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Fashionable Male Fashion Trends Currently Trending in Fashion

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by OtherSyde, May 14, 2014.

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  1. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek

    So that's where Rob Ford shops...

    [​IMG]
     
    Charlatan, May 16, 2014
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  2. OtherSyde

    OtherSyde Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    San Diego, CA

    God DAMN that is one fine suit. Wow, I would buy that shit in a hot minute. That suit jacket is amazing, and the vest/waistcoat is super slick too.
    --- merged: May 16, 2014 at 2:15 AM ---

    OMG his face almost matches the hue of the tie! The loud colors must have appealed to his crack-addled brain.
     
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    OtherSyde, May 16, 2014
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  3. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    I believe Kimmel asked him why he was dressed like a magician.
     
    Charlatan, May 16, 2014
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  4. Plan9

    Plan9 Rock 'n Roll

    Location:
    Earth
    C'mon, Kimmel, that should be obvious: It's pure magic that he's getting TeeVee interviews instead of being in jail or dead.
     
    Plan9, May 16, 2014
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  5. OtherSyde

    OtherSyde Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    San Diego, CA

    Jesus I know, the way he blundered around the room in a belligerent rage and plowed over that poor frightened woman like Shrek plowing over castle guards.



    I didn't know he got a TV show though! WTF America. Well, if we can spawn Ann Coulter, I guess this guy is just average fare, really.
    .
     
    OtherSyde, May 16, 2014
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  6. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Well, in my personal life, I'm fairly relaxed.
    So the situation determines whether it's Rocker Garage or Casual Yuppie.
    If I need to presentable in the off-hours...it's Casual Yuppie...if I'm on my own, it's Rocker Garage.

    In the office, I want to look authoritative.
    So, it's a suit, with the right cut...I tend to wear those that look decent no matter tie or not.
    And they can go with any shirt and/or slacks/pants.

    Never a button down collar, those don't translate well into power.
    Even a relaxed look needs to project influence. (one of my fav "relaxed" office looks is jeans, white shirt, tan belt and dockers, navy suit coat)

    With my height and build, it cannot stand out too much. I already stand out. (being bald doesn't help either)
    Ties cannot be too apparent either, pattern if any needs to be subtle.
    I also cannot wear the slim look that's the trend in the younger celebs these days.

    Cut needs to be good, decent thickness to cloth, not too thin.
    3 button usually is best for me.
    Ties are worn with a pin to secure it...and enhance the look with the suit. (about chest level...not lower)
    Tie needs to be notched...end up just over the buckle.

    Here's a good demo...just needs a tie pin. (& remove hair...)
    [​IMG]

    I'm very picky about my suits...drive the vendors crazy, trying them on.
    Plus I'm not just going to dump any type of money on it...want to find a decent bargain.
    It has to "look" designer...doesn't need to be designer.

    ---------

    One more thing...I run hot.
    So the layered look isn't going to work for me...nor is any undershirt.
    Any shirt needs to be quality enough to not see though.
    But I don't like to iron too much...so ones that come out of the dryer, ready to wear...non-iron.
    (I like Eagle from Macy's...for standard colors...I experiment for others)
     
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    rogue49, May 16, 2014
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  7. martian

    martian Server Monkey Staff Member

    Location:
    Mars

    You, uh, know that Toronto is in Canada, right? At least, I think it is. If it's not then I'll need to figure out why the Queen is on all my money.

    On topic, I like the idea of dressing snappy but in reality I fit pretty much the stereotypical image of an IT worker. Ponytail, two day scruff, tshirt and jeans to every occasion. Yup.

    I don't have any nice suits. Every once and a while I think about it but my weight changes so much and so often that there's no point. I don't want to drop the kind of cash it takes to get a decent suit when I'm fairly sure it won't fit me in six months. Maybe if I can maintain a consistent weight for a year I'll consider it.
     
    martian, May 16, 2014
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  8. OtherSyde

    OtherSyde Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    San Diego, CA

    Hrm... You seem to be beefy (not meaning fat, just bulky and not all shredded with veins and sinew sticking out everywhere), but with your nose, jawline, and skull shape if you did the 90-day Insanity workout or joined CrossFit, or maybe just took up a low-calorie diet and a bunch of cardio and got shredded down, you'd look an awful lot like Jason Statham in The Transporter series when you wore a suit...



    Jason-Statham-in-The-Transporter.jpg Jason_Statham_51.jpg


    Or.... Your aggressive Aryan nose and large build could be made to look a bit like Kratos from God of War...

    Kratos-God-of-War--.jpg
    .
    .
    Granted, it's not very useful in real-world situations, but it would be one hell of a cosplay - sure as hell would turn heads at a Comic Con.
     
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    OtherSyde, May 17, 2014
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  9. Japchae

    Japchae Very Tilted

    Good lord, you posted Statham in THAT SUIT. That is the epitome of a man in a suit for me. Phew!
     
