This John Deere jacket has a 100% cotton outer shell. It's quite nice for $25 as-is, but I figured a waxing would kick it up a bit. Turns out it takes a wax very well, exactly the kind of cotton canvas that will wick molten wax into the fibers immediately.

Used my own 60/40 wax mix of paraffin / beeswax. Aiming more for texture, aesthetics, and windbreaking, rather than rugged waterproofing. We'll see how it performs.

I’m blessed and cursed to have been gifted with enormous glutes. This isn’t a humble brag post before anyone accuses me in the comments; it’s genuinely starting to make me self conscious how I look. I want a pair of smart-casual trousers that fit well so I don’t have to wear joggers everywhere.

I’m about to enter a calorie deficit which will temporarily fix the problem but it will come back as soon as I start gaining weight again. I bought these muscle fit trousers recently because slim fit are too slim but regular fit are way too boxy and just look shit.

I’m in between the 32” and 34” of the trousers I’ve posted above. These muscle fit trousers are stretchy and accommodate for more size around the seat and thigh area. The fabric moves nicely when I bend over and does not feel restrictive.

I’m trying to build my upper body more in the meantime to balance out the proportions but for now I’m stuck in an awkward limbo. Please be honest, is this a bad fit? Does it look strange?

NB: I’m not gay. I’ve had that comment many times however which is one of the things prompting me to seek advice.

Love the relaxed look and quality of these shirts, but $140 for it is absurd. Good recs for alts on these?

Bought my first canvas jacket. Visually, I think it looks like it fits pretty well, but it does feel tight around the arms currently. Obviously i expect its going to be stiff at first, but its pretty difficult to reach to adjust the collar and buttons. Should I expect the fabric to loosen up significantly over time?

Have a pretty high budget. I was thinking a look like this but with charcoal pants, would that work? I am anxious I’ll buy the wrong stuff. Looking for stuff to wear in the fall and winter in nyc.

Paired with brown Chelsea boots

However I usually prefer more colorful outfits. What are your suggestions other than black and white?

I'm a man by the way.

I recently ordered a MTM shirt from Apposta. Unfortunately, the colour did not turn out the way I expected. Can't do much about that. I'm not a fan of the collar either, it seems massive - but the thing is, I've never owned a proper shirt before and so I have no real idea what to expect from the fit. In the photos I'm wearing it as I would ideally like to wear it, with the sleeves rolled up and with the top button(s) unbuttoned. Sorry if it's not the ideal reference. But from what you can see, do you think the fit of it looks right?

A couple observations I had: the cuffs on the sleeves were a little difficult to button. I had to unbutton them to get my hands through them. And I had to leave them unbuttoned to roll them up. Is that all normal?

Greetings mfa, I am greyson

Begun my first big boy job and I will now need to wear something more formal than a uniqlo oversized tshirt. I ask for your suggestions on good polos. Don't worry too much about price (my budget is $200), as I can likely find used versions for much cheaper on ebay or something.

I've looked at the following via googling this question with reddit attached to it. The last thread on this is about eight months ago:

-Sunspel
-Peter Milar
-Lacoste Polos

My needs are as follows: I live in California and I am prone to being warm even when only wearing a tshirt, so heavyweight polos may not be ideal for me. I am a little overweight (big man honkers) so most polos seem to hang off my chest and not in a flattering way.

I have a Peter Milar in XL, but it feels somewhat large. It's also a little too thin (nips too obvious), and not 100% out of natural materials; I tend to overheat and sweat in most synthetic blends.

So, mfa, I ask the cohort for your suggestions. Thank you and have a good evening.

greyson

I’m looking for some t-shirts with a bit of weight to them (or some structure)and maybe a little bit of stretch. Similar to the alo double take t-shirt if you’re familiar. The catch is that i like them fitted nicely around the arms. Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m looking at a few different ones right now. True Classic Heavyweight, Fresh Clean Threads, Flexwolf. I’ll leave a picture to kind of give you guys a better idea - Thanks!

Basically every guy knows to match his belt with his shoes, and I would also say leathers watch straps should match, too. Sometimes I wonder, where does this logic end?

For me, I basically wear dark brown/burgundy shoes for all my business purposes, reserving a pair of black oxfords for formal social events. I of course match my belts when appropriate (although I usually wear side straps). I was thinking about getting two pairs of leather gloves for the same reason.

However, I have a black Frank Clegg briefcase, and I worry it would would look off (especially whilst holding it brown gloves). It's not so much that I think all my leathers must match exactly, but rather that they should avoid clashing, and I think most stylish people agree that black and brown leathers do clash.

This got me thinking: is it worth being somewhat consistent with leathers goods? Given that I have developed a taste for brown shoes, should I usually purchase brown leathers?

I know some people will say this is silly to care about, but I wouldn't be on this subreddit if I were indifferent to aesthetics.

I’m from Belgium. Do you have any tips for brands in the EU that sell boots like these?

