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Jackets with higher arm holes

I bouhht this levi jacket https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-6861984/mehttps://www.kohls.com/product/prd-6861984/me

i can not raise my arms without it riding up. So restrictive and uncomfortable. Though comfortable if my arms are by my side. Any alternatives with high arm holes ?

1 Comment
2024/12/04
03:05 UTC

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Our Legacy Roam Trousers Alternative?

Does anyone know of something similar to these Our Legacy pants that might be similar but cheaper?

https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/our-legacy/clothing/casual-trousers/roam-wide-leg-panelled-shell-trousers/1647597325469568

1 Comment
2024/12/04
03:00 UTC

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‘Streetwear’ after late 20’s?

I am 25 and I have normally always dressed very formal like, mainly because of my old job. Business casual stuff. Khakis, sweaters, etc, all fitted. To put it frank, I’ve been dressing like how your mom wants you to dress for years. I have just finally ‘gotten with the program’, for example, I just discovered skinny jeans/pants are no longer in and everything is baggy now. I went shopping and decided to do a lot of de-cluttering of my old wardrobe for some things more in-style. I just picked up some baggy carpenter pants and they work very well with my cream sneakers and hoodie. I finally get it haha.

The only issue is my hairline is receding now LMAO I am kind of approaching “grown man” age and feel just a little dysmorphia about my age and appearance. I wish I have gotten into this style when I was in my early 20s and ‘college-aged’(although I still am, but you know what I mean lol) I am not looking for validation or anything. I just wanted your opinion and maybe some fashion tips for someone like me approaching late 20’s to get into some newer fashion that is a bit more tasteful for my age group. I don’t want to be 27 wearing a “cookies” hoodie or anything like that lmao.

5 Comments
2024/12/04
02:52 UTC

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Jacket style for over shawl collar cardigans

I can’t seem to find any good visual references for this so any advice is appreciated

2 Comments
2024/12/04
02:16 UTC

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Beware of Oliver Cabell Low 1s

I recently bought another pair of Oliver Cabell Low 1s and was so disappointed. The first pair I bought was great, they last me 6 years of occasional wear. Great quality and a good price (originally $175 in 2018 I looked back in my email).

After comparing the two, they are completely different shoes. All they share is the same name. No longer a leather interior of the shoe, a different sole, a much wider shoe, no longer made in Italy (although my original pair was made in Spain), no shoe trees included, the list could go on and on. Sadly the shoes have turned into a junk pair of Vietnamese shoes that could be sold at Walmart for $60. The shoe for some time was priced at $275 then dropped to $200. Which I thought was weird but can now see why. I would much rather pay $275 for the original made in Italy full leather sneaker.

Being in the Private Equity industry I knew there had to only be one explanation for this and I was right after calling around. The company now is backed by a family office. Have to make 20% IRR somehow! Butchering a great shoe is just the outcome.

3 Comments
2024/12/04
01:27 UTC

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Does it matter?

Is there really a difference between slim jeans, and skinny jeans,they look about the same to me? They are about equally unfashionable,right?

4 Comments
2024/12/04
00:26 UTC

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Blazer alternatives for business casual?

I typically wear business casual to work, closer to the business end- dress shirt, chinos, these blundstones or if I'm dressed down, an oxford and desert boots. I'm looking for a jacket I can wear with this look that's not just a suit jacket. The problem is, I really hate patch pockets, so a lot of blazers don't do it for me, and I feel like a Harrington style jacket would be a little too casual/old school for my style. I typically wear slimmer clothes (I've got an athletic build), so lately I've been wearing a tailored single-breasted wool overcoat, but that can be a little much. I'd considered a thick knit shawl-neck cardigan, but I'd like something a little more durable than that.

I found this jacket earlier and I like it, but the patch pockets kill me and I'm afraid it might be a little too PNW/workwear/lumberjack/old-world to fit my style.

As I write this, I wonder if I'm chasing a made up ideal. Does anyone have any ideas?

4 Comments
2024/12/03
22:54 UTC

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Clarks crepe sole is extremely slippery

As it is the pfp of this subreddit I guess everyone's familiar with Clark's desert boots. I have a classic beeswax pair, love them but damn this outsole is just unwearable when the faintest of wetness on the walking surface appears 😂 anyone else had this experience? If you wear them even after a very small drizzle it feels as if the whole sidewalk is an ice rink hahah Please tell me I'm not the only one having this problem 😂

10 Comments
2024/12/03
22:29 UTC

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Sweater longer than jacket?