    Japchae, May 17, 2014
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  10. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Ok...now I can comment...no distractions. :rolleyes:

    Thank you, I appreciate it. Actually, what you're seeing are the after-affects of PTSD with life with my Ex.
    And if you think I'm exaggerating...no, not at all. I had to deal with many life or death choices in the 7 years I was with her. (3 auto-immune diseases, etc.)

    So, I'm getting back on track to what you're describing.
    I was 30-40 lbs lighter, cut and in good shape doing Martial Arts just like Mr. Statham (except mine was American Kenpo)
    And I "did" do the 90-day Insanity workout. (or at least Guns, Buns & Abs) and finished it too...just didn't keep it up.

    So I'm slowly getting there...mother nature doesn't happen overnight.
    And I'm dealing with my stresses...so that translates into food...at least in the Winter.

    But even if I got back into fighting form and then some...my frame is still what it is...still big shoulders, big neck, big torso.
    And unlike most men...my height is in my torso...so I dress for the exception.
    I'll still wear the same style...perhaps a size or two down.

    Where I'll lose my weight/size when I get fit again, is in my neck, abdominal area...and shoulders (in the back)
    But I'll grow bigger in chest and arms
    And My thighs, calves will stay big, they'll just be firmer.
    I'll have to adjust my cut to a bit more athletic, but not much...my pants will reduce in waist from 45 to 40.

    So, if we use "Suits" as an analogy...I'd be more styling like Harvey, not Mike.

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    BTW...you're not the first to note the relationship to Kratos.
    And actually, when I was playing with my new avatar switching from ye old encrusted skull,
    I tried out a fully armored version of him...but it either didn't translate well or seemed a bit too "real"
    and that's what I'd have to do cos-play in full armor, I'm not quite that muscular...but it's a really good goal. (sans scars & tats) ;)
     
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    rogue49, May 17, 2014
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  11. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet. Donor

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.
    I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good. I'm so handsome & fit I can make any suit look good.

    There is no delusion as strong as self delusion :D.
     
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    Chris Noyb, May 19, 2014
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  12. rogue49

    rogue49 Tech Kung Fu Artist Staff Member

    Location:
    Baltimore/DC
    Y'know, if that works for you.
    Confidence is king. ;)


    Actually, that reminds me of the SNL skit they just had this past Saturday,
    "The Confident Hunchback" :p
     
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    rogue49, May 19, 2014
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  13. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet. Donor

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    The clothes make the man, and confidence is king. Both true.

    I had a neighbor one time who was morbidly obese (a genetic flub, and when I knew him his health was very good) and had scars on his face & neck from being severely burned in a fire that almost killed him. He came from family money, made plenty of money, and knew to spend it wisely on well-made custom suits, and top quality casual wear. He didn't let his weight and scars hold him back.
     
    Chris Noyb, May 20, 2014
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  14. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet. Donor

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    A thought regarding dress shirts..

    A lot of guys are like me, they've put on more than a few pounds over the years, yet still try to get by with their old dress shirts. My justification used to be "It's still like new, I only wore it a few times." Your dress shirts might still fit your body, depending on the cut of the shirt and if the sleeves are still long enough. What I notice is many guys will wear dress shirts that are way too tight in the collar. This is especially noticeable if your neck is fleshy. Spend the money on some dress shirts that actually fit your neck comfortably. Just because you can still get the top button closed doesn't mean the shirt still "fits."
     
    Chris Noyb, May 20, 2014
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  15. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet. Donor

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    Since I'm in a chatty mood, another tip:

    Invest in hangers that actually fit your suit coats and jackets. Yes, you can find hangers that match the shoulder width. Consider them to be a worthwhile up-front investment. A good shop/store/tailor should make sure that you have the correct hanger, but not always.

    I have two nice suits that I haven't worn in years. One of them now has a noticeable 'crease' in the shoulders because the hanger wasn't wide enough for the shoulders. It might be possible for a professional tailor with the right equipment to get rid of the creases, I haven't yet checked.
     
    Chris Noyb, May 20, 2014
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  16. Herculite

    Herculite Very Tilted

    I told my wife a while ago, that with a "good" body, everything looks good. This thread sort of demonstrates that for mens fashion too. If you are good looking and fit, clothes look better on you.

    If you are not, what you are wearing becomes an after thought to others. I realized this when I realized that subconsciously as I got fit, suddenly what I was wearing became more important to me. I found myself shopping in more trendy or expensive places instead of Khols which is where about all my clothes came from, from 2000-2010.

    A fat man in a suit, the first thing most people think is fat guy, THEN nice suit. When you are in shape, they just think "nice suit".
     
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    Herculite, May 20, 2014
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  17. OtherSyde

    OtherSyde Slightly Tilted

    Location:
    San Diego, CA

    So, so very true.
     
    OtherSyde, May 21, 2014
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  18. Charlatan

    Charlatan sous les pavés, la plage

    Location:
    Temasek
    Gentlemen, here is some good basic advice.

     
    Charlatan, Jun 26, 2014
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  19. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Soooo making my husband watch this.
     
    snowy, Jun 27, 2014
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  20. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    I might be fashionable one of these days.
     
    Baraka_Guru, Jun 27, 2014
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