[Alpharius]

I'd have to agree that this is some serious hipster style, however I'll give +1 for a solid post full on information, examples, and where to go for further information.

I'm going to remember this for my future posts and I hope others do the same.

[WestIndianArchie]

(07-14-2014 10:53 PM)Deluge Wrote:  

Summer style's a tough one. Especially because I rarely wear shorts. I personally rock a tight fitting t-shirt or a short sleeve shirt with my khaki/burgundy chinos and either my boat shoes or wingtips.

Here in the States, Spring/Summer Warm Weather brings out the chicks.

So putting together something that looks cool, but doesn't have you sweating your balls off is muy importante.

I usually just end up sweating.

WIA

[Deluge]

(07-14-2014 11:05 PM)Osiris Wrote:  

I'd have to agree that this is some serious hipster style.

Depends where you live. As I prefaced in the introduction, something like desert boots that aren't too rare where I'm at may be too fashion forward in a lot of places, but on the flipside the items I recommended might not cut it in a fashion capital. It's up to you to figure out what's congruent for where you're at.

(07-15-2014 12:41 AM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 10:53 PM)Deluge Wrote:  

Summer style's a tough one. Especially because I rarely wear shorts. I personally rock a tight fitting t-shirt or a short sleeve shirt with my khaki/burgundy chinos and either my boat shoes or wingtips.

Here in the States, Spring/Summer Warm Weather brings out the chicks.

So putting together something that looks cool, but doesn't have you sweating your balls off is muy importante.

I usually just end up sweating.

WIA

Fair enough. As much as I've been complaining about winter atm the fact is Australian winters aren't that cold, so for me there's a lot more overlap in what I can wear between the seasons then there would be for you in DC. As a rule, it's harder to dress well the warmer the weather is which is a bitch, but at least if you're in shape you can make up for it by showing off more muscle.

[nomansland]

(07-14-2014 09:26 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

Desert Boots:

I always fancied these. My only hesitation is that they are pretty wide in the sole and do not offer much support. I didn't care about this stuff before, but it is a legitimate concern as you are wearing them all day.

Do you have anything to say about shoe fitting, avoiding certain fits, etc?

[Saladin]

(07-15-2014 02:57 AM)nomansland Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 09:26 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

Desert Boots:

I always fancied these. My only hesitation is that they are pretty wide in the sole and do not offer much support. I didn't care about this stuff before, but it is a legitimate concern as you are wearing them all day.

Do you have anything to say about shoe fitting, avoiding certain fits, etc?

The Clarks desert boots are pretty uncomfortable. I'm thinking of getting the Superfeet 3/4th insoles for them so I can start wearing them more.

They're tight around the toes, hence why I'd get the 3/4ths insoles.

[Saladin]

I disagree about the sneakers btw. I think they make awesome and comfortable basics for casual situations if you know how to pair them well with the rest of your clothes. If you do that you'll come up with consistently good looking outfits for casual situations(a walk by the beach, or a night out out a local pub).

Yes, most other guys wear them, but most other guys don't know how to color coordinate or wear clothes that fit.

Btw, the best dressed man I saw recently paired bright Green New Balance sneakers with a suit and a bright green pocket square. I instantly noticed it.
In fact another forum member was with me and we both thought the dude was dressed sharp as hell. Before seeing him I thought people who wore sneakers with suits with idiots, but it just worked with that combination because of the green pocket square matching with the shoes. Yes, a bit flashy but we were in a suit store and he seemed like a regular there.

[Deluge]

(07-15-2014 02:57 AM)nomansland Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 09:26 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

Desert Boots:

I always fancied these. My only hesitation is that they are pretty wide in the sole and do not offer much support. I didn't care about this stuff before, but it is a legitimate concern as you are wearing them all day.

Do you have anything to say about shoe fitting, avoiding certain fits, etc?