Hey y'all,

I've got a carhartt detroit jacket, and my best sweater is a decent bit longer than the actual jacket. Is wearing a sweater longer than a jacket usually seen as "sloppy"? Thank you!

5 Comments
2024/12/03
22:02 UTC

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How can I improve my style more?

hi men, so I am a 17 year old male, 6 feet, 70 kgs, that basically only wears sweatshirts and jeans and most of the colors are either gray, navy, black, I am kind of looking to "improve" my fashion even tho I am fine with it but I want to have more variety, so I hope you guys can help

6 Comments
2024/12/03
21:27 UTC

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What can I wear with jeans and open-toe heels?

Looking to try different looks into 2025 since I’ve become more confident and care less what others think.

Looking to wear low-heels open toe with jeans.

10 Comments
2024/12/03
21:06 UTC

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Oxfords with Closed Lacing or Open Lacing for Formal Occasions?

Hi everyone, I’ve been considering buying a pair of dress shoes since I have a marriage to attend coming up and also need something appropriate for job interviews and other formal events in the future. I was recommended by a friend to buy Oxford shoes which have closed lacing. However, most oxfords I see at stores have open lacing. Does it really matter if the oxfords I buy have open lacing rather than closed lacing? Are open laced and closed laced shoes equally flexible and appropriate? I’d greatly appreciate any help. Thank you so much!

4 Comments
2024/12/03
20:55 UTC

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best look for a first date?

i like the coat + suede chelsea combo but i dont know what looks better beteeen the hoodie or the turtleneck. the pic without coat i forgot to put it on but it’s wearing slightly wider jeans.

the last outfits are a bit more casual, i could go with black cargos and black timbs too.

italy if that matters (skinny jeans are not hated that much in here lol)

photo album

https://imgur.com/a/2rHhkz7

16 Comments
2024/12/03
20:21 UTC

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Are there any (online) stores that tell you the size of the garment rather than the size of the wearer (that the garment is for)?

So, for example, at the moment stores will describe a small size shirt as “chest size 91 cm” but this doesn’t say anything exact about the actual size of the shirt itself. It just means that the shirt is for someone who has a chest that size. It’s a measure of the wearer's body not the garment.

Even shirts from the same store can be of different garment sizes while still being labelled “small, chest size 91 cm”.

(The only store I have found so far that does anything like what I am describing is Uniqlo.)

The reason I am asking the question is because I feel that I would be more likely get the right size for me if I knew the actual size of the garment. I could measure a shirt I already have that fits well and then order another one of the same size.

Actual garment sizes would be particularly relevant when a garment is described as, for example, 'slim fit’.

Anybody else think this would be a good idea? If it is then why don’t more stores do it?

10 Comments
2024/12/03
20:02 UTC

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Anyone recommend a Mac coat/car coat slim/tailored +/- hood ?

Anyone have any suggestions for a mac coat/car coat that is slim hopefully with a hood and zipper.
Essentially looking for something like this, albeit I know Indochino isn't regarded very highly..

https://www.indochino.com/product/highcliffe-hooded-mac-coat-detachable-lining-black

I like this, but it is quite expensive...

https://norwegian-wool.com/products/down-lined-traveler-coat-black

I like this one, although no hood and they don't ship to US

https://www.oscarjacobson.com/en-eu/nylon-shell-car-coat-71831220-dark-blue-210/

0 Comments
2024/12/03
19:56 UTC

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I'm looking for a wool winter coat with a zip out bib

My husband lost his coat, and I'd like to replace it for christmas. It was a military style wool coat with a zip out bib (He really liked the bib).

It doesn't necessarily have to be military style, but a wool one would be good. He has a canada goose for when the weather gets bitter.

3 Comments
2024/12/03
19:52 UTC

2

What is your favorite pair of combat boots?

I'm looking to get a sleek pair of black combat boots (or something similar). I plan to get a pair that is black and leather and am not looking for anything synthetic. Besides the color and the material, the only other criteria I have is that I don't really like obviously branded boots such as Doc Martens or maybe even Solovairs, given that they have a flashy green tag.

