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A few tips from a bona fide fashion guru:
y fronts yes - gotta support the boys
corduroy dubious but possible depending on situation
tank tops Under no circumstances
duffel coat Under no circumstances
st Anthony parker WTF is that and a parka? Unless you are in the Yukon or the 1970s then no
green flash Only if a youth otherwise its trying to capture your long lost youth
plaid Are you canadian or american?
Turn ups Yes
monkey boots no
turtle not v neck Both are acceptable
no tartan but you said plaid is OK? Plaid is tartan
No Three quarter length 3/4 length what? trousers? Deffo none of them
loose not straight referring to what?
cotton yes
Nice leather belt only for fat bastards
no hats Really? a pork pie, fedora, trilby, panama all acceptable in the right circumstances. Beanies only on the hills
no shorts unless hot or cycling OK
jumpers – under appreciated indeed. I have a fine range
Duffel Coat was good enough for Monty but not our tj!🙄
Even in the Desert?
Monty was in uniform and the coat a part of that. I had to wear elastic waist trousers as a part of my work supplied uniform. ~That doesn't mean its acceptable to wear them outside of work
st Anthony parker WTF is that and a parka? Unless you are in the Yukon or the 1970s then no. Actually was it lord anthony? You know you could zip up the hood to create a furry snorkel.
You know you could zip up the hood to create a furry snorkel.
yes I remember them -from the 1970s - a decade of ghastly fashion
wasn't St Anthnoy the M&S own-brand from yesteryear?
What is wrong with a good Duffel Coat?A lot more stylish than the usual ribbed binbag. A lot less pretentious than a smoking jacket as well.
People that are genuinely stylish, don't give a **** what other people think about the clothes they wear.
Anyone that makes rules up like those above...**** 'em.
Edit: wear what you like and feel comfortable in.
Now, this is a bloody good Parka (if I do say so myself) - as seen worn by Mr Pegg, as every other pic on the internet was a webp file rather than jpeg
The trousers are interesting. Why the shin pocket?
The trousers are interesting. Why the shin pocket?
I assume pilot trousers.
“ Now, this is a bloody good Parka”
Quite agree, I have one too, though there isn’t much love on here for Frahm jackets..
every other pic on the internet was a webp file rather than jpeg
Thats an speg
Hi.
I need some new work clothes. And advice about being smarter.
I'm a chinos, moleskin, cotton jeans, with nice Oxford or similar shirt, jumper on winter type dresser. Nice pair of either waxed boots or smart casual trainers on occasion. I like colours, not grey.
I'm needing more of the same decent quality, without spending silly money or looking like my only shop is Next. Where?
I'm also needing slightly smarter. I'm not thinking a full on suit. But promised myself a nice Harris tweed jacket perhaps, maybe a nicer pair of trousers and shirt, maybe a pair of 'best' shoes or boots. Again, suggest where or even what is smart but not full suit.
edit: and I need a smarter winter coat than Berghaus GoreTex or staff fleece...
49.9 year old, 6'1", 14st and 'sturdily' built, long leg and size 9.5 shoes of Dunblane.
I can help matt. 🙂
You offering a personal shopper service...
*rubs hands with glee*
I’m always tempted yet bewildered by the vast range of Engelbert Strauss
However, your vintage recommendation looks appealing
(For reference, I mostly wear Revolution Race trousers which are softshell and hard wearing and super stretchy material, great for commuting and gardening, and can sometimes just about get away with in smarter settings)
Having purchased two, you clearly like them, which is a ringing endorsement in itself, are you able to confirm whether your Engelbert Strauss Vintage trousers are comfy and crucially stretchy?
Reading their website blurb they state “extremely comfortable… elastic canvas… Enormous elasticity in all directions” which all sounds promising, and they offer free delivery and free returns
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I have just ordered a pair of William Lennon safety boots which you may wish to add to your shortlist for your next boots purchase
https://williamlennon.co.uk/shop/108-safety-all-terrain-boot/
I went for a custom one off bright colour way, with customised grain and details, handmade in England, and change from £140 delivered
The drawback, I have to wait 5 months from placing the order, as everything is handmade by a small team
are you able to confirm whether your Engelbert Strauss Vintage trousers are comfy and crucially stretchy?
Yes, they have some good stretch in them and really comfy - they do have superflous knee pad pockets (if you don't need them), but they don't look obvious and could just be part of the 'styling'. They are quite slim fitting though. I'll try and get a pic later
People that are genuinely stylish, don’t give a **** what other people think about the clothes they wear.
The point of fashion is literally to signal to everyone else that you give a shit.
The trousers are interesting. Why the shin pocket?
I still have a soft spot for extra pockets on my trousers (ie cheap tkmaxx jeans) harking back to my primary school days... Four decades later.
The trousers are interesting. Why the shin pocket?
Insert your "It's called fashion, Brenda" meme of choice here.
