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Chester

08-20-2003, 06:57 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 06:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> It's the right collar but I think it's the tie. [/b][/quote]
I presume you're not yoking it up too tight. If you're using a big, fat Windsor knot, perhaps try a Half-Windsor or smaller knot?

Are you sure it isn't psychosomatic? You seem to be saying it's kind of a new thing for you...it takes time to get used to it.

I've never seen decent shoes with rubber soles

It's all relative, I suppose, but there are quite a lot of very nice shoes now, with thin, rubber soles.

But I know what you're saying. I was shopping for new shoes last week -- for a wedding. I fucking refuse to wear patent leather, so I was just trying to find a really clean pair of cap toes. Fuck, what an ordeal.

Male footwear designers have either all gone insane or at least are now convinced that American men are enraptured with the International Male (http://www.internationalmale.com/dept.asp?dept%5Fid=10540) paradigm of dress. Or maybe they all think we want to look European.

What the fuck is going on? Everything has these stupid, novelty instep treatments...stupid, squared-off toe seams and those fucking absurd dual seams (http://store.nordstrom.com/product/product.asp?styleid=2813209&category=2376778~2372807~2372847~2376179&PrevStyleID=2813262&NextStyleID=2813250).

Actually, those look kind of sharp...if you're a fucking pimp...from France.

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 07:27 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 08:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 20 2003, 05:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> 1. Are you wearing a proper collar size? You ought to have space between your neck and the collar. Try sizing up a 1/2-inch or even an inch.

2. You probably need better shoes. Or perhaps try dress shoes with rubber soles (but not luggy ones) instead of leather. Or try getting comfort inserts. [/b][/quote]
It's the right collar but I think it's the tie.

I've never seen decent shoes with rubber soles[/b][/quote]
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i own the first, third and fifth one. they're really comfortable. it goes well with a 2-3 button suit. the first one (the loafers) was a b-day gift. i'm not a big fan of loafers. but they are comfy if you're gonna wear a suit the whole day. i think it's also more suited for the corporate atmosphere.

the third and fifth one i like the most and is the most practical for me. it allows me to wear them with scrubs and then if i have go to a meeting the same day, wear them with a suit and tie.

as for the suit. i think, you just need some time to adjust to it. i get all claustrophobic when i switch from wearing scrubs to wearing a suit.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 07:40 PM

Thanks Doc, I really liked the first ones. I really dig choices 2-5, but I can see them matching perfectly on something more informal.

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 07:41 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 09:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Thanks Doc, I really liked the first ones. I really dig choices 2-5, but I can see them matching perfectly on something more informal. [/b][/quote]
try 2-5 with a suit. trust me.

you urban metrosexual.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 07:44 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 06:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> try 2-5 with a suit trust me.

you urban metrosexual. [/b][/quote]
Sure, I just have to wait 4 days more to get my pay check. Though I need to get another suit fitted first.

When am I gonna start making a 6 figure salary :cry:

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 07:45 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 09:44 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> When am I gonna start making a 6 figure salary :cry: [/b][/quote]
prolly be before me.

i'll make sure to sue you then.

edit: actually i can only vouch for the #3 and #5 to go with a suit and more so #3 than #5. the others, it's your best guess.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 07:57 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 06:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i'll make sure to sue you then.
[/b][/quote]
What???

You'll make me rich. Period.

So get your ass back to work

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:00 PM

Let me stress that NONE of those five pairs of shoes Chasiubao_Boy recommended should ever be worn with a formal suit and tie. They are all casual shoes, and the second pair should only be worn by men over the age of 55 who can't tie laces anymore because of arthritis. The fourth pair are perforated like a pair of tennis shoes. The fourth and fifth pair have that insipid red stripe on the tongue, etc. etc. Rubber-soled shoes shold never be worn with a nice suit and tie. You would never wear any of those shoes in a business setting. Instead, try these if you want to impress:

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Men - ALWAYS wear leather soled shoese... mmm-k?

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:05 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Let me stress that NONE of those five pairs of shoes Chasiubao_Boy recommended should ever be worn with a formal suit and tie. They are all casual shoes, and the second pair should only be worn by men over the age of 55 who can't tie laces anymore because of arthritis. The fourth pair are perforated like a pair of tennis shoes. The fourth and fifth pair have that insipid red stripe on the tongue, etc. etc. Rubber-soled shoes shold never be worn with a nice suit and tie. You would never wear any of those shoes in a business setting. Instead, try these if you want to impress:
[/b][/quote]
your selection aren't urban chic!

and not suitable for a young professional.

i'll wear your choices when i'm 40 and older.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:07 PM

Awesome shoes Sunyang, although not so comfy looking. I can see #1 from Doc Buns with a suit.
I have a pair of shoes that looks a lot like your #5 and I used them yesterday so my feet are killing me today.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:08 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> those aren't urban chic! [/b][/quote]
You're absolutely right - they're true Classics.

I agree with Chester: "What the fuck is going on? Everything has these stupid, novelty instep treatments...stupid, squared-off toe seams and those fucking absurd dual seams."

Those Prada shoes belong to prissy Eurotrash sissy boys. Real men wear solid brogues with leather soles...

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:10 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:07 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Awesome shoes Sunyang, although not so comfy looking. I can see #1 from Doc Buns with a suit.
I have a pair of shoes that looks a lot like your #5 and I used them yesterday so my feet are killing me today. [/b][/quote]
You really have to spend over $400 to get a quality pair of men's shoes. Think John Lobb, Hermes, Zegna, Ferragamo, etc.

You can also buy $400 shoes at great discounts at upscale outlet shops.

If you buy quality then they will be comfortable, and the more you wear them, the more comfortable they will come. And they will last forever. They are investments (in your image).

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:11 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Real men wear solid brogues with leather soles... [/b][/quote]
so the question is; do you wear those shoes too?

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:13 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> and not suitable for a young professional.
i'll wear your choices when i'm 40 and older. [/b][/quote]
No way! They're suitable for young boys dressed for Easter services, teenage boys at their violin concerts, young professionals on job interviews, young executives, etc. etc. etc. They're timeless.

Yes, you will wear them when you're 40 and older...

Those silly EuroPrada metrosexual shoes are just passing fads... they'll go out of style quicker than you can say "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy"

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:13 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You really have to spend over $400 to get a quality pair of men's shoes. Think John Lobb, Hermes, Zegna, Ferragamo, etc.

You can also buy $400 shoes at great discounts at upscale outlet shops. [/b][/quote]
Yeah, but take into account that I'm in Korea so the prices may be double or triple that, and also I'm making an entry level salary right now.

