Fashion thread

Sugar Free

I'm getting some horrible memoies of B*Witched :pac:

I don't think it's a good look for any occasion The Wild Bunch.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

Slattsy wrote: »

I wouldnt do denim on denim personally.

Me neither. Never thought it looked good!

Pat Mustard

Aidric wrote: »

I don't agree that black looks ridiculous. Safe maybe but not ridiculous.

Black shoes with a navy suit is a conservative look. I think that it looks fine, especially with the darker shades of navy suits.

tommy2bad

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Where do we stand on the denim on denim debate?

Was gonna dust done a blue denim jacket from a few years ago I've not worn in a while

Double D never looks good, you might get away with it if your a cowboy but other than that.....
Black denim with blue denim maybe, on second thoughts just no. Don't.
Oddly a denim shirt with blue denim jeans is ok,

awec

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PeterJC!

As long as its different shades of denim. Black jeans and blue denim shirts/jackets look good with a white tee underneath.

Keano

Different shades is fine. Saw someone wearing preetty much the same colour denim last week and he looked like he was in an 90s boyband. It didn't work

Pawwed Rig

Hmmm I don't have a navy suit but some of the pics here look nice actually. What yez reckon with or without pinstripes?

Slattsy

Do people still wear pinstripe suits?

Slattsy

Or just PR?

;-)

Pawwed Rig

The first pic has pin stripes and hey I'm an old fashioned guy;)

Slattsy

Ha ha.
I mean the real dodgy overly visible pinstripe with a half inch gap between each stripe!

I'm a plain suit kinda guy anyway. Super smart.

Although my gaffer has a lovely grey one. Not quite pinstripe. Almost a random check kinda thing. Real nice and different.

Sugar Free

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Hmmm I don't have a navy suit but some of the pics here look nice actually. What yez reckon with or without pinstripes?

Non-patterned is more conservative and a bit more formal so go with that if it fits with your needs/tastes.

py2006

Hmmmm, I need a new suit as I am going to a wedding. Nothing to fancy as it will probably be used for interviews, funerals etc

Any recommendations? Louiscopeland can be pricey but they do have nice ones for about €350 :-/

Sugar Free

What's your budget - 350E?

If it can wait until after the 25th you'll get some decent suit sales - TM Lewin, M&S, Arnotts etc.

I normally pick up something in M&S in January - their pure wool suits which normally retail at 269-350E can be bought for anywhere from 100E if you're really lucky to 250E depending on sizes.

Remember to leave some budget for alterations!

py2006

Well the first wedding coming up is the 30th so I am not sure I want to leave it till the 27th/28/29th to get one. :-/

awec

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D'Agger

py2006 wrote: »

Well the first wedding coming up is the 30th so I am not sure I want to leave it till the 27th/28/29th to get one. :-/

I'd be with you on that front py2006 - better to have your ducks in a row than be left scrambling late on.

Can you clarify the budget? It would definitely help with recommendations

Sugar Free

I'd recommend a charcoal suit if you want to be versatile (and include funerals).
Otherwise navy.

py2006

Charcoal would be nice alright. However, one wedding, specifically states Navy.

Sugar Free

py2006 wrote: »

Charcoal would be nice alright. However, one wedding, specifically states Navy.

Lol, really? Interesting touch of eccentricity there from the happy couple!

I guess you could get away with navy at a funeral if you're not a pallbearer and you use a sombre tie. Probably a judgement call on the families involved and how you think it would be perceived.

py2006

Sugar Free wrote: »

Lol, really? Interesting touch of eccentricity there from the happy couple!

I guess you could get away with navy at a funeral if you're not a pallbearer and you use a sombre tie. Probably a judgement call on the families involved and how you think it would be perceived.

I don't think the whole dress in black with black tie is the done thing these days? You see a lot of people nowadays wearing normal suits etc

D'Agger

Not that I've been to an huge amount of weddings but that is a bit strange to state navy!

Sugar Free

py2006 wrote: »

I don't think the whole dress in black with black tie is the done thing these days? You see a lot of people nowadays wearing normal suits etc

I've only done it with direct family/relatives. With other people I'm either coming from work for the removal - in which case I just stick a tie on with whatever jacket I'm wearing that day - or I just wear a regular suit but with conservative shirt and tie.

py2006

D'Agger wrote: »

Not that I've been to an huge amount of weddings but that is a bit strange to state navy!

I think the colour is for the best man and grooms man more so than general weddings guests.

The Wild Bunch

Only recently discovered how good M n S is for clobber

Pawwed Rig

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Only recently discovered how good M n S is for clobber

Their ties annoy me. They are too short

keane2097

Next have some nice suits at the moment for those on a budget. I like their suits in general, good value at the price-point IMO.

D'Agger

keane2097 wrote: »

Next have some nice suits at the moment for those on a budget. I like their suits in general, good value at the price-point IMO.

I've also mentioned on this forum before, if not this thread, that Burton do some very nice suits and work wear for those on a budget.