The strictest requirement I have is the budget, so let me know what your favorite leather boots are under $300. I'd like to consider lots of options and will keep an open mind!

10 Comments
2024/12/03
19:41 UTC

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$500 to spend on business casual pants at Bloomingdale's

What are some quality business casual pants available at Bloomingdale's? I don’t shop there often and don’t know much about clothing.

A little about me: I'm 5'11" with a slim build and typically wear 32x30. I’m open to slim-fitting styles, but nothing too tight in the thighs.

I have $500 to spend and I'm hoping that gets me around 3 pairs!

8 Comments
2024/12/03
19:25 UTC

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I bought the $200 Luxire jacket, took it and a SuitSupply jacket to my tailor for study and comparison - Here are the findings with lot of images

I wear suit to work - everyday. It is not mandatory but I guess I now feel comfortable in them.

That requires buying and maintaining a large number of suits.

I do get a lot of stuff tailored which I use on days with a client meeting scheduled or anything else important. On other days, standard stuff.

I have a bunch of suitsupply/luxire/spier and mackay suits. When I saw the $199 suit offer from luxire, I thought I should give it a try.

when I received the suit, I thought the jacket felt much lighter when compared to my other Luxire jackets. The weight was similar to the Suitsupply/S&M jackets. It irked me. I knew something has changed and had to find out.

So, I took 4 jackets to my tailor - an old luxire, the new luxire, old S&M and Suitsupply jackets. He was not amused. I required him to take down 4 jackets, study/compare, allow me to take pictures, discuss and then put those jackets together again.

He agreed to look at the new luxire and compare it with one of the 3 other jackets at that time. Promised to do the others later.

We initially chose the 2 luxire. But after a quick glance, he suggested that we skip the old luxire because it was made differently while the other 3 were quickies. Better to compare 2 quickies.

We chose to compare the least expensive luxire jacket with the most expensive suitsupply one.

Both jackets were taken apart and then put together again.

IMAGES - https://imgur.com/a/suitsupply-vs-luxire-jacket-comparison-PQQG9rl

There was not much difference to pass a judgement. There were some observations regarding the padding techniques and tailoring but, the tailor suggested that it did not matter so much as the outcomes were similar.

Below chart is based on our observation and discussion.

PARAMETERSUITSUPPLYLUXIRE
ConstructionFull CanvasFull Canvas
Pick-stitchMachineHand
ButtonsHornHorn
LiningViscoseViscose
Chest/body CanvasLinen-polyester-woolWool-linen
Shoulder padyesyes
Lapel shapingmachinemachine
PocketsPolyesterViscose
Button-holesMachineMachine
Weight20 Oz21 Oz

TL;DR - Both jackets are quite well made, in terms of fabric, quality and construction.

Will publish the other comparisons soon along with the trouser comparisons. Let me know if I should include other brands.

40 Comments
2024/12/03
18:57 UTC

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Is Mr Porter a reliable brand?

Looking for a good winter coat, found this, but don’t know much about the brand. The materials seem okay, but it doesn’t say where it was made. What do we think?

https://www.mrporter.com/product/1647597318595103

12 Comments
2024/12/03
17:16 UTC

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Looking for a winter hat/beanie that's soft for big ears

I have big ears, wearing a standard Carhartt type beanie while soft, does eventually hurt covering my ears.

Anyone have advice on something that would keep warmth on the head but not hurt the ears as it stays on them for a few hours?

Less a fashion advice question, more of a practical thing I suppose.

10 Comments
2024/12/03
17:09 UTC

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➡️ Daily Simple Questions ⬅️- Style feedback and clothing ID requests go HERE!! - 03 December 2024

Welcome to the Daily Questions thread for all things related to men's fashion. Types of questions this thread is great for:

  • Outfit feedback and advice, especially posts with just a photo 🧥
  • Questions that can be answered with one or two words (yes, no, good, bad, left, right, etc)
  • ID'ing clothes from pictures or screenshots 🖼️ Want a more helpful answer? The more information you give, the better response you'll get. Try including:
  • Budget in numbers 💲 and location 🌍
  • A screenshot of any clothes from a video 🖼️ How to add a picture to your Reddit comment:
  • You can upload on the Reddit app and website add images to your comment on Reddit's app and website by clicking the add-image button
  • Or upload your picture to Imgur.com and copy/paste the link into your Reddit comment. If you're looking for more in-depth information then check out our style guides 🛍️, item guides 👔 and recommendation threads 📄. The MFA Discord is also open for questions in the #questions-and-advice channel!
12 Comments
2024/12/03
17:00 UTC

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What is important to you when it comes to styling for occasions?

