THIS OR THAT? (Use me for all your Should I Buy...? questions)

[greathoudini]

Thanks for the answers all.

I didn't know Frans Boone stocked resolute and orslow or even denim. 

Having a look at their website they even have a store in my city, Just not in the city centre. Will definitely check them out @beautiful_FrEaK

Edited May 5, 2020 by greathoudini

[beautiful_FrEaK]

For an Ivy fit you could also try these:

https://www.fransboonestore.com/products/studio-dartisan-gl-001-ivy-tapered-jeans-one-wash

[greathoudini]

I'm not really a fan of the arcs, but I'll check them out anyway. 

 

[Ar_thor]

31 minutes ago, greathoudini said:

I'm not really a fan of the arcs, but I'll check them out anyway. 

 

Arcs are probably the easiest thing to get rid of on a pair of jeans. It'll literally take you 5 minutes to remove them.

[unders]

Are these any good, or is the lack of fresh air clouding my judgement?

 

https://www.sousouus.com/product/indigo-sashiko-tabi-round-toe-shoes/

[Double 0 Soul]

Def clouded, they look like something one would buy from the Betterware catalogue.. like a shit version of Kapital's Popeye boot for the over 65's..

[unders]

Thanks for the sanity check

[Double 0 Soul]

Anytime

[ColonelAngus]

6 hours ago, unders said:

Are these any good, or is the lack of fresh air clouding my judgement?

 

https://www.sousouus.com/product/indigo-sashiko-tabi-round-toe-shoes/

I would say yes, they're good if you plan on becoming a ninja :)

[mlwdp]

@undersThey look like surfing booties.

[wmb]

does anyone have the lofgren steadfast chukka?  if yes, how are they? and how much wear do they get?  I like them -- nice balance between a work and dress boot and am considering buying...

[Broark]

@wmb I think @Cold Summer has a pair if I recall correctly.

[Cold Summer]

Yep, I do - I love mine, they're great shoes. Very versatile. I wear mine all the time, though probably less often once the weather warms up.

[Ar_thor]

I got the ELMC chambray workshirt in coral - it's a super nice shirt (even though the pocket police might throw themselves upon me). I'm however in doubt on the fit. It's a little smaller in the shoulders and the neck than I would like but fits well otherwise. I'm afraid that sizing up will mess with the overall fit. I need a second opinion for this.

Pardon the shitty mirror pic.

Edited May 14, 2020 by Ar_thor

[Broark]

Looks like a good fit to me personally.

[Maynard Friedman]

That fits correctly, any bigger and your main concern will be the sloppy police.

[Geeman]

Spot on

[Ar_thor]

Thanks for the input people. I have quite broad shoulders so generally I go for for shirts with wider shoulders so I it might just be the feeling that it fits snug here that's a little unfamiliar for me.

[lemmywinks]

what are my options now for upcoming contests?

Warehouse one here (seems pretty uncertain at this point)

Indigo Invitational

Denimio Tanuki

 

[julian-wolf]

I don't like the whole idea of the Indigo Invitational

There's nothing invitational about it; anyone who wanted was free to just jump on in

[JoeySullivan]

3Sixteen NT220x in double black or Rogue Territory Strong Taper in Stealth ?

Almost same measurements.

I already own 3 Double Black jeans from 3Sixteen (not NT220x). They are fine, it's a safe choice, but you know, i want to try something new.

On the other hand, from my experience, RGT quality is a little bit off comparing to 3Sixteen... 

 

[Kit Carruthers]

I think I need someone to talk me out of buying an A1 from Bronson...

Obviously at 300 bucks (270 with the discount you can always wrangle), I'm not expecting anything approaching the level of Buzz or McCoy's... but I've been pleasantly surprised with the quality of everything I've bought from them so far (a couple of watch caps, a tee, some chinos, an aloha shirt).

What do people think? Hard to disregard the nagging voice in my brain that says if you buy cheap, you buy twice.

[MJF9]

Here though it would be buy cheap £245 (without discount) or buy 9x for a McCoys at £2,185! 

Kit I can't comment on the quality etc but those prices are great.

[Kit Carruthers]

@MJF9 Yeah honestly I cannot imagine a world in which I'd be able to justify two grand for a jacket. £240 on the other hand...

[Duke Mantee]

2 hours ago, Kit Carruthers said:

I think I need someone to talk me out of buying an A1 from Bronson...

Obviously at 300 bucks (270 with the discount you can always wrangle), I'm not expecting anything approaching the level of Buzz or McCoy's... but I've been pleasantly surprised with the quality of everything I've bought from them so far (a couple of watch caps, a tee, some chinos, an aloha shirt).

What do people think? Hard to disregard the nagging voice in my brain that says if you buy cheap, you buy twice.

It might only be 3oz leather but goatskin is tough (it is goatskin? One label says sheep) - I’d imagine the lining and trimmings will break first. Looks a bargain.

[JDelage]

On the plus side, that gives you a chance to try an A1 for cheap. I happen to think that an A1 might not be the most convenient cut, but at that price you're not taking much risk.

[BionicEye]

orslow fatigue slim or regular fit?

or do you prefer the tcb baker pants

[atomicV1sion]

Hey, folks. What Flat Head cut would you recommend for someone whose thighs are on the chunkier side?

[Maynard Friedman]

I’m not being facetious but having been in that position, I’d simply recommend a different brand. 

[atomicV1sion]

What would you recommend? I'm looking for something that's a straight cut with room in the thigh. I thought that FH 3005 or 3009 might be a good fit for me, but I'm open to other brands. (I know they're shutting down )