Are you stylish?
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I'm not! 
I can look at a picture of a guy in a catalogue. And say "Yep that's a good look" But I don't really want to wear Brogues with Jeans just to go to Tescos. Or some skinny jeans and a printed T shirt, pure white plimsols with tons of jewellery. I don't like tassled loafers and no socks!
And similarly when out and about can see "@jeansandsheux and know that where it was once acceptable 15 years ago. It clearly isn't now.
But when I buy clothes for myself. Either I buy slightly the wrong size, or the wrong shape or just something that I like from the limited options, but doesn't go with anything. Or doesn't play to my shape of body (athletic - not a bodybuilder) The mannequins in the shops look better than me!
I invariably just play it "safe" with dark blue jeans, trainers and a T shirt* during the day and Blazer, shirt, jeans and Chelsea boots for Night. I look in my wardrobe and most of what I've got are good brands. Boss, Paul Smith, Levis, Diesel, Zara etc But I daresay I could donate 95% of it to the charity shop as it doesn't really suit me. But then I would go out and make the same mistakes. We all know that different brands and different cuts of jeans will make a difference. But I don't know where to start. Does anyone REALLY know how Jeans should fit these days? How much of your shoes should be on display?
Whilst I do have some female friends. TBH I'm not convinced they will be any better when it comes to mens fashion, (Or women fashion in some cases!) and will be guided by what they like rather than what I need. My friends wife has changed his complete smart casual look since marriage. And "country gent" (Think tweed and flat cap!) isn't what I want to replicate! 
Many years ago a then GF of a vague friend ran a personal shopping makeover company. But she was charging £350+ a DAY! And it seemed to be a bit "same for everyone"
There's a well know website that emails you weekly with "suggestions" but nothing I like has come from that.
Suggestions?
* I went on a first date (coffee at lunchtime) last week. Brown leather jacket, grey T shirt, blue jeans and some Onitsuku Tiger trainers. With hindsight, probably not a good first impression. (She did mention HER boots and how I'd worn trainers
) And probably none of it was quite right to make the whole lot look good. Trainers are clean but getting on a bit so lost their shape a bit, jeans probably should be slimmer fit. T shirt is a bit long (despite being a medium!) I love the jacket, but does it suit me?
I can look at a picture of a guy in a catalogue. And say "Yep that's a good look" But I don't really want to wear Brogues with Jeans just to go to Tescos. Or some skinny jeans and a printed T shirt, pure white plimsols with tons of jewellery. I don't like tassled loafers and no socks!
And similarly when out and about can see "@jeansandsheux and know that where it was once acceptable 15 years ago. It clearly isn't now.
But when I buy clothes for myself. Either I buy slightly the wrong size, or the wrong shape or just something that I like from the limited options, but doesn't go with anything. Or doesn't play to my shape of body (athletic - not a bodybuilder) The mannequins in the shops look better than me!
I invariably just play it "safe" with dark blue jeans, trainers and a T shirt* during the day and Blazer, shirt, jeans and Chelsea boots for Night. I look in my wardrobe and most of what I've got are good brands. Boss, Paul Smith, Levis, Diesel, Zara etc But I daresay I could donate 95% of it to the charity shop as it doesn't really suit me. But then I would go out and make the same mistakes. We all know that different brands and different cuts of jeans will make a difference. But I don't know where to start. Does anyone REALLY know how Jeans should fit these days? How much of your shoes should be on display?
Whilst I do have some female friends.
TBH I'm not convinced they will be any better when it comes to mens fashion, (Or women fashion in some cases!) and will be guided by what they like rather than what I need. My friends wife has changed his complete smart casual look since marriage. And "country gent" (Think tweed and flat cap!) isn't what I want to replicate! Many years ago a then GF of a vague friend ran a personal shopping makeover company. But she was charging £350+ a DAY! And it seemed to be a bit "same for everyone"
There's a well know website that emails you weekly with "suggestions" but nothing I like has come from that.
Suggestions?
