Where To Buy Cloths This Summer?!

[DJDamage]

I need to find a good store to buy cloths for the summer. It seems to me that clothing stores are branching off to cater to the teenyboppers, the 40+ crowd, or the gay crowd and its harder to find decent cloths when you are in your mid to late 20's.

The Gap used to be a decent place to shop but now it seems that they are catering to the younger crowd again and you get really cheap looking cloths that were prewashed and you end up looking like a bum or bright pattern shirts with feminine colours (fvck unisex stores they use the same clothing colours for both men and women).

Any suggestions?!

 

[NorPacWolf]

Fashion Is Tricky: Invest Some Time Doing Research

Stay away from The Gap and Banana Republic. Both stores are notorious for taking the exact same items sold at Old Navy and marking them up at double or triple the price. I once saw exactly the same hat at Old Navy selling for twice the price at The Gap. Same thing with their belts. Old Navy, The Gap and Banana Republic are all owned by the same company, btw.

Also, I've found sizing at The Gap and Banana Republic to be problematic. Everything is now cut "large" regardless of clothes size. These two stores are catering to the broadest market possible, and the average american has gained a considerable amount of weight over the past ten years. Banana Republic for example, caters to a slightly older, more affluent clientele. The older the American, the more weight they've put on.

Abercrombie is outrageously expensive, given what they offer. If you must have the label, or really enjoy t shirts with incredibly inane slogans, shop there. Beware: you will pay double what you would at American Eagle or triple what you would pay at Old Navy.

Express isn't bad, although it seems like they are also looking to expand market share (who isn't?). Their clothes are cut a little bit longer and wider every year. They used to be a reliable source of fitted clothing, but that's no longer the case. This is true for their jeans and jackets, although their shirts are still cut pretty slim.

Your best bet is to find small, independent boutique dealers where you can find true one of a kind items if you want to be stylish and peacock; larger vintage stores aren't bad either. If you live in a major market such as New York or Los Angeles, you can get whatever you want.

If you're looking for good basics, AE and Old Navy aren't a bad place to start.

Wolf

 

[Egoist]

hmmm

Express
Ben Sherman
English Laundry
Diesel
Kenneth Cole
Guess
A/X (only occasionally for some stuff, i don't like their logo crap and so on)
and other comparable stuff

just some of the places/brands I like and get cool crap from.

 

[NorPacWolf]

More Choices

Nordstrom's The Rail
Bluefly
Nordstrom's Rack

 

[hadoken]

clothes

Nordstrom rack is awesome, but they have strange inventory. One day I hit the mother load, but the last 3 times i have been there they have sucked. I like 4You brand. good stuff

 

[KarmaSutra]

I shop at Nordstroms at International mall in Tampa. Kenneth Cole, Diesel and DKNY at the Ellington outlet mall down the way.

I have my eye on some fvckin' Marc Nasons, $400 when they get my size boot in stock.

 

[NorPacWolf]

I shop at Nordstroms at International mall in Tampa. Kenneth Cole, Diesel and DKNY at the Ellington outlet mall down the way.

I have my eye on some fvckin' Marc Nasons, $400 when they get my size boot in stock.

Or, Aldo knockoffs at 120 bills.

 

[KarmaSutra]

Or, Aldo knockoffs at 120 bills.

Fvck knockoffs, ya cheap bastard.

 

[Bible_Belt]

I like outlet stores, Nautica especially.

In most US stores, they will have a clearance sale on summer clothes around the time that school starts in August. You save a lot by buying summer clothes in the fall and winter clothes in the early spring.

I never buy anything that is not at least 50% off of the msrp. Markups of 100% are not uncommon in retail.

 

[jp1k]

I'm a brooks brother's man and get 95% of my clothes there. Best to find a factory store and shop when they have 25% off sales. They're more affordable that way.

They offer tons of classics and are well made. I've found I can wear brooks everywhere: at the office or out on the town.

Wearing a white button down shirt with a spring jacket & dress pants looks great while hanging out at a trendy bar. You can also throw on a pair of khakis, a polo & grey sportcoat or try an unbuttoned dress shirt over a graphic t and some dark jeans.

Don't forget the details- good clean shoes & nice watch.

I usually avoid most stores in the mall, no matter the season.

Jp

 

[Chrispy]

Do you guys visit any websites or read any magazines to get fashion ideas?
Am sounding like a lady here, but this can be very helpful.

Also, Banana has better quality than Old Navy despite the two being same companies.

 

[theory of knowledge]

use to shop at br, but now after working out...its zara all the way.

 

[hadoken]

zara...

the average american guy is probably going to have a problem with zara...their clothes run very small. But it is good stuff if you can fit it

 

[Latinoman]

Do you guys visit any websites or read any magazines to get fashion ideas?
Am sounding like a lady here, but this can be very helpful.

Of course.

I look at magazines...not necessary for the "brand", but more on how the person combined his clothes together.

I am very picky when it comes to suits, shoes, and underwear. Same with watches.

 

[OfficeSpace]

Why doesn't this site have a style section? It's been suggested many times... I think it would be very useful!

 

[Charm]

A style section would be a lot of fun. Mixing up the right looks can be important. Fully groomed still requires good style when it comes to dressing. Ladys love a man who knows how to dress sexy.

 

[rock-star_brian]

I would tend to stay away from the Gap, Bananna Rep, Old Navy - unless you can make the item unique. Remember when running some game you want to stick out from the AFC and engage in some vibing. Don't be afraid to accessorize..ie: add some safety pins to you rockn' sports jacket/hip blazer, through on a funky necklace or bracelet. Look at a dude like Lenny Kravitz....besides making millions the guy knows how to create a vibe. You want to etablish EC and this will all help. You want to profect that Alpha male quality. One of my favorite places to shop is Urban Outfitters. If you are rural...definitely hit up Blue-Fly. Sarge On!!!

 

[theory of knowledge]

i tend to mix and match...i.e. jeans with a tux shirt, leather jacket with chinos, cow boy hat now an then.

clothing should fit, should be clean, and don't dress like everyone else.

 

[picard]

why can't you shop at Macy dept store? I am not familiar with US clothing store. If I want upscale business clothes, I shop at harryrosen in Canada. Otherwise, I regular clothes anywhere. The clothes must look reasonably well made. I avoid Kenneth cole, and banana republic. Their shirts , and pants are too expensive. Besides its design and craftmanship is poor. They are made in cheap sweatshop in indonesia, Thailand or Vietnam. I can spend those same amount of money at Harry rosen to get superb quality men clothing.

 

[MightyMate]

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