Fashion [Archive]

Morgenstern

9th April 2010, 19:43

I'll be honest my fashion sense sucks. I don't have a massive budget but I have some money. If anyone wants to help that'd be good, some important information:

About 6"1' in height, I look good in adult larges, adult extra larges look like miniskirts on me they go so low.

I'm a bit pale from having Slavic (Polish) origins.

I have naturally curly brown hair, brown eyes, I don't grow my hair long as my school wouldn't like that. I'm also male.

I'm not exactly muscled or fat, I'm quite average in weight.

I live in a rich area, and my high school is filled with rich kids. The style there is mainly skater stuff, emo stuff, and Fox (not Fox News, the clothing company Fox) stuff.

I have a decent sized budget, but I prefer to keep it on the cheaper side (so no $100 shirts).

I live in an area with a fair amount of stores, I live on the USA east coast (Tri-State area) so nothing that's limited to the west coast please.

I am not out to deliver a message with my clothing, I'm out to get by and have some decent outfits to wear since I swear most people I see care too much about clothing.

No skinny jeans, some people look good in skinny jeans, some people aren't born to wear skinny jeans, I'm a member of the group that refuses to have my junk all packed in.

I know I'm not supposed to hand out photos on Revleft so this will be a bit challenging. :P

My current inventory includes: some sports shirts/company shirts (like Nike but my Nike shirt is too big for me)
some free shirts from volunteering
Chuck Taylor's All Stars (low cut)
jeans, they're quite loose on me with a brownish belt
an AND1 hoodie lined with some furry stuff inside, but since it's spring here I can't wear that in heat
a horrible salmon colored sports hoodie
A plaid red/black jacket thing
basketball type shorts
some sweat pants

Help me Revleft you're my only hope. :crying:

BTW some thoughts I had already:
t-shirt with plaid ontop of it (plaid flannel in spring? my red/black plaid thing in the fall?)
loose jeans with my current belt
Chuck Taylor All-Star's

Scary Monster

9th April 2010, 22:49

Well if you dont have a lot of money, then why do you buy all these masses of name-brand things?

Im about the same height as you but im a lil dark brown (kind of red actually). What i do is get slacks and boot-cut or normal-fit jeans from a discount/department store (my waist is too high for me to wear lower-cut waists. I think low waist jeans look dumb anyway and are for emo kids), 5 packs of plain white or black tshirts, or one of those casual dress shirts, and Pomade to do a '50s kind of hairstyle. All that right there costs no more than 30 bucks (im in the US by the way). Its my inexpensive way of having a stylish look, yet not looking like an over-dressed douche bag who's worried too much about how I look.

praxis1966

10th April 2010, 01:14

Well, judging from the mention of plaid and Chucks, I'm guessing you're trying to go hipster. That being said, I'd suggest lots of argyle in addition, and thrift stores are never a bad option.

Although, if you really wanna be a hipster, you're going to have to convince yourself you actually like Death Cab for Cutie.

Il Medico

10th April 2010, 02:13

Thrift Stores are your friend.

Also, for ideas, this place isn't half bad.
http://lookbook.nu/

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 02:22

I find there are second hand stores that have really good brands, really nice stuff, at really cheap prices, because they have already been used. Usually the clothes have a sort of faded look to them, but kinda sharp, hip and/or modern. I think it's important to have an overall modern look, sort of something that represents the era well, looking backwards in time. Also, dress you age or higher. Don't dress like younger people dress, but more like older people, yet trying to be representative of your age group. As a communist, you probably don't want to stand out, but you do want to give the impression that you understand the historical significance of the present time.

It's really hard not to make a statement with your fashion decision, but you should try to avoid it.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 02:30

If thrift stores are the same as Op Shops, than definitely. Just be warned you wont always score something good, but on occasions, you will strike gold.

The other problem is (at least here) Thrift stores tend to have much more women's clothing than men's, and it's usually a lot better (mens section tends to be tiny, and everything in there is hugggggeee).

Sir Comradical

10th April 2010, 02:37

What you need is a tweed jacket. Ohh yeah!

Il Medico

10th April 2010, 02:42

If thrift stores are the same as Op Shops, than definitely. Indeed.

The other problem is (at least here) Thrift stores tend to have much more women's clothing than men's, and it's usually a lot better (mens section tends to be tiny, and everything in there is hugggggeee).
I find this tends to be true of stores in general. (which annoys me to no end)

Good thing about thrift store tough is that they have a lot of really expensive stuff really cheap. Bought a two-piece Italian made suit last year for $8.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 03:04

Oh, don't I know it!
I have a beautiful blue suit that I paid 10 dollars for. It's so well fitted.
The trousers are a bit off though. Need a bit of tailoring.

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 03:23

Get a thin black jacket. One of the best article of clothing I ever had. Probably looked better when I had long hair, mind. Wear dress shirts over t-shirts with the bottom two buttons tied. Buy a duffel coat - one of the best things in the world (up there with mini eggs, blow jobs and Jimi Hendrix)

I try to look a bit different anyhow: wearing braces (Amer.: suspenders), white trousers, etc. If you're trying to do likewise, learn to sew and cannibalise your old stuff.