* I went on a first date (coffee at lunchtime) last week. Brown leather jacket, grey T shirt, blue jeans and some Onitsuku Tiger trainers. With hindsight, probably not a good first impression. (She did mention HER boots and how I'd worn trainers
) And probably none of it was quite right to make the whole lot look good. Trainers are clean but getting on a bit so lost their shape a bit, jeans probably should be slimmer fit. T shirt is a bit long (despite being a medium!) I love the jacket, but does it suit me? In answer to your thread title, yes.
As to the rest of your post, not sure what you are droning on about
. Try stuff on, buy what you like (or return if online). If not confident, ask a friend for advice.
Keep clothes shopping regularly and you should find what you like.
Overall, it doesn't matter as much as being in decent shape, and having confidence in yourself.
As to the rest of your post, not sure what you are droning on about
. Try stuff on, buy what you like (or return if online). If not confident, ask a friend for advice.Keep clothes shopping regularly and you should find what you like.
Overall, it doesn't matter as much as being in decent shape, and having confidence in yourself.
Edited by hyphen on Sunday 30th December 23:36
99% of the time absolutely not. 1% of the time I probably look ok, I do own brogues and a couple of nice jackets so when I have to I scrub up ok.
I can guarantee that every bloke who has ever had a photo taken wearing skinny jeans or a top knot or shoes without socks with their jeans up above their ankles will look back at those photos in years to come and realise they looked ridiculous. Just as my mum looks at the photos of herself in a jacket with massive shoulder pads and massive hair and cringes.
I can guarantee that every bloke who has ever had a photo taken wearing skinny jeans or a top knot or shoes without socks with their jeans up above their ankles will look back at those photos in years to come and realise they looked ridiculous. Just as my mum looks at the photos of herself in a jacket with massive shoulder pads and massive hair and cringes.
Rich_W said:
* I went on a first date (coffee at lunchtime) last week. Brown leather jacket, grey T shirt, blue jeans and some Onitsuku Tiger trainers. With hindsight, probably not a good first impression. (She did mention HER boots and how I'd worn trainers ) And probably none of it was quite right to make the whole lot look good. Trainers are clean but getting on a bit so lost their shape a bit, jeans probably should be slimmer fit. T shirt is a bit long (despite being a medium!) I love the jacket, but does it suit me?
Brown, grey and blue + what ever colour trainers does sound like a bit of a mismatch. ) And probably none of it was quite right to make the whole lot look good. Trainers are clean but getting on a bit so lost their shape a bit, jeans probably should be slimmer fit. T shirt is a bit long (despite being a medium!) I love the jacket, but does it suit me? Straight cut jeans in the bin.
I like long line t-shirts and think they look good, but I think they need to be fitting if they're long. IMO if you have an athletic body type then properly cut shirts generally make a big difference what ever the length.
The baggy 90s look is quite in though so what do I know.
I am no fashionista but I have been told I dress well, I think it's because off the rack sizing generally fits me well and I am ok at colour matching.
I’m not stylish by any means, I like what I like and wear it.
Outside of work hours I still mostly dress as a 90s teenager - T-shirt, loose jeans, trainers.
In work - Shirt, Jean shape trousers, Clark’s wallabees. Suit if needed, no tie, real shoes.
I could probably do with acting my age at some point, but have absolutely no need or desire to impress.
Outside of work hours I still mostly dress as a 90s teenager - T-shirt, loose jeans, trainers.
In work - Shirt, Jean shape trousers, Clark’s wallabees. Suit if needed, no tie, real shoes.
I could probably do with acting my age at some point, but have absolutely no need or desire to impress.
I wear reasonably stylish clothes just not very well. Normally i will be in Hugo Boss, the non labelled good stuff not the shouty s
t, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross.
That said, do i look stylish? I very much doubt it!
t, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross. That said, do i look stylish? I very much doubt it!
That's a really hard question. It depends on all sorts of definitions and situations.
I don't normally watch Bond films bit the in laws wanted to watch them over Xmas. Now that's stylish.
Beautifully cut suits of course, not these ridiculous estate agent bum freezer jackets and trousers so tight in the ankle that they make your feet look huge. In the scenes with the drink and the scorpion all he's wearing is a dark polo shirt and what used to be called slacks. He looked stylish. No silly coloured trainers.
