Willravel

Looks like a nice place. I'm not a fan of malls, and I wish these shops were just on a street somewhere. Malls are too artificial.

unnamedplayer

I just got some nice dress shirts from Express that are stretch cotton, but they need some ironing before wearing. How should I iron them so I don't ruin them?

Thanks!

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xxxafterglow

Check the tag but it should be medium heat with steam. I love Express's dress shirts.

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Willravel

I also like their shirts. The stretch stuff can not only be tricky, but massively time consuming. It takes me 30 minutes to do 4 shirts.

Low heat, high steam. The stretchability of the shirt could die if you use too much heat.

MSD

I'd advise against this. I forget who said it, but a few years ago someone on TFP summed it up well with, "AskMen is like goatse but with words instead of anus."

meanSpleen

It would be safe to assume that a pure steamer (not an iron) could possibly be better in this instance?

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Willravel

Possibly.

allaboutmusic

What are some good publications to take a look at to check up on good current style trends? Not necessarily mainstream commercial magazines (GQ), but good magazines with educational articles on current fashion, catalogues, fora etc. I'd like to learn to develop an eye for this stuff.

Willravel

Men's Health is a decent magazine, but honestly it's just about keeping your eyes open.

ametc

:O! But, loafers are awesome!

allaboutmusic

Any advice on wallets? My current one needs replacing... I require space for 4-5 cards, business cards, driver's licence and enough room to fit twenty pound notes.

Redlemon

This might not be a Tilted Style answer, more like Tilted Functionality.... but I love my ALL-ETT Billfold. I have a blue sailcloth version. It's kind of ugly. It's incredibly thin and fits a huge amount of stuff. But what is more important to your style... how it looks in your hand, or how it DOESN'T look in your pocket?

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Willravel

There's style in functionality. That's a pretty decent wallet.

allaboutmusic

Dude, that is very cool. Definitely looking at that as an option... their discontinued models are going very cheap.

CandleInTheDark

I just wanted to pass on some blogs and websites that have been influencing my style lately:

www.askandaboutclothes.com
-Good information on the basics and an interesting forum

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/
-A blog on classic mens style

http://www.mensflair.com/
-A compilation of several blogs

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MSD

I can pull off a suit with no tie. I've contemplated a pleated tuxedo shirt with French cuffs and a spread collar and no tie under the suit. I have no problem with avant garde, but would I be going way over the line to actually try it?

Willravel

Nah. If you can afford it, give it a shot.

Shauk

I know nothing about style.

what looks good on gigantic men?

Charlatan

I have a black pleated tux shirt with french cuffs that I wear (untucked) with jeans. I see no reason why you couldn't do the same with a suit jacket.

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MSD

Ralph Lauren anything. It's like his stuff is tailored for me. As of now I have about a dozen shirts, a leather jacket, a wool overcoat, and a suit, and it all fits perfectly (the suit barely needed any tailoring.)


edit: Plan aborted, I can't find my cuff links. Nobody's going to care at an event that defines semi-formal as "no jeans."

LoganSnake

So I bought my first suit some weeks ago. Black pinstriped. I am teh hotness in it.

I have a formal party engagement on the 26th atop of the Odyssey II yacht on Lake Michigan due to my company's 20th anniversary. Will post pics then.

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allaboutmusic

Bare-legged? Nice.

MSD

I wore a suit with no tie and was easily the best dressed guy there.

soma

I need a jacket to go clubbing in, but not one that costs 600$. Here's what I'm going for (fitted and casual):

http://store.diesel.com/item/rr/1/me...d10/410594559N

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inBOIL

Are burgundy loafers a good choice to wear with khakis? If so, should I match my socks to the pants or the shoes?

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Soma:
http://www.armaniexchange.com/produc...&sortby=&size=

inBoil:
Burgundy? Yes, that'd work with khaki. Socks'd be tough with that. I'd go without socks.

allaboutmusic

Any tips on eyewear? I feel like changing out my spectacles and sunglasses as I wasn't as style-conscious when I bought them and I feel like something new.

Willravel

What shape is your face? How far apart are your eyes? What color are your eyes and skin?

allaboutmusic

Eyes are dark brown, skin is light brown.

Rough headshape attached.

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Willravel

Ever seen "The Shield"?

I'd go for something like that.
Expensive
Cheaper

allaboutmusic

I love The Shield. I'll definitely have to look out for that type of eyewear...

Also I'd have to get prescription. Any suggestions on brands which offer good prescription lenses, or am I better off getting them done by my optician?

Willravel

My little bro uses Ralph Lauren, buy they are a little expensive.

allaboutmusic

Update, I've taken all the advice on board and have had new glasses and sunglasses made, have new shoes, a couple new suits, a half-dozen new shirts and a thin leather All-Ett wallet on the way. I've also bought a Jaguar but that's perhaps a separate story.

Next item on the agenda: belts. I have basically worn the same black leather belt with a standard buckle for 4-5 years and it is pretty worn. Anything to know about them other than to match the colour and texture to your shoes, and to match the buckle with any jewellery / watch? Or is it acceptable to be more adventurous with styling?

Willravel

That depends, really. When I'm going dress, the wallet, watch, shoes, and belt all basically match, especially the belt and shoes. Casual? I'll mix it up a bit. I still don't like black/brown leather combo, but there are a lot of options when you're casual. Brown flip flops and a tan fabric belt. White leather tennis shoes and light brown leather. Black boots and no belt.

allaboutmusic

Are there any guidelines for the different types of buckle? I'm mainly referring to the one which is like a tang-style buckle on a watch strap, and the one which has a stud at the end of a rectangular block which you press down into a hole in the belt. I'm not keen on the huge novelty buckles but I do kind of dig a nice simple rectangular buckle with a brushed finish.

Willravel

I dunno, I think buckles depend on location. West coast (and parts of Florida)? Anything goes. South? You can go big. New England or Europe? Modern minimalist or traditional.

allaboutmusic

Cool, looks like the rules are pretty relaxed on belts. I'll keep an eye out for stuff that's on sale on the high street. eBay hasn't turned up anything particularly special - there is quite a cool Oakley one which I think might match a couple of my watches quite well.

Thanks as always for your input.