WCSMen's Fashion Thread - Page 28
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fatfail
United States386 Posts
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Arathore
104 Posts
On February 14 2012 13:51 fatfail wrote: Sorry I'm ignorant, but what exactly makes jeans different from each other besides color? I really know very little about pants in general. Also, I wear the same thing every day, some gray levi 514 jeans I got on discount, nike running shoes, a polo shirt or t-shirt, and either a down jacket or this expensive brooks brothers wool coat my dad gave me. I think a way to be more fashionable would be to get some fashionable shoes? The norm at school seems to be converse, but they seem pretty cheap and flimsy in my opinion. I think leather looks a bit too formal for high school too. Suggestions? This is pretty much my highschool getup: a pair of red/blue vans (got 2 pairs for the price of one at a local surf shop) a pair of levi jeans from khols i got for like 25$ usually a plain T shirt with no logos. (i have like 3-4 different colors that i got just off the shelf at target) shit feels great and its cheap and keep syou up in the fashion enough. | ||
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NationInArms
United States1538 Posts
On February 14 2012 14:01 Arathore wrote: This is pretty much my highschool getup: a pair of red/blue vans (got 2 pairs for the price of one at a local surf shop) a pair of levi jeans from khols i got for like 25$ usually a plain T shirt with no logos. (i have like 3-4 different colors that i got just off the shelf at target) shit feels great and its cheap and keep syou up in the fashion enough. It also depends on what stereotype you want to play or what image you want to express to other people. The general mainstream trend right now is skinny jeans, casual/athletic shoes with flat soles, and some other things I don't know the name too. If you don't like converse, get Vans (like the guy above). In terms of jean size, 511 I think is the trend. Getting fashionable shoes does improve your fashion image. Wearing running shoes would probably offset anything fashionable you're wearing (imo). Take everything I just wrote with a grain of salt though, I'm in high school myself. In regards to shirts, plain t-shirts with no logos are usually worn by people that...let's just say are hispanic (I live in the southwest USA, sorry if offending anyone), you can pull it off though. I would recommend t-shirts with something on it. Polo shirts fit the more nerdy asian stereotype (I'm asian, I no longer wear polos and baggy jeans). But don't ever buy really expensive stuff because it's in fashion. There are a lot of great deals out there, you can still be frugal and look good. | ||
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NationInArms
United States1538 Posts
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Arathore
104 Posts
[/QUOTE] It also depends on what stereotype you want to play or what image you want to express to other people. The general mainstream trend right now is skinny jeans, casual/athletic shoes with flat soles, and some other things I don't know the name too. If you don't like converse, get Vans (like the guy above). In terms of jean size, 511 I think is the trend. Getting fashionable shoes does improve your fashion image. Wearing running shoes would probably offset anything fashionable you're wearing (imo). Take everything I just wrote with a grain of salt though, I'm in high school myself. In regards to shirts, plain t-shirts with no logos are usually worn by people that...let's just say are hispanic (I live in the southwest USA, sorry if offending anyone), you can pull it off though. I would recommend t-shirts with something on it. Polo shirts fit the more nerdy asian stereotype (I'm asian, I no longer wear polos and baggy jeans). But don't ever buy really expensive stuff because it's in fashion. There are a lot of great deals out there, you can still be frugal and look good.[/QUOTE] Yea, i've heard a lot of stereo types like that but at least at my school (i'm in socal as well) lots of people wear plain shirts. I'm an average white boy and I really enjoy wearing plain shirts. I think the real stereo types are if they really shitty and super big. Just a normal shirt (imo) is fine. | ||
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Kich
United States339 Posts
On February 14 2012 14:14 NationInArms wrote: It also depends on what stereotype you want to play or what image you want to express to other people. The general mainstream trend right now is skinny jeans, casual/athletic shoes with flat soles, and some other things I don't know the name too. If you don't like converse, get Vans (like the guy above). In terms of jean size, 511 I think is the trend. Getting fashionable shoes does improve your fashion image. Wearing running shoes would probably offset anything fashionable you're wearing (imo). Take everything I just wrote with a grain of salt though, I'm in high school myself. In regards to shirts, plain t-shirts with no logos are usually worn by people that...let's just say are hispanic (I live in the southwest USA, sorry if offending anyone), you can pull it off though. I would recommend t-shirts with something on it. Polo shirts fit the more nerdy asian stereotype (I'm asian, I no longer wear polos and baggy jeans). But don't ever buy really expensive stuff because it's in fashion. There are a lot of great deals out there, you can still be frugal and look good. Solid color t-shirts are worn