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[BB]

Sorry for clogging up this thread lately, but I find that this really helps me judge combinations of color, texture, and so on. I've found a few things via thrift lately, like this silk jacket, that I am trying to figure out how to wear. The fit on these things isn't great, but before I invest in tailoring I want to know if I like it or not. It's kind of hard for me to figure that out without actually wearing it. This jacket's shoulders are a bit too big, but now that I have worn it, I think I like this type of look.

[kenneth]

Posting your looks is what this thread is designed for, it isn't clogging!


Your look today is killer.

[tdig]

Nice combo BB. Personally I might target a darker belt to more closely match your shoes/watch band. Also nitpicking but pants seem a bit long for my taste.

[nicholascrawford]

BB - It's tough to pass up a good deal, but it's worth being really picky about fit with thrifted items.


I think you're doing really well with color combos, but a poor fit can throw a wrench in the whole look.

[BB]

Tdig, I think you're right on both counts. Thanks for the tips.

Nicholas, you're absolutely right. Fit is most important overall. Yet I think that for me (not everyone!) picking up a $5 jacket that's a bit oddly sized is helpful, because now I know that I'm on the lookout for something like this that will doubtless be more expensive -- but will be worth tailoring costs. I'm very much a concrete thinker, and so I can't look at a catalogue -- or even try things on in a store -- and know if I like it. The things I've posted here are things I'm "trying out," so now I can tailor them (or look for better replacements.) In short, I totally agree -- if it doesn't fit, it won't look very good. But I also need to know what I like enough to get fitted. Thrift helps me do that, I guess.

[BB]

Also, I will get the things tailored that I like (and can be fixed) -- pinky swear.

[BB]

Weekends are nice, aren't they? This has got to be one of the cuter things posted on this thread.

[BB]

And, no, I'm not talking about my broom.

[Eyerman]

@BB That is a nice looking broom...some serious curves on her. On a side note, I like the outfit...pants could be slightly tapered but other than that spot on.


And yes she is adorable.

[SDot]

Headed to do some shopping





Shirt: Gap

Jeans: Nudie's

Watch: Meister

Shoes: Adida's Samba (Special Edition)

Belt (Not pictured): BR

[BB]

Eyerman, thanks. She sure is an adorable broom.


Sdot, how do you make composite photos like that? Is it a particular app, or an image posting site? I've seen nicholascrawford post them, too. Great idea.

[SDot]

@BB yea I use an app I downloaded called PhotoScape. Lotta cool features

[matt2]

Wow BB, is that your "hanging around the house on the weekend" outfit? More power to you and other dads who dress well at home, but this father of 2-year-old twins can't comprehend dressing so nice on weekends without ruining my nice shirts, chinos, etc.!

[redsubway]

First date:





Shirt: Merona

Sweater: H&M

Jacket: Thrifted

Pants: Levi 514 (not pictured)

Shoes: Bass (walnut, not pictured)

[BB]

Matt, I've got two as well, but not twins. I can't even imagine how you do it. On weekends I have my yardwork/exercise/chores clothes, usually tshirt and athletic shorts. But then I try to get some pants on for a while every day. My non-yardwork outift is usually jeans or chinos and an OCBD. Still feels very comfortable to me, I guess. And they get crap on them sometimes, but I've become a master of stain removal. With twins, though, I'd be happy to get a shower once a weekend!


Redsubway, looks great. How'd it go?