musemaj11 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Calvin Klein? Tommy Hilfiger? Kenneth Cole? Honestly, Im blind when it comes to fashion. I usually take a woman with me when I shop for clothes. I dont wanna spend money on something that doesnt look good on me you know. Fortunately, unlike guys, women are excited when you ask them to dress you up. Its like they get to play with a real life barbie doll. LOL
Johnny85 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Hi Muse! I am a guy but I will respond anyway. I like Express Men. They have nice Polo shirts and fitted 1mx shirts in a variety of colors. Nice dress pants and casual pants as well. They have great sales 5-6 times per year + they send you coupons. I also like Ralph Lauren slim fit polos and Lacoste polos. J.Crew has a nice selection of preppy clothes, too, depending on what style you are going for. I really like J.Crew. Finally, check out sergio tacchini clothes for sports wear. Not a lot of people know about this brand but it is really nice and unique. Pricey but sales are good.
John Michael Kane Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Calvin Klein? Tommy Hilfiger? Kenneth Cole? Honestly, Im blind when it comes to fashion. I usually take a woman with me when I shop for clothes. I dont wanna spend money on something that doesnt look good on me you know. Fortunately, unlike guys, women are excited when you ask them to dress you up. Its like they get to play with a real life barbie doll. LOL Women say you look good in something only in the moment.
USMCHokie Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Fit is absolutely the most important aspect of men's fashion. You could own the most expensive and trendy brands, but if the clothes fit poorly, it will look worse than someone wearing cheap clothes that fit right. My advice would be to find brands that fit the best. People will be much more likely to notice how well the clothes fit than what brand they are.
mogul Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I'm a guy. It also seems most of the people that have responded to this thread are guys as well. With that said, fit is very important(as another poster mentioned). It depends on the look you are going for. Something for the office, or casual wear? Also depends on what your style is, whether it is preppy, conservative, or business casual. You can't really go wrong with a nice pair of jeans, a sweater or polo, and a nice watch. For jeans, I am a big fan of seven jeans (standard cut) and get them tailored.
Kelemort Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 ..As long as you don't look like a Bagman. Seriously, there's no greater turn off than men obsessing over fashion. Or even women, for that matter. Maybe I'm just too practical.
Lucky_One Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Ugh, preppy clothes... It all depends on the girl as to what they prefer, but what is most important is that you feel comfortable. For example, Ross apparently hates preppy clothes. I love guys in them. I like J Crew for casual wear, and I like Banana Republic for dressier stuff. But if you don't feel good in them, you won't look good in them. So - what sort of image is it that you feel most comfortable giving off? If you are looking for a rocker/emo/body builder/Italian playboy sort of look, I can't help you with those.
Star Gazer Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Style isn't about who designed it, but how you wear it. Fit matters. But FYI: Regatdless of design, Express Men is some of the cheapest, most poorly made clothing out there. Don't waste your money. Instead, head to the Rail at Nordstrom and have a female salesperson help you. She will put together some fashionable outfits for you like it's nobody's business...and it'll be pleasing to the female eye.
fortyninethousand322 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Do the clothes really matter? I mean I've always been comfortable in jeans and a t-shirt (not in a slob manner though). I have somewhat of a muscular physique and I've always looked good and felt good wearing these types of clothes. Would I be better served by changing it up a bit?
kiss_andmakeup Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I really couldn't care less what brand a guy is wearing or how expensive it was. If it fits him well and looks nice then that's really all I notice.
USMCHokie Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 But FYI: Regatdless of design, Express Men is some of the cheapest, most poorly made clothing out there. Don't waste your money. Quoted for the f'in truth. Instead, head to the Rail at Nordstrom and have a female salesperson help you. She will put together some fashionable outfits for you like it's nobody's business...and it'll be pleasing to the female eye. I would honestly be more inclined to go to a male salesperson, but either way, you should definitely ask for assistance when you go to those stores. It's their job to make you look and feel the best you can be.
