Finally picked up a coat for the winter. I ordered the Our Legacy Shield Jacket this morning. Got a pretty great discount on it too (390 USD inc shipping+tax vs. 500 Euro pre duty+shipping). So happy my search is over.

CatNzHat

United States1599 Posts

November 18 2014 06:19 GMT

#5942

I love my Red Wings, but they took about 30 miles to break in partially, and probably about 300 to break in fully, but I walk between five and seven miles a day so it wasn't too bad for me. I polish them about once every two weeks, more if it's raining or extra foggy in the mornings.
That being said, I tried a pair of Aldens on and they felt like my Red wings after a month of walking in them.

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

November 18 2014 08:00 GMT

#5943

the problem i have with boots (ll bean katahdin [chippewa]) is if you wear the wrong socks they cant be an ass to wear

also, selfie

warning: i like colors and i was in a hurry

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also: selfie tips plz

Juliette

United States6003 Posts

November 18 2014 12:31 GMT

#5944

BEAN BOOTS (ill stop)

your tie matches your hair, I like the balance you get out of that. It makes the wild stuff on the bottom work because its just not as wild as pink on your hair. I think the pants are a little tight for the top though. whats the jacket?

for reference bean boots (and that everlane sweater i picked up. aka church fit). novis - scarf + parka

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zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

November 18 2014 13:12 GMT

#5945

i think bean boots can only work with parkas and something of one of the two colors. I need new bean boots and am thinking about getting the all black ones.

Juliette

United States6003 Posts

November 18 2014 13:25 GMT

#5946

i feel like you need that tradish/prep vibe for them.

bean also makes katahdins if youre super into workwear

zulu_nation8

China26351 Posts

November 18 2014 13:27 GMT

#5947

either way it's a point of pride of saying you live somewhere that requires more than aldens or some pussy boots for winter

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

November 18 2014 13:57 GMT

#5948

the katahdins are pretty solid. i wear them every day and don't care what i bump or kick. only thing i don't like is it's still pretty rigid and the tongue annoys me while i drive.

the pants were definitely too tight. my legs have gained some weight from all the biking and i didn't realize they'd be that tight but i already had that outfit planned for the occasion because i wanted to wear them with the saddle shoes. the jacket's from uniforms for the dedicated. not sure what it's called but it's 50/35/10/5 wool/modal/polyamide/cashmere.

peanuts

United States1225 Posts

November 18 2014 15:35 GMT

#5949

I'm looking to pick up a new pair of boots myself. Anyone here have these Chippewas? Usually I just go with Bean Boots, but I want to try something new in terms of style and shade.

Also, lichter, the best selfies have dogs in them.

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(J. Crew - J. Crew - Vans - FoxHound x Smooth Terrier)

Thaniri

1264 Posts

November 18 2014 21:21 GMT

#5950

Would have been a sick fit with a slimmer tie lichter. Not many people would wear turquoise and pink.

You're probably not very tall so fat ties make you look even shorter and fatter.

Dangermousecatdog

United Kingdom7084 Posts

November 18 2014 22:26 GMT

#5951

On November 17 2014 10:24 CatNzHat wrote:
Topcoat arrived, it was shipped all folded up so I need to get it pressed, but here are some fit pics anyways.
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Over an OCBD:
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pockets are a thing.
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wow my arms are ridiculously long.
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pay no attention to my silly cat paintings.
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Over an unconstructed blazer:
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The blazer (poorly fitted wool-poly blend from Zara).
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Unbuttoned.
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All buttoned up.
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Your coat. You don't show your knees, but it is probably one size too small. If you buttoned it up can you sit? The massive rumples below the bottom button suggests not.

Exoteric

Australia2330 Posts

November 19 2014 01:39 GMT

#5952

how do you come to a conclusion like that? the folds are there regardless of whether it's buttoned or not because he literally just received it

CatNzHat

United States1599 Posts

November 19 2014 03:15 GMT

#5953

On November 19 2014 07:26 Dangermousecatdog wrote:

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Your coat. You don't show your knees, but it is probably one size too small. If you buttoned it up can you sit? The massive rumples below the bottom button suggests not.

It's rumpled because it was shipped folded (as I mentioned). I'll edit this post with a full length pic so you can see.

CatNzHat

United States1599 Posts

November 19 2014 03:22 GMT

#5954

Outdoor Voices hoodie and sweats:
excuse the bathroom mirror selfie.
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lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

November 19 2014 03:26 GMT

#5955

marled sweaters are so nice

broodmann

604 Posts

November 19 2014 04:33 GMT

#5956

On November 17 2014 10:24 CatNzHat wrote:
Topcoat arrived, it was shipped all folded up so I need to get it pressed, but here are some fit pics anyways.
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Over an OCBD:
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pockets are a thing.
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wow my arms are ridiculously long.
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pay no attention to my silly cat paintings.
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Over an unconstructed blazer:
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The blazer (poorly fitted wool-poly blend from Zara).
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Unbuttoned.
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All buttoned up.
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Looks very good, a more formal shirt, maybe a tie and leather gloves would complete the look. The blazer looks pretty good to, I might actually go get a shit blazer from zara myself, something to wear when going out since you wouldnt really care about it very much. Btw, I hope u tuck in ur shirts when ur wearing a blazer, few things look worse than not doing so.

greggy

United Kingdom1483 Posts

November 19 2014 12:19 GMT

#5957

Who the fuck sits down with their coat still buttoned

marvellosity

United Kingdom36156 Posts

November 19 2014 12:24 GMT

#5958

On November 19 2014 12:22 CatNzHat wrote:
Outdoor Voices hoodie and sweats:
excuse the bathroom mirror selfie.
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one of the few items of clothing i like the look of in this thread :p

Dangermousecatdog

United Kingdom7084 Posts

November 19 2014 12:36 GMT

#5959

On November 19 2014 21:19 greggy wrote:
Who the fuck sits down with their coat still buttoned

People who drive? People who take public transport? People who commute to work? Clothing that isn't worn in a vacuum devoid of environment?

Hey, no need to be aggressive when I point out that someone who posted a fit pic omits the total length of the object in question, even though he has more than enough space to show his mouth. He's either 7 foot tall with an anorexic body and freakishy long arms or he has chosen 1 size too small.

If the folds are from the way it was packaged then it's fine. It'll smooth itself out. if they are stress marks, that isn't so good.
Nice coat though.

lichter

1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts

November 19 2014 13:46 GMT

#5960

how would it even rumple from being too tight if it's unbutton? if the pic were buttoned with the rumples then i'd agree it was too tight. but it's not so i thought it was pretty obviously just folds from the way it was packaged