Funny thing is that they expect me to look like a millionaire so about half of my salary goes in clothing and the other half goes into drinking soju with my co-workers or friends

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:17 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> so the question is; do you wear those shoes too? [/b][/quote]
No, I wear Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik primarily.
But I work at a hostess bar where the men all dress well, and they tell me stuff :)

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:18 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Those silly EuroPrada metrosexual shoes are just passing fads... they'll go out of style quicker than you can say "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" [/b][/quote]
Some of those designs were contemporary except for the sole. I definetely think that #2 from Doc's list won't last that long cuz it's too edgy but #1 was ok

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:19 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> But I work at a hostess bar where the men all dress well, and they tell me stuff :) [/b][/quote]
try smelling their feet after they take off those fancy leathered shoes

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:20 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:13 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:10 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You really have to spend over $400 to get a quality pair of men's shoes.  Think John Lobb, Hermes, Zegna, Ferragamo, etc.

You can also buy $400 shoes at great discounts at upscale outlet shops. [/b][/quote]
Yeah, but take into account that I'm in Korea so the prices may be double or triple that, and also I'm making an entry level salary right now.

Funny thing is that they expect me to look like a millionaire so about half of my salary goes in clothing and the other half goes into drinking soju with my co-workers or friends [/b][/quote]
Yes, that's too true! You will spend a large portion of your salary trying to keep up with your colleagues...

But all you really need are two quality pairs of shoes for now - one Black and one Brown. Alternate days. Make sure both are lace-up with the obligatory leather soles. You're not wearing any lime-green scrub outfit, so you have to go with the classics.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:21 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> try smelling their feet after they take off those fancy leathered shoes [/b][/quote]
Believe me that's part of the job. No shoes in the karaoke rooms! :(

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:23 PM

Right now I have 2 pairs of black shoes, Im not thinking of buying brown cuz my suits are black or grey. I'm rather focused on getting a suit fitted this weekend, and I'm gonna try to look for a pair of comfy shoes sometime later

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:24 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:21 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Believe me that's part of the job. No shoes in the karaoke rooms! :( [/b][/quote]
hahahahahahaha,

That's why I use tons of foot powder but I leave a mess when I go to a restaurant and I take off my shoes.

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:27 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You're absolutely right - they're true Classics.

I agree with Chester: "What the fuck is going on? Everything has these stupid, novelty instep treatments...stupid, squared-off toe seams and those fucking absurd dual seams."

Those Prada shoes belong to prissy Eurotrash sissy boys. Real men wear solid brogues with leather soles... [/b][/quote]
to be honest, you're right. and if it's a formal corporate atmosphere then i would wear your selection. i don't think i would be doing any board meetings anytime soon or entertaining clients with million dollar accounts. and i'm always running around and on my feet.

mr. golden_buns also did say his feet were killing him from the leather sole dress shoes and i was giving him an alternative option. we wouldn't want him to stunt his toesies.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:27 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Some of those designs were contemporary except for the sole. I definetely think that #2 from Doc's list won't last that long cuz it's too edgy but #1 was ok [/b][/quote]
None of the soles were any good because they're all rubber... you can wear those shoes with a pair of grey wool slacks and a cashmere sweater, but not with a suit.

It all boils down to quality. If you're not comfortable in your "penguin suit", then you have to ask yourself - are all your dress shirts 100% cotton? Are you wearing a quality suit? (Suits should cost at the very least $1,000 usd or 1,174,400 won)

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:30 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You're absolutely right - they're true Classics.

I agree with Chester:  "What the fuck is going on? Everything has these stupid, novelty instep treatments...stupid, squared-off toe seams and those fucking absurd dual seams."

Those Prada shoes belong to prissy Eurotrash sissy boys.  Real men wear solid brogues with leather soles... [/b][/quote]
to be honest, you're right. and if it's a formal corporate atmosphere then i would wear your selection. i don't think i would be doing any board meetings anytime soon or entertaining clients with million dollar accounts. and i'm always running around and on my feet.

mr. golden_buns also did say his feet were killing him and i was giving him an alternative option. we wouldn't want him to stunt his toesies. [/b][/quote]
You're 100% right!!! Your selections are great options if he wants something more comfortable... I've been told the MOST comfortable shoes are Mephisto, and they make some that are classical and doable with a suit. For someone running around in a hospital, you need the combination of rubber for traction and durability, as well as the style those Pradas afford since you're a rich doctor. Almost.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:32 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> It all boils down to quality. If you're not comfortable in your "penguin suit", then you have to ask yourself - are all your dress shirts 100% cotton? Are you wearing a quality suit? (Suits should cost at the very least $1,000 usd or 1,174,400 won) [/b][/quote]
Quality doesn't equal comfort at all. Otherwise the suits wouldn't be fitted and the ties would be loose.

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:32 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:27 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You're absolutely right - they're true Classics.

I agree with Chester: "What the fuck is going on? Everything has these stupid, novelty instep treatments...stupid, squared-off toe seams and those fucking absurd dual seams."

Those Prada shoes belong to prissy Eurotrash sissy boys. Real men wear solid brogues with leather soles... [/b][/quote]
to be honest, you're right. and if it's a formal corporate atmosphere then i would wear your selection. i don't think i would be doing any board meetings anytime soon or entertaining clients with million dollar accounts. and i'm always running around and on my feet.

mr. golden_buns also did say his feet were killing him and i was giving him an alternative option. we wouldn't want him to stunt his toesies. [/b][/quote]
You're 100% right!!! Your selections are great options if he wants something more comfortable... I've been told the MOST comfortable shoes are Mephisto, and they make some that are classical and doable with a suit. For someone running around in a hospital, you need the combination of rubber for traction and durability, as well as the style those Pradas afford since you're a rich doctor. Almost. [/b][/quote]
i always said if you want opinions on clothes, especially shoes, get a woman's opinion or a gay guy's opinion.

apparently, they're pretty passionate and meticulous about it too.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:33 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> hahahahahahaha,

That's why I use tons of foot powder but I leave a mess when I go to a restaurant and I take off my shoes. [/b][/quote]
Don't even get me started on foot powder! One drunk guy - after WAY too many Remy Martins, actually SNORTED LINES OF ACCUMULATED FOOT POWDER AS IF IT WERE COKE RIGHT OFF THE FLOOR USING A ROLLED-UP $20 BILL!!!! His equally-soused buddies were applauding his efforts and encouraging him on, needless to say. I almost lost my naengmyun!

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:34 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i always said if you want opinions on clothes, especially shoes, get a woman's opinion or a gay guys.

they're passionate about it too. [/b][/quote]
My woman seems to give a shit about my clothes. Actually she gets mad all the time cuz she says I love clothes more than I love her.
hmmmmm... quite true though

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:36 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> been told the MOST comfortable shoes are Mephisto, and they make some that are classical and doable with a suit. [/b][/quote]
mephisto shoes looks like something my dad would wear aka kinda conservative.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 08:36 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Don't even get me started on foot powder! One drunk guy - after WAY too many Remy Martins, actually SNORTED LINES OF ACCUMULATED FOOT POWDER AS IF IT WERE COKE RIGHT OFF THE FLOOR USING A ROLLED-UP $20 BILL!!!! His equally-soused buddies were applauding his efforts and encouraging him on, needless to say. I almost lost my naengmyun! [/b][/quote]
I'll go to your place when I get trashed then

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:36 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:23 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Right now I have 2 pairs of black shoes, Im not thinking of buying brown cuz my suits are black or grey. I'm rather focused on getting a suit fitted this weekend, and I'm gonna try to look for a pair of comfy shoes sometime later [/b][/quote]
What brand of suit do you have your eye on?