Rinnix Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 I also don't care for brand names, I don't wear them myself. As long as the clothes look good and fit nice, then its all that I care about.
welikeincrowds Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) You hear that, jamesum? FIT. The most important details to consider in a good shirt fit are armholes meet with your shoulderssleeves make it down to your wristcollar fits comfortably snug around your neckshirt length makes it down to a bit below your hipnot too tight on the chest or waist; the fabric shouldn't stretch, or buckle at the buttons/seams The pants should be consistent in proportion with the shirt, but there's a lot of room here for interpretation. Not to mention all the different sorts of styles for pants (cotton slacks will have a different fit than jeans, for example). In general, you want the pants to hit your shoes with a little fabric left over (often you want a little more fabric left over with jeans). Proportion is largely a style choice. I have a svelte body so I like a slimmer fit: higher and smaller armholes, slimmer legs (straight or with a slight taper), not too much space between the waist on the shirt, and I try to keep it consistent and even. But as long as you hit all of the points I mentioned above, it doesn't actually matter -- designers go back and forth between loose and tight fitting all the time. It also depends on what you're dressing for, as other people have mentioned. That means the occasion, time of day, and the season. Incidentally, I just received an email today from my tailor letting me know my custom shirt is finished. You don't have to go get custom shirts done, but I'm here, so I may as well advocate for it. Depending on your tailor, it's as expensive as any decent retailer, and yet it will actually fit you. For instance, I learned from my tailor that my torso is not actually perfectly symmetrical; I have about a half an inch extra on my left side versus my right, which (in hindsight) is why my sleeves never seemed to match up. Also, with my combo of long arms + narrow frame, finding the right sleeve length off the rack without having to wear a tent is a challenge. PLUS, I have fairly broad, very square shoulders, whereas the generic model for retail shirts has their shoulders at an angle -- this results, for me, in extra fabric that gathers around my shoulders and collar. Fit-wise, I benefit greatly from getting custom shirts done. But I also will buy a slightly larger shirt and have it taken in (cut and resewn so as to fit better) by a tailor for ~$10. As long as you hit the points above, you can adjust most of the other stuff without much cost. By the way, don't forget about shoes. Depending on what you're wearing them for, of course. A man should own, in my opinion, at least 3 pairs of shoes: tennis shoes/casual sneakers, boots, and leather oxfords. (And a pair of athletic shoes if you work out, totaling 4.) This comes down to taste, but you'll want to do some research on what makes a quality shoe. They cost more money than you might expect as a novice (~$100-200), but it's a worthy investment; shoes, like feet, are machines that help you move your body, and if they've been hand-cobbled and are cared for, they will last you years. Clothes are supposed to protect you from the elements; that is their essential function. But they're also cloth that you put on your body. They make you appear a certain way and make you feel a certain way, figuratively and literally. You don't realize how much clothes have an effect on your day-to-day life until you do -- even if it's just, for example, the weight and softness of your shirt fabric. Imagine being irritated all day because you're wearing a cheap cotton shirt that's rubbing against your nipples in an uncomfortable way -- you'll probably feel irritated, too. Or, imagine your favorite cotton shirt that lets in the warm breeze (against your nipples) in the summertime. I bet you'll feel fantastic. Clothing is iconic, but it's also a cause for physical sensation. If you put a little thought into whether your clothes are pleasing you, your life will improve. Edited April 27, 2011 by welikeincrowds
Author musemaj11 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Posted April 27, 2011 Its not about brand or fashion. Its just that some brands do produce better looking and better quality clothing.
Nexus One Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 (edited) I don't look at brands, just styles. However there are some brands that tend to make clothes I happen to like. Anyways, I like the following styles. The casual style in the image is what I wear most often, although my jacket is a bit more green than what you see in that photo: http://bit.ly/jjMsUz Edited April 27, 2011 by Nexus One
Graviton Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Black trench coat, black buckle boots, black pants, black shirt. (puts on black sunglasses...wow...) No I don't actually wear that, only inside The Matrix.
markniklas Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 hi, I need your help, please suggest me what type of dresses i wear in my parties... I have no enough collection. Please help me out.