Purchased a suit there recently and I'm very happy with its quality

Sugar Free

py2006 wrote: »

Hmmmm, I need a new suit as I am going to a wedding. Nothing to fancy as it will probably be used for interviews, funerals etc

Any recommendations? Louiscopeland can be pricey but they do have nice ones for about €350 :-/

Just giving a quick bump - M&S have a 20% sale on until the 15th. Apparently it includes all items. See here for the code:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057218798

Pat Mustard

Sugar Free wrote: »

I normally pick up something in M&S in January - their pure wool suits which normally retail at 269-350E can be bought for anywhere from 100E if you're really lucky to 250E depending on sizes.

Remember to leave some budget for alterations!

Sugar Free wrote: »

Just giving a quick bump - M&S have a 20% sale on until the 15th. Apparently it includes all items. See here for the code:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057218798

You're a mine of good information, sir! Fair play.

Wool is more hard-wearing for the beleaguered suits of the Nation.

Aidric

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Their ties annoy me. They are too short

Not to mention their shirts. Don't know who the genius is that designs them but they manage to mess it up every time. There is always way too much material on the sleeves and shoulder area, messing up an otherwise nice shirt.

Gerry Rio

What is the cut like generally on an M&S suit? I like my suit trouser legs to have a bit of a kick out on them, i.e. not be skinny or "drain pipey"

Sugar Free

Gerry Rio wrote: »

What is the cut like generally on an M&S suit? I like my suit trouser legs to have a bit of a kick out on them, i.e. not be skinny or "drain pipey"

Autograph range generally more slim fitting. Their Sartorial, Ultimate and Collezione should be regular fit. It usually states it on or near the suits themselves in store. Certainly on the site it does anyway.

Sugar Free

Anyone here have FF miles with Aer Lingus Gold Circle? If so you can trade your miles for Arnotts or BT vouchers.

I don't travel on business much any more so they were just going to waste. My miles translated to 175E of vouchers.

MagicMarker

Guys what are the best sites to pick up a decent pair of shoes, that cater for sizes larger than a 12? Want to see if any good bargains come up in January.

I know debenhams have a semi decent selection, and Herring Shoes. Anywhere else?

JaseBelleVie

MagicMarker wrote: »

Guys what are the best sites to pick up a decent pair of shoes, that cater for sizes larger than a 12? Want to see if any good bargains come up in January.

I know debenhams have a semi decent selection, and Herring Shoes. Anywhere else?

Formal shoes? Or do you want more casual stuff? Because for more casual, I love M and M Direct. Their stuff is all brand names and really cheap too. For more formal shoes, Fitzpatrick's Shoes (Grafton Street or Dundrum Shopping Centre) are amazing too.


My own query: for a first date, how formal should I go? We are intending to go for a meal and possibly to the cinema before/after. I'm thinking that a suit/shirt/tie would be over the top, but what about a suit with a shirt and no tie? Or is that still too formal?

Slattsy

JaseHeath wrote: »

My own query: for a first date, how formal should I go? We are intending to go for a meal and possibly to the cinema before/after. I'm thinking that a suit/shirt/tie would be over the top, but what about a suit with a shirt and no tie? Or is that still too formal?

First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.

JaseBelleVie

Slattsy wrote: »

First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.

Thanks! I thought as much. I am usually dressed formally anyway.

I have it pretty much picked out in my head now!

Slattsy

Good man, good luck with it.

hfallada

Slattsy wrote: »

First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.

I would lose the blazer. Its still way too formal for a first date.

The Wild Bunch

Men's Chelsea boots anyone?

Can't find them anywhere- well, I can, just that they're not the pointy toe classic Chelsea boot look, they're more the square toe ones

JaseBelleVie

hfallada wrote: »

I would lose the blazer. Its still way too formal for a first date.

Leather jacket, maybe?

The Wild Bunch

JaseHeath wrote: »

Leather jacket, maybe?

Can't go wrong with a leather jacket - timeless look

Tigger99

Sounds just about right

A suit is way too much alright. Best of luck with the date Jase

Slattsy

JaseHeath wrote: »

Leather jacket, maybe?

Dont do it !!!!
Your first date will not turn into a 2nd date lol

Tigger99

Actually, thinking again about the leather jacket, there's a fine line between cool and dad jacket Unfortunately I've seen more of the second type on dates.

Don't wear the leather jacket.

hfallada

This guy dresses perfectly for a first date

http://instagram.com/iamgalla

You want to look put together, not I have spent half the evening deciding what to wear.

JaseBelleVie

Right, screw it. Adidas tracksuit and white runners it is. :P

MagicMarker

JaseHeath wrote: »

Formal shoes? Or do you want more casual stuff? Because for more casual, I love M and M Direct. Their stuff is all brand names and really cheap too. For more formal shoes, Fitzpatrick's Shoes (Grafton Street or Dundrum Shopping Centre) are amazing too.

Bricks & Mortar is generally no use as they usually don't stock anything over a 12. MandM only have Caterpillar boots in a 13, not really what I'm looking for either unfortunately. I'm looking for more formal shoe, brogues or something along those lines.