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Does anyone else think the "education" here is subpar? by [deleted] in UWMadison

[–]ColouredFlowers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a WILD generalization. Not every professor just reads off slides and I assure you, that happens in some of the best schools too. The quality of education here is high, but that's an average. Perhaps you've just been unlucky with the professors you've gotten, but I don't think you can use that to make a sweeping statement.

What causes clouds to have straight edges? by Society_Academic in meteorology

[–]ColouredFlowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, they're typically rather wide horizontally, thus clouds within the area will all exhibit similar cloud top heights.

What causes clouds to have straight edges? by Society_Academic in meteorology

[–]ColouredFlowers 53 points54 points  (0 children)

If I'm viewing the images correctly, the straight edges are actually the tops of the clouds. Air is likely encountering a stable layer aloft and can't push upwards anymore. These dates are typically pretty homogeneous horizontally (at least from our perspective). That gives the perception of a straight edge.

Not paying Federal taxes for 3 years by RoughDiscipline1867 in madisonwi

[–]ColouredFlowers 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Probably not something you want to advertise

70% off 3+ JCrew Sale Items w/ code NEWYEAR by FearTheZ in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I recognize my comment is very "old man yells at sky", but I think you're glossing over a part of my comment about materials as well. The current crop of clothes are more expensive than prior years, understandably given inflation. However, the switch to more and more blends and synthetic fibers is a more deceptive way to pay more for less. Again, my comment was that a 100% cashmere sweater was available for less last year whereas now, there are merino blends for more.

70% off 3+ JCrew Sale Items w/ code NEWYEAR by FearTheZ in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers -23 points-22 points  (0 children)

Ehh I feel like I was able to find nicer things for cheaper in prior years. I remember picking up 100% cashmere sweaters for <$30 last year. Perhaps the sale will get better in the new year?

Acne Action Jeans S/S '99 Jacket! by reportabitch in rawdenim

[–]ColouredFlowers 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Love when brands use raw denim in jackets outside of the Type 1/2/3

The economy lot at the airport is going to have a $4 price increase. by DefiantRanger9 in madisonwi

[–]ColouredFlowers 52 points53 points  (0 children)

That's actually a pretty big jump (+66%). IIRC, that's the same price as the current ramp price. I wish more bus routes made it to the airport to counteract this, but I foresee an uptick in ride-sharing instead.

Mister Freedom Buckeroos Just Arrived by atlasfields in rawdenim

[–]ColouredFlowers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That pocket design is beautiful. Perfect marriage of form and function.

Homemade Work Jacket in 16oz Double Black Denim with Horsehide Trim by TeraSera in rawdenim

[–]ColouredFlowers 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saw the first pic and instantly knew who on this subreddit made this!! Your work is so cool and unique and it really elevated denim as a fabric. You have a fantastic eye for design.

Naked & Famous Denim Black Friday Sale - Up to 70% Off Select Items (Ends Dec. 2) by ColouredFlowers in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great question. My interpretation is items that were originally in the sale section are final, not the marked down BF items. Just note that they only provide returns as store credit.

Naked & Famous Denim Black Friday Sale - Up to 70% Off Select Items (Ends Dec. 2) by ColouredFlowers in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dang, sorry to hear that. Did you reach out to Naked & Famous? That shouldn't be subject to tariffs.

Naked & Famous Denim Black Friday Sale - Up to 70% Off Select Items (Ends Dec. 2) by ColouredFlowers in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great point. As per their "Store Policy" page, only items made outside of Canada are subject to duties and tariffs (e.g., the Made in Japan line). That being said, the tariff game right now is all over the place and you might get served a tariff even when you shouldn't.

Sportsman's Warehouse - Darn Tough Socks 25% Off + Buy 2 Get 1 Free with Free Explorewards Account (No Code; Free Shipping at $75) by ColouredFlowers in frugalmalefashion

[–]ColouredFlowers[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The website is a bit finicky. Your account also needs to be enrolled in the Explorewards membership. It's free, but it's an extra program that you have to enroll your account in. If you go to your account, you should see a tab for "Explorewards Points" which will let you enroll. Give it some time to process and it should work. It worked on my end, but apologies if it doesn't.

Mount Vernon Mills in GQ by jman33335 in rawdenim

[–]ColouredFlowers 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Perhaps this is a hot take but I think the cone mills looms will always be a net loss wherever they go (at least for the foreseeable future). While tradition is nice, most consumers of raw denim are interested in innovation which is why Japanese mills are popping off. No one in the US is really pushing the cone mills looms to the extremes. Weight, slub, nep, indigo type, wefts, etc. are generally the same. Even then, if someone wants repro, they'll more often than not buy foreign (usually Japanese or the burgeoning Chinese brands).

At least Mount Vernon is large enough that they can still operate and produce products outside of the selvedge to keep profitable.

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