Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[bry2000]

Interesting discussion, I suppose. But most of us are here to find out where to kop cheap CPs and how to size.

 

[Riva]

Interesting discussion, I suppose. But most of us are here to find out where to kop cheap CPs and how to size.

Wrong thread

 

[dieworkwear]

I'm late to the discussion so I don't know why [...] but I'll comment anyway.

 

[Jobst]

Any recommendations for fairly standard shirts done in interesting fabrics? Have been buying one or two Frank Leder each season for a few years, but the folded pocket thing this season really isn’t doing it for me.

 

[crazn]

Third, I am new to my SWD journey and I find that it is easier and more efficient to buy from a single vendor, with a specific vision, than it is to hodge podge my way through innumerable vendors, brands, etc. I am sure I will branch out. I now get my "CM" stuff from numerous vendors. However, at this particular point in time, I am fine with my count-by-numbers approach to dressing.

Yeah! You try some brand you hear about heat and it fits you perfectly and you’re hooked for a while until you start straying or don’t.

Also, while people don’t come to Affiliate threads to **** on stuff it’s not like everybody just loves everything NMWA or 18 East puts out.

Lastly, it’s a slippery slope trying to judge why people like or buy something

This is what I mean, everybody starts their journey from somewhere, and there is an emotive aspect to the first shop that got you started on this journey. however everybody is on a different trajectory, travelling at different speeds and looking for different things. sometimes going all experimental and then heading back into the comfort zone. There really is no right and wrong as long as you are comfortable with what you wear. no need to throw shade cos they aren't following the groupthink. which some groupies don't realise.

 

[Biggskip]

Any clothing related shops 'you just gotta check out' in Charlotte, NC?

 

[LA Guy]

I tried to entertain. But I'm sure I get the buddy influencers right to some degree

It's actually not true except insofar as some people have a stronger grasp of communication through this medium, and so are more influential here, and often those people have a strong grasp on other forms of internet communications. I am not myself a particularly strong or compelling writer, and like in many areas of my life, have been fortunate and lucky enough to get in on the ground floor before the field was crowded.

 

[Newcomer]

For me, what this all boils down to is clothing is not very serious business, it should be fun and entertaining and put a smile on your face (because otherwise, why are you spending so much time thinking about it), and even the worst dressed on this forum is doing significantly better than the vast majority of the people in the larger population.

 

[RegisDB9]

-Wear what makes you feel like a ******* boss

-Buy more Margiela

Is it not this simple for everyone?

 

[Benesyed]

Off topic, but I have noticed myself swing back towards pleated and pressed pants.

I'm really bad, however, at replication my pleats

 

[clee1982]

Interesting discussion, I suppose. But most of us are here to find out where to kop cheap CPs and how to size.

how many people joined SF in ~2009 because had to be member and get some post count to send pm to get some unbelievable deal on B&S (or sell some)

 

[LA Guy]

I just like dope clothes.

Going to add accessories, jewelry, shoes, bags, and pretty much anything that you can wear or carry into this.

I've always had a fairly nomadic mindset, so while I like owning my house, for example, just because I enjoy my own space, I'm not a "house proud" type of guy. It's hard for me to make an emotional connection to anything that I can't wear or carry on my back.

 

[LA Guy]

I mean, do you? Is it really that hard to admit we are influenced by our desire for social approval and that in certain circumstances it can inhibit the other goals we have (to be stylish)?

I have never been in the unenviable position of having to compromise between the two, luckily. My IRL friends know me as "that guy who owns some fashion related businesses" and chalk up my "style", such that it is, to that. Not that I have really outlandish tastes - black jeans and tees, cool belts, sneakers, black leather jacket (denim when it gets warmer). It's not really hard to absorb.

 

[bry2000]

how many people joined SF in ~2009 because had to be member and get some post count to send pm to get some unbelievable deal on B&S (or sell some)

No idea. I have been here longer than that!

 

[steveoffice]

I stumbled upon sf while looking for good deals on j crew peacoat