Mme. Chaucer Posted June 13, 2011 Posted June 13, 2011 Welikeincrowds is a righteous fashionista! Who knew? Listen to him, Muse.
thatone Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 (edited) Calvin Klein? Tommy Hilfiger? Kenneth Cole? Honestly, Im blind when it comes to fashion. I usually take a woman with me when I shop for clothes. I dont wanna spend money on something that doesnt look good on me you know. Fortunately, unlike guys, women are excited when you ask them to dress you up. Its like they get to play with a real life barbie doll. LOL the kind made by a tailor. and it doesn't have to be 2000-5000 dollars for a suit made by the old guy downtown. there are traveling tailors who have shops in india/thailand/etc that travel between hotels in major cities in the US taking measurements and orders. due to the differences in currency values, you can buy custom made clothes for the price of off the rack in many cases. http://www.ravistailor.com/ is one that comes to mind, i've been buying shirts from them for quite awhile, and a couple of suits as well (although i was leery of buying from someone non local due to jackets being hard to fit, i was pleasantly surprised, they came out well). 4 shirts last time i ordered from them, about 500 bucks. that's cheaper than off the rack in some places. 2 pairs of slacks also about 500 bucks. for suits if you add the jacket, typically ~600 but you can get by with just a couple of jackets if you match the material to the pants you buy. pic from a discussion about the above traveling tailor on another site... (this guy isn't me but it's a good example of what can be done for little money, this suit was 300 dollars from one of the shops in india) http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4632/mctbackview4zs.jpg as star gazer said, it's the fit that matters. when the sleeves are the perfect length and not bulging up at your wrists, when the shoulders on the shirts fit just right and aren't halfway down your upper arm or bulging up in the case of the jacket, when the hem on the pants rests just on top of your shoes as it should, when the precise 1/4 to 1/2 inch of shirt cuff shows at the end of the sleeves on the jacket (even when you're not standing), women notice such things. this is especially the case when you're not a standard body size. if you're in the 42 to 46 range (by chest measurement) and around 6 feet tall you can be fit off the rack ok. but if you're stocky and the chest runs up closer to 48 to 50, or if you're tall and slender and the chest is down to 40 or 38, you're just not going to look good in any clothes off the rack. Edited June 14, 2011 by thatone
Ginger Beer Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Calvin Klein? Tommy Hilfiger? Kenneth Cole? Honestly, Im blind when it comes to fashion. I usually take a woman with me when I shop for clothes. I dont wanna spend money on something that doesnt look good on me you know. Fortunately, unlike guys, women are excited when you ask them to dress you up. Its like they get to play with a real life barbie doll. LOL I can't be bothered to read through the thread so someone may have already said this but... It's not what you wear; it's how you wear it. My wardrobe consists of some branded clothes, some non-branded clothes, but the fit, colours and most of all what suits my body shape and what I feel comfortable in is what I buy. I don't just buy a branded shirt because I think girls will like it.
DreamerGirl27 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 Ugh, preppy clothes... agreed...Hot Topic, Anchor Blue, thrift stores where you can find cool graphic t-shirts... basically just look like a hipster and you're cool
DreamerGirl27 Posted June 14, 2011 Posted June 14, 2011 It all depends on the girl as to what they prefer, but what is most important is that you feel comfortable. For example, Ross apparently hates preppy clothes. I love guys in them. I like J Crew for casual wear, and I like Banana Republic for dressier stuff. But if you don't feel good in them, you won't look good in them. So - what sort of image is it that you feel most comfortable giving off? If you are looking for a rocker/emo/body builder/Italian playboy sort of look, I can't help you with those. ROCKER/EMO
KR10N Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 I like it when guys wear button down shirts (preferably untucked) & blue jeans. A relaxed & comfortable style. American Eagle is a nice brand. I'm not crazy about the men who wear Ed Hardy & teenage wasteland junk, occasionally I don't mind a Tapout or Affliction shirt. Graphic tees need to remain a minimum. In all honesty, I just want them to wear clothes. I really don't want to see a mans junk bouncing around. Some examples:http://lookbook.nu/look/849487 (blue flannel) http://www.binbin.net/photos/two-stoned/two/two-stoned-grey-button-down-shirt.jpg
markniklas Posted June 15, 2011 Posted June 15, 2011 hi, I need your help, please suggest me what type of dresses i wear in my parties... I have no enough collection. Please help me out. thank for more detail...
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