I mostly buy my stuff from Old Navy. They just fit well. Sometimes I'll venture on over to Kohl's if I need something a little nicer. I'm usually just a collared shirt and jeans type of guy though.
Where Do You Buy Your Clothes?
- Thread starter Red Ranger
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Don't know how I didn't see this thread before! 
I guess I've gradually moved up the clothes food chain over the years, but I still like to feed at all levels since occasionally you can find specific items at excellent QPR on the lower rungs.
Nowadays, most of my suits and odd jackets are made-to-measure or bespoke from Ede & Ravenscroft. However, I still like to shop the designer outlets (and am lucky enough to have a fantastic outlet mall near me) so have a fair few suits & jackets from the likes of Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ermenegildo Zegna and so on. Odd trousers, often from Ralph Lauren either Purple Label or Polo.
Shirts, most are currently Zegna, though I've recently started getting bespoke from Rayner & Sturges via an intermediary who does the visiting tailor thing, saving me travel costs.
Shoes - Salvatore Ferragamo's Tramezza line, John Lobb Paris & Edward Green make up the bulk of them.
Ties - anywhere really, as long as I like the pattern and the quality of the silk.
Socks - Pantherella, Falke and good old M&S!
I still get my boxer briefs from M&S too!
I guess I've gradually moved up the clothes food chain over the years, but I still like to feed at all levels since occasionally you can find specific items at excellent QPR on the lower rungs.
Nowadays, most of my suits and odd jackets are made-to-measure or bespoke from Ede & Ravenscroft. However, I still like to shop the designer outlets (and am lucky enough to have a fantastic outlet mall near me) so have a fair few suits & jackets from the likes of Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ermenegildo Zegna and so on. Odd trousers, often from Ralph Lauren either Purple Label or Polo.
Shirts, most are currently Zegna, though I've recently started getting bespoke from Rayner & Sturges via an intermediary who does the visiting tailor thing, saving me travel costs.
Shoes - Salvatore Ferragamo's Tramezza line, John Lobb Paris & Edward Green make up the bulk of them.
Ties - anywhere really, as long as I like the pattern and the quality of the silk.
Socks - Pantherella, Falke and good old M&S!
I still get my boxer briefs from M&S too!
Don't know how I didn't see this thread before!
I guess I've gradually moved up the clothes food chain over the years, but I still like to feed at all levels since occasionally you can find specific items at excellent QPR on the lower rungs.
Nowadays, most of my suits and odd jackets are made-to-measure or bespoke from Ede & Ravenscroft. However, I still like to shop the designer outlets (and am lucky enough to have a fantastic outlet mall near me) so have a fair few suits & jackets from the likes of Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ermenegildo Zegna and so on. Odd trousers, often from Ralph Lauren either Purple Label or Polo.
Shirts, most are currently Zegna, though I've recently started getting bespoke from Rayner & Sturges via an intermediary who does the visiting tailor thing, saving me travel costs.
Shoes - Salvatore Ferragamo's Tramezza line, John Lobb Paris & Edward Green make up the bulk of them.
Ties - anywhere really, as long as I like the pattern and the quality of the silk.
Socks - Pantherella, Falke and good old M&S!
I still get my boxer briefs from M&S too!
Yay, Holdfast is here! Now, we need pics!
Here I am wearing a fedora, overcoat, blazer and tie, New Year's Eve:
Doesn't this pic make you want to say, "You have to answer for Santino, Carlo!"
Red Ranger
"Mike, you got it all wrong!"
(not really, but I couldn't resist finishing the quote!)
OK a couple of pics, showing that you don't necessarily need to spend a lot of money to find nice things (although it's a lot more fun to do it that way). But two fairly economical looks from last week:
First photo (with estimated percentage discount I got them for, if applicable):
Next jacket 50%+
Zegna shirt 30%
Brioni pocket square 80%
Ralph Lauren Polo bow tie 85%
Zara sweatervest
Second photo (again with % discount):
Ralph Lauren Purple Label jacket 90%
Sulka shirt 90%
Old School tie
Zara cardigan 20%
Those looks won't be to everyone's taste, but the point I'm making is that even if you like to get nice items, you can still find them for sale (new, with tags) at big discounts if you search around a little. And that even typical High Street mid/low-end shops sometimes have real bargains if you keep your eyes open.
Somewhat more pricey outfit from last week:
Ede & Ravenscroft jacket
Sulka shirt 90%
Topman waistcoat
Ede & Ravenscroft pocket square
Liberty tie
(not really, but I couldn't resist finishing the quote!)
OK a couple of pics, showing that you don't necessarily need to spend a lot of money to find nice things (although it's a lot more fun to do it that way). But two fairly economical looks from last week:
First photo (with estimated percentage discount I got them for, if applicable):
Next jacket 50%+
Zegna shirt 30%
Brioni pocket square 80%
Ralph Lauren Polo bow tie 85%
Zara sweatervest
Second photo (again with % discount):
Ralph Lauren Purple Label jacket 90%
Sulka shirt 90%
Old School tie
Zara cardigan 20%
Those looks won't be to everyone's taste, but the point I'm making is that even if you like to get nice items, you can still find them for sale (new, with tags) at big discounts if you search around a little. And that even typical High Street mid/low-end shops sometimes have real bargains if you keep your eyes open.