Now I've helped you, you can help me: deposit £100 into my bank :D

075

10th April 2010, 03:33

How you dress really depends on whom you're dressing for; there's no point being uber formal if you're just attending lectures or whatever - that would make you stand out (in a bad way), where you're trying to stand out in a good way. Sooo... I'd suggest having a number of outfits which suit your occasion whether its for going out to a club or just attending school.

I'm not sure what the fashion sense over in America is, but here guys mainly wear jeans (not tight fitting) with a t-shirt. LOL, its not particularly complex if its just casual wear. If you want something that makes you look more handsome (IMO), then wear a long sleeved button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. You can wear a white t-shirt underneath and have the top few buttons undone, or if you have a nice body then you can go without the white shirt. You can wear jeans with that; I think dark blue looks good, but you can also wear black pants, but with jeans you don't have to tuck in.

I'm thinking of something like this:

http://www.stylenerds.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/asos-brushed-check-roll-up-sleeve-shirt1.jpg

not necessarily that shirt tho:

http://hisfashioneye.buy.co.uk/files/2008/11/short-sleeve-shirt-lacoste.jpg

http://www.stand-out.net/files/images/large/SCOTCH20003NAVYAW1l.jpg

is hot.

Sneakers/chuck taylors work fine with that & also wear a watch.

Hoodies rarely make someone hot. If you're cold wear something like

http://www.stand-out.net/files/images/large/SCOTCH60005BLKAW1l.jpg

or a nice jacket like

http://www.pempeo.com/images/af_MJ02_raw_umber_winter_jacket.jpg

Anyway, just go to a men's fashion store and ask for some assistance, they'll be happy to help you. All of the above is my personal opinion, so go for what you're comfortable in, because confidence is really noticeable.

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 03:47

also, don't forget a nice earthy sweater. Looks good with jeans. Any color, not too bright though.

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 03:57

I'm thinking of something like this:

http://www.stylenerds.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/asos-brushed-check-roll-up-sleeve-shirt1.jpg
That bloke looks a prick. Plus that shade of blue is redolent of New England, and plaid is redolent of lumberjacks from the Pacific Northwest

not necessarily that shirt tho:

http://hisfashioneye.buy.co.uk/files/2008/11/short-sleeve-shirt-lacoste.jpg
Nobody under the age of 35 should ever wear a short-sleeve shirt

http://www.stand-out.net/files/images/large/SCOTCH20003NAVYAW1l.jpg

is hot.
Sure, if you wanna look like a schoolboy

Hoodies rarely make someone hot. If you're cold wear something like

http://www.stand-out.net/files/images/large/SCOTCH60005BLKAW1l.jpg

Get to fuck. Hoodies are invaluable pieces of clothing, both pullovers and zip-up ones. And they're good for enhancing youthfulness (if you are still young, like a shirt enhances a slim waist and a broad chest if you have them). Secondly, that sweater looks fucking ridiculous. You'd look like a right posh wanker wearing that.

or a nice jacket like

http://www.pempeo.com/images/af_MJ02_raw_umber_winter_jacket.jpg
Abercrombie and Fitch? You privately-educated tosser! Anyway, that isn't a nice jacket. It can't make up its mind whether it belongs to a farmer or a soldier. Go for something more like a chinese shirt
http://www.prettystreet.com/images/cheongsam/man/mct062.jpg

075

10th April 2010, 04:05

That bloke looks a prick. Plus that shade of blue is redolent of New England, and plaid is redolent of lumberjacks from the Pacific Northwest

I agree that its not the best shirt but I think it looks a helluva lot better than a duffle coat

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/68/Duffle_coat.jpg

suspenders

http://www.thisheartsonfire.com/images/TheViridiAnneSuspendersA.jpg

or white pants

http://dlkuhn.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/49-white-pants-were-a-bad-choice.jpg

In short, Morgenstern, don't trust a gay guy to dress you up :P

Audeamus

10th April 2010, 04:07

Dunno if you have one around you, but I find Khol's can have a good selection of stuff that would go pretty well with what you've got, and it's fairly cheap.

075

10th April 2010, 04:08

As a communist, you probably don't want to stand out, but you do want to give the impression that you understand the historical significance of the present time..

TBH, I normally don't ponder historical significance when deciding what to wear out :laugh:

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 04:10

There's nowt wrong with duffel coats when they're black or grey. In fact, they've even been left-wing badges, like keffiyehs. What stupid, badly coloured plaid shirt can say that?

And the trick with white trousers is not shitting yourself. If you can't manage that, it's your problem.

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 04:13

TBH, I normally don't ponder historical significance when deciding what to wear out :laugh:
basically, I mean it's ok to look a little "smart" but not pretentious.

Hoodies are nice to bum around in, but if you're going to class, it's ok to "class" up a little. Like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B6J6nGs6VwA/STASKE03_MI/AAAAAAAAMGI/9PvPLl9bXjw/s320/Mens+Donegal+crew+neck+sweater+$20+at+Old+Navy.jpg

But make sure you get it used and not new, or you'll look like some sort of department store douche. You can clearly see the difference. Faded clothes remind people of old books, so it gives you a nice intellectual look.