by an absurdly large number of people, are you referring to the super-XXL tall-tee's or are you just tip-toeing around calling someone poor for wearing solid color t-shirts or something? When people say t-shirts, they're referring to t-shirts that fit them. If you're in high school, fashion isn't really a thing. Like you mentioned through the thinly veiled racism, high school is more about dressing to your clique than anything else. I wouldn't worry too much about how you look in high school though, it doesn't matter that much. Dressing too nicely makes you look like a tool, dressing too shitty makes you look like a bum, white tee and jeans is a solid middle-ground. If anything, I would experiment with opened button-up shirts with the sleeves rolled up to your forearms. Some shirts are designed with this in mind and make it easier with buttons on the sleeves and a little strap that keeps it up for you. Keep the button ups light in color, don't aim for designs that's tacky, but mix it up. You don't want to be the guy that I was in high-school who looked exactly the same every day and you don't want to make yourself look like you excessively care about how you look. H&M is a nice place to find shirts like that. | ||
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jamesr12
United States1549 Posts
If I was in high school now I think I'd want a pair of CDB which I would wear most days. Then a pair of boat shoes for when I'm wearing shorts. I agree leather dress shoes would look out of place in high school but CDB or boat shoes would be fine at least in the high school I went to. As far as plain t shirts go they are perfectly acceptable for high school as long as they fit properly. There's a big difference between a fashionable plain t shirt and a xxl tall tee on a 6 foot 180# guy | ||
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Vin{MBL}
5184 Posts
On February 08 2012 17:03 Motivate wrote: Out of interest, when are you meant to wear black business shirts? My friend bought me one for Christmas but I only own black trousers. with grey pants | ||
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Mykill
Canada3251 Posts
Wait until you get out of high school and you'll see fashionable vs not. and well dressed vs. loafty. | ||
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jamesr12
United States1549 Posts
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Zambrah
United States4231 Posts
On February 15 2012 06:27 jamesr12 wrote: I disagree, sure most people might buy from whatever brand their clique buys from, but that doesn't mean it is impossible for a person to be more fashionable then their peers in high school if they chose to dress a step up from their peers. I've got a friend who dresses quite well, and we're in high school, hes one of the few who really does, but he really does. :-D | ||
boesthius
United States10914 Posts
Here, I just created a few outfits out of 3-4 pieces of clothes in 2 minutes, and they're not even super "fashionable"; just simple pieces of springwear that anyone can do on a budget: The last one is probably even more applicable to your age group, as a lot of dudes are still wearing super skinny jeans - and those are a pair of skinnies that I still own that I just turned into shorts for the summer. Bear in mind, this is just super super simple stuff that someone in high school who wants to start dressing differently from this: ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/Ofjfe.jpg) This is all anyone has ever worn up here in norcal for the past 5 years, I call it the Zumiez standard - a skateshop that I used to work at that sells every single article of clothing seen here. Also a sale going on at J.crew atm - 30% off all Final Sale items. Sizes are running out super fast, I was going to order some of those club shorts I've had my eye on for a while, but they only had a 35 as the smallest size when I wear a 33. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=494&Product_Id=1560078&Parent_Id=305&default_color=DARK-BROWN-TAN&sort_by=§ioncolor=§ionsize=10-1/2 D# I'm looking for a pair of casual wingtip, and these just happened to be on sale. The thing I don't like about it is that is the beige near the top, otherwise the sole is great, and the design is pretty cool. The maker is either Alfred Sargent or Crockett & Jones as far as I know. Got a pair of black from Mezlan, a brown pair from Bally, and a burnish brown (don't know why i said burgundy) from Cole Haan, so I'm looking for something much more casual. | ||
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Thrax
Canada1593 Posts
On February 15 2012 09:11 boesthius wrote:+ Show Spoiler + I disagree as well. I mean you're both right in that the majority of people in high school - hell even still in college. It's not hard to dress "better" than your peers if you're in high school. Stop buying shit like Obey and LRG and you're already in a step in the right direction. This is even more applicable since spring/summer is going to be hitting soon, and it's MUCH easier to get away with simple colors/styles than other seasons. It's incredibly easy, just grab a few good fitting v-necks, 1-2 pairs of denim, some chinos, some lightweight button ups, and you're seriously fucking set for the rest of the year. Here, I just created a few outfits out of 3-4 pieces of clothes in 2 minutes, and they're not even super "fashionable"; just simple pieces of springwear that anyone can do on a budget: The last one is probably even more applicable to your age group, as a lot of dudes are