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:37 PM

lol we found a fashion consultant.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:38 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:34 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i always said if you want opinions on clothes, especially shoes, get a woman's opinion or a gay guys.

they're passionate about it too. [/b][/quote]
My woman seems to give a shit about my clothes. Actually she gets mad all the time cuz she says I love clothes more than I love her.
hmmmmm... quite true though [/b][/quote]
oh? that's sad... :(
Why don't you surprise your lady friend with an elegantly wrapped gift of quality lace lingerie from Apkujong's Hyundae Dept? (Ask for Hye Ran Kim, my old friend elementary school who works there - she'll give you a 20% discount!)

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:40 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> mephisto shoes looks like something my dad would wear aka kinda conservative. [/b][/quote]
You're so right! They make like one pair that is suitable with a casual suit for work (for the younger professional, not in a board meeting):

<img src='http://www.mephisto.com/IMAGES/CHAUSSUR/Angelo1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' class='attach' />

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:41 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> lol we found a fashion consultant. [/b][/quote]
Happy to oblige you, Oppa!

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:43 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 07:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I'll go to your place when I get trashed then [/b][/quote]
Yes, I would suggest you get trashed before venturing in, lest you want to depart with a few hundred dollars before you even realize it!

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:47 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Happy to oblige you, Oppa! [/b][/quote]
i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw. thanks.

lol

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:52 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:47 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw. thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
Awwww... I was just giving you a hard time. You cannot go wrong wearing Prada. And it's ultra cool to wear them with scrubs.

Really, it's not the kind of shoe a guy wears that's important - it's the size of the foot that's in the shoe... :P

deez nuts

08-20-2003, 08:54 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:47 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw.  thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
Awwww... I was just giving you a hard time. You cannot go wrong wearing Prada. And it's ultra cool to wear them with scrubs.

Really, it's not the kind of shoe a guy wears that's important - it's the size of the foot that's in the shoe... :P [/b][/quote]
too much talk about shoes.

look i have a mangina now.

sunyang

08-20-2003, 08:58 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 10:52 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 20 2003, 07:47 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw.  thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
Awwww... I was just giving you a hard time. You cannot go wrong wearing Prada. And it's ultra cool to wear them with scrubs.

Really, it's not the kind of shoe a guy wears that's important - it's the size of the foot that's in the shoe... :P [/b][/quote]
too much talk about shoes.

look i have a mangina now. [/b][/quote]
There's nothing like a basket of fruit in the morning.... :(

mrazntre

08-20-2003, 09:04 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 21 2003, 03:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw. thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
This thread will bethoroughly trounced and publicized in the Sports section....

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 09:31 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> What brand of suit do you have your eye on? [/b][/quote]
None cuz they don't have my size here in Korea. i have to go and get it tailored, but I chose the 3 button design from Prada

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 09:31 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You're so right! They make like one pair that is suitable with a casual suit for work (for the younger professional, not in a board meeting):

<img src='http://www.mephisto.com/IMAGES/CHAUSSUR/Angelo1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' class='attach' /> [/b][/quote]
ughhh they look like the shoes from my school uniform back in my elementary school days

sunyang

08-20-2003, 09:33 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 08:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> None cuz they don't have my size here in Korea. i have to go and get it tailored, but I chose the 3 button design from Prada [/b][/quote]
What size are you?

sunyang

08-20-2003, 09:34 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 08:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:40 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You're so right!  They make like one pair that is suitable with a casual suit for work (for the younger professional, not in a board meeting):

<img src='http://www.mephisto.com/IMAGES/CHAUSSUR/Angelo1.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' class='attach' /> [/b][/quote]
ughhh they look like the shoes from my school uniform back in my elementary school days [/b][/quote]
From what I understand they are sooo comfortable. They have rubber soles, but they're not "bobbytrendy". (HA HA! I JUST COINED A NEW WORD!!!! ANYONE GET IT?)

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 09:36 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> oh? that's sad... :(
Why don't you surprise your lady friend with an elegantly wrapped gift of quality lace lingerie from Apkujong's Hyundae Dept? (Ask for Hye Ran Kim, my old friend elementary school who works there - she'll give you a 20% discount!) [/b][/quote]
Cuz she is in LA.
I tried buying lingerie for her at Victoria's Secret but it was a disaster because she wanted something more conservative while I wanted her to her something sexier so it just ended in an argument in which she'd agree to wear my choice of lingerie if I agreed to wear thongs.

How do u know so much about lingerie here in Korea??? you're a freaky lady. But thank u so much for the reference. I'll keep it in mind for future use :dance:

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 09:39 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 08:33 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> What size are you? [/b][/quote]
Oddly shaped.

Broad shoulders, but a tiny little waist of 31. Me being 6' 2". So most suits fit in great on the arms and shoulders but once it goes down the waist part they end up looking like I borrowed it from my dad

sunyang

08-20-2003, 09:45 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 08:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 07:38 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> oh?  that's sad...  :(
Why don't you surprise your lady friend with an elegantly wrapped gift of quality lace lingerie from Apkujong's Hyundae Dept?  (Ask for Hye Ran Kim, my old friend elementary school who works there - she'll give you a 20% discount!) [/b][/quote]
Cuz she is in LA.
I tried buying lingerie for her at Victoria's Secret but it was a disaster because she wanted something more conservative while I wanted her to her something sexier so it just ended in an argument in which she'd agree to wear my choice of lingerie if I agreed to wear thongs.

How do u know so much about lingerie here in Korea??? you're a freaky lady. But thank u so much for the reference. I'll keep it in mind for future use :dance: [/b][/quote]
What I remember about the lingerie in Korea is that it's much more conservative than it is here in the States. You can not buy "string bikini" type in Korea... it's always those ajooma type that I hate! They come up to my bellybutton!!!

I don't think it's fair of your gf to make you wear a thong if she is to wear one too... I mean, as long as you weren't trying to dress her up like a common prostitute, then I don't see her objection. Sounds like she's pretty conservative. Is she? I'll wear anything except what I call "butt dental floss". To me the quality is most important. Wacoal makes some nice stuff - get her some of that and ship it to LA!