For non-pilots I'm sure a shin pocket is ever used
What can you put in there? Anything more than a piece of paper will annoy you whilst walking
You need to distinguish between style and fashion. Keeping up with fashion and you'll look like a tryhard dadlad. Style on the mature man means always wearing at least one quality/classic item of clothing. My favourites: Magee for tweed, Northampton for shoes, Union Clothing in Newcastle when I'm up there. The rest of it, cheap and cheerful, Ebay, re'cycled etc.
Keeping up with fashion and you’ll look like a tryhard dadlad.
Hahaha, is that the same as a WellEnd?
The bloke in the picture needs to lose the hat.
The jacket is too busy? Why the funny buckle buttons?
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The trousers are interesting. Why the shin pocket?To keep one’s cornetto in.
Just one?
This.
Oh dahling I was at the theatre last night.
Velvet jackets do seem to be making a bit of a comeback - quite a few being worn at the last couple of dinners I have been too - neither were super formal though.
The point of fashion is literally to signal to everyone else that you give a shit.
Who mentioned fashion? I said style.
Who mentioned fashion? I said style.
Regarding style - do people (on here) feel like they have their own particular 'style' - and that doesn't mean they are necessarilly 'stylish' or have a unique style - more that they have adopted a certain style or look that they conform to most days?
To a certain extent I tend to predominantly dress more towards the look I posted a page back, but then another time I'll be in white trainers, black skinny jeans, white tee and North Face gilet for example - a completely different 'look'. I guess some people tend to dress the same 99% of the time - I certainly know people that do
Like MattOAB my work style is chinos/oxford button down-casual, or door-to-door Mormon as my wife calls it....So that's cool. Other than that I'm a white dude in my fifties, I'm effectually invisible, so it doesn't matter what I wear.
Please everyone, keep this thread going, it’s by far my favourite.
I suppose I should contribute to help the discussion, so here goes. I like:
Carpenter trousers, especially carhartt. They have extra pockets without being too cargo.
Henley shirts
Grandad shirts
Keen Jasper shoes. Soooo comfy and versatile
3/4 length trousers. There, I said it.
or door-to-door Mormon as my wife calls it
🤣
To a certain extent I tend to predominantly dress more towards the look I posted a page back, but then another time I’ll be in white trainers, black skinny jeans, white tee and North Face gilet for example – a completely different ‘look’.
To complement the different 'look' match each change of outfit with a massive mood swing. Keeps people on their toes.
3/4 length trousers. There, I said it.
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Can we make dungarees with a pocket on the chest fashionable?
That pocket is just crying out for my glasses.
I remember having a Lord Anthony parka, I vaguely remember that the pockets ended up terribly sticky with the remnants of space dust from discarded packets and it had to go.
That pocket is just crying out for my glasses
You could use those chain things that attach to the arms and let them hang 🙂
Can we make dungarees with a pocket on the chest fashionable?
Mrs_oab has corduroy dungarees with that pocket. I'm torn between 😍 and a minion....😆
Lots of decent advice regarding fit, how to mix and match, do's and don'ts for older men
That's surely a parody on middle aged americans . Or a stealth ad for JP Penney
Lots of decent advice regarding fit, how to mix and match, do’s and don’ts for older men
Whereupon this older man has a quick shufti, and says “yeah, whatever” 🤷🏼
Whereupon this older man has a quick shufti, and says “yeah, whatever”
And this older man followed a couple of links/brands and went "How much!".
TBF, they all are better dressed than me though.
I’m not sure that age has anything to do with what you should wear, the issues more around the fit and especially around the beer gut.
I also think your fashion taste also come from the time you grow up so you have to be a little adventurous and try new things on as it’s easy to stay in a fashion time warp.
Just remember it’s better to age disgracefully 🙂
I’m not sure that age has anything to do with what you should wear, the issues more around the fit and especially around the beer gut.
There are certain things you wear when younger that would look a bit daft on a 50+ guy
But I don't get the 'older guys shouldn't wear jeans' mantra
At what age can you start wearing one of those classy "Old guy rule" t shirts?
Never
They are truly awful
I cringe every time I see one 🙄
I own three.Bit of a chick magnet actually.
😂
Right.. Today's shopping on a p*ss wet day.
Some nice shirts from M&S and TK Max. Tick.
A nice pair of smart 5-pocket trousers, a pair of chinos and a slightly smarter trousers? What a faffage.
Some 34" waists if fitted nicely. But the legs didn't like my cyclist thighs or too tight in the front crotch.
The 34" waists that were too tight fitted nicely on my thigh and calf. But uncomfortably tight on the waist.
So I tried 36" waist - too loose on the waist for most. And baggy around the front crotch.
Tried to go to a slim cut 36" waist - butt and crotch fitted nicely. Thighs and calf were then too tight.
butt and crotch fitted nicely
Ooh err Missus
I'll mainly be rocking some light blue skinny jeans and a breton Tshirt this summer.At 61 I,m bound to look groovy.
Leather jackets if you're no longer a Hells (on an MTB) Angel - is there an age limit?
"Thighs and calf were then too tight"
Now if you'd got yourself some 3/4 length trousers that wouldn't have been a problem 🙂
😆