A. Versatility

B. Comfort

C. Making a statement/experimenting

D. Attract opposite Sex

Im curious because I want to create videos that helps style men without the same old regurgitation everyone else puts out there.

Edit: I wanna say thanks for the feedback! This is helpful to see what is important when it comes to styling.

13 Comments
2024/12/03
16:55 UTC

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“minimal” Aviator shearling jackets

I’ve been looking for a warm shearling jacket that’s genuine leather and great for everyday wear. A more minimalist one like this from Reiss

The typical style is the B3 style with fur spilling out the sleeves and waistline. I’m no Tom Hardy so it’s a bit much for everyday use, at least for me.

do others have different brands they recommend?

3 Comments
2024/12/03
16:12 UTC

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If the label on a leather jacket says "100% leather" - does that mean it's bonded leather, or a step above?

Type of hide not mentioned on the label. Made in India.

I heard that bonded leather only contains 20% real leather, so I'm hoping "100% leather" is an upgrade from bonded leather lol.

Or is it just not enough info to tell? UK btw

23 Comments
2024/12/03
14:47 UTC

83

what's timeless fashion piece you recommend other to buy

any reccomendation and opinion will be appreciate it

276 Comments
2024/12/03
13:06 UTC

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The length of the suit jacket with high rise pants?

Hello,

I am interested in tailoring my first suit and wanted to go with high rise trousers which I prefer. In this case, should I have the suit jacket length extended? Or should I go with a standard length? I’ve seen photos online of men in wider, high rise pants and often jacket extends down almost looking like a short overcoat.

10 Comments
2024/12/03
10:58 UTC

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What do you wear at home that doesn't look too dumpy?

I hate wearing work attire (shirts, suits, chinos, etc.) or jeans at home but sweatpants and a hoodie/t-shirt looks too sloppy. I'd like to look somewhat nice for my partner while feeling comfortable like she does. Anyone know a good middle ground?

114 Comments
2024/12/03
09:47 UTC

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Help with boot size. Measured foot with tape measure

I have two pair of Wolverine 1000 mile in size 8. All running shoes are a size 8. Converse Chuck Taylor’s re 7.5. Measure my foot against a wall and they are 255mm and 257mm. Width is a max 105mm.

Based on charts this says a I’m an 8.5 but I don’t. Any thoughts?

3 Comments
2024/12/03
07:56 UTC

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Warmest flannel-lined jacket?

To keep it short and sweet, I live in Canada and I don't like the feeling of nylon on my bare skin. I know that I should be layering with a sweater/long sleeve, but I want the convenience of throwing on a big jacket with my t-shirt to go and shovel while staying warm.

I've been on a quest to look for the heaviest duty/warmest jacket that I can find that is fully lined which has been difficult as a majority of the lined jackets have nylon sleeves. Ideally 100% cotton, but would accept wool as well if it wasn't too scratchy.

So far, my results have been:

  • Filson Mackinaw Wool Packer Coat - Not the biggest fan of wool, but I would also never be able to pull it off.
  • Flint & Tinder Flannel-Lined Hudson Jacket - Don't think this would be warm enough without layering and the nylon lining in the sleeves kills it for me. Might consider the waxed trucker jacket but would need to layer.
  • Ralph Lauren Purple Label Wool-Blend Down Hooded Jacket - A little rich for my blood but also poly sleeve lining
  • Brunello Cucinelli Wool Padded Down Jacket (https://www.harryrosen.com/en/product/brunello-cucinelli-wool-padded-down-jacket-20148278046) - This looks like the closest thing, but insanely out of my budget. Something like this but cotton lining would be perfect.

I recently picked up a double heavyweight Wonder Looper pullover that has been awesome, but I'm not sure it will carry me through the colder days in winter. I know I'm probably asking for the impossible, but any help would be much appreciated.

10 Comments
2024/12/03
06:56 UTC

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