<img src='http://www.e-shop.wacoal.co.jp/ishop/images/products/JB1443L.jpg' alt='--Resize_Images_Alt_Text--' width='100' height='128' class='attach' /> (http://www.e-shop.wacoal.co.jp/ishop/images/products/JB1443L.jpg)

<img src='http://www.e-shop.wacoal.co.jp/ishop/images/products/JF2843L.jpg' alt='--Resize_Images_Alt_Text--' width='100' height='128' class='attach' /> (http://www.e-shop.wacoal.co.jp/ishop/images/products/JF2843L.jpg)

thaite

08-20-2003, 10:00 PM

I think it's time to go to Thailand again, I need some new suits. And shoes apparently.

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 10:08 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 08:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I don't think it's fair of your gf to make you wear a thong if she is to wear one too... [/b][/quote]
U understand :cry:

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 08:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I mean, as long as you weren't trying to dress her up like a common prostitute, then I don't see her objection. [/b][/quote]

err.....I'd rather use the word 'sexy', I was trying to dress her up 'sexy'

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 20 2003, 08:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Sounds like she's pretty conservative.  Is she?  I'll wear anything except what I call "butt dental floss".  [/b][/quote]

She is conservative, but strangely she wears dental floss underwears yet refuses to wear 'sexy' lingerie

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 10:12 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (thaite @ Aug 20 2003, 09:00 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I think it's time to go to Thailand again, I need some new suits. And shoes apparently. [/b][/quote]
r suits in thailand cheap?

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 10:15 PM

thaite

08-20-2003, 10:37 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 10:12 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> r suits in thailand cheap? [/b][/quote]
Cheap compared to what I'd have to pay in the US for a tailored suit. Dunno what the comparison would be to Korea, Hong Kong or anywhere else in Asia.

applehead

08-20-2003, 10:37 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (mrazntre @ Aug 20 2003, 08:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 21 2003, 03:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw.  thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
This thread will bethoroughly trounced and publicized in the Sports section.... [/b][/quote]
yeah seriously.
someone close this thread
before steve and ck make
a bigger fool out of themselves.

see what happens when you get bored?

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 10:41 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 20 2003, 09:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (mrazntre @ Aug 20 2003, 08:04 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 21 2003, 03:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i feel more informed but at the same time a lot less manly.

this convo doesn't leave yw. thanks.

lol [/b][/quote]
This thread will bethoroughly trounced and publicized in the Sports section.... [/b][/quote]
yeah seriously.
someone close this thread
before steve and ck make
a bigger fool out of themselves.

see what happens when you get bored? [/b][/quote]
got a better idea. How about Doc, me, and sunyang start deleting these posts and erase all the evidence

golden_buns

08-20-2003, 10:49 PM

Chester

08-20-2003, 11:24 PM

Christ. For fuck's sake:

1. All those Prada togs are utterly casual shoes and just don't cut it for work...unless you work as a fucking errand boy at Cosmopolitan. Even that first pair -- the loafers -- are totally unsuitable for a traditional business environment. That is, unless you work at an ad agency or some place equally lax, have the good sense to not wear shoes that resemble highly-intricate slippers. A friend of mine wears those stupid Prada loafers all the time, but at least he has the sense to only wear them while going out. If you wear them in a standard business environment, you will deserve all the ridicule that will most assuredly be heaped at your prissily-shod feet.

2. I don't think a guy has to wear leather soles (though they certainly lend a nice, refined air to your step). For one thing, you can get some very nice leather-soled shoes that have rubber inserts for traction and a bit more comfort. Secondly, there are plenty of rubber-soled shoes that aren't all luggy and tready as if you're wearing a pair of dressed-up Docs. Third, not everyone wants to walk around all day sounding like Savion Glover.

3. I'd stay a million miles away from Mephisto or the slightly more urbane Ecco line. I have a pair of Ecco split-toes, but those are only for wearing while travelling, when I need something I can wear for a lot of walking and when I need something that can be worn with dress clothes. But they're so fucking stodgy-ugly that I haven't worn them since the trip to Tokyo I expressedly purchased them for. I mean, both Mephisto and Ecco have stuff that could pass for a respectable dress shoe...if the lighting were dim. But, in the end, they're #1 design priority is comfort. If that's your #1 purchasing priority, then fine. If not, get out of Orthopedic Land.

4. Ferragamo, Bruno Magli, John Lobb, Tod's...all beautiful shit. And one can certainly tell the difference between a $400 retail shoe and a $100 retail shoe...or even a $200 retail shoe. Those guys use fucking beautiful leather. But plenty of quite nice shoes can be had in the $150-200 retail range. Shop smart, and you can get them between $75-150. Or like Sunyang said, shop smart and get the Bruno Maglis for around $200. Check discount/clearance/outlet places. Or go to some department store, try a bunch of shit on, note the sizes you wear, and then scour online places for marked-down bargains. Or simply buy the best shoes you can afford, whatever the price range may be. Just don't pay retail for anything unless you are super-crazy-in-love with something. And if that's the case, you need to re-examine your fucking priorities in life before you start shopping for shoes.

See. That lameass on Queer Eye does not have the monopoly on snippy fashion critique.

Alright. I'm removing tongue from cheek.

jimbo

08-21-2003, 12:18 AM

I hate wearing my suit especially when I'm on the london underground which totally sucks as it has no air con.

I bought it about 3 years ago and have maybe worn it about 30 times? Am going to have to get a new one though. Sunyang what do you think of cerruti suits? As thats my current one and I thought I might go for another one.

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 12:29 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 20 2003, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I bought it about 3 years ago and have maybe worn it about 30 times? Am going to have to get a new one though. Sunyang what do you think of cerruti suits? As thats my current one and I thought I might go for another one. [/b][/quote]
Get it tailored, it definitely suits a lot better than just buying it already done. That's what I'm doing with my suits

applehead

08-21-2003, 01:05 AM

i have a question for chester.

do you ever laugh?

sunyang

08-21-2003, 04:00 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 20 2003, 10:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Christ. For fuck's sake:

1. All those Prada togs are utterly casual shoes and just don't cut it for work...unless you work as a fucking errand boy at Cosmopolitan. Even that first pair -- the loafers -- are totally unsuitable for a traditional business environment. That is, unless you work at an ad agency or some place equally lax, have the good sense to not wear shoes that resemble highly-intricate slippers. A friend of mine wears those stupid Prada loafers all the time, but at least he has the sense to only wear them while going out. If you wear them in a standard business environment, you will deserve all the ridicule that will most assuredly be heaped at your prissily-shod feet.

2. I don't think a guy has to wear leather soles (though they certainly lend a nice, refined air to your step). For one thing, you can get some very nice leather-soled shoes that have rubber inserts for traction and a bit more comfort. Secondly, there are plenty of rubber-soled shoes that aren't all luggy and tready as if you're wearing a pair of dressed-up Docs. Third, not everyone wants to walk around all day sounding like Savion Glover.

