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11-03-2015 , 09:28 AM

#7051

maddog876

adept

Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 702

I just bought my first pair of Levi's after wearing exclusively Lucky Brand (idk if that's even considered mid-tier now) for like 7 years. Was totally shocked at the selection, comfort and quality. And you can usually find them on sale in the $45-50 range. Maybe Levi has changed recently, but the perception I had of Levi certainly doesn't match the product they currently sell.

11-03-2015 , 10:34 AM

#7052

mullen

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17,557

Levi's are great for the price point. Nice dark colors and a variety of fits. Big fan of 508s and 511s as a casual jean to wear out. Definitely the best choice for someone on a budget. I've seen them as low as $30-$35 on sale too.

11-05-2015 , 03:00 AM

#7053

flopturntree

adept

Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 867

Cool. got some levi's

Anyone have a nice site where I could get some casual t-shirts/hoodies/winter stuff?

In my early 20s, literally haven't gotten new clothes in like over half a year

11-07-2015 , 05:15 AM

#7054

BunterRunner

centurion

Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 162

Thanks for the boot suggestions last week boys. I ended up seeing these (brown ones) on Amazon and I thought they looked okay for a first pair. Combine that with the fact they were only ~$55, I thought it was a good deal

Boots

Now tell me why they suck.

11-07-2015 , 04:42 PM

#7055

GusJohnsonGOAT

SESwamiGOAT

Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 16,469

Made in China.

11-09-2015 , 05:51 AM

#7056

Aventon

adept

Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 824

How can you buy shoes from an unknown brand on the internet?

11-11-2015 , 04:09 PM

#7057

mananamanana

enthusiast

Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 68

Does anyone wear dress pants regularly as a student? I got a tailored suit for a few special occassions and noticed it looks really good and also is very comfortable.

Jeans and t-shirt is the standard here but I think with a v-neck sweater or a nice button down it can still looks somewhat casual while also like you care about your appearance.

Edit, if I do buy a few more I probably need to get them all tailored otherwise it might actually look worse than jeans and t-shirt

11-11-2015 , 04:52 PM

#7058

Enough Is Enough

banned

Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 324

I wore them in the past as bachelor's student, but I didn't always feel comfortable in them. I assume this is because I was not confident enough to continually pull it off. I wore it with dress shirt, v-neck and nice shoes.

It's a really distinct style from the regular student outfit so I like to have all other aspects besides the dress pants up to par. I still have a pretty ****ty bag, so that could be a source of insecurity, because I think dress pants + ****ty bag looks worse than chino/jeans + ****ty bag.

11-13-2015 , 08:36 AM

#7059

mananamanana

enthusiast

Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 68

Yeah I agree with you about that. Still think I am gonna buy a few nice dress pants and some shoes. Cant hurt to have some nicer clothes in my wardrobe

In februari I am gonna study in China for a semester so I am looking to up my wardrobe before I leave since I probably wont buy much clothes in China.

11-13-2015 , 11:07 AM

#7060

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

I would advise against wearing any dress clothes to school. This was talked about before and for grad and law school and stuff like that is fine, but for undergrad I think looks bad. You can easily dress mature and be semi casual. Nice chinos, well fitting button ups, nice boots, etc.

11-13-2015 , 12:00 PM

#7061

scrolls

veteran

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,096

Agreed. I think optimal student clothing is nice jeans/chinos, untucked button down and boots. In pretty much all situations the best way to dress is at the higher end of what everyone else will be wearing (you don't want to out dress everyone by so much that everyone notices). If everyone is casual, dress casual but do it well. If everyone is in a suit, wear a 3-piece suit, etc. With that being said I dressed pretty bad in college, didn't get a clue until later.

11-13-2015 , 12:04 PM

#7062

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

Also fit is most important. You can easily look well put together in a college environment with a nice clean white t, well fitting sweatpants (slim sweatpants are very in style right now) and joggers/shoes.

It all depends on what style you feel comfortable, if you feel most comfortable wearing I'll fitting clothing I suggest convincing yourself not too though.

If I can remember to do it I'll post some fits from other sties that I think are good for an undergrad enviroment.

11-13-2015 , 12:05 PM

#7063

Enough Is Enough

banned

Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 324

Optimal in what sense? Getting girls? Making friends?

11-13-2015 , 12:53 PM

#7064

GusJohnsonGOAT

SESwamiGOAT

Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 16,469

Optimal means obviously to the point where you are stylin' that the haters are mad.

11-13-2015 , 01:00 PM

#7065

InyafaceAgain

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 338

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrolls

In pretty much all situations the best way to dress is at the higher end of what everyone else will be wearing (you don't want to out dress everyone by so much that everyone notices). If everyone is casual, dress casual but do it well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCuster_911

+1 to all this.

Something else that might be obvious but can be a bit tough when trying to dress casual but well instead of over dressing is not to just add dressier items to casual staples.

If you want to get nice boots don't get dressy ones and think that makes the outfit better. Get the best ones that will fit with your style. If you get button down shirts make sure they are casual. Coherence is your friend

11-13-2015 , 01:06 PM

#7066

Spurious

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18,593

ITT we learn that well fitting sweat pants are better than tucked in shirts in college.

"Who are you planning on hiring?"
"The sweatpants guy from college."

11-13-2015 , 01:21 PM

#7067

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spurious

ITT we learn that well fitting sweat pants are better than tucked in shirts in college.

"Who are you planning on hiring?"
"The sweatpants guy from college."

Lol we are not talking about interviews hombre. What you wear to college has almost zero impact on any future employment.

Lol you

I never said anything about what's better. Just the same pieces are improved by fit.

You would get alienated if you wore a tucked in shirt daily at a large state school in US. Pegged as as try hard.

11-13-2015 , 01:27 PM

#7068

Spurious

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18,593

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCuster_911

Yeah I agree, I had it wrong when I thought about the non-English word preppy.

11-14-2015 , 10:16 AM

#7069

problemeliminator

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 9,467

Lol, if slim sweat pants are "in style" then style sucks.

11-14-2015 , 01:58 PM

#7070

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

Sweatpants are insanely hot right now. Probably the hottest menswear piece of the last year. Not even limited to street wear. Most fashion brands are making them too.

The slimness comes in at the calves, not full silhouette

11-14-2015 , 02:00 PM

#7071

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

The only reason I brought up sweatpants was to show that you don't need chinos/jeans to look put together.

11-14-2015 , 02:04 PM

#7072

Spurious

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18,593

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCuster_911

I assume you can cite a source for this utter non sense.

11-14-2015 , 02:07 PM

#7073

CCuster_911

You Only Live Once

Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 24,435

There is no such thing as a source for fashion trends. But you can open up your eyes if you want

I am not going to put in more effort to prove it because I generally don't give a **** if you believe me.

There's a lot of push to dress things up and dress things down recently. Sweatpants being dressed up one of t he biggest.