Fashion thread

Slattsy

And there's nothing wrong with chess !!

The Wild Bunch

Any idea where I'll get something like this?

Important that it's generally long in length

Dingle_berry

I think Pull & Bear had one, limited edition, might have been black though?

The Wild Bunch

Dingle_berry wrote: »

I think Pull & Bear had one, limited edition, might have been black though?

Oh really?

Cheers, will have butchers after work tomorrow

Slattsy

The 2nd one is awful :P

i do like the first one though

The Wild Bunch

Slattsy wrote: »

The 2nd one is awful :P

i do like the first one though

I do agree!

I like the idea of the belt look but that second one is truly horrendous

Slattsy

Have a look in Reiss (Arnotts) they always have lovely coats.

The Wild Bunch

Slattsy wrote: »

Have a look in Reiss (Arnotts) they always have lovely coats.

Will do

Probably pay through the roof though? Budget of about 200-250

Slattsy

Kildare Village then?

Knex*

Have to agree, the first one is stylish, but the 2nd one I would not touch.

Mitch Buchannon

The first coat looks to be either a 6 x 3 Ulster Overcoat (without cape) or a Polo Overcoat.
A quick google should get you on your way.

The second one is a Trenchcoat , I'd imagine most mid to high end stores would stock a version of it.

Arnotts has already been mentioned. M&S & Debehhams might also be worth a look.

Actually Slattsy mentioned Kildare Village.... Brooks Brothers are there and they should have something. I wouldn't think for €200 though :-(

The Wild Bunch

Mitch Buchannon wrote: »

The first coat looks to be either a 6 x 3 Ulster Overcoat (without cape) or a Polo Overcoat.
A quick google should get you on your way.

The second one is a Trenchcoat , I'd imagine most mid to high end stores would stock a version of it.

Arnotts has already been mentioned. M&S & Debehhams might also be worth a look.

Actually Slattsy mentioned Kildare Village.... Brooks Brothers are there and they should have something. I wouldn't think for €200 though :-(

That's terrific - THANK you

Soft Falling Rain

If any lads are vertically challenged but carrying a bit of bulk like myself I find Burton in the Jervis Centre (Dublin) to be very good for jeans. Pricey but absolutely worth it, as often I find in most chains I'm falling "in between" sizes.

franglan

Gents, anyone know where to get cheap Espadrilles? Would like a pair of Toms but at their prices and the nature of Irish weather and slippers I think a cheap alternative may suffice! Many thanks!

manlad

franglan wrote: »

Gents, anyone know where to get cheap Espadrilles? Would like a pair of Toms but at their prices and the nature of Irish weather and slippers I think a cheap alternative may suffice! Many thanks!

H&M may still have some of these in stock but then again its coming into Autumn, might be worth checking out. I think penneys often stock them as well, but again seasonal. Though a bit more expensive Toms are of more comfort and quality. You can pick up a pair for around 30.

glued

Why don't Tommy Hilfiger do short length jeans. They would make a fortune from me!

why can't they be normal and do a 30" leg?

hfallada

glued wrote: »

Why don't Tommy Hilfiger do short length jeans. They would make a fortune from me!

why can't they be normal and do a 30" leg?

Do what everyone is doing, which is rolling jeans up slightly at the bottom

yipeeeee

hfallada wrote: »

Do what everyone is doing, which is rolling jeans up slightly at the bottom

They, do I have several 30 leg th jeans.

omb0wyn5ehpij9

glued wrote: »

Why don't Tommy Hilfiger do short length jeans. They would make a fortune from me!

why can't they be normal and do a 30" leg?

They do do 30" leg jeans!

Sugar Free

You all do know you can just take the jeans to an alterations place and have them shortened right?

The Wild Bunch

Lads

I'm a 15.5 chest size in a shirt and a 42 in a jacket. I like to wear slim/tight fitting shirts and 15.5 always works a treat.

However, no matter where I buy my shirts, it's still the same - perfect fitting around the chest but the sleeves are too short. I really like the look of the shirt sleeve appearing slightly out of the jacket sleeve, especailly with suit jackets, but any time I wear a blazer, the shirt sleeve disappears as it's too short.

HELP!

ongarboy

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Lads

I'm a 15.5 chest size in a shirt and a 42 in a jacket. I like to fear slim/tight fitting shirts and 15.5 always works a treat.