3. I'd stay a million miles away from Mephisto or the slightly more urbane Ecco line. I have a pair of Ecco split-toes, but those are only for wearing while travelling, when I need something I can wear for a lot of walking and when I need something that can be worn with dress clothes. But they're so fucking stodgy-ugly that I haven't worn them since the trip to Tokyo I expressedly purchased them for. I mean, both Mephisto and Ecco have stuff that could pass for a respectable dress shoe...if the lighting were dim. But, in the end, they're #1 design priority is comfort. If that's your #1 purchasing priority, then fine. If not, get out of Orthopedic Land.

4. Ferragamo, Bruno Magli, John Lobb, Tod's...all beautiful shit. And one can certainly tell the difference between a $400 retail shoe and a $100 retail shoe...or even a $200 retail shoe. Those guys use fucking beautiful leather. But plenty of quite nice shoes can be had in the $150-200 retail range. Shop smart, and you can get them between $75-150. Or like Sunyang said, shop smart and get the Bruno Maglis for around $200. Check discount/clearance/outlet places. Or go to some department store, try a bunch of shit on, note the sizes you wear, and then scour online places for marked-down bargains. Or simply buy the best shoes you can afford, whatever the price range may be. Just don't pay retail for anything unless you are super-crazy-in-love with something. And if that's the case, you need to re-examine your fucking priorities in life before you start shopping for shoes.

See. That lameass on Queer Eye does not have the monopoly on snippy fashion critique.

Alright. I'm removing tongue from cheek. [/b][/quote]
You go, boy! You're right on target, and obviously know a thing or two about fashion despite your straight tendencies. Keep reading GQ and the ladies will continue to swoon all over you.

sunyang

08-21-2003, 04:17 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 20 2003, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I hate wearing my suit especially when I'm on the london underground which totally sucks as it has no air con.

I bought it about 3 years ago and have maybe worn it about 30 times? Am going to have to get a new one though. Sunyang what do you think of cerruti suits? As thats my current one and I thought I might go for another one. [/b][/quote]
</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 20 2003, 11:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>I hate wearing my suit especially when I'm on the london underground which totally sucks as it has no air con.

I bought it about 3 years ago and have maybe worn it about 30 times? Am going to have to get a new one though. Sunyang what do you think of cerruti suits? As thats my current one and I thought I might go for another one.[/b][/quote]
Cerruti makes a fine suit! I also like Zegna:

<img src='http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/detail/D0437432052904_59172.jpg' alt='--Resize_Images_Alt_Text--' width='200' height='200' class='attach' /> (http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/detail/D0437432052904_59172.jpg)

Boss:

<img src='http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/enlarge/detail/D0418435701069_3e8d7.jpg' alt='--Resize_Images_Alt_Text--' width='200' height='200' class='attach' /> (http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/enlarge/detail/D0418435701069_3e8d7.jpg)

Canali:

<img src='http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/detail/D0465240483042_510e0.jpg' alt='--Resize_Images_Alt_Text--' width='200' height='200' class='attach' /> (http://a1624.g.akamai.net/7/1624/1463/infinite/www.saksfifthavenue.com/media/images/products/detail/D0465240483042_510e0.jpg)

But the absolute finest suits are made from Kiton. Remember that.
(But you'll have to choose between buying a new car and buying a Kiton if you want the best).

Chester

08-21-2003, 11:12 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 21 2003, 04:17 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Cerruti makes a fine suit! I also like Zegna: [/b][/quote]
Zegna doesn't seem to fit me quite right...but I'm just judging by their shirts.

Boss:

Good ole Hugo Boss. I just bought a suit from them while in Hong Kong...the majority of the stuff in the store was 40-60% off. Great deals.

Canali:

Canali is fantastic. Pricey as all get out, though. And unlike some other brands, they don't seem to get discounted as much. Best bet for good prices on Canali -- at least around here in the Bay Area -- is at Bloomingdale's during big sales. BlueFly.com also has quite a few Canali suits right now -- but run down to a department store and make sure you like their cuts.

Okay, that's it. I need to go now. My boyfriend's at the door.

Chester

08-21-2003, 11:13 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 01:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> i have a question for chester.

do you ever laugh? [/b][/quote]
Not if I can help it. Laughing undermines this super-serious, ultra-staid, and humorless facade I like to maintain.

Why do you ask?

achtungbaby

08-21-2003, 12:20 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 20 2003, 06:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I always thought suits looked cool and dreamed of wearing them as a proffesional and act all cocky. But now that I've had my dream come true I totally regret having wished this. I don't know if it's the tie that makes me feel like I'm getting hanged or maybe the shoes that feel so uncomfortable, but right now I feel like taking off my clothes and sit in my underwear at work.

How do you feel about wearing all these atires? Are u feeling comfy or do you feel like a penguin? [/b][/quote]
How long have you had to dress up for work? You get used to it after a while I think. And after the novelty of looking GQ wears off, you realize that you could probably be more productive in business casual.

achtungbaby

08-21-2003, 12:24 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 20 2003, 11:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Christ. For fuck's sake:

1. All those Prada togs are utterly casual shoes and just don't cut it for work...unless you work as a fucking errand boy at Cosmopolitan. Even that first pair -- the loafers -- are totally unsuitable for a traditional business environment. That is, unless you work at an ad agency or some place equally lax, have the good sense to not wear shoes that resemble highly-intricate slippers. A friend of mine wears those stupid Prada loafers all the time, but at least he has the sense to only wear them while going out. If you wear them in a standard business environment, you will deserve all the ridicule that will most assuredly be heaped at your prissily-shod feet.

2. I don't think a guy has to wear leather soles (though they certainly lend a nice, refined air to your step). For one thing, you can get some very nice leather-soled shoes that have rubber inserts for traction and a bit more comfort. Secondly, there are plenty of rubber-soled shoes that aren't all luggy and tready as if you're wearing a pair of dressed-up Docs. Third, not everyone wants to walk around all day sounding like Savion Glover.

3. I'd stay a million miles away from Mephisto or the slightly more urbane Ecco line. I have a pair of Ecco split-toes, but those are only for wearing while travelling, when I need something I can wear for a lot of walking and when I need something that can be worn with dress clothes. But they're so fucking stodgy-ugly that I haven't worn them since the trip to Tokyo I expressedly purchased them for. I mean, both Mephisto and Ecco have stuff that could pass for a respectable dress shoe...if the lighting were dim. But, in the end, they're #1 design priority is comfort. If that's your #1 purchasing priority, then fine. If not, get out of Orthopedic Land.

4. Ferragamo, Bruno Magli, John Lobb, Tod's...all beautiful shit. And one can certainly tell the difference between a $400 retail shoe and a $100 retail shoe...or even a $200 retail shoe. Those guys use fucking beautiful leather. But plenty of quite nice shoes can be had in the $150-200 retail range. Shop smart, and you can get them between $75-150. Or like Sunyang said, shop smart and get the Bruno Maglis for around $200. Check discount/clearance/outlet places. Or go to some department store, try a bunch of shit on, note the sizes you wear, and then scour online places for marked-down bargains. Or simply buy the best shoes you can afford, whatever the price range may be. Just don't pay retail for anything unless you are super-crazy-in-love with something. And if that's the case, you need to re-examine your fucking priorities in life before you start shopping for shoes.