I've never had a problem with my desert boots fit. The only way to prevent this from happening is trying em on before you buy. Desert boots offer more support than most sneakers, but not as much as dress shoes. If you want tons of support consider Docs or similar boot brands.

(07-15-2014 03:14 AM)Saladin Wrote:  

(07-15-2014 02:57 AM)nomansland Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 09:26 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

Desert Boots:

I always fancied these. My only hesitation is that they are pretty wide in the sole and do not offer much support. I didn't care about this stuff before, but it is a legitimate concern as you are wearing them all day.

Do you have anything to say about shoe fitting, avoiding certain fits, etc?

The Clarks desert boots are pretty uncomfortable. I'm thinking of getting the Superfeet 3/4th insoles for them so I can start wearing them more.

They're tight around the toes, hence why I'd get the 3/4ths insoles.

Damn man, you didn't mention any issues when you bought them. How would insoles help them fit around your toes better though?

[Carlos100]

I have a pair of these and they seem to work fairly well.

Do you find that tan or khaki desert boots go ok with grey jeans? It seems to me that black shoes go best with medium-grey jeans, but black desert boots don't seem to make a lot of sense, if they exist. Perhaps those Doc Martens you mention would be better.

[Cyr]

Firstly great data sheet- I recently got the clarks desert boot and really like them.

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

[JWLZG]

(07-15-2014 08:28 AM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

I have a pair of these and they seem to work fairly well.

Do you find that tan or khaki desert boots go ok with grey jeans? It seems to me that black shoes go best with medium-grey jeans, but black desert boots don't seem to make a lot of sense, if they exist. Perhaps those Doc Martens you mention would be better.

Yeah, you'd want to pair a darker colour of shoe with grey jeans, and preferably a boot (to compliment the urban flavour of grey jeans).

I've seen black desert boots, only they are in finished leather not suede. Strictly speaking those would be chukka boots -- basically deserts are chukkas in suede with a crepe sole. They'd be more appropriate with grey jeans, or a dressed-down suit; at the end of the day they're still casual footwear.

Docs are your universal casual footwear; they go with pretty much anything unless it's summer.

(07-15-2014 09:09 AM)Cyr Wrote:  

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

I've had the same issue in the past. I've got chunky quads from cycling and my jeans used to fit snugly around my thighs and bum. Skinny jeans mightn't work for you. There are tapered jeans around, try Wranglers or Levi's 508. Don't bother with straight or relaxed jeans.

[Deluge]

(07-15-2014 08:28 AM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

I have a pair of these and they seem to work fairly well.

Do you find that tan or khaki desert boots go ok with grey jeans? It seems to me that black shoes go best with medium-grey jeans, but black desert boots don't seem to make a lot of sense, if they exist. Perhaps those Doc Martens you mention would be better.

I'd have to see pics of the combo to know if they'd go well with grey jeans. Black Docs would work with them though, I've seen that look around.

Black suede desert boots do exist (I wouldn't wear them though), coincidentally there was a pair in the datasheet's black jeans pic.

(07-15-2014 09:09 AM)Cyr Wrote:  

Firstly great data sheet- I recently got the clarks desert boot and really like them.

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

I'm having a similar problem, I've started to skip leg day because I can't afford to replace my jeans right now If you're legs are struggling to fit into straight cut jeans, they must be pretty damn big. Try asking sand, he seems to be an expert on jeans.

[BoiBoi]

(07-15-2014 09:09 AM)Cyr Wrote:  

Firstly great data sheet- I recently got the clarks desert boot and really like them.

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

Easy solution, just grab your jeans and take them to a tailor. Tell em that you want them tapered from the knee down. I pay something like 10-12€ for it. A very cheap way to upgrade your overall style.

[faznine15]

Thoughts on casual style? I know it's harder as it has less defined rules when compared to the classics that you are trying to explain to the masses here. I'd love to see a thread on that as I find it easy to master the classic well dressed style but have a harder time putting unique casual outfits togeather.