However, no matter where I buy my shirts, it's still the same - perfect fitting around the chest but the sleeves are too short. I really like the look of the shirt sleeve appearing slightly out of the jacket sleeve, especailly with suit jackets, but any time I wear a blazer, the shirt sleeve dusappears as it's too short.

HELP!

For that shirt size, I'm surpirsed you're not just a 40 jacket. I'm a 16 shirt size and wear 40L jackets as 42 would just be too big on me. I have long arms and find Zara alwasy do extra long arm shirts so try there.

OldRio

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Lads

I like to fear slim/tight fitting shirts.



HELP!

Same as yourself. Absolutely petrify me.:D

The Wild Bunch

ongarboy wrote: »

For that shirt size, I'm surpirsed you're not just a 40 jacket. I'm a 16 shirt size and wear 40L jackets as 42 would just be too big on me. I have long arms and find Zara alwasy do extra long arm shirts so try there.

I have a massive protruding chest that sticks out

Very annoying regarding the sleeve situation

shawki

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

I have a massive protruding chest that sticks out

Very annoying regarding the sleeve situation

I'm sure marks and spencers have shirts with 2inch longer sleeves.

Sugar Free

shawki wrote: »

I'm sure marks and spencers have shirts with 2inch longer sleeves.

They do, as do a few online places like savilerowco.

glued

BDJW wrote: »

They do do 30" leg jeans!

Where? They don't sell them online?

NoCrackHaving

This is probably a very odd thread but it's been bothering me for some time now. Basically all the socks I buy seem to end up having holes in them or wearing out or having those little bally bits on them within a few weeks of purchase.

I'd usually shop in Primark (living in the UK now so no Penny's for me ) but their quality of socks is pretty dire if cheap. I've also tried Next and Burton but also both pretty rubbish and more expensive.

Anyway, any recommendations for shops or websites (either or) selling good quality socks that will last for a while rather than having to buy new pairs every couple of months or so.

DazMarz

I swear, I'll get banned for shilling for Marks & Spencer some day because of how I'm always putting their name forward, but here I go again.

You seriously cannot go wrong with Marks and Sparks for all forms of underwear, not just socks; but boxers and t-shirts too. Their stuff might be a little more expensive, but it lasts way longer. Their socks don't get holes in them as quick as others, nor do they tend to get those little balls of fluffy stuff either. They also do online shopping which is really good and easy to use.

EDIT: Please note, mods; I do not, have not, nor will I ever work(ed) for Marks & Spencer, nor am I shareholder or stockholder, nor do my dreams and goals match those of Marks & Spencer, its subsidiaries or shareholders/stockholders...

ancapailldorcha

DazMarz wrote: »

I swear, I'll get banned for shilling for Marks & Spencer some day because of how I'm always putting their name forward, but here I go again.

You seriously cannot go wrong with Marks and Sparks for all forms of underwear, not just socks; but boxers and t-shirts too. Their stuff might be a little more expensive, but it lasts way longer. Their socks don't get holes in them as quick as others, nor do they tend to get those little balls of fluffy stuff either. They also do online shopping which is really good and easy to use.

EDIT: Please note, mods; I do not, have not, nor will I ever work(ed) for Marks & Spencer, nor am I shareholder or stockholder, nor do my dreams and goals match those of Marks & Spencer, its subsidiaries or shareholders/stockholders...

I second this. Can't go wrong with M&S.

tommy2bad

Let me see if I have this right? you buy socks in primark and were them a second day? These things cost less than a euro each, the're the bic razor of socks, use and dispose of.
These are your man for long term wear; http://www.bigmenslargeclothes.co.uk/commando-outdoor-socks-black?cPath=40& Warm and tastefully in monochrome.

flyingsnail

tommy2bad wrote: »

Let me see if I have this right? you buy socks in primark and were them a second day? These things cost less than a euro each, the're the bic razor of socks, use and dispose of.
These are your man for long term wear; http://www.bigmenslargeclothes.co.uk/commando-outdoor-socks-black?cPath=40& Warm and tastefully in monochrome.

I am not sure if they are the same brand or not but I got a number of pairs of those commando socks from a local camping store and I find them great, they are really comfortable and seem to last forever.

glued

Never mind Grafton Street sell them but you have to ask staff to get them for you or there are all sizes available upstairs.

tommy2bad

Their the same ones, I'v only bought the outdoor ones so cant comment on the shoe socks, I imagine their as good. Expencive though. Much handier to get the Pennies ones and bin em after a couple of wears. They don't stand up to washing well.

markad1

Caterpillar socks are the only way to go

https://www.google.ie/search?q=caterpillar+socks&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=775&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=wyItVO7CCeSX7QaksIGoDA&ved=0CDIQsAQ

Seriously?