See. That lameass on Queer Eye does not have the monopoly on snippy fashion critique.

Alright. I'm removing tongue from cheek. [/b][/quote]
Wow...Chesta, da Fashion Molesta!

You should post more about clothes in this forum. It's one topic that seems to escape this forum a lot...

Tao

08-21-2003, 01:45 PM

god damn all you rich freaks discussing your 1000 dollar suits and 400 dollar shoes!!!!! WTF! Did i sleep through some sorta mass lotto winning streak on this forum?

Cipherous

08-21-2003, 04:50 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tao @ Aug 21 2003, 12:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> god damn all you rich freaks discussing your 1000 dollar suits and 400 dollar shoes!!!!! WTF! Did i sleep through some sorta mass lotto winning streak on this forum? [/b][/quote]
damn playah...

if you ain't a pimp, hustler or in the rap game...you ain't one of us.

lol

ChinaLama

08-21-2003, 05:06 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tao @ Aug 21 2003, 08:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> god damn all you rich freaks discussing your 1000 dollar suits and 400 dollar shoes!!!!! WTF! Did i sleep through some sorta mass lotto winning streak on this forum? [/b][/quote]
ehhh i still wear a cheap suit that's even a bit torn somewhere. button's almost falling off, i think, but that's proly cuz i gained 30+ lbs since i got the suit in sr yr hs. :(

Uncle Tat

08-21-2003, 05:13 PM

Yeah I wear a cheapo suit from Daffy's that cost like 200ish bucks?

I absolutely hate dressing formally, even though people say I look good in it (who doesn't look good in formal wear though).

I don't think clothes matter THAT much unless you're an absolute slob dresser. It helps but your own looks matter more.

If your face is fucking nasty or you're fat, all the best clothes in the world are NOT going to help you.

"NICE SUIT THERE...OH SHIT NICE PIZZA FACE TOO!"

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 05:16 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (achtungbaby @ Aug 21 2003, 11:20 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> How long have you had to dress up for work? You get used to it after a while I think. And after the novelty of looking GQ wears off, you realize that you could probably be more productive in business casual. [/b][/quote]
it's been a month, but it feels like it's been forever

Uncle Tat

08-21-2003, 05:18 PM

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 05:21 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (achtungbaby @ Aug 21 2003, 11:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> You should post more about clothes in this forum. It's one topic that seems to escape this forum a lot... [/b][/quote]
Let's be honest, it's something that many men like but avoid talking for fear of sounding like a fruitcake

deez nuts

08-21-2003, 06:33 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tao @ Aug 21 2003, 03:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> god damn all you rich freaks discussing your 1000 dollar suits and 400 dollar shoes!!!!! WTF! Did i sleep through some sorta mass lotto winning streak on this forum? [/b][/quote]
you can buy em at a reasonable price. i bought those prada kicks at a prada clearance/street sale that happens once or twice a year. also picked up a nice pair of ferragamo, maglis, gucci lace ups from their perspective clearance/street sales over the last year or two.

the barney's clearance sale is coming up.

as for suits i have four i've accumulated over the years: zegna, armani, gucci and hugo boss. i like the feel and the fit of the zegna and the armani the best.

oh shit, look.....my mangina is coming back.

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 06:46 PM

So I went to the tailor yesterday and got my suit fitted. I asked for a 4 button jacket, tight on my shoulders and back, and loose on the bottom, sorta like the Beatles style.

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 06:49 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 20 2003, 05:57 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I presume you're not yoking it up too tight. If you're using a big, fat Windsor knot, perhaps try a Half-Windsor or smaller knot? [/b][/quote]
I don't know much about the names of the knods but the it is kinda fat. So I guess it's that one. I want to tie it differently though, it's quite uncomfortable and suffocating

I guess I should try to subscribe to GQ here in Korea

ChinaLama

08-21-2003, 06:56 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 22 2003, 01:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> you can buy em at a reasonable price. i bought those prada kicks at a prada clearance/street sale that happens once or twice a year. also picked up a nice pair of ferragamo, maglis, gucci lace ups from their perspective clearance/street sales over the last year or two.

the barney's clearance sale is coming up.

as for suits i have four i've accumulated over the years: zegna, armani, gucci and hugo boss. i like the feel and the fit of the zegna and the armani the best.

oh shit, look.....my mangina is coming back. [/b][/quote]
what do you mean by a "Reasonable" price? 500 rather than 1000?

ChinaLama

08-21-2003, 06:59 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Uncle Tat @ Aug 22 2003, 12:18 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I'm with Tao on this one.

I feel guilty dropping 80 bucks on a new pair of sneakers.  In fact I'm wearing the SAME sneakers I've had for 5 yes FIVE years. [/b][/quote]
i wear name brand shoes, but that's only cuz people keep giving me shoes as presents. i'm actually wearing through shoes more quickly than i would otherwise, just to cut down on the stockpile of shoes. (I may have maybe 2 or 3 pairs, dunno). Right now, the shoes i'm wearing are actually my friend's old or not so old filas that don't fit him.

but yeah if i actually had to buy my own shoes, i wouldn't spend 80 bucks. payless all the way!

to be honest, i think the best present is cash, cuz then a person doesn't have to figure out what the other person wants or needs, and then perhaps get it wrong :P, save hellalota time too.

deez nuts

08-21-2003, 07:05 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (ChinaLama @ Aug 21 2003, 08:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chasiubao_Boy @ Aug 22 2003, 01:33 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> you can buy em at a reasonable price. i bought those prada kicks at a prada clearance/street sale that happens once or twice a year. also picked up a nice pair of ferragamo, maglis, gucci lace ups from their perspective clearance/street sales over the last year or two.

the barney's clearance sale is coming up.

as for suits i have four i've accumulated over the years: zegna, armani, gucci and hugo boss. i like the feel and the fit of the zegna and the armani the best.

oh shit, look.....my mangina is coming back. [/b][/quote]
what do you mean by a "Reasonable" price? 500 rather than 1000? [/b][/quote]
$350-400 retail bought for $180-200

a pair of high end or limited edition nikes will run you that much.

Tao

08-21-2003, 07:29 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Uncle Tat @ Aug 21 2003, 08:18 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I'm with Tao on this one.

