These are some t shirts I like. Not a fan of V neck unless it's a plain V neck shirt, but I think y'all get the idea. It's cool that Ecko started making their clothes not as baggy. I've always liked Ecko's shit even when I was the only one wearing their clothes. Could care less about what's in style. Also, keep in mind that I look about 19 yrs old. An older guy wouldn't look right with these styles.

Can anyone recommend other cool brands to check out? It sucks that I HATE ordering clothes online because of sizing though. What does everyone think about Polo's? I only like wearing them when I wear slightly baggy Ecko, Rocawear, Sean John, etc jeans and Polo boots. I don't like how they look with my tighter Levi's.







I went into a store earlier today and came across this brand. I like this shit! http://www.tribalgear.com

I also got to recommend these Kangol hats with a tshirt and jeans. The player Giovanny gave me the idea in another thread. I've always been skeptical of these because I see hipster/artsy faggots running around town with them but I got one today and had a few girls compliment it! I think i'll only wear this with tshirts and jeans though. I can't see myself wearing it with other shit...

Personally I like to wear 'smart casual'. I know guys on here advocate suit game and that obviously works for them but I just don't feel totally comfortable in such clothes whilst travelling/partying and I have not found it to work for me so well. What I always wear in colder months is a pair of jeans with a shirt,sweater and blazer / sport's jacket which still makes me look smart but not overly. I really like the cut of sports jackets by Auben & Wills or Gant because they are not formal and can be worn with jeans and loafers. On top of that I always carry a Louis Vuitton wash bag when abroad to carry essentials like camera,phone,passport,guide,mints etc. around town.

Somewhere in EE in February:
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Cote d'Azur a week ago:
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A fault of mine is not adding a dash of colour to my clothes. I've spent so much time in the FSU where dark colours are preferred that I hardly do. Roosh has opened my eyes to the idea of pocket squares though so I will invest in some to brighten up my look and draw attention.

Does anyone think those Ecko shirts and other urban ones will look funny if I wear them regular size with regular Levis? I don't think I've ever seen shit like that worn regular fitting and not baggy.

What does everyone think of plain t shirts? Yay or nay?

I would go with plain white or black v-necks that are slim fit. I always thought v-necks were super gay, but now I can't stand regular t-shirts. Girls love v-necks and they look so much better, IMO.

I'm not a fan of plain shirts that much. My style is too damned flashy (graphic shirts and such). But my advice would be to go for plaid shirts if you dont have them already. If I had the $ to change my shirt gear I'd def go for plaid.

What does everyone think of Ecko shirts and the others I posted? I want to wear a Kangol hat with them. Keep in mind I could get away with saying I'm 19-20 and have tattoos so I think that style will look good on me.

Yeah, I think plain t shirts might be a little to plain and I have a bunch of plain V neck's. Scratch the plain t's idea.

For a younger guy I think they would be ok. However, I don't think they will really set you apart. I don't see girls noticing them too much. Personally, I have moved on to tailored/made to measure button ups or v-necks. It's amazing how wearing a nice pair of shoes, a well fitting button up (gingham is my favorite) and some crisp dark denim can turn a girls head. It really doesn't take much to out dress 99% of guys at the bar.

I like this look, but would go with different color boots.


Another good one I like


After reading about mens style for 2-3 months it is amazing how quickly my tastes have changed.

Hmm. Those Ecko shirts look baller man. The graphics look pretty cool and less obnoxious like some stuff. My fave one is the spray can one. It could be a good prop for a convo.

I've never gotten into V-necks personally, but it seems like a cool experiment for me to try out. And damn those pics posted above look mad sick. It would fit me well when i go back to college.

But as a small guy, should I just buy shirts like that my size or get them a little bigger?

Rio, I feel you and I do have a closet full of button up's and v neck's with some nice shoes mixed in there. However, I don't want to strictly take the dressed up route until I start aging a little bit you know?. I've found I have more success when I dress "younger". But damn it does feel good to get dressed up for some errands and get eye fucked at grocery stores. That jacket you recommended last year...will t shirts/tennis shoes look ok with it or should I stick to more dressy clothes/shoes?

Quote: (05-15-2012 02:44 AM)Rosca Wrote:  

Hmm. Those Ecko shirts look baller man. The graphics look pretty cool and less obnoxious like some stuff. My fave one is the spray can one. It could be a good prop for a convo.

I've never gotten into V-necks personally, but it seems like a cool experiment for me to try out. And damn those pics posted above look mad sick. It would fit me well when i go back to college.

But as a small guy, should I just buy shirts like that my size or get them a little bigger?

The good thing is that Ecko stopped making their shirts so baggy. You should go to the mall and try some on to make sure you go with the right size.

As for kicks, I think you should check these guys out. They're called Vlados. Wear the white or black ecko graphic shirt with a pair of these guys.

@Rio

I like the style in the first pic. On hot summer days this works well for me.

I bought 6 linen shirts from UniQLO in Tokyo and had them tailored. The quality is amazing and they are super cheap. Think the fit of this shirt (I do not really like the pattern on it, but I think with linen its a bit more acceptable)



@Vorkuta

Good style. I agree that throwing a bit of color would help. Pocket squares make that easy.

