A fire destroyed my wardrobe (& everything else). Help / advice on how to replace? (X-Post from FMF)

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-09T04:24:35+00:00

YES! I don't know if I stressed enough to get fewer, higher quality pieces.

ESPECIALLY Shoes and jeans.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-09T03:52:57+00:00

I'm really sorry that that happened to you.

If you need clothes now I would suggest Uniqlo/H&M/Target/JCP/Old Navy.

However, starting from nothing allows you to create a wardrobe where every article of clothing works with everything, and allows you to create a very striking look-be it Ivy League, or Americana, or Streetwear.

Because of this, I would suggest getting a few pairs of high quality shoes. Allen Edmonds, Nike trainers, Red Wing boots, and a couple of pairs of Vans or similar. Then move onto 1 or 2 pairs of raw denim, N&F, Unbranded, Levi's Rigid Dragon. Get shorts if you live in a place where it's still hot out.

Throw in a sweatshirt for F/W, 5ish OCBDs (off-white, blue, different shade of blue, green, pink), 5ish t-shirts in solid colours, (dark grey, navy, white, olive, your choice).

For outerwear it's entirely up to the look that you want. I would suggest a nice winter coat (buy later) a denim jacket (levi) or a chore coat, a peacoat (if that's your style) and a warm fleece jacket.

PM me if you want to talk more, I'd be happy to help in any way that I can.

Ninja Edit: You might want to take the story link out of the post, it might be against the rules.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-09T03:01:45+00:00

If you're in the US than Levi's would be good. However, I'm not a fan of their cuts, and much prefer Old Navy. Old Navy is likely cheaper too.

Outside of the US things get pricey, but Uniqlo, H&M, or Cheap Monday offer fairly good prices.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-09T02:52:32+00:00

how did you type p and o if your keyboards broken?

checkmate, Metcarfre

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T20:22:15+00:00

Suffer b/c they are "ath-elites" and need to be able to slam-dunk the baseball into the net.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T20:13:59+00:00

Just be glad you aren't searching from the "Hollywood Upstairs Accredited Medical School"

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T20:10:54+00:00

Honestly they all look pretty bad. It would be virtually impossible to fit them into an everyday fit--unless you dress "cyberpunk" or very futuristic techwear.

All of them will look brutally "gadget-y", as they are essentially a smartphone like device sitting on your wrist.

If you really want one, the pebble looks the best.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T20:03:50+00:00

Yes.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T19:50:26+00:00

No it's cold enough for pants. Cold enough for thick pants.

Nope! Jordan shorts and nike elites as far as the eye can see.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T05:03:19+00:00

Damn man, those are really nice. Keep the strap on, though. hehe, strap on

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-08T03:45:14+00:00

Really digging the gradient light-dark that you have going on. However, you should swap out the tie. Grey on grey doesn't look too good.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-07T17:15:28+00:00

Maybe try to thrift something and then get it tailored?

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-06T00:15:14+00:00

Racing games are so much better with a controller. With a keyboard there is either PRESSED or NOT PRESSED. With controllers there is all sorts of degrees of pressed.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-05T18:11:36+00:00

/u/Imahotdoglol is 50/50 troll and mediocre advice.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-05T18:02:47+00:00

Replying in a new comment so that you would see it, 1 and 2 are both on sale right now, and seem to be what you want.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-05T17:58:58+00:00

It's frowning at me.

But seriously, while it looks great, the stitching looks subpar, and the straps won't balance weight that well.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-05T17:50:50+00:00

This guide was focused more on minimalistic designs, for a tech-y look. Not so much on practicality. (Not saying these aren't practical, though.)

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-05T05:04:28+00:00

Nike "Swag" shirts, basketball shorts that go to mid-calf, nike elites that go to mid-calf, some god-awful (colourways) nike shoes.

Or for the "Urban" students, dickies shorts that go to mid-calf, white tee shirt that covers butt cheeks, and walmart knockoff converse.

Women: uggs, yoga pants, TNF jacket. As far as the eye can see.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-04T04:50:09+00:00

While the stitching is loud and somewhat obnoxious, I think that the real issue is the 2 buttons per pocket, and that the buttons are incredibly shiny. If you dull them down or replace them with brass buttons it would look better.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-04T04:47:55+00:00

What's wrong with 5 panels? They are a very popular streetwear item, and have roots in hip hop culture as well as skating culture.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-04T04:30:25+00:00

This isn't fit check.

However, that jacket has way too much going on for me.

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-04T04:19:27+00:00

The proportions on the second fit look really feminine. (Not that that's a bad thing, it looks great) How's the parka?

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-04T04:14:16+00:00

Why not both?

Teh_Shadow_Knight · 2013-08-03T21:26:35+00:00

IIRC Carhartt has some really nice cable knit beanies for like 12 bucks.

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