I feel guilty dropping 80 bucks on a new pair of sneakers. In fact I'm wearing the SAME sneakers I've had for 5 yes FIVE years. [/b][/quote]
fo'shizzle man, hell just yesterday I was with a group of friends and I was lazy and decided to wear this gray 5 year old tommy t-shirt. thing is I've worn the shirt so many times that it developed holes on the right shoulder area (i think the coat hanger did it). Strange thing is people notice it more if I wear a busted t-shirt rather than a normal one. And hell man, it became a great convo starter when I met girls at my friends house. One of them said "did you get in a fight or something." And being the smooth and sauve guy I am I said "nah girl I'm just a fucking broke ass." Needless to say that dressing down got me the ladies. I suggest to try out this bum style, wear some fucking old ass shirt in your basement, and see how your female friends react. I think this look will catch on like the way the "heroine chic" look caught on for the modeling industry.....hmm.

ChinaLama

08-21-2003, 07:40 PM

i wonder if i still have my tequila worm t-shirt. probably not anymore. :( i still have my "victoria cruises" shirt that i wear once in a while. btw ghetto clothes never made me popular. sniffle sniffle.

Chester

08-21-2003, 10:15 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Tao @ Aug 21 2003, 07:29 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I suggest to try out this bum style, wear some fucking old ass shirt in your basement, and see how your female friends react. I think this look will catch on... [/b][/quote]
It already has.

That is, it already did. It was called grunge.

We have since advanced beyond it.

Then again, perhaps not. I suppose all you need to do is wear your old shirt with a mesh-back cap and then you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. You should probably find something a bit more hip than Tommy Hilfiger, however.

Unless you're going to wear it "ironically." In that case, I suppose you'll be the flyest motherfucker around.

Tao

08-21-2003, 11:12 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 22 2003, 01:15 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> It already has.

That is, it already did. It was called grunge.

We have since advanced beyond it.

Then again, perhaps not. I suppose all you need to do is wear your old shirt with a mesh-back cap and then you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. You should probably find something a bit more hip than Tommy Hilfiger, however.

Unless you're going to wear it "ironically." In that case, I suppose you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. [/b][/quote]
nah, not grundge....more like homeless

applehead

08-21-2003, 11:39 PM

anyways.

clothes don't make the man.
or shoes. or whatever.

if you're good looking
you look good in anything.
and if you feel good about yourself
you feel good in anything.
maybe with the exception of speedos...

i guess some guys don't need 500 dollar shoes
or a 5000 dollar suit to feel adequate.
or even care to.

jing!!
we should go shopping at payless together.
there's one on main st...

mrazntre

08-21-2003, 11:42 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 12:16 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> it's been a month, but it feels like it's been forever [/b][/quote]
man....

wait till you hit 1 yr.... then you'll really go crazy.

Chester

08-21-2003, 11:54 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 11:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> anyways.

clothes don't make the man.
or shoes. or whatever.

if you're good looking
you look good in anything.
and if you feel good about yourself
you feel good in anything.
maybe with the exception of speedos...

i guess some guys don't need 500 dollar shoes
or a 5000 dollar suit to feel adequate.
or even care to. [/b][/quote]
All true...but still a total non sequiter.

First, we were talking about stuff in the context of work. Nobody here is going to tie self-worth to clothes -- at least not with a straight face. But the point is, when you're working, there are often times when you need to project an outer facade that matches your "inner beauty". It's not as if your potential clients can peer into the depths of your soul during a business lunch. Perhaps the rules are fucked, but I didn't make them and I'm not in the business of redefining them. At least not completely.

Second, self-esteem/image was never the point of discussion in this thread. Moreover, no implications were ever made in that direction.

Are you trying to dig at something in particular, or just throwing out random pot-shots?

golden_buns

08-21-2003, 11:59 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 21 2003, 09:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> It already has.

That is, it already did. It was called grunge.

We have since advanced beyond it.

Then again, perhaps not. I suppose all you need to do is wear your old shirt with a mesh-back cap and then you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. You should probably find something a bit more hip than Tommy Hilfiger, however.

Unless you're going to wear it "ironically." In that case, I suppose you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. [/b][/quote]
Tommy, Polo, and nautica. All mid nineties stuff. I can't belive they haven't changed their designs that much, and I also can't belive people buy that stuff

applehead

08-22-2003, 12:08 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 21 2003, 10:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 11:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> anyways.

clothes don't make the man.
or shoes. or whatever.

if you're good looking
you look good in anything.
and if you feel good about yourself
you feel good in anything.
maybe with the exception of speedos...

i guess some guys don't need 500 dollar shoes
or a 5000 dollar suit to feel adequate.
or even care to. [/b][/quote]
All true...but still a total non sequiter.

First, we were talking about stuff in the context of work. Nobody here is going to tie self-worth to clothes -- at least not with a straight face. But the point is, when you're working, there are often times when you need to project an outer facade that matches your "inner beauty". It's not as if your potential clients can peer into the depths of your soul during a business lunch. Perhaps the rules are fucked, but I didn't make them and I'm not in the business of redefining them. At least not completely.

Second, self-esteem/image was never the point of discussion in this thread. Moreover, no implications were ever made in that direction.

Are you trying to dig at something in particular, or just throwing out random pot-shots? [/b][/quote]
Eh?
<_<

mrazntre

08-22-2003, 12:11 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 06:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 21 2003, 09:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> It already has.

That is, it already did. It was called grunge.

We have since advanced beyond it.

Then again, perhaps not. I suppose all you need to do is wear your old shirt with a mesh-back cap and then you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. You should probably find something a bit more hip than Tommy Hilfiger, however.

Unless you're going to wear it "ironically." In that case, I suppose you'll be the flyest motherfucker around. [/b][/quote]
Tommy, Polo, and nautica. All mid nineties stuff. I can't belive they haven't changed their designs that much, and I also can't belive people buy that stuff [/b][/quote]
it's because of all those damn rappers.

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 12:11 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 11:08 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Chester @ Aug 21 2003, 10:54 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 11:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> anyways.

clothes don't make the man.
or shoes. or whatever.

if you're good looking
you look good in anything.
and if you feel good about yourself
you feel good in anything.
maybe with the exception of speedos...

i guess some guys don't need 500 dollar shoes
or a 5000 dollar suit to feel adequate.
or even care to. [/b][/quote]
All true...but still a total non sequiter.

First, we were talking about stuff in the context of work. Nobody here is going to tie self-worth to clothes -- at least not with a straight face. But the point is, when you're working, there are often times when you need to project an outer facade that matches your "inner beauty". It's not as if your potential clients can peer into the depths of your soul during a business lunch. Perhaps the rules are fucked, but I didn't make them and I'm not in the business of redefining them. At least not completely.

Second, self-esteem/image was never the point of discussion in this thread. Moreover, no implications were ever made in that direction.