Try Boggi from Milan. One of my new favorite shops and for high quality Italian goods the price is decent.



@Houston

Always be sure the shirt fits in the shoulders. Never go too big in that area. And with a crisp pair of denim and some clean kicks its a good look.

@Pitt

Damn! Good finds man. I think we have some similar styles going on this summer.

Quote: (05-15-2012 02:47 AM)houston Wrote:  

That jacket you recommended last year...will t shirts/tennis shoes look ok with it or should I stick to more dressy clothes/shoes?

t-shirt and sneakers are no problem with the jacket. The jacket works well with almost anything. A plain white t or v-neck under it with some dark denim jeans and some white shoes looks killer. Throw on a necklace and/or watch for accessories.

The jacket also looks really well with a nice button up under it and maybe throw on some dark brown leather boots/shoes.

Quote: (05-15-2012 03:30 AM)Laner Wrote:  

@Rio

I like the style in the first pic. On hot summer days this works well for me.

I bought 6 linen shirts from UniQLO in Tokyo and had them tailored. The quality is amazing and they are super cheap. Think the fit of this shirt (I do not really like the pattern on it, but I think with linen its a bit more acceptable)

I hate the pattern, but the linen shirt looks pretty sweet. Would probably be a very good shirt for here in Thailand. Do they wrinkle up pretty quickly when you wear them out? I think if you are in decent/good shape a linen shirt like that could be a great look. I actually thought about this last night as I was watching Shamless (Showtime show) and the guy on there was wearing a linen shirt. Thanks for the idea.

Let's discuss accessories unless its been covered on an earlier page? Watches, scarves, necklaces, etc. I have a nice Nautica watch that looks good with casual clothes and dressy ones. I'm thinking of getting a scarf to wear with Rio's jacket when it cools off. I'm not really sure what else there is. Not a big fan of necklaces. I like keeping it light.

@Rio

Linen does wrinkle up considerably as the day goes on. If you wear a linen shirt during the day, you cant wear it out at night. Thats why I own more than one linen shirt (of the same color). I just pop home and throw a fresh one on.

Another important reason to have them tailored. If you look at the photo the sides are tapered in a lot. This is essentially all the tailor will do (and you are in Thailand, I would take ALL my shirts in to be tailored). For real, you will wonder how you ever lived without tailored shirts before.

@Houston

I am not an accessories guy, other than a watch and maybe a ring.



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Are my go to watches.

I like the look of scarves and such, but I have to admit that it can come across poorly in really hot climates. Unless you mean an actual functional scarf, in which case they are essential.

That Citizen is a shameless Panerai knockoff. Not bad I guess if you really like the style and don't want to pay $5,000+ for a watch.

Quote: (05-16-2012 04:07 AM)Laner Wrote:  

Another important reason to have them tailored. If you look at the photo the sides are tapered in a lot. This is essentially all the tailor will do (and you are in Thailand, I would take ALL my shirts in to be tailored). For real, you will wonder how you ever lived without tailored shirts before.

I actually got my first made to measure shirt last week. I don't know that I can go back to getting off the rack shirts again. Especially since you can get a quality, made to measure shirt here for $40.

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Not bad I guess if you really like the style and don't want to pay $5,000+ for a watch.

Not at this point in my life I have better things to spend $5000 on other than watches.

Bell & Ross are my personal favorites in that style of watch.


@Rio

I know right, ruined for life. The first time I did it I went in with two shirts and a pair of jeans. Two days later I went back with 10 shirts after I seen the results.

Would this chain be to much?

Naw bro, that chain is swagged out.

Houston - not feeling those Ecko shirts at all, if you have the build a plain v neck tshirt works better.

I also think people have to be careful when wearing a blazer, it has to be cut right so you don't end up looking like a college professor.

The thing is you want to set yourself apart from the masses, every dude in every country wears blue jeans and some boring colour top. To each is own I guess, but lately alot of girls have commented on what I wear.

Panerai watches are sweet but they are too expensive there are some nice vintage watches that can be had for cheap.

Quote: (05-16-2012 11:54 PM)rudebwoy Wrote:  

To each is own I guess, but lately alot of girls have commented on what I wear.

What kind of stuff do you wear that they commented on?

Rio - I wear colour, Orange being my favourite colour against my black skin. The reaction is usually positive although one girl at work always teases me about this particular sweater I wear (she likes me but has a boyfriend).

I bought one of those big pony Ralph Lauren tops with the country flag on it, would you believe a couple of random girls have asked me if I play Polo. It has a number on the back so it sort of looks like the real sport top. Normally, I don't advertise brands.

I also wear silver bracelets and have a chunky silver custom chain that always gets compliments. I really like that silver designer Thomas Sabo I believe is the name, cool pieces but the whole skull thing is overplayed. When it comes to style I think G Manifesto has the right idea, stick with the classics.

Ultimately, it all comes down to the image you want to portray.
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