Opinions on Fluevogs as a main go-to shoe for formal things at work, weddings, nights out at classy clubs/bars?

e.g. http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w%5B0%5...&colourID=3052 in black

Broguing != formal

While broguing and wingtips in general are considered classically informal, I think most non-fashion experts would assume the opposite.

As mentioned previously, most females I know consider shoes with broguing "old-man'ish"

If you are choosing to call business atire informal that is.

Has anyone had a custom suit made? For less than a Brooks Brothers Golden Fleese, this company (one of many) will make one just for you.

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatS...Section_Id=576

http://www.zeglio.com/board/page/label.html

I've got a couple nothing too fancy though. I got one made in Hong Kong for around £70-80 and one in Thailand for £80-90.

It's far cheaper and they fit perfectly.

bought my first non - studio d'artisan jean for years...
http://www.japanblue.co.jp/momotaro/...e/e_index.html

Today they are being used in more business like settings, but like I stated, that wasn't their original use:

How much did you pay?

~ $260, orderd from japan via tenso forwarding service.
cost in USA/EU is between $300 and $350.

eg
http://blueingreensoho.com/site/inde...mart&Itemid=62

Fit pics please!

Awesome deal going right now at Lands' End Canvas:

$30 for $60 at LEC with this living social deal:

https://livingsocial.com/deals/40489...p&rpi=22103873

This is a newer, younger line from LE. They tend to follow JCrew for a lot of fashion trends.

http://www.japanblue.co.jp/denimhouse/vintage_label/
although they logically don't fit at all.

Looking for casual warm weather shoes. Suggestions?

this.

but the opinions of females are not worth much because females know little about mens fashion!

FWIW I get many compliments from women on my Strands. But at 39, maybe I am an old man.

*shrug*

The truth with women is that almost all only know men's clothing up to a certain acceptable level of averageness. This makes it pretty trivial to buy decent, cheap clothing to look good to women.

Going past that, you're mostly dressing for yourself. It's an expression of individuality, to signal the sort of person you are and the message you want to communicate with just a glance. But unless you dress really really well, girls don't notice. There's a dead zone between acceptable and really awesome that girls don't see. But if you do dress really well, you will leave a strong emotional impression.

So dress to look anywhere from acceptable to pretty good, but don't bother trying to look better for girls unless you want to go all the way (i.e. push it to the limit!!!1!1)

I need a nice jacket(no leather) for autumn. I live in Finland so the jacket needs to be pretty warm. My budget is about 200€. European shops only because I don't want to pay heaps for shipping and customs.

Tips?

Some kind of trench or parka?

not a big fan of parkas, can dig trench coats though.

im leaning towards this, i know its loljack&jones but their jackets are very high quality and it looks really good
http://shop.bestseller.com/jack-jone...12049011_BLACK

yes, autumn soon - we need new shoes as well!

buy:



and maybe:

I'd jump on those Pointers, they look really good. I don't care much for the PS and the Adidas' look too "street" inspired for me.

where can i order those pointers and how much they cost???

pointer = pretty good value for the money imo.

http://www.pointerfootwear.com/index.php/footwear/mens

there is a store locator on the website.
but i cannot find a store where they are available yet, they should be available in the next few weeks i guess...
similiar models cost about ~£100.... eg http://www.consortium.co.uk/brands/p...-footwear.html