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Levi's 569 series have served me quite well for the last couple of years. They're loose enough around the thighs without looking "baggy". But I guess it depends on the person really.Speaking of jeans, does anyone know of any good brands for someone with big legs? Been back at the gym a lot lately and my quads have blown up. It's business casual here, but today I'm wearing jeans and holy crap they're tight! I don't want fat people jeans (I'm 165), just something that might fit better in the upper legs. I want to say I'm at 24" legs at the moment.
A couple friends swear by Birkenstocks. Never worn them personally. I've had a few pairs of athletic sandals over the years that are super comfortable, but they're definitely not fashionable.Anyone know a good comfortable sandal that isn't the toe thong style?
second this, don't think such a thing exists...A couple friends swear by Birkenstocks. Never worn them personally. I've had a few pairs of athletic sandals over the years that are super comfortable, but they're definitely not fashionable.
I went there and left empty handed because everything is way too frumpy for a guy of a normal BMI. Ended up buying a suit from Express, and it is stylish as hell, tapered at the midsection, and required no tailoring save for the cuffs. I will only be wearing this suit for very special situations, so I wasn't concerned about it wearing out, as Express clothes seem to do.Got a decent suit from jos a bank. Had to be tailored to fucking hell. Looked like mc hammer pants
If you are looking for a good quality suit at a decent price check out Nordstrom's Rack. I picked up a Ben Sherman suit there for ~$250, they will even tailor it for free if you buy a suit from them.I went there and left empty handed because everything is way too frumpy for a guy of a normal BMI. Ended up buying a suit from Express, and it is stylish as hell, tapered at the midsection, and required no tailoring save for the cuffs. I will only be wearing this suit for very special situations, so I wasn't concerned about it wearing out, as Express clothes seem to do.
I've never had a problem with shirts from Brooks Brothers fitting me so I've never had to have them tailor them... but if they will tailor them for free, you might as well. I've always had good results when they've tailored my suits that I bought there.I bought some shirts at brooks brothers, should I go back there to get them tailored to fit better or is that the kind of thing anyone competent can do.
Depending on what your issue is with Brooks Brothers shirts Charles Tyrwhitt might fit you better. I've basically moved away from Brooks Brothers to CT shirts because CT shirts are much more tailored, and I don't have to spend $170 to get a shirt without a pocket. The other upsides include being able to pick your cuffs, spread collars, and metal collar stays. The only downside to CT is that I like instant gratification, and shipping from England doesn't help with that. Anyhow, they are almost always running a 4 for $200 special on shirts. I've also managed to pick up gift card coupons on sites like Living Social for 1/2 off and then use them on the shirts.I bought some shirts at brooks brothers, should I go back there to get them tailored to fit better or is that the kind of thing anyone competent can do.
Nice thanks, i'll check them out.Depending on what your issue is with Brooks Brothers shirts Charles Tyrwhitt might fit you better. I've basically moved away from Brooks Brothers to CT shirts because CT shirts are much more tailored, and I don't have to spend $170 to get a shirt without a pocket. The other upsides include being able to pick your cuffs, spread collars, and metal collar stays. The only downside to CT is that I like instant gratification, and shipping from England doesn't help with that. Anyhow, they are almost always running a 4 for $200 special on shirts. I've also managed to pick up gift card coupons on sites like Living Social for 1/2 off and then use them on the shirts.
The guys and I at work are huge fans of Allen Edmonds. They basically last forever between being able to be resoled or having them recrafted.Where do you guys buy shoes?.
Ferragamo seems to suffer from the "Buy my name, not my quality" syndrome. Don't get me wrong, the shoes look great but... ~900 USD for a wingtip? ~300 USD for a polo shirt? Gimme a break. The Magnanni stuff seems a lot more reasonable. I almost threw up when I saw the prices on the John Lobb lines.allen edmonds are among the top made american dress shoes. I tend to favour italian shoe makers - ferragamo, artigiano, magnanni, all make excellent oxfords, some I have had over a decade and still look as good as the day I bought them. I have not had good experience with church's, I felt the quality was inferior. The holy grail of british shoes is john lobb, which are too rich for my blood. Its best to get a classic oxford/wingtip/cap-toe, you can look in the 50% off sale racks for past seasons and these types of shoes never go out of style. Stay away from monk strap, loafers, heavy brogue etc. at first until you have built up at least 3-5 pairs of more traditional styles.