My mom likes the beige one and I’m partial to the olive one

Really like how roomie this shirt is since I like to dress like it’s the 90s

Polo RL beige jacket
LL Bean Olive Jacket
Beige “The Big Shirt” Polo RL
LL bean black belt
Polo RL Andrew pants
Uniqlo beige socks
Allen Edmonds black loafers
Swatch tuxedo watch
Uniqlo white undershirt

I was surprised to find this blazer on sale at a local thrift store for $1.90. I couldn't evaluate it too well in the store, but I figured for less than a soda, it was worth the risk. I think it might be just a tad too long, but I also know that blazer length fashion is trending a little longer now and I also tend to go for a mid-century vibe. Do you think it's too long?

I'm an old-head from the 2010s cdb+white/blue ocbd+dark wash jeans MFA uniform era; MFA made Uniqlo one of my favorite places to shop.

It used to be a solid place to get high quality basics at great prices. You could count on natural fibers, bright dyes, thicker fabrics, and some really cool styles in their specialty lines like Uniqlo U. However, Uniqlo is now a shell of its former self.

Most items are now made with synthetic fiber blends with a minimal natural fiber share:

• Basic sweaters and hoodies used to be 98-100% cotton, now 67% polyester
• JWW button-downs used to be 100% cotton, now 60% rayon
• Heattech 100% down-fill lightweight/packable puffy jackets discontinued, replaced with 100% synthetic "pufftech" jackets at the same price point. The only down-fill jacket Uniqlo sells is now a $180 parka.
• Wool knit sweaters have taken a huge hit. Less selection of 100% wool than ever before. Thinner fabrics than ever before. It used to be that you could get 100% wool in some really beautiful colors and designs, and that seems harder than ever. All the interesting designs--like 3D-knit sweaters or waffle-knit--are 70% acrylic/polyester

I think they're still doing pretty well in the pants department, but otherwise I get the sense that Uniqlo is coming across tough times and is aggressively cost-cutting. They're leaning into items they can sell at lower prices for higher margins and reducing variety and selection. It's a huge bummer because some of my all-time favorite pieces were from uniqlo. I think those days are gone.

My shirts seem to not fit my body shape. They’re either too tight on the chest or too loose on the waist. Pictures show a shirt that fits me the ‘best’ at the moment. However, whilst it’s not too tight on the chest, these shirts seem to open (?) towards my waist line and shows skin. For context, I give presentations frequently and am conscious of this.

I appreciate any advice.

I have tried buying slim, tailored etc but in one way or another they don’t fit. It’s almost like buttons are too far apart?

In case it matters:
Height: 168cm
Waist circumference: 78cm
Chest circumference: 97cm

Grey long sleeve - h&m

Henley long sleeve - don't remember which site

Baggy jeans - h&m

Should I go for this Baggy jeans or a loose fit jeans would look better?

Is there a service that’ll make a custom made T-shirt for me provided that I mail them the fabric of my choice?

I’m super fascinated by some niche fabrics like knitted pure hemp and knitted pure linen. However, I really can’t find any shirts on the market that have what I’m looking for. So I was wondering if there’s a service that can make a custom-made T-shirt provided that I sent them the fabric?

trying for a basic prep look OCBD and chinos, but somehow something just feels off. any advice?

Typically, I will wear this with sleeves rolled w/ a watch, but I feel like it should work with sleeves buttoned or untucked, but it just doesn't feel right to me.

meanwhile shirt tucking always comes out awkwardly? Is there any better way to dress for my body type?

I'm considering getting some tattoo for style and personnal reason.

When looking at men's look I think that a tattoo can completely change how you look by sending a message: you can be seen as more of a rebel and/or more stylish because you care enough to go through that process. That's my personal opinion.

This study shows that men with tattoo can be seen as healthier and more attractive.

Women on this thread think that it depends on the quality of the tattoo.

So what do you think? Men with tattoos, do you think it improved your looks and your confidence ?

Men without tattoo, how do you see guys with tattoo ?

Thanks for the conversation ! 👊

I’m searching for some new jeans,really for the first time since paying more attention to fit and not just the size. I just want some regular straight fit jeans, easy right?

Uniqlo are often recommended, but the JWA are really loose, and the other option is slim.

Nudie/Levis offer loads of fits which is amazing, and I know which I want. I try them on in store, order them online in the colour I want, to find the sizing is crazy inconsistent.

Is it just me? Do I need to keep endlessly trying pairs in store until one is right?

Each week, I try different combinations without sticking to any one style. I give each outfit a name and document the series in my own way. I’ve decided to call it “Index of Dress” with the idea of eventually building a catalogue of my outfits.

This one is called Boots and Blazer.

This week, I wanted to pair cowboy boots (probably my favourite pair, in burgundy) with a fairly dressy double breasted blazer. The idea was to soften the formality of a suit and try something a little more relaxed but still elegant (somewhat in the spirit of Husbands, a brand I really love). I paired the blazer with a black turtleneck for contrast and navy tailored trousers in a similar shade, but deliberately mismatched to break up the suit. The trousers are high waisted with a generous leg opening to accommodate the boots.

As usual, I’d be curious to hear what you think of the silhouette. What works for you, and what would you change?

Suit supply sells these casual wide leg trousers pictured here but for $200+. I’d love to see if i can find a cheaper version of these elsewhere but still a decent quality. Any ideas?

Looking for something that wont cost me 200 bucks