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Re: GQing yourself

knavy said:
Hello I'm glad I took a look.

This look is classic Ralph Lauren. The way Ralph intended the look to appear. An American twist on old English or British gentleman...

Ralph's, line is not all logo's or emblems it's truely a style or way of life for some... simular to hip hop, in the passion some have for it with the craftmenship and quality RL creats.

Again a modern twist on old classic's. (Ralph Lauren's mantra)

Notice I never said Polo! point shared.:D

You can't go wrong!

Cheers!

AKA

KR

I have been rockin this straight since 3rd grade I’m 35 now....


Cheers!
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I'm even glader you took the look. Thanks. I needed that. I've bought a coat similar but I still need to find a suit similar to it. Ralph Lauren narrows my search. Thanks. Yes I love the modern mix with old classic. I love the style this may be my new look for 2010.
 
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My tailor just put me on to an online suitmaker called indochina. You send in your measurements and choose the suit fabric, lining, details and for $400 you have a custom suit within a week or so. If they get the fitting wrong in any way (which will probably happen on the 1st round) you send it back with pics of whats wrong and they redo it or fix it.

The cuts are modern & the pics he showed me looked pretty good. No it's not competing with Saville Row or even my tailors suits but for $400 and a week, I'll give it em try eventually. Maybe my brothers graduation present or something...

 
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themainman said:
My tailor just put me on to an online suitmaker called indochina. You send in your measurements and choose the suit fabric, lining, details and for $400 you have a custom suit within a week or so. If they get the fitting wrong in any way (which will probably happen on the 1st round) you send it back with pics of whats wrong and they redo it or fix it.

The cuts are modern & the pics he showed me looked pretty good. No it's not competing with Saville Row or even my tailors suits but for $400 and a week, I'll give it em try eventually. Maybe my brothers graduation present or something...

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Tight. I'm gonna try this just to see how good they are. Though, I'm skeptical about how it'll fit.
 
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Mello Mello said:
Tight. I'm gonna try this just to see how good they are. Though, I'm skeptical about how it'll fit.
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from what he said you can expect it to need some work on the 1st order. they make adjustments an then base further orders on that final template unless your size changes.
 
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themainman said:
from what he said you can expect it to need some work on the 1st order. they make adjustments an then base further orders on that final template unless your size changes.
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Do you think I should exaggerate my measurements give or take by a few inches the first time around? I'm a 44 long, 36 x 36 pants.
 
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I'm thinking bout coping these joints

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Good advice in this thread! Definitely bookmarking it.

HELP:

I don't know much about fashion but would like to adopt a more business casual style, particularly button-downs underneath a vest and jacket with some jeans/pants.

Something similar to these brothers:

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Where's the best place to start? Anyone has pics to share of different coordinating styles/colors?
 
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audio syndicate said:
this is HUGE, i put together a 3 piece wool suit with WORKING button holes and a opposing color lining (gray suit, pink lining - oswald boteng style) with 2 pairs of pants for $374 :dance:

i own 3 shirts from bestcustomshirt.com and having a few pieces that fit perfectly and are unique is 100% worth it.
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I agree, I'm getting a 3 piece wool w/2 pairs of pants, working button holes, opposing color lining (Black suit, plum lining) @ 180 thread count for $399.

Good find and thanks to the OP

I gotta come back and get my Navy and gray suits too. Oh man you can get the button thread to match the lining ... complement it with a nice pocket square and you are set.
 
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Mello Mello said:
Do you think I should exaggerate my measurements give or take by a few inches the first time around? I'm a 44 long, 36 x 36 pants.
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I dont know bro. Email them. indochino.com.

Toss a local tailor $5 - $10 to do your measurements or get someone to do it for you at home.

Then, indochino gives you a $75 alteration credit so you can either send it back for changes or use the local guy to make the changes you need.
 
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Good advice from GQ mag... Peep the pic. That's a good look for such a low budget. I know cats that will spend 5x to 10x that amount and can't pull off anything better.

How do you make a $200 suit look like $1,000? You use a tailor.

1. You don't want baggy sleeves. Have them narrowed. ($18)
2. Take up the sleeves slightly so they hit right at the break of your wrist. ($25)
3. The jacket's too boxy if the sides hang straight down from your shoulders. Take it in at the torso so it hugs you closely. ($25)
4. You want a narrow leg that falls straight down to your shoes. Take in the leg so there's no extra material, and shorten the pants so there's no break. That means the hem just barely touches the tops of your shoes. ($25)

Three Stores with Great $200 Suits

1. Topman
2. Uniqlo
3. H&M
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On Model: Wool-blend suit, $200, shirt, $60, by Topman. Tie, $60, by Martin + Osa. Pocket square, $10, by Lands' End Canvas. Shoes, $35, by Merona at Target.
 
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you could also hit up jos a bank and get a $200 suit and the adjustments will run you another $65 it take about 2 weeks to deliver after the tailor gets it
 
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bajanbadman said:
you could also hit up jos a bank and get a $200 suit and the adjustments will run you another $65 it take about 2 weeks to deliver after the tailor gets it
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jos a banks suits look too boxy to me. i havent checked them out in a while but thats always been my impression.
 
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I'm looking for some shoes to wear with some cool cargo type shorts for the summer. I'm almost 40 so I don't wear Air Force 1's and I'm not a metrosexual cat either so I won't be kicking any thong sandals or clogs either. I've seen some cats kicking the old sperry topsider look. Is that what's up now?
 
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smooveface said:
I'm looking for some shoes to wear with some cool cargo type shorts for the summer. I'm almost 40 so I don't wear Air Force 1's and I'm not a metrosexual cat either so I won't be kicking any thong sandals or clogs either. I've seen some cats kicking the old sperry topsider look. Is that what's up now?
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Get you some boat shoes playboy, thats all i rock with my cargo shorts and they are comfortable as hell!:yes::dance:
 
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teeswinger said:
Get you some boat shoes playboy, thats all i rock with my cargo shorts and they are comfortable as hell!:yes::dance:
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I'm assuming you're talking about these joints right (w/no socks)?
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I used to rock these back in college. I guess they came back. Will mosdef pick up a pair.

Good lookin' out.
 
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themainman said:
jos a banks suits look too boxy to me. i havent checked them out in a while but thats always been my impression.
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Give them another shot. They have some new lines out that have a more tailored look and are of higher quality, with working buttons, etc..

Good bump too. I think ill give indochina a try this summer.
 
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Amajorfucup said:
Give them another shot. They have some new lines out that have a more tailored look and are of higher quality, with working buttons, etc..

Good bump too. I think ill give indochina a try this summer.
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yea? i may checkem out sometime in the future...
 
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This summer I'm only fuckin' with tailored shorts; no more cargos.

Actually I might wear cargos occasionally because I just bought a few pairs of mid-cut moccasins from Generic Man that might look better with cargo shorts.


 
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