Are you trying to dig at something in particular, or just throwing out random pot-shots? [/b][/quote]
Eh?
<_< [/b][/quote]
Chester's got a point. I won't get any respect if I meet a client badly dressed

Craig

08-22-2003, 12:18 AM

jimbo

08-22-2003, 12:24 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 06:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Tommy, Polo, and nautica. All mid nineties stuff. I can't belive they haven't changed their designs that much, and I also can't belive people buy that stuff [/b][/quote]
I wear Polo, Guess I'd better dump it then! : :huh:

So from now I'll stick to DKNY and Armani and CK. :lol:

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 12:26 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 21 2003, 11:24 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> So from now I'll stick to DKNY and Armani and CK. :lol: [/b][/quote]
Too tacky in my opinion.
I like Diesel, Guess, and Express for casual clothing

jimbo

08-22-2003, 12:45 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:26 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Too tacky in my opinion.
I like Diesel, Guess, and Express for casual clothing [/b][/quote]
Those brands are harder to get over here in u.k though.

The Guess store in London shut down for some reason a few years ago.

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 12:47 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 21 2003, 11:45 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:26 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Too tacky in my opinion.
I like Diesel, Guess, and Express for casual clothing [/b][/quote]
Those brands are harder to get over here in u.k though.

The Guess store in London shut down for some reason a few years ago. [/b][/quote]
Really? wow I'd never think guess would have a hard time especially in the UK

Do you guys still have Huff & Puff?

Chester

08-22-2003, 12:47 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 22 2003, 12:45 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Those brands are harder to get over here in u.k though.

The Guess store in London shut down for some reason a few years ago. [/b][/quote]
Some would say this is because y'all ain't as dumb as us Amurricans.

Well...you always have good ole Ted Baker, no?

jimbo

08-22-2003, 12:48 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Do you guys still have Huff & Puff? [/b][/quote]
Huff and Puff?

:confused:

Chester, Yep we still have ted baker, I prefer Paul Smith though.

Chester

08-22-2003, 12:52 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 22 2003, 12:48 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Huff and Puff?

:confused: [/b][/quote]
What the fuck is "Huff and Puff"? Is that like Buster Brown?

Chester,  Yep we still have ted baker, I prefer Paul Smith though.

That is because you, kind sir, are both a scholar and a gentleman.

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 12:56 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 21 2003, 11:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Do you guys still have Huff & Puff? [/b][/quote]
Huff and Puff?

:confused:
[/b][/quote]
It was a british brand that became very popular in south america back in the mid nineties. It was the competitor of Girbaud

jimbo

08-22-2003, 12:58 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:56 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 21 2003, 11:48 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 07:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Do you guys still have Huff & Puff? [/b][/quote]
Huff and Puff?

:confused:
[/b][/quote]
It was a british brand that became very popular in south america back in the mid nineties. It was the competitor of Girbaud [/b][/quote]
Never heard of them to be perfectly honest.

Chester, Thanks for the complement, Much appreciated Kind Sir.

achtungbaby

08-22-2003, 01:09 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 21 2003, 05:16 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> it's been a month, but it feels like it's been forever [/b][/quote]
Look on the bright side: you're getting comfortable wearing a suit. Nothing lamer than someone who looks like they put it on for the first time...

achtungbaby

08-22-2003, 01:10 AM

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 01:10 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (achtungbaby @ Aug 22 2003, 12:09 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Nothing lamer than someone who looks like they put it on for the first time... [/b][/quote]
HAHAHAHAHAHA

I didn't know how to wear a tie before so I showed up on my first day at work with a weird knod on my tie. U should have seen the CEO's look on his face

achtungbaby

08-22-2003, 01:12 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 01:10 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I didn't know how to wear a tie, and I showed up at work like with a weird knod on my tie. U should have seen the CEO's look on his face [/b][/quote]
See? Now imagine the next time you, your buddies, and a bunch of girls will be at a formal event. The girls will have a similar expression as your CEO:)

golden_buns

08-22-2003, 01:13 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (achtungbaby @ Aug 22 2003, 12:12 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> See? Now imagine the next time you, your buddies, and a bunch of girls will be at a formal event. The girls will have a similar expression as your CEO:) [/b][/quote]
Not anymore. I know how to wear it properly now.

coagulated fat

08-22-2003, 02:23 AM

I wish I was rich enough to be a clothes snob like you guys. :cry:

Chester

08-22-2003, 02:43 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (coagulated fat @ Aug 22 2003, 03:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I wish I was rich enough to be a clothes snob like you guys. :cry: [/b][/quote]
Shed not tears, my child, for some day, you too will reach for the sky and take flight. Some day, you too will be able to make fun of plebians who shop at mall stores.

Never give up! Dare to dream!

sunyang

08-22-2003, 04:14 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (applehead @ Aug 21 2003, 11:39 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> jing!!
we should go shopping at payless together.
there's one on main st... [/b][/quote]
OMG I wouldn't be caught dead in a Payless.

sunyang

08-22-2003, 04:17 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (jimbo @ Aug 22 2003, 12:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> </div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (golden_buns @ Aug 22 2003, 06:59 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Tommy, Polo, and nautica. All mid nineties stuff. I can't belive they haven't changed their designs that much, and I also can't belive people buy that stuff [/b][/quote]
I wear Polo, Guess I'd better dump it then!  : :huh:

So from now I'll stick to DKNY and Armani and CK.  :lol: [/b][/quote]
Armani, yes.
DKNY and CK, no.

sunyang

08-22-2003, 04:24 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (coagulated fat @ Aug 22 2003, 02:23 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> I wish I was rich enough to be a clothes snob like you guys.   :cry: [/b][/quote]
Honey it's not about quantity - it's about quality.  Let's say you only make $1,000 per week.  Well, instead of running to the Gap or Banana Republic or Hecht's for some shoes that will only hurt your feet - save all that money you would have spent on ten pairs of inferior shoes and go to Barney's or Bergdorf Goodman and buy just one pair of Jimmy Choos for $450 on sale (from $800).  Only shop at Saks or Neiman Marcus... and only buy on sale.  Really it couldn't be any easier - everyone can be a clothes snob!  Just buy less, and buy the best.  You deserve it.

jimbo

08-22-2003, 04:26 AM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 22 2003, 12:17 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Armani, yes.
DKNY and CK, no. [/b][/quote]
How about Donna Karan and Nicole Farhi?

thaite

08-22-2003, 12:20 PM

I WISH I was making only $1000 per week.

Sheeeeeyit.

Craig

08-22-2003, 01:25 PM

</div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (sunyang @ Aug 22 2003, 04:24 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> Honey it's not about quantity - it's about quality. Let's say you only make $1,000 per week. Well, instead of running to the Gap or Banana Republic or Hecht's for some shoes that will only hurt your feet - save all that money you would have spent on ten pairs of inferior shoes and go to Barney's or Bergdorf Goodman and buy just one pair of Jimmy Choos for $450 on sale (from $800). Only shop at Saks or Neiman Marcus... and only buy on sale. Really it couldn't be any easier - everyone can be a clothes snob! Just buy less, and buy the best. You deserve it. [/b][/quote]
However, if you are working in certain professions, you can still buy more comfortable non-formal shoes for 1/10 the price of Jimmy Choos and stick the rest of the money in the bank.