EDF Fashion (and Fashion Deals) Thread

[KLJ]

I like the washes on boot-cut jeans better, because I feel like almost all of the dark jeans I like are boot-cut. Is there a ballpark leg opening width I should stay below if I just want to wear normal shoes?

[Sly Caveat]

Choosing a boot-cut because you like the wash is like choosing an entree because you like the garnish. Maybe you just need to look around more so you have a better selection. Jeans come in all kinds of washes and different cuts. The width on the opening is relative to your size, but you should be able to eyeball it. Just get what looks good to you.

[skunkworks]

KLJ - Ideal hem width is proportionate to the size of the waist. With jeans, I stick to 7.75"-8.25" hems as a size 32. I could probably go to 8.5" in a straight leg or bootcut jean.

[7ontheline]

Maybe it's just me, but I don't generally change what shoe I'm wearing if I'm wearing a boot-cut jean. It doesn't seem to be a problem. It's not like they're bell-bottoms.

[skunkworks]

Originally Posted by 7ontheline

Maybe it's just me, but I don't generally change what shoe I'm wearing if I'm wearing a boot-cut jean. It doesn't seem to be a problem. It's not like they're bell-bottoms.

Bootcut jeans and slim shoes like Converse sneakers look bad imo.

[thedeezy]

With today being the first day of spring I am looking to get some new shorts, I have been updating my wardrobe a lot over the past few months (mostly stuff from Express) and was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to get quality shorts for less than $50 a pair that Express charges.

[7ontheline]

Originally Posted by skunkworks

Bootcut jeans and slim shoes like Converse sneakers look bad imo.

Yeah, that's probably true. I may not be a good example, since I have huge feet. Size 14 and super wide, so I can't wear narrow shoes anyway.

[Rootabager]

Originally Posted by thedeezy

With today being the first day of spring I am looking to get some new shorts, I have been updating my wardrobe a lot over the past few months (mostly stuff from Express) and was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to get quality shorts for less than $50 a pair that Express charges.

marshalls or tj maxx

[En Passant]

I'm looking for a nice pair of shoes/loafers that can be worn with jeans. Here are a few pairs I like. Do you think these are too casual for jeans, and what are your overall impressions? $500 is my limit and would appreciate any other suggestions.

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

Option 5

[Sly Caveat]

#1 & 2 I hate the sole. #3 looks too much like a slipper. #4 is too dressy for jeans IMO, and I would stay away from Cole Haan. Gilt (see my above posts) had a Cole Haan sale last week where I think you could have gotten that loafer for $80 or something. I reluctantly got a pair of CH sneakers because they were only $50 and they look really great. But CH has a very poor reputation for construction. If you have a $300+ budget, you can get some really sweet shoes.

If you're not set on a specific color, These are sold out at the online store, but you can probably find them elsewhere. Rogues Gallery makes really great stuff:

http://roguesgallery.com/store/index...roducts_id=166

The other brand I would suggest is Quoddy. Check out some of their stuff here:

http://www.southwillard.com/designer.../blue-blucher/

If you're looking for a classic loafer, I didn't see them there, but they have them on their home site for under $200:

http://www.quoddytrail.com/Venetians.htm

Those saddle loafers look fantastic.

[JPantz]

I can't believe people still wear boot cut jeans.

[Thremp]

Originally Posted by JPantz

I can't believe people still wear boot cut jeans.

This is trollish and weird as one of the most popular brand/cuts of raw denim is in a boot cut.

[stinkypete]

Originally Posted by Thremp

This is trollish and weird as one of the most popular brand/cuts of raw denim is in a boot cut.

nah it's not trollish, he's just attempting to appear knowledgeable about fashion. and i'm sure he is very knowledgeable and looks exactly like all the other tools at styleforum.

[StrictlyStrategy]

Hi, I don't know much about fashion(or anything else) but I'd like to look good.

So I put on some weight, slowly shedding the pounds but in the meantime my jeans don't really fit.

I used to be fine in a slim/straight 32 and now I'm more of a relaxed 33 or straight 34 type of guy it seems. I went shopping today and man, Neiman Marcus makes me feel like George Costanza.(I'm 5'11 170lbs with zero muscle mass)

So I bought some stuff and I was wondering if it's going to look silly when/if I get back to my target weight of 15X.

I tried on a bunch of stuff and it's weird because stuff like a 34 the waist is clearly loose and a bit much but it fits perfectly on my thighs and ass. I'm half-Hispanic half-Russian so I guess huge thighs/ass is just inevitable. damn you lucky western euros!

Also is being a 32/30 or I guess a 34/30 standard? This is what made me feel like I'm really overweight. Everything was crazy long on me. I know that's sort of the look(or at least I got that feeling looking at Acne's website) but I don't really prefer it. I also wear my jeans super-low fwiw, dangerously close to hairlines.

Trying shorts was the same thing, I'm a 34" ass and a 33" waist, no big deal but I have a feeling losing weight is going to be all from that area so I hope these clothes don't look silly on me.



Here's what I ended up with.







Kickass selvedge jeans and a decent dress shirt I picked up. This and the black shoes are fine right? The shirt has french cuffs, am I best off with some black silk-knots?


Sweet Perry Ellis jeans that fit really well.

AG Heros, these fit really well too. The Salesperson at Neiman Marcus was incredibly helpful and I told her my issue and she just said "Oh, relaxed fit" and things started clicking.


More Perry Ellis jeans.


These for the lighter jeans and shorts.





I grabbed these shirts because I thought they looked neat and they're paper thin which should be nice for the heat.

Are these socks too long for shorts? You guys don't really have to like shorts, that's the opinion I got in OOT, it's fine. I live in Arizona, it gets to 110 degrees in the summer, I'm wearing shorts.

Should I switch the shirts around when I wear these shorts? Would I be better off with plain white crewneck t-shirts? I grabbed some of those as well.

I get the feeling I'm going to be humiliated for this post. Oh wellllllllllll!

edit: wow these shirts make me look muscular, I'm buying some more tomorrow.



oh yeah. So I found this jacket in my closet, don't know whose it is. It's mine now.


I've been wearing it because why not, is this acceptable attire or is this now in the vault with cross-colors and Bugle Boy?

[TomHimself]

Originally Posted by stinkypete

nah it's not trollish, he's just attempting to appear knowledgeable about fashion. and i'm sure he is very knowledgeable and looks exactly like all the other tools at styleforum.

boot cut is lame imo