Where do you buy your clothes?
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hungry_hog said:
I started selling mine off as they take up so much space, especially the down jackets. Get three of four of those and it's like trying to park a Mercedes S class in your wardrobe! Still have 3 though (down jackets not S class)
Anything padded surely is on the peg downstairs job, we have 10 hooks, and I estimate there’s 20 jackets or so there now. Have to switch out between the seasons as they won’t all fit.okgo said:
Anything padded surely is on the peg downstairs job, we have 10 hooks, and I estimate there’s 20 jackets or so there now. Have to switch out between the seasons as they won’t all fit.
Lol, we split under the stairs hooks and there’ll be a full scale row if someone puts their coat on my hook. I don’t mind really but if you let standards slip etc lolYip, also switch out on seasonality.
hungry_hog said:
I started selling mine off as they take up so much space, especially the down jackets. Get three of four of those and it's like trying to park a Mercedes S class in your wardrobe! Still have 3 though (down jackets not S class)
Not down but a big chunky insulated parka from Craghoppers https://www.craghoppers.com/mens-bishorn-ii-insula...Takes up loads of space and to be honest doesn't get much use as unless it low to minus figures centigrade its just too warm. Better a thiner coat and add a fleece or woolen jumper underneath.
bhstewie said:
I'm not a banker bro and I don't have a blazer
I think "field jacket" or "utility jacket" is the sort of thing I'm leaning towards.
https://www.piniparma.com/en-gb/products/green-sol...
But probably a bit "plainer" looking.
Same issue around how to avoid "made in Bangladesh" or whatever.
When I used to buy from army surplus stores in my student days I never looked like that.I think "field jacket" or "utility jacket" is the sort of thing I'm leaning towards.
https://www.piniparma.com/en-gb/products/green-sol...
But probably a bit "plainer" looking.
Same issue around how to avoid "made in Bangladesh" or whatever.
I wouldn't spend that much money on a field jacket.
If that's the style you're after also google car coats. It is a car forum. I've a very good down filled one that looks like a normal jacket on the outside but it's no longer available.
If one of your concerns is ethical workforces and a preference for UK made this is an option along similar lines - https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-c...
I've yet to buy from community clothing but probably will at some point. I can't justify buying another coat but tempted by their Harringtons.
I've yet to buy from community clothing but probably will at some point. I can't justify buying another coat but tempted by their Harringtons.
cheesejunkie said:
If one of your concerns is ethical workforces and a preference for UK made this is an option along similar lines - https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-c...
I've yet to buy from community clothing but probably will at some point. I can't justify buying another coat but tempted by their Harringtons.
I recently got some T-shirts and pants from them, pleased with the price and quality. I've yet to buy from community clothing but probably will at some point. I can't justify buying another coat but tempted by their Harringtons.
hungry_hog said:
thanks
I actually think their casual shirts are better than their work shirts
To be fair I would wear those to work (maybe no the short sleeve). My company had a dress for your day policy. Basically if you were not meeting and client or underwriter you don't need a suit and tie, smart casual was the rule but many still wore suits out of habit.I actually think their casual shirts are better than their work shirts
hungry_hog said:
Cotty said:
Charles Tyrwhitt have a bit of an offer on at the moment
3 FOR £99. USE CODE: TREAT
So I ordered a few
thanks 3 FOR £99. USE CODE: TREAT
So I ordered a few
I actually think their casual shirts are better than their work shirts
Was great when they'd ship from the UK and it was still 4 for £100... now on their EU site it's EUR87-93 each with discounts (10-20% or so) if you buy multiples.
I do need some more business casual shirts for a couple of weeks of conferences coming up. I expect CT will get my money....
Otherwise, it'll be polo shirts from Uniqlo for most of the Spring / Summer for me.
Sports Direct mostly, although it has been three years since I bought any new clothes, I really need some new trousers.
If I need something smarter M and S, I used to buy underwear from them too although since they closed down the high street shop it has been Amazon.
Amazon or Sports Direct for shoes and trainers.
I still have shirts that are 30 years old!
If I need something smarter M and S, I used to buy underwear from them too although since they closed down the high street shop it has been Amazon.
Amazon or Sports Direct for shoes and trainers.
I still have shirts that are 30 years old!
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