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[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 31 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

This is why it's common in the black community to get a receipt whenever you buy anything. You can't prove where you are at all times, but you can prove that you were at a particular time and place. Might save you from being railroaded for a crime you didn't commit.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

There's stuff out there, but it is harder to find. It's going to be especially hard to find right now. If you want more colorful clothes look again when the Spring and Summer looks come out. The Winter styles are going to be more muted and less colorful.

I like Bonobos and Todd Snyder for when I want something more interesting. Although Todd Snyder is definitely caught in the muted colors for winter thing.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

I'm not real familiar with the style, but you might have some luck searching around for "techwear" and "technical workwear". Those pants remind me of stuff I've seen in that realm.

A quick search turns up the company Truewerk and they have some that look similar and have the extra pockets and similar details.

 

A wide ranging discussion on fashion from two thoughtful people.

I really liked what they had to say about counter-culture dress codes. I remember what that was like in high school and as a young man. It was really hard to break out of that grunge style.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Clark chukkas are one of my go to nice, and casual shoes (boots). The Clark's are great value for the money too. I like their Wallabees too, but those tend to be pricier and are a less universal style.

A clean pair of Adidas Stan Smiths can look good too. Really any of the simple sneakers will look good with most outfits, like these, the Nike Cortez, or whatever. I don't like sneakers that look too technical or chunky, but that's just me.

Johnston and Murphy has a mixed reputation and are expensive, but I've liked the two pairs I've had from them. They've been worth their price too, the last pair I had from them lasted about 8 years.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

I'm not much help on the specific question, but I hate to have it die on the vine. So, I'll offer what advice I have.

I know a couple of people who shop at DXL and I've heard them recommend it to others, so I'd check with what they're offering. The guys that I know that shop there dress well.

The other place I'd look is Bonobos. They've got a wider selection of sizes than most retailers and I've been happy with everything I've bought from them.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 20 points 6 months ago

It's not wrong, but I don't know how helpful it is. I think it could be helpful for identifying complimentary colors, but it's missing some context about which articles of clothing are which colors.

For example, it lists pink as a matching color for light blue. IMO, light blue pants with a pink shirt works fine, but a light blue shirt wouldn't work so well with pink pants. In general you'd want your pants a darker color or cooler tone than your shirt.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Mostly settled. I make the occasional purchase to replace something that's worn out or to fill in a seasonal gap, and when I do I try to be a little experimental.

I wear classic jacket and tie stuff for work and American workwear when I'm home.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I was unaware of this community until this post, I joined shortly after.

I feel like it's always kind of a niche topic. Too many people see one style or another as something to be derided for being exclusive and/or unnecessary. Whether its calling suits classist or streetwear drops wasteful. Not too many people are interested in fashion in general, especially men's fashion.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Significantly more here. I never really liked Reddit, but a couple of my hobbies had communities there so I felt like I had to use it. I stayed away from anything that wasn't a niche personal interest and avoided the bigger subreddits and front page. Here I check out the front page frequently and am pretty generous with upvotes. It feels more like an investment in a community I want to be successful, and not like there's anything intrinsic to Lemmy that encourages it.

[–] BigGovernment@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Street Fighter 6: Newhart Edition

Questions is: Are Larry, Daryl, and Daryl palate swaps or unique characters?