The Clothes Thread

[Simfan34]

I like cardigans.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I like cardigans.

That's nice. Thanks for sharing.

[Lief 🗽]

cardigans are rad, whether it's a thin, simple one or a super chunky shawl-collared number.

[opebo]

Simfan have you seen this old thread, I like it:

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=99430.275

The 'what're you wearing thread'.

I have many cardigans, all bought second-hand, including one with a swastika on it.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

Who else loves hoodies? Something like 70% of people in the show space at the basement New Year's Eve show I was at last night were wearing them. Including me of course, though during one band I danced so heavily I got sweaty and took it off. Hoodies are the best article of clothing ever. Girls in hoodies are really hot, even if they are far more modest than other things they can wear.

[opebo]

Who else loves hoodies?

I like them well enough, but plenty of them are too clunky/chunky looking (big arms, excessively tapered, etc) - depends on how they're cut.  Generally I prefer the really old ones I used to find in the thrift store around 15 years ago.

However a nice cardigan does beat a hoodie, I'm afraid.

[Simfan34]

Well, I think that cardigans are just very very versatile, they can bee worn over a shirt or t shirt, under a sportscoat or suit for a more casual look. I really like them. I think I'm going to get some more at uniqlo when I get back, if I can budget it, I'll go for a little shopping spree there.

I really like uniqlo, it's high quality stuff for good prices. I have a good peacoat from them, and then a nice pair of corduroy trousers. I'd like to get another cardigan or two, a jacket, some sweaters, I don't know.

Speaking of things I want, I'll be needing a flat cap sometime soon, as you can see by my post in papoy.

I'm hoping to get a nice green,  and a grey.  Maybe a red or a tan after that. Tan cardigan, dark green or blue tie, and black pants
 Smart look.

Am I the only home that recycles outfits?

[Lief 🗽]

uniqlo is rad, I love that store.

[opebo]

Well, I think that cardigans are just very very versatile, they can bee worn over a shirt or t shirt, under a sportscoat or suit for a more casual look. I really like them. I think I'm going to get some more at uniqlo when I get back, if I can budget it, I'll go for a little shopping spree there.

I really don't like cardigans under a sport-coat. 

I really like uniqlo, it's high quality stuff for good prices. I have a good peacoat from them, and then a nice pair of corduroy trousers. I'd like to get another cardigan or two, a jacket, some sweaters, I don't know.

uniqlo is rad, I love that store.

Ugh, you guys talking about that awful Japanese store?  Can't you find stuff second hand?

[Simfan34]

I am a huge thrifter, opebo! I have a very nice pair of khaki chinos from Brooks Brothers I picked up for a whopping $5. There's a great pair of blue seersucker J. Crew trousers I had for $15, a nice Huntsman sportscoat for $35, and even the uniqlo peacoat was thrifted for $30. I almost got a tuxedo, but I left it and when I returned it was taken.

[Smid]

My wife purchased me a flat cap a few months back. Now I wear it virtually any time I'm not in work attire.

[Simfan34]

My wife purchased me a flat cap a few months back. Now I wear it virtually any time I'm not in work attire.

Do you wear a fedora when you're in work attire? Well, I can dream. I'd have much respect for a person who could pull off a fedora or similar.

I mean, though, is there any other kind of suitable hat to wear? I'm at a loss, don't want a baseball cap or toque. A nice drivers cap seems the only option.

All good stuff in this tread. I got a nice Barbour jacket for Christmas. Now I'm a real man. I also recommend wearing bright colored pants.

What exactly is a Barbour jacket? I tried looking it up on Google but got different results. I have a pair of bright orange J. Crew bermudas, but otherwise I try to keep it muted, at least during the winter. I've always associated red chinos with Italians, actually. I might try- uh, what's it called again? The stitched together fabric of disparate, highly coloured patterns? The super preppy ones?
 
Speaking of super preppy, when I first got to college, back in August, so many people were wearing Brooks Brothers polos. So many. I felt practically plebian with my Ralph Laurens.

[afleitch]

I have a few cardigans and woolen jumpers. My favourite is a navy blue mottled cardigan. Works well with just about everything.

[opebo]

I wonder how much, if any, overlap there is between participation in this thread and the 'sports threads' (I think there are some, I've never opened them).

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I love cardigans and hoodies........

[dead0man]

I go with what is comfortable;band shirt, unbuttoned flannel, shorts and skater shoes.

[Mad Deadly Worldwide Communist Gangster Computer God]

Blazers are cool.

[opebo]

I go with what is comfortable;band shirt, unbuttoned flannel, shorts and skater shoes.

No trousers?

[memphis]

I don't own any cardigans. Though I do frequently wear a nice sweater over a button up shirt if I'm going for the preppy/dressy casual look.

[Oldiesfreak1854]

I probably should get used to cardigans (paging Jimmy Carter and Mister Rogers) since I'm planning on becoming a college professor in the future.  Personally, I like to dress up some; I will usually wear a white T-shirt with a polo or sweater and some nice dress pants to church; I don't usually wear a suit and tie except for really special occasions.  Most of my ties are zipper ties, too (like clip-on, only you zip them up); yes, I really need to teach myself how to tie a tie.   A few days before my senior prom I bought a suit and tie and a couple pairs of dress shoes at Men's Wearhouse (I think).  One of the pairs of shoes was some brown cordovans, that, although I didn't wear to my prom, might have been better shoes for dancing in anyway by nature of having leather soles.  But when I'm around home, I usually stick to a T-shirt and jeans or sweats.  I used to not be able to tolerate the feeling of wearing jeans, but I've gotten used to it.  To me, jeans always seemed to get softer and more comfortable as you wear them more.  Plus, sweatpants really aren't appropriate in public.  I also usually wear tennis shoes (or boat shoes if I'm just out in my yard), unless it's summer, in which case I will wear sandals (and shorts).

[memphis]

I probably should get used to cardigans (paging Jimmy Carter and Mister Rogers) since I'm planning on becoming a college professor in the future.  Personally, I like to dress up some; I will usually wear a white T-shirt with a polo or sweater and some nice dress pants to church; I don't usually wear a suit and tie except for really special occasions.  Most of my ties are zipper ties, too (like clip-on, only you zip them up); yes, I really need to teach myself how to tie a tie.   A few days before my senior prom I bought a suit and tie and a couple pairs of dress shoes at Men's Wearhouse (I think).  One of the pairs of shoes was some brown cordovans, that, although I didn't wear to my prom, might have been better shoes for dancing in anyway by nature of having leather soles.  But when I'm around home, I usually stick to a T-shirt and jeans or sweats.  I used to not be able to tolerate the feeling of wearing jeans, but I've gotten used to it.  To me, jeans always seemed to get softer and more comfortable as you wear them more.  Plus, sweatpants really aren't appropriate in public.  I also usually wear tennis shoes (or boat shoes if I'm just out in my yard), unless it's summer, in which case I will wear sandals (and shorts).

What do you want to profess?

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

I can't decide whether the jeans jacket I'm wearing is ridiculous or hip.

[opebo]

What's a zipper tie?

[TheDeadFlagBlues]

What's a zipper tie?

Ties for proles.

A character from this decent film called Looper called ties "a 20th century affectation". I'm inclined to agree.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

What's a zipper tie?

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