + cufflinks on the weekends with jeans both tucked in and untucked and I'm not sure how I feel about it. Thoughts?

I think it could be pretty cool as long as it still looks like you casually threw it on.

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07-30-2009 , 02:46 AM

#269

skunkworks

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,374

There is no casually throwing on a french cuff shirt with cufflinks. It's affected by nature and not meant for something like jeans. Nice sport coat with slacks, yes. I tried wearing a french cuff shirt with cufflinks without a jacket once and it looked pretty lame.

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07-30-2009 , 03:51 AM

#270

Sly Caveat

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,635

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Originally Posted by Dominic

I think it could be pretty cool as long as it still looks like you casually threw it on.

I was sort of thinking the opposite. With more dressy-looking fitted jeans, and say wingtips or some sort of dress shoe (like my Ricard boots above

) it might look good.

I have to sort of side with Skunk though. Every time I have worn a french cuffed shirt with jeans, I have ditched the links on the way out the door and rolled up. It just hasn't felt right.

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07-30-2009 , 12:16 PM

#271

Dominic

Tripod

Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 74,268

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Originally Posted by skunkworks

There is no casually throwing on a french cuff shirt with cufflinks. It's affected by nature and not meant for something like jeans. Nice sport coat with slacks, yes. I tried wearing a french cuff shirt with cufflinks without a jacket once and it looked pretty lame.

lol...you're probably right

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07-30-2009 , 04:59 PM

#272

dvs112

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 144

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Originally Posted by Manque

What's your price range?

I would like to keep it under $250.

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07-31-2009 , 02:33 PM

#273

Kneel B4 Zod

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 27,952

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Originally Posted by Thremp

My t-shirt collection is woefully dated. Suggestions on where to start without delving into creepy emo/hipster/ironic douche wear.

well that rules out a lot. I love Oddica and their shirts have got me a lot of compliments, but it's fairly hipster

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07-31-2009 , 03:47 PM

#274

Thremp

banned

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 36,452

Kinda creepy IMO. But I am like a ****** with my shirt collection so I feel like an ascetic offering advice to Henry17. I may just wear a bunch of shirts and see what whores like.

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07-31-2009 , 03:59 PM

#275

Sly Caveat

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 8,635

Zod- Is that brown one called Bird II or something? I put myself on the wait list for that like 2 years ago LOL. I love simple centered designs like that from a good artist.

Thremp- lastexittonowhere.com is a pretty cool site if you are looking for graphic tees. You have to like movies though.

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