Somewhat more pricey outfit from last week:
Ede & Ravenscroft jacket
Sulka shirt 90%
Topman waistcoat
Ede & Ravenscroft pocket square
Liberty tie
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Target and Costco
I find Reitman's is useful for (women's) 'office clothes' at good prices, though I also sometimes shop at Laura Petites because fitting properly is 80% of how a given article of clothing looks on a given person.
I've found some lovely cashmere sweaters at Winners, too.
I've found some lovely cashmere sweaters at Winners, too.
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I don't like shops, I have no patience for shopping so I get bored and tetchy really quickly. I like to do my shopping from the comfort of my own home - usually the shopping process is spread over several days!
I don't like shops, I have no patience for shopping so I get bored and tetchy really quickly. I like to do my shopping from the comfort of my own home - usually the shopping process is spread over several days!
"Mike, you got it all wrong!"
(not really, but I couldn't resist finishing the quote!)
OK a couple of pics, showing that you don't necessarily need to spend a lot of money to find nice things (although it's a lot more fun to do it that way). But two fairly economical looks from last week:
First photo (with estimated percentage discount I got them for, if applicable):
Next jacket 50%+
Zegna shirt 30%
Brioni pocket square 80%
Ralph Lauren Polo bow tie 85%
Zara sweatervest
Second photo (again with % discount):
Ralph Lauren Purple Label jacket 90%
Sulka shirt 90%
Old School tie
Zara cardigan 20%
Those looks won't be to everyone's taste, but the point I'm making is that even if you like to get nice items, you can still find them for sale (new, with tags) at big discounts if you search around a little. And that even typical High Street mid/low-end shops sometimes have real bargains if you keep your eyes open.
Somewhat more pricey outfit from last week:
Ede & Ravenscroft jacket
Sulka shirt 90%
Topman waistcoat
Ede & Ravenscroft pocket square
Liberty tie
Look number two is my fave.
-- RR
I love Coldwater Creek, too, but only in the Outlet and only with % off (unless MIL is buying ).
Basically, I shop the sales and clearance racks first, especially for the kids (who outgrow thing before they wear them out) and me (since I don't have to impress anyone but myself with my wardrobe, and I'm fairly easy to please). So, I'll shop most of the usual stores already listed -- Old Navy, Kohl's, JCP, Target, Land's End (outlet), even Macy's if the sale is a good one.
).Basically, I shop the sales and clearance racks first, especially for the kids (who outgrow thing before they wear them out) and me (since I don't have to impress anyone but myself with my wardrobe, and I'm fairly easy to please). So, I'll shop most of the usual stores already listed -- Old Navy, Kohl's, JCP, Target, Land's End (outlet), even Macy's if the sale is a good one.
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Yep. I buy many of my clothes online from either Kohls or Old Navy.
My brother bought 10 of these:
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5271
For $6 a piece on clearance. He's always helping me out as he's stylishly inclined and I have trouble with anything more than the very basic.
J.
I buy everything at the thrift store, bitches! Bwahahahahaha!
Recently, I found an awesome Eagles concert tee and a beautiful embroidered puff skirt from a thrift store called Out of the Closet. I have found wonderful clothes from them and people often ask how I can afford designer labels. That's funny because I never check the labels, except to know the size.
Recently, I found an awesome Eagles concert tee and a beautiful embroidered puff skirt from a thrift store called Out of the Closet. I have found wonderful clothes from them and people often ask how I can afford designer labels. That's funny because I never check the labels, except to know the size.
I shop everywhere. From Macy's to Men's Warehouse to Target to Goodwill to Vintage Clothing stores. I look for value, fit, and style. Hell, the last two pairs of pants I got were $8 each at a vintage clothing store and I love them. I also have a custom taylor made suit from a boutique (that I need to get tailored since it is too loose on me now).
I pop into charity shops every couple of months to see what they have on offer. I've found quite a few leather jackets and grabbed a tremendous pair of boots to go with my kilt... though it's mostly costume wear and nothing more but can get a few really good finds in there.
I'm not really too picky when it comes to most things. T-shirts I'll typically buy cheap from Primark, though thats mainly because with my frame they fit me better than other places which end up being too baggy or too tight for my liking. Plus when needed I can buy cheap blank hoodies etc for custom prints.
I mostly wear suits which I'll pick up from various high street stores (River Island was the source of my favorite which looks like Dae-sue's in Oldboy) though my latest from was a made to order place online with decent pricing. Anything else I'll just pick up wherever I see something I like or sent to me from my father in Florida.
I have an odd habbit of buying leather jackets on eBay - I prefer the second hand worn-in look compared to brand new leather which looks too 'clean' for me.
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I love shopping at thrift stores, but the thrift stores around here are ridiculous. The other day I was browsing and I saw a nice shirt that fit me (2x. I like extra room). Price? $5. Price if I bought it new in a store? $8. Sure that's $3, but it's just not right.
J.
J.
That's pretty dumb. Thrift store shirts should cost $2 max.
The thrift stores around here are kind of expensive, too, so I've stopped trying. I'd rather just get new clothes.