SC, obvs.
And this thread should be in the George & Dragon part of the forum.
So where do people usually but their clothes from?
I'm assuming as most of us own expensive watches we all like to dress the part as well.
So we do we all buy
Shirts
Polo's
Jeans
Etc?
Just looking for recomended outlets hopefully with good pricing or deals.
Thanks
Callum
SC, obvs.
And this thread should be in the George & Dragon part of the forum.
Having spent all my money on watches it's Primark for me...
I just like to wear plain polos/tshirts with chinos, jeans or sometimes joggers (for that comfort).
Clothes shopping is a nightmare, I like Crew clothing for polos though.
Not sure the assumption that nice watch = nice clothes is necessarily true, especially as one gets older and starts to realise how shallow the whole fashion thing really is.
There's a big difference between style and fashion, I wish I could get my missus to understand that. Find a style you like and stick with it.
Anyhow, for what it's worth, being retired means I can wear what like; don`t have to do all that dress code crap that goes with the territory when employed by a large firm in a (supposedly) professional/technical function.
So for me, it's Levi 501s (in various states of repair), Fed Perry Polos (in various states of repair) or Ben Sherman button downs, smart shoes for going out (never trainers, that's no-no), Adidas Sambas in the daytime, leather jackets or black Harrington (black Crombi if it's cold)......that's about it.
I don`t do the clothes shopping thing; I pop into the outlet shops at York when I`m passing, might buy a Fred if there's one I like. My sister gets 501s from the States twice/year (£30/pair) so I always have a couple of new pairs awaiting commissioning.
Watches?........I wear what I feel like but generally something gold/bicolour if going somewhere smartish. Can`t beat gold for dress watches.
Paul (57 yrs young)
Do what I do, I get my mummy to buy my clothes from Mothercare.
She ties my laces too
Shirts – Ralph Lauren / Brooks Brothers
Polo's – Ralph Lauren / Boss
Jeans – Levi
York Designer Outlet, usually during a sale.
Wouldn't say I follow fashion, but I know what I like I keep it that way. But think deep down a small part of fashion gets us all.
For me I'm lucky enough to a have a dress down office, so winter its usually jeans, jumpers and granddad tops, summer its chino shorts, polo top or t-shirt.
After losing a load of weight, I thought I'll rather have nice clothes that last.
Trip to NYC last year meant Levis & Ralph were hit pretty hard especially in their outlet village, I'd say that's 70% of my wardrobe, jeans, jumpers, t shirts, shirts and polos.
All my training & marathon gear is Nike again lucky enough from an outlet.
If in this country mainly sales of local outlet village which is Ashford.
The only thing I like paying full price for are good boots - timberlands & coats - north face.
Plus watches when I can afford them.
I've had some nice shirts and jumpers from Urban Outfitters and tend wear Converse or Vans shoes from them too.
Stopped wearing Levi 510 as the cut is not very good and they're overpriced. Jeans from eBay or Primark have been the best I've had and only £20 or less.
Only wear polos for badminton, so can't help there. I don't buy expensive branded ones though, as they don't appeal to me. Tend to buy cheap plain t-shirts or band/sci-fi related ones and wear a casual shirt over the top and maybe a hoodie or jumper.
I'd hate to have to wear suits and smart shirts/shoes every day. Feels totalitarian seeing so many people obliged to dress like that. In fact, it would be nice if the watch dealerships adopted a less formal, less corporate image. Watches should be fun, why is it made to look so corporate and serious?
Fortnum and Mason. I wear a thin coat of Pâté from navel to thigh, a Harvey Nicks crop top and some rugby socks.
Finished off with some simple, pattern-less, suede, desert brogues.
"Bite my shiny metal ass."
- Bender Bending Rodríguez
Surely you must have seen those huge shopping malls on your travels?.
If you have then you will find shops in those malls that sell all manor of clothing from cheap to not so cheap,all you have to do is decide if you like the item of clothing......then hand over the cash at a till.
usually says "Pay Here"
You then move on to another shop for a matching item of clothing...and so on etc etc.
Dont we all dress like this?
If you have the time to sort through the crap you can get so good quality bargains at TK Maxx, not bad for Ralph Lauren.
Ted Baker all the way for me, from top to bottom. Great quality, still have shirts from 20 odd years ago when that still look good (according to me). And as already stated, I can pick up last seasons lines at tk maxx at half the price, which is nice.
Shirts for work - Charles Tyrwhitt
Casual shirts - various
Polo's - Charles Tyrwhitt or Gant mostly
Jeans - Gant
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
There are certain items I will look for first from certain retailers/brands, but will go somewhere else if I don't find what I am after.
Casual tops (Polo's/Rugby's): Joules, Henri Lloyd, Sunspot (was a big Ralph Lauren guy, but I feel the quality of their cotton polo's has gone downhill - my HL ones wear much softer)
Jeans: Diesel, Replay (We 'R')
Gym/Sports: Under Armour
Shoes/Boots: RM Williams
Shirts I tend to have tailored, I don't have much call for suits in my line of work so I own a Dolce & Gabana which was MTM, which I wear for pretty much all formal occasions that call for one (about 3 times per year!). I have a mixture of knits and jackets/coats from various Italian houses.
If I had to buy everything from one shop or "brand" I would be inclined towards something like Ralph Lauren - pretty much covers all bases.
You can buy clothing from Aldi or Lidl,but they don't have changing rooms so you will have to try on at home and decide if you look cool......job done.
Nearly everything casual I get from:
www.mandmdirect.com
Great online retailer and can pick up some real bargains.
For shirts I'm afraid I'm going to admit to being a bit snobby and admit I get mine handmade, and for a pretty fine price to boot as I cut out the middle man. There's nothing nicer than the feel and quality of a handmade shirt and they last a hell of a lot longer than that Charles Tyrwhitt crap.
Fashions come and go, style is timeless!
OP, you should start your learning here - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Debretts-Gui.../dp/1870520777
Jeans - Levi,s or G Star
Polos etc - Ralph L or Boss
Shirts - Best Ralph L - Next for Office
Shoes - Jones Bootmaker
Only own one suite, Hugo Boss from an Outlet in Vagas & Tailored to fit in London.
Watch - Timefactors !!!!!!!!
I either use a shop or go online, is this post for real
Just get a onesie.
You'll have a heart attack if you ever go to B&Q then - they wear uniforms that the management actually hands out!
As it goes I feel the same way about the regulatory jeans'n't-shirt uniform that people wear when they don't want to wear a, uh, uniform...
...but what do I know; I don't even like watches!
I'm dressed exclusively by Autograph at M&S, during the day, and in the evenings, when I'm relaxing in my luxurious country retreat, it's leisurewear by George at Asda. Tell them you know me, and they'll do you a special deal on jogging bottoms.
I cannot believe I am reading this.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
This week I have mostly been wearing sackcloth.
My style tips come exclusively from http://lookatmyfuckingredtrousers.blogspot.co.uk/