I don't normally watch Bond films bit the in laws wanted to watch them over Xmas. Now that's stylish.
Beautifully cut suits of course, not these ridiculous estate agent bum freezer jackets and trousers so tight in the ankle that they make your feet look huge. In the scenes with the drink and the scorpion all he's wearing is a dark polo shirt and what used to be called slacks. He looked stylish. No silly coloured trainers.
I think people tend to worry too much about style, fashion and brands. I've always maintained that if you like the look or feel of something, you should buy it and wear it. I find it ever so slightly irritating when people have to ask others if they should wear a particular brand and whether or not it's fashionable or council or chav or dated or whatever. People should just wear what they like.
Sheetmaself said:
I wear reasonably stylish clothes just not very well. Normally i will be in Hugo Boss, the non labelled good stuff not the shouty st, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross.
t, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross. 
fkinghell. Miocene said:
I don't look like a model and therefore even if I wear the same clothes as David Gandy, i'll never look like David Gandy.
This. That said, it doesn’t matter where you shop or what you wear, as long as the stuff fits. Fit changes with fashion, but “tailored” seems to have been in for a while now. So - slim (not skinny) fit T’s, jeans and a fitted jacket of some sort (something in this sort of style, adjusting brand for your budget) and you’re probably all set...
Badda said:
Sheetmaself said:
I wear reasonably stylish clothes just not very well. Normally i will be in Hugo Boss, the non labelled good stuff not the shouty st, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross.
t, and have a nice collection of trainers/shoes/watches to go with. I like to wear predominantly bland colours with one statement piece, yellow onitsuka tiger trainers or a colourful watch like a Corum or Bell & Ross. fkinghell. Probably not no.
The reason for that is imo a 23 yr old good looking good shape bloke can pull off looking like that. A 40yr old bloke wearing the same literally looks ridiculous. It looks like they have made an effort to actually look like the 23 yr old.
Same as 40 yr old woman dressing like 20yr olds, it just doesnt look good.
If i go out and want to be smart ill wear a pair of slim fit jeans, plain polo or shirt, jacket or nice coat. Stuff like hugo boss etc without massive logos.
I feel comfortable in that, i might not look like a model but im pretty sure i dont look like a tt either.
Sometimes i see these blokes who are similar age to me (38) or older! wearing skinny jeans, those silly shoes with no socks, blazer, shirt (always with some st pattern) and a massive scarf. They look fking ridiculous, maybe woman like that i dont know. Luckily i am married and dont have to play those silly games 
The reason for that is imo a 23 yr old good looking good shape bloke can pull off looking like that. A 40yr old bloke wearing the same literally looks ridiculous. It looks like they have made an effort to actually look like the 23 yr old.
Same as 40 yr old woman dressing like 20yr olds, it just doesnt look good.
If i go out and want to be smart ill wear a pair of slim fit jeans, plain polo or shirt, jacket or nice coat. Stuff like hugo boss etc without massive logos.
I feel comfortable in that, i might not look like a model but im pretty sure i dont look like a t
t either.Sometimes i see these blokes who are similar age to me (38) or older! wearing skinny jeans, those silly shoes with no socks, blazer, shirt (always with some s
t pattern) and a massive scarf. They look fking ridiculous, maybe woman like that i dont know. Luckily i am married and dont have to play those silly games Miocene said:
I don't look like a model and therefore even if I wear the same clothes as David Gandy, i'll never look like David Gandy.
m3jappa said:
Probably not no.
The reason for that is imo a 23 yr old good looking good shape bloke can pull off looking like that. A 40yr old bloke wearing the same literally looks ridiculous. It looks like they have made an effort to actually look like the 23 yr old.
The thread isn't about being 'on trend' or hip, or wearing labels and all that bThe reason for that is imo a 23 yr old good looking good shape bloke can pull off looking like that. A 40yr old bloke wearing the same literally looks ridiculous. It looks like they have made an effort to actually look like the 23 yr old.
ks. It is about whether you make an effort to dress. So if all you wear is the tracksuits from Primark then its a no. If you bother to take some time to dress than yes.
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