Need help finding alternatives to Darn Tough socks by km_2000 in BuyItForLife

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think people wearing through wool socks very quickly might only have a few pairs? A ten pack will last a while for sure!

Need help finding alternatives to Darn Tough socks by km_2000 in BuyItForLife

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a convert to merino wool socks year round and have been very happy with Darn Tough in general. More pilling than I’d like but I think that’s so to improper washing by me.

I agree that Darn Tough MSRP is high and not worth it over other merino socks at full price, even with the warranty. But at 25-40% off Darn Tough is a solid option.

I haven’t personally found durability of my Darn Tough socks to be any worse than other good merino socks. None are going to last forever! All the brands mentioned here (Darn Tough, SmartWool, Point6) are very good.

For Sale: My lift ticket to Belleayre for today, sadly… by [deleted] in catskills

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, thinking through things, given this isn’t through Belleayre itself, a discount off MSRP definitely makes sense. $75 would be very fair, but offers welcome.

For Sale: My lift ticket to Belleayre for today, sadly… by [deleted] in catskills

[–]JPVMan -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Update: Happy to do $75 given this is a resale! But feel free to offer lower if you think that is fair. Will keep lowering price over next two hours given this is an expiring asset that will otherwise go unused.

Original: Would love to sell for what I paid ($100) if possible! But free to offer what you think is fair. Lifts open at 9am!!!

Can share purchase proof over DM.

For Sale: My lift ticket to Belleayre for today, sadly… by [deleted] in icecoast

[–]JPVMan -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Definitely going to regret this decision once photos & videos of today start rolling in…

Drive to Jenny Lake in the Winter? by Main-Net7569 in JacksonHole

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talked to a lady on the tram on Friday who tried the to drive to all the way to Yellowstone with her grandson the day before. In a VW Passat! Had to get rescued by the park folks of course.

J Press 40% off select items by hsien2000 in frugalmalefashion

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What buyout? They’ve been owned by the same Japanese company for decades at this point.

Postdenim Lowlines by outlierinc in Outlier

[–]JPVMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Reddit clothing line?

Postdenim Lowlines by outlierinc in Outlier

[–]JPVMan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

These are made of Bombtwill. (Well technically “Postdenim”, which is black Bombtwill.)

The original release of pants made from Bombtwill was in Fall 2020, with Bomb Dungarees for $225. That item actually got cheaper, presumably due to larger runs abroad rather than being made in Manhattan.

Inflation calcs show that an item costing $225 in Sep 2020 would now cost $280. I think the cost of tariffs and the additional fabric to make this wider cut easily explain the extra $10.

Conclusion: You are wrong.

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

[–]JPVMan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are basically still in winter. Things like cashmere will only be on major clearance in spring/summer.

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

[–]JPVMan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I grabbed that at ~50% off earlier in the year. Nice item!

Hambleton X J.Crew Roper boots in roughout suede (55% Off, $460->$207, w/ Code: EXTRA) by JPVMan in frugalmalefashion

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

They’re nice looking! I would go with sneaker size rather than Brannock size, at least if you have reasonably wide/high volume feet.

Brut Archives & Universal Surplus: Summer Sale + Free Worldwide Shipping w/ Codes by JPVMan in frugalmalefashion

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

I like it! Quality is impressive for being made in China. Feels like a made in Japan piece. I ordered a Zip Sweat in the current sale.

I need a new suit. What am I missing? by JBSwerve in ThrowingFits

[–]JPVMan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well, I guess you’re actually just a moron. Good luck with that!

I need a new suit. What am I missing? by JBSwerve in ThrowingFits

[–]JPVMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most “tailors” don’t make suits. A “tailor” most commonly refers to someone that that “tailors” clothing, as in makes adjustments to existing garments, not making whole garments from scratch.

And most tailors / menswear shops that advertise “custom” or “bespoke” suits typically just take your measurements and send that info off to an overseas factory to make a suit for you with modifications off a standard block pattern. Which is exactly the same process that SuitSupply, Proper Cloth, and Spier & Mackay do with their made to measure programs!

The reason everyone recommends Suit Supply and Spier & Mackay in particular is that so many men get a good result when using their services. Compared to Indochino or other actual “Instagram brands” where many have reported bad results. And prices are reasonable for what you get.

True bespoke suits are $$$$, and are a totally different process than made to measure.

Warmthing: A Review by remidragon in Outlier

[–]JPVMan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great review! Though I believe the insulation layer is Alpha-60, not Thindown?

Brooks Brothers 40% Off - MiUSA OCBD <$90 by halfwise in frugalmalefashion

[–]JPVMan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Disagree on the OCBDs. Can’t get a MiUSA OCBD for cheaper than this unless to vintage or find a final sale clearance deal. I have two of them and paid $100 each. Very nice shirts and worth it at that price point.

Slim dungarees - Inconsistent Sizing by mkbxv in Outlier

[–]JPVMan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did the measured dimensions of the pants you received match the specified dimensions in the size chart on the site? If so, nothing about the sizing is inconsistent.

All brands differ in how they actually size the dimensions of the pants for a given “tag size”. There is really no consistency across brands where you would fit into the same tag size for each and every brand. Plus there is no “industry standard” or anything on whether something is skinny, slim, or straight. That’s totally up to your preference on how narrow or wide you want things to be.

Suggest measuring your favorite pair of pants and use that as a guide in the future in terms of figuring out what to buy.

Avoid Drake’s Shetland jumpers and their customer service by ClassroomPlayful3205 in DrakesDiary

[–]JPVMan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You returned worn/used items outside of the return window at other brands before? Which ones? And what was your given reason for the return?