The fashion blog world seems hell bent on having everyone dress in blazers, AE strands, retro boat wear, etc which I often find too dressy for places like dive bars, the college scene, concerts, etc. My friend is one of these all suits all the time converts and I can't help but feel like he looks overdressed all the damn time.

[General Stalin]

I think the point of contention with "hipster" style discussed here is that a large percentage of men identify caring about fashion with being feminine. "Only faggots care about what's 'in' or focus so much on putting a contemporary looking outfit together."

I can see both sides of the argument - lots of men care more about wearing clothes that simply look good on them individually rather than caring about if they are being fashion-forward or style relevant with what is trendy nowadays. I for one am a bit of a counter-culturalist when it comes to many things including pop-culture and fashion trends. One reason is you can't stick out if you are just going along with what others are doing, and the other is that you feel like a fucking sheep if you are just going along with what others are doing. It's the old conundrum of changing things about your life--style, social behavior, philosophies, etc.--are you trying to be someone you are not, or are you just evolving as a person?

I know when I see a group of aviator-boat-shoe-khaki-shorts bros I just get the impression they are all a bunch of cunts. Maybe I'm just really misanthropic and cynical but whatever. I know I'm not one to rock desert boots or boat shoes for sure.

[KsockZ]

few months ago i made apt he decision to start dressing better. first thing i did was upped my shoe game. i stopped wearing sandals and sneakers, unless im at the beach/pool or gym.

i bought a several types of shoes including boat, chukkas and dress shoes.

by far my favorite pair i picked up were these red wing chukkas

http://www.redwingheritage.eu/boots/#&m=...ukka-boot/

i searched around and was able to get them for under $200

[Deluge]

(07-15-2014 07:14 PM)KsockZ Wrote:  

few months ago i made apt he decision to start dressing better. first thing i did was upped my shoe game. i stopped wearing sandals and sneakers, unless im at the beach/pool or gym.

i bought a several types of shoes including boat, chukkas and dress shoes.

by far my favorite pair i picked up were these red wing chukkas

http://www.redwingheritage.eu/boots/#&m=...ukka-boot/

i searched around and was able to get them for under $200

Those are great. I really like the chukka's on the dude with the army surplus jacket too. I prefer desert boots though (which are a type of chukka), they're a tad dressier.

[casio]

Nice data sheet, I also disagree on sneakers however - I have an extensive collection of irregular nike's and puma's that often get (positive) remarks from girls. I must say that the social circles I'm often in are a bit nike obsessed though.



I also tend to like the more colorful pairs. I do wear nice clothes with them not, streetware.

For example puma's like these can fit very well under a pair of pants and a white shirt.

But I also have general nice black booths etc.

[Deluge]

^I'm a fan of Nike's, I almost copped a pair of Air Jordan 1's last year. They weren't one of the sneaker brand's I was talking about before. Can't stand those Puma's though, different strokes for different folks.

[Tengen]

This thread is Heartiste-approved:

Quote:

A fairly decent style guide, if you're a lean man with hipster pretensions.

https://twitter.com/heartiste/status/489433368333791232

[Deluge]

I have no clue where the lean thing comes from. Cyr wears similar stuff and he's fairly big. The only difference for big guys is sizing and looser cut pants.

[Carlos100]

(07-14-2014 10:53 PM)Deluge Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 06:03 PM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:01 PM)HankRearden Wrote:  

Also, a question: my cheap Parisian shoes are starting to wear at the toe, probably because they're shit. What shoes would you recommend for going out? If I'm going to a casual bar or on a date I could see myself busting out my nice shoes, but I would never dream of wearing them to a club. That's really the crux of it for me: how does one wear great shoes to a club that get noticed, but which won't get destroyed after the first weekend?

Packed dance floors can be rough on shoes. Perhaps sturdy, high-end boots would endure better? Wingtip or brogued boots would make you stand out.

