Are you well dressed? A PH gentleman thread.

[g3org3y]

craigjm said:

Any of you well dressed gentleman own a bespoke solid stick (stop tittering at the back ) umbrella?

I am tempted by the offerings of Lockwood

https://www.lockwoodumbrellas.com/product/made-to-...

Now those look fancy! Don't think I can justify >£400 on an umbrella!

Thankyou4calling said:

I wish there was more action on this thread.

Enjoy a bit of fashion banter.

I went into TK maxx this week and they had some three piece suits with some nice detailing, I didn't buy as jackets were cut very short.

I know it's a current look but i find it looks odd.

Yes, seemingly a trend over the last few years. Makes buying online a bit difficult because with these new shorter cuts, where I'd normally fit a 38S on a jacket. a 38R in this short style will fit ok as well. Often I will have to buy both and return one. Poor people like me don't buy MTM or bespoke.

Our local TK Maxx is rubbish. Very poor selection when it comes to jackets and suits unfortunately. The best TK I've been to in terms of selection is the one in Thurrock. I've mentioned before but their online selection is very good and updated daily.

[Goaty Bill 2]

g3org3y said:

craigjm said:

Any of you well dressed gentleman own a bespoke solid stick (stop tittering at the back ) umbrella?

I am tempted by the offerings of Lockwood

https://www.lockwoodumbrellas.com/product/made-to-...

Now those look fancy! Don't think I can justify >£400 on an umbrella!

If fancy is your thing, I believe Davidoff is stocking a nice range of Umbrellas by Fox.

[craigjm]

Ahh the lilac one would so suit me !

[g3org3y]

craigjm said:

Ahh the lilac one would so suit me !

I'd probably go for the black one. Classic colour and easiest to match with other items.

[GetCarter]

I have no suit, no tie, no white shirt, and when last I looked 2 pairs of shoes. (One of which I have worn every day for the past two years).

Guess I’m not a snappy dresser then

[techguyone]

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[Goaty Bill 2]

techguyone said:

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Good catch

[GetCarter]

I still don't have a suit or a tie. ;0)

[craigjm]

techguyone said:

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Cheers, I couldn't for the life of me get the link to work in the shoes thread

[techguyone]

craigjm said:

techguyone said:

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Cheers, I couldn't for the life of me get the link to work in the shoes thread

Nor me, but I got to it via PH Search, then made a post out of curiosity to see if it was a dead link or not.

[prand]

A quick question for Fashion Folk.... what are your thoughts on second hand shoes?

I like a good solid handmade British goodyear welted shoe, problem is I don't like paying lots of money for them! So I browse ebay for those in Used condition. I have been able to pick up some really decent Barker, Cheaney and Church shoes and boots, many in mint condition, for very good prices.

These may have been worn a few times, but I can get over the "dead man's shoes" feeling pretty quick if at all, but It means I have gathered a great collection!

My fave finds are a pair of Cheaney ligth brown chukkas worn once and a pair of very lairy patent slip on Barkers to wear with my dinner suit!

[craigjm]

prand said:

A quick question for Fashion Folk.... what are your thoughts on second hand shoes?

Grim..... not as bad as second hand pants but grim all the same.

[techguyone]

Has anyone tried the M & S made to measure shirts?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/c/men/made-to-meas...


I appear to be a size 17 neck but only size 16 - 16.5 body, which makes shirts that I can do up, stupidly baggy, or fit ok on the body but strangle you if you try and do up the top button.

I couldn't afford £100+ for a tailor made shirt nor to be honest feel comfortable spending that much on a shirt, the M&S ones look about half of that which whilst still a bit wince inducing, sit a little better price wise.

[anonymous-user]

craigjm said:

prand said:

A quick question for Fashion Folk.... what are your thoughts on second hand shoes?

Grim..... not as bad as second hand pants but grim all the same.

Keep an eye for people (like me) who have missed return deadlines.

I picked up a couple of pairs on ebay that show barely any signs of wear.

[Integroo]

NinjaPower said:

The Crack Fox said:

NinjaPower said:

This may be an oxymoron, but smart baseball caps? Any suggestions?

Dreadful things. Considered a flat cap?

I already own a nice flat cap as I do a bit of shooting and suchlike, and you can't really wear anything else as it wouldn't look right.

But I wouldn't really fancy wearing a flat cap the rest of the time a hat is required.

I just find caps ideal for keeping the sun off, and on windy days (or in convertibles) for stopping my hair from looking like I've been dragged through a hedge.

Flat cap you look like you're trying far too hard.

I like my North Face cap - comfortable and fairly loose fitting, which helps with not looking too chav: https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

They have a few that don't look too chav:

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

[prand]

craigjm said:

Grim..... not as bad as second hand pants but grim all the same.

Hm ok maybe shouldn't talk about it too much 🙂

[48Valves]

Integroo said:

Flat cap you look like you're trying far too hard.

I like my North Face cap - comfortable and fairly loose fitting, which helps with not looking too chav: https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

They have a few that don't look too chav:

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

https://www.thenorthface.co.uk/shop/en-gb/tnf-gb/m...

The second 2 suggestions are the very definition of a chav cap.

[jimmybell]

48Valves said:

The second 2 suggestions are the very definition of a chav cap.

This.

[Blown2CV]

can't believe someone is posting north face caps in a thread about being well dressed!!!

[g3org3y]

prand said:

A quick question for Fashion Folk.... what are your thoughts on second hand shoes?

I like a good solid handmade British goodyear welted shoe, problem is I don't like paying lots of money for them! So I browse ebay for those in Used condition. I have been able to pick up some really decent Barker, Cheaney and Church shoes and boots, many in mint condition, for very good prices.

Not my cup of tea but if it works for you, why not? Sounds like you've picked up some bargains.

techguyone said:

Has anyone tried the M & S made to measure shirts?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/c/men/made-to-meas...

Looks like if you get a decent fit, could be a bargain. I suppose it depend ultimately whether the default fits (regular/tailored/slim/superslim) work well on your body shape. Will be really interested to know how you get on if you decide to give it a go.