075

10th April 2010, 04:17

The plaid shirt is a symbol of the labour of the working class. As for keffiyehs

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/ArafatEconomicForum.jpg/415px-ArafatEconomicForum.jpg

is hipster as fuck.

And as for teenage Westerners wearing them:

http://adlicious.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/5747857_143d7ec903_o.jpg

speaks for itself. I think they look ridiculous.

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 04:22

They were once. I'm sure duffel coats have also since lost their socialist connotations.

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 04:23

How do you pronounce keffiyehs anyway?

075

10th April 2010, 04:26

basically, I mean it's ok to look a little "smart" but not pretentious.

Hoodies are nice to bum around in, but if you're going to class, it's ok to "class" up a little. Like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_B6J6nGs6VwA/STASKE03_MI/AAAAAAAAMGI/9PvPLl9bXjw/s320/Mens+Donegal+crew+neck+sweater+$20+at+Old+Navy.jpg

But make sure you get it used and not new, or you'll look like some sort of department store douche. You can clearly see the difference. Faded clothes remind people of old books, so it gives you a nice intellectual look.

LOL, all that sweater reminds me of is my dead grandfather. I hate sweaters which, when you put them thru the wash they go all fluffy, and you have to handpick all the little balls off them...)

Anyway, there's a way to look 'intellectual' (& sexy) without wearing dead people's clothes.

E.g. http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/14/30/19/400_F_14301910_ntP1viWWksT7J5rMN0t5xZHo2zjLLkKy.jp g

or

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2006-12/30/xin_18120330083639813381.jpg

lol.

Sir Comradical

10th April 2010, 04:33

How do you pronounce keffiyehs anyway?

Keff-yeah

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 04:47

LOL, all that sweater reminds me of is my dead grandfather. I hate sweaters which, when you put them thru the wash they go all fluffy, and you have to handpick all the little balls off them...)

Anyway, there's a way to look 'intellectual' (& sexy) without wearing dead people's clothes.

E.g. http://static-p4.fotolia.com/jpg/00/14/30/19/400_F_14301910_ntP1viWWksT7J5rMN0t5xZHo2zjLLkKy.jp g
Will she be wearing heels with that? Looks more sexy and less intellectual. But I don't know anything about women's fashion really.

or

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2006-12/30/xin_18120330083639813381.jpg

lol.
Yes, I have a couple of sports coats, I've only had the guts to wear them a couple of times, though, because I don't really think they fit me right, and the shoulders are all spongy. If a sports coat doesn't fit right, you end up looking like David Byrne in that one Talking Heads video.

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 04:49

Here's what I was referring to:

http://www.talking-heads.nl/gallery/davidbyrne/live/collectionth/bigsuit.jpg

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 05:03

The 'intellectual look' is for pretentious bellends. As for fomal jackets, do you wear one everywhere?

Morgenstern

10th April 2010, 05:04

Thanks for the advice so far guys. I agree with the camp that says no sweaters or a button down shirt. I do think maybe some plaid would look nice, as I said earlier I have this one plaid jacket thing and it was pretty nice on me. But the problem is what is 'in' around me is a bunch of name brands. Most of my shopping thus far has come from Kohl's which IMO isn't expensive. Remember, I'm around a lot of rich white kids who loves to wear hats to the side, colorful shoes, and colorful hoodies. Some popular brands I see are Fox, Abercrombie, American Eagle, and Element.

I'm not looking to shell out money for something expensive, my budget is IMO wide but I'm a big saver so it pains me to spend money. I'm not looking to make a political point, spreading Communism is better left to something more appropriate.

075

10th April 2010, 05:11

Will she be wearing heels with that?

Well I doubt she's wearing sneakers. :laugh:

Looks more sexy and less intellectual.

I don't think being intelligent and sexy are mutually exclusive. I'm a case in point. :p

Angry Young Man

10th April 2010, 05:19

With the look you've given us at your wardrobe, I doubt you're either

075

10th April 2010, 05:32

Its not my 'wardrobe' because I'm female and, funnily enough, don't wear long sleeved button up shirts with jeans. Its what I find attractive in guys, not what I wear. The only stuck-up dipshit in this thread is you. I suggest you pull your head out of your ass and take note that its you who are acting like a pretentious fuckwit, and that I'm only offering suggestions. :rolleyes:

Bilan

10th April 2010, 05:38

Easy. They're just clothes.

Â¿Que?

10th April 2010, 05:40

Fashion is a reflection of material life. It matters, but only in the sense that culture matters.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 05:50

Alright, Vaneigem. :lol:

Anyway, good look:

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/11510Variation_3216Web.jpg
Those he is a wee bit older than you might be, and so it might look a bit odd on you.

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/3210KnitJkt_2172Web.jpg

This one would be pretty fit for any age.

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/Ellen%20Ho.jpg

Old school!

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/21110Military_5954Web.jpg

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/22010LiningLondon_8322Web.jpg

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/21