I also second M&S for socks. Good quality and cheap, like the other poster said, they're cheap enough to be disposable but the quality is still good enough that you aren't scrapping the barrel.

keane2097

tommy2bad wrote: »

Let me see if I have this right? you buy socks in primark and were them a second day? These things cost less than a euro each, the're the bic razor of socks, use and dispose of.
These are your man for long term wear; http://www.bigmenslargeclothes.co.uk/commando-outdoor-socks-black?cPath=40& Warm and tastefully in monochrome.

Are you saying you wear socks once then throw them away?

uch

I always buy 10 pairs of the same socks, then when I get a hole in a single sock, I throw it out and keep the god one, when I get down to about 4 pairs left I repeat the process. And I always buy Penneys socks, as has been said already, they are about 70cent a pair.

tommy2bad

keane2097 wrote: »

Are you saying you wear socks once then throw them away?

Yep, penny's socks aren't worth the bother of washing. Get decent socks and leave the penny's ones for occasional emergencies.

Pawwed Rig

DazMarz wrote: »

EDIT: Please note, mods; I do not, have not, nor will I ever work(ed) for Marks & Spencer, nor am I shareholder or stockholder, nor do my dreams and goals match those of Marks & Spencer, its subsidiaries or shareholders/stockholders...

A likely story. We have our eye on you DazMarks:P

Buy the thicker work/boot socks. I find them more comfortable and they last forever*



*may not actually last forever

DazMarz

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

A likely story. We have our eye on you DazMarks:P

Buy the thicker work/boot socks. I find them more comfortable and they last forever*



*may not actually last forever

I laughed at that an awful lot more than I should have...

Antibac

Has anyone come across a decent work/casual rain jacket with a hood. Alot of them have none and it seems a bit pointless keeping yourself dry and getting your head wet! Its not always possible to carry an umbrella

Easy Rod

Anyone any recommendations for a good online store for buying trainers?

Would like to find a pair that aren't in every lifestyle sports etc. and at a decent price.

Not somewhere like Sportsdirect were every 2nd shoe is Hi-tec or Gola.

Oscars Well.

Easy Rod wrote: »

Anyone any recommendations for a good online store for buying trainers?

Would like to find a pair that aren't in every lifestyle sports etc. and at a decent price.

Not somewhere like Sportsdirect were every 2nd shoe is Hi-tec or Gola.

offspring.co.uk is normally pretty decent, have good sales from time to time

ShRT

Just don't try and buy black socks in a normal shop....they'll shaft you everytime!

john the one

ShRT wrote: »

Just don't try and buy black socks in a normal shop....they'll shaft you everytime!

Well you can't, look closely, they are very very very very very very very very very very very dark blue

pwurple

uch wrote: »

I always buy 10 pairs of the same socks, then when I get a hole in a single sock, I throw it out and keep the god one, when I get down to about 4 pairs left I repeat the process. And I always buy Penneys socks, as has been said already, they are about 70cent a pair.

Not to sound crazy in this post-recession flahulach era or anything, but do any of you guys consider repairing a holey (or unholy!) sock, instead of binning it?

It's just a needle and thread operation, handy to have around anyway for buttons that might pop off, or other small repairs.

Pawwed Rig

pwurple wrote: »

Not to sound crazy in this post-recession flahulach era or anything, but do any of you guys consider repairing a holey (or unholy!) sock, instead of binning it?

It's just a needle and thread operation, handy to have around anyway for buttons that might pop off, or other small repairs.

By the time a sock developes holes it is usually way past its sell by date anyway so not usually worth the efoort of repairing. I have had the needle and thread out for suit buttons recently though.

Gamayun

I've noticed that the largest size sock in Penney's et al is usually an 11. So if you have larger feet the sock will be stretched and more prone to developing holes.

You can get larger sizes online on specialist sites but I've found that outdoor-shop\work-boot style socks are best. Not sure if they'd look well if you have to wear a suit to work though...

yourdeadwright

Morning men
Just wondeirng where in Dublin is good for buying casual blazer's for nights out, the type you would wear with jeans,
Iv heard Zara can be good from time to time but any other recommdations

I think this might get moved to the Fashion section but id like to hear the veiws form the guys in the gentlemens club


Thanks