still wearing super skinny jeans - and those are a pair of skinnies that I still own that I just turned into shorts for the summer. Bear in mind, this is just super super simple stuff that someone in high school who wants to start dressing differently from this: This is all anyone has ever worn up here in norcal for the past 5 years, I call it the Zumiez standard - a skateshop that I used to work at that sells every single article of clothing seen here. Also a sale going on at J.crew atm - 30% off all Final Sale items. Sizes are running out super fast, I was going to order some of those club shorts I've had my eye on for a while, but they only had a 35 as the smallest size when I wear a 33. The first two looks will not draw any attention, but everything is well fitted, etc. The next few looks are great - layering is a simple way to look good without looking like you're trying. I also really like that shirt, it's flashy. Not a big fan of jean shorts in general! | ||
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boesthius
United States10914 Posts
On February 15 2012 10:48 Thrax wrote: The first two looks will not draw any attention, but everything is well fitted, etc. The next few looks are great - layering is a simple way to look good without looking like you're trying. I also really like that shirt, it's flashy. Not a big fan of jean shorts in general! Yeah, that was mostly the point I was trying to get across  If you're in high school, and barring your parents are super rich, you're not going to be able to afford $120 buttondowns and $90 chinos all of the time. I just wanted to showcase how well simple yet good fitting clothing looks good no matter what~. Also yeah, I have a few pair of khaki and navy colored shorts that I'm going to be busting out once it gets warmer. The jean shorts is more of a demographic thing - it's still very "in" up here since 8/12 months it's 90F+ degrees and a lot of people dress like my friend's band: ![[image loading]](https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248369_2012958492946_1513308424_2180743_2395961_n.jpg) Also note that there is a time and a place you should wear jean shorts. This is a good example of when: | ||
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CatsnHats
United States199 Posts
On February 15 2012 09:51 Cambium wrote: Simple question: yay or nay http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=494&Product_Id=1560078&Parent_Id=305&default_color=DARK-BROWN-TAN&sort_by=§ioncolor=§ionsize=10-1/2 D# I'm looking for a pair of casual wingtip, and these just happened to be on sale. The thing I don't like about it is that is the beige near the top, otherwise the sole is great, and the design is pretty cool. The maker is either Alfred Sargent or Crockett & Jones as far as I know. Got a pair of black from Mezlan, a brown pair from Bally, and a burnish brown (don't know why i said burgundy) from Cole Haan, so I'm looking for something much more casual. I'd say yay. I was taken aback by the beige top at first, but the more I look at them the more I like it. It definitely makes the shoe more casual, which is what you are wanting. It also makes them "pop," so you'll also turn some heads when wearing them, too, and that's always a plus (in my opinion). Your pants will cover some of the beige too, making more of an accent and not so jarring. The rest of the shoe is sick too, love all the detail. Would you wear these to work? I'm just a college student so I don't know much about what's okay for office wear. | ||
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iamahydralisk
United States813 Posts
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On February 15 2012 11:08 CatsnHats wrote: I'd say yay. I was taken aback by the beige top at first, but the more I look at them the more I like it. It definitely makes the shoe more casual, which is what you are wanting. It also makes them "pop," so you'll also turn some heads when wearing them, too, and that's always a plus (in my opinion). Your pants will cover some of the beige too, making more of an accent and not so jarring. The rest of the shoe is sick too, love all the detail. Would you wear these to work? I'm just a college student so I don't know much about what's okay for office wear. Definitely not office. The crepe sole is not formal. I'm probably pairing this with chinos or jeans for weekend wear, and *maybe* Fridays. | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On February 15 2012 11:15 iamahydralisk wrote: what's a good place to get a decent pair of chinos priced at no more than $80 (and preferably in the $40-$60 range)? I'm good on denim but I don't have any chinos that fit me well. Lots of people like dockers for cheap chinos, I personally like polo ralph lauren. You can also try places like JCrew and Brookbrothers. All pretty decent stuff, just choose a cut that suits you. | ||
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Thrax
Canada1593 Posts
On February 15 2012 11:15 iamahydralisk wrote: what's a good place to get a decent pair of chinos priced at no more than $80 (and preferably in the $40-$60 range)? I'm good on denim but I don't have any chinos that fit me well. I've always been a big fan of the bottoms from Gap. I like the fit of their chinos ($55). I like the fit on myself at least! You don't need any but I also like their 1969 jeans They have a 20% off promo that ends today. (so $44 chinos) Not sure how quality compares to the other brands mentioned. | ||
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