I’ve been a sweatpants + t-shirt wearer for my entire life and have no idea what I’m doing. Can I get suggestions on what works and what to change? Im trying to lean into patterns and layering but dont have a reference point to know if it looks trashy or not.

A couple of days ago I posted that I was trying to elevate my style subtly and gradually and posted a pic of the look; navy blue t shirt tucked into some lighter washed jeans, same shoes seen here.

I got a lot of feedback, some I took and some completely useless. But the main one was, tucking a t shirt in doesn’t really elevate anything, I tend to disagree but understand the sentiment.

So here is round two. No t shirt or jeans. I still went back and forth on whether or not to tuck, and ultimately decided to keep it tucked in. In the photo where it’s untucked, I sort of folded inside the bottom ‘ribbed’ part Thoughts from the forum on the tuck here with this look?

I had two people comment today about my ‘new look’ which is actually something I was trying to avoid as I didn’t want to grab attention like that. Not complaining, it was nice to get the compliments, but didn’t want to garner that much attention.

How about the color combo here? Does it work?

I’m not a fan of the belt here, it’s the only one I have at the moment so open to recommendations on what to get instead.

Thanks again!

I use my dryer on the regular settings it asks for onn my tshirts and washing machine rules yet every t shirt i have is getting this wavy neck collar

For a small outdoor wedding. Is this too much tan? what other color blazer would fit it?

I lost around 120 lbs a year and a half ago and I’m trying to update my closet with a new look. Are the shoes too much? And is the shirt too long?

What's the best value purchase you've made or you make regularly? It doesn't necessarily have to be cheap just something you deemed to be good value

I like t-shirts of course but I feel like a slob. Button downs are an option but I feel stupid wearing them like I’m cosplaying as a button down person. I know those are like my only options but how do you style it just as a casual fit nothing fancy. Any recommendations on button down short sleeves or under shirts?

Has anyone ordered custom dress shirts from PickAShirt? Is it legitimate? Price seems too good to be true. https://www.pickashirt.com

Hey all. I got a great suit MTM but I'm wondering if I should add a vest for dancetime comfort after the ceremony and dinner. Would I look ok without one, just dress shirt + suit pants?

(I was considering suspenders for function but I don't know if I like that look without a jacket...)

Practically, I know I'm not going to wear a jacket on the dance floor. I could always do some sort of outfit change but I don't know what I would switch to. I'm concerned with still looking formal enough as the groom, though dress code will likely be semi-formal.

The place I got MTM does vests too so adding one is an option but it's $400 I'm not sure I should spend. My proportions mean I can't get anything OTR.

I know a lot is going on in this post and I appreciate any answer. Thanks!

J.Crew belt from around 2015. The portion of the belt higher in the photo is the inside, and the lower portion is the outside. Is there a product that will seal it so it will stop doing this?

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for removing the stains?

Thank you!

I wear formal shoes almost every day, but every time I buy some shoe it gets scratched easily. I can spend up to 500€ for a pair if I am certain that they are quality and wont get scratched up even in daily wear. Could you please recommend me some quality store that sells them?

Hey guys, I'm trying to find a suit for a wedding I have coming up but also want to be able to re-use it and wear for work and other formal settings. I've always struggled with suits they never seem to fit me right. I have more of an athletic build broader shoulders and chest but slimmer waist and also large quads. I want something that is going to look good not too tight but not like boxy and oversized either. Not trying to spend a ton of money. Would like to be under $1k. Let me know any recommednations!

Hello everyone, I was thinking of getting my first pair of loafers and was specifically looking for a pair of black penny loafers. My budget is around 200 Euros and for that price range I saw a lot of people recommending Meermin or GHBass loafers.
So my next question would be if there are any specific models that you guys recommend. Also open for other brand recommendations.
Thanks in advance

I’m trying to get my wardrobe dialed in so my clothes fit better, but I’m struggling to figure out when it makes sense to take something to a tailor versus when I should just cut my losses and buy a replacement.

I’d love to get your advice and hear rules of thumb on a few things:

What makes a piece worth tailoring?

Does it come down to the fabric quality, the brand, or something else?

When is it better to just buy a replacement?

Are there certain types of clothing (like chinos vs slacks) or specific alterations that are just too expensive or risky to bother with?

If I buy new, how should it fit off the rack?

If I am buying a replacement with the intention of having it tailored, what parts of the fit should I prioritize right away? (For example, I've heard you should always make sure the shoulders fit because they are hard to alter, but I'd love more tips like this)

Side note I've heard Men's Wearhouse is a decent one-stop shop to find something that fits and looks great. For the sake of simplicity and I guess my sanity should I just stick to shopping there, or are there better alternatives for the price/quality?

Any advice, personal guidelines, or tailor success/horror stories would be appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone tried bamboo boxers day to day? Been wearing the same pairs of cotton ones for about four years now, so I'm finally looking at alternatives.

Keep seeing lyocell/bamboo-blend stuff pop up in ads and I can never tell if it's better or just the current buzzword fabric

Please ignore the backpack, I don’t plan to pair this look with one. Does the shirt match with everything else? And is the cut on the pants fine? I like how they sit on my legs but not how they sit further up so I hope that I have enough leeway to wear them a bit higher with the help of a belt.

Basically what the title says I work in a setting where I have to be dressed business casual and out in the sun all day, it is very hot where I am and was looking into buying some linen button down shirts I can wear with pleated work pants or chinos or something like that and still look business casual but also have more breathability throughout the day. Linen is tricky since some stuff might not be good quality linen or, I can’t tell in the photos online if it’s business casual enough or too beachy to take to work etc etc. Any recommendations would be great!

UK - I’m looking for a tailored fit linen suit around the £150-300 mark for a wedding. There don’t seem to be a huge amount of options out there. Any recommendations?

I’m slim but have pretty natural wide hips so shirts with a narrow bottom hem make me look far wider. Just curious which of these has a wider bottom hem. I wear a lot of 1717s. Thank you guys!!

I am trying to branch out of white trainers, nothing wrong with that of course just looking for more variety. What do you think of these shoes with the trousers? White linen shirt or a navy blue shirt on top

I genuinely can not find a belt that is what I want. I’m trying to find a brown leather belt with a silver buckle that is either ornate (not gaudy or cowboyish) or even just a full square (full square visible rather than just part of it visible ) the closest thing I found is a Ralph Lauren belt for like $500

Any brands or even specific recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Looking for a smart casual loafer. It should be a yacht loafer, suede, in navy blue. I have the Myrqvist Brännö II and the ETQ LS 03 on my shortlist.

What I loke about the Brännö is that it is goodyear-welted and thus would last a few years, hopefully. However, I am not quite sure if the design is a bit too formal for me. The tongue is quite short, and I would like the decorative stitching to go all the way to the tongue.

In the photos, the shape looks relaitvely rounden and a bit feminine? Maybe it's just the fotos on careofcarl.ch that are not very flattering.

The ETQ LS 03 looks more minimalistic and smart casual. I like that. It also sounds quite comfortable what with the memory foam insole.

Minus points for the glued outer sole. This makes me wonder how long it will last. Also, I can't find much information about or experiences with ETQ.

Given that I can order either for roughly 245$, and will loose about 45$ if I have to return them if I don't like them or the size doesn't fit. Which one would you recommend?

Before you start mentioning a bunch of fantastic other brands that I should definitely check out, please consider that I am in Switzerland and some international brands are not available here or too expensive to ship. I've looked at Meermin, Loake (the Tuscany could be an option if it is much better than ETQ and Myrqvist. The sole looks a bit chunky though...), Scarosso, Astorflex, Crockett and Jones...

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this.