This is a big issue. Suede desert boots are perfect for a club because it's not like it has any leather to be destroyed, but they're not super sturdy. Wingtips look amazing and are sturdy but you don't want to get the leather fucked up by other people's shoes. I try my best to avoid getting them dirty and always clean them afterwards but it's a worry. The answer (for me at least) is the Doc Martens 1461 Derby shoes in black that I posted on the sheet. They're incredibly durable and won't look like shit after a night clubbing.

I think these Wolverine '1000 Mile - Addison' Wingtip Boots with the brown upper and the black toe might work for clubbing in the fall, winter, and spring. The brown makes it easier to match with clothes, but the black toe might help hide the heavy scuffs and nicks from the dance floor. Nordstrom's huge sale starts tomorrow, but I don't know if these boots will be part of it.

[HankRearden]

(07-17-2014 05:48 AM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 10:53 PM)Deluge Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 06:03 PM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

(07-14-2014 12:01 PM)HankRearden Wrote:  

Also, a question: my cheap Parisian shoes are starting to wear at the toe, probably because they're shit. What shoes would you recommend for going out? If I'm going to a casual bar or on a date I could see myself busting out my nice shoes, but I would never dream of wearing them to a club. That's really the crux of it for me: how does one wear great shoes to a club that get noticed, but which won't get destroyed after the first weekend?

Packed dance floors can be rough on shoes. Perhaps sturdy, high-end boots would endure better? Wingtip or brogued boots would make you stand out.

This is a big issue. Suede desert boots are perfect for a club because it's not like it has any leather to be destroyed, but they're not super sturdy. Wingtips look amazing and are sturdy but you don't want to get the leather fucked up by other people's shoes. I try my best to avoid getting them dirty and always clean them afterwards but it's a worry. The answer (for me at least) is the Doc Martens 1461 Derby shoes in black that I posted on the sheet. They're incredibly durable and won't look like shit after a night clubbing.

I think these Wolverine '1000 Mile - Addison' Wingtip Boots with the brown upper and the black toe might work for clubbing in the fall, winter, and spring. The brown makes it easier to match with clothes, but the black toe might help hide the heavy scuffs and nicks from the dance floor. Nordstrom's huge sale starts tomorrow, but I don't know if these boots will be part of it.

Appreciate the tip but I find them too clunky. I love to dance and it's a huge part of my game.

[Cyr]

(07-15-2014 10:27 AM)Deluge Wrote:  

(07-15-2014 08:28 AM)Carlos100 Wrote:  

I have a pair of these and they seem to work fairly well.

Do you find that tan or khaki desert boots go ok with grey jeans? It seems to me that black shoes go best with medium-grey jeans, but black desert boots don't seem to make a lot of sense, if they exist. Perhaps those Doc Martens you mention would be better.

I'd have to see pics of the combo to know if they'd go well with grey jeans. Black Docs would work with them though, I've seen that look around.

Black suede desert boots do exist (I wouldn't wear them though), coincidentally there was a pair in the datasheet's black jeans pic.

(07-15-2014 09:09 AM)Cyr Wrote:  

Firstly great data sheet- I recently got the clarks desert boot and really like them.

The main problem I have is getting jeans/trousers that actually fit me well. Most of my jeans are straight cut jeans, and they are a little tight in the quads and crotch, but then get baggy at the bottim, (they dont really taper). Have you got any reccomendations for jeans that taper, but fit around big quads and ass?

I'm having a similar problem, I've started to skip leg day because I can't afford to replace my jeans right now If you're legs are struggling to fit into straight cut jeans, they must be pretty damn big. Try asking sand, he seems to be an expert on jeans.

*just checked the label- theyre slim straight.

[R Smoov]

Nice work based fam.

Do you know any brands or clothing lines that are good?

[Deluge]

(07-17-2014 05:43 PM)Rosca Wrote:  

Nice work based fam.

Do you know any brands or clothing lines that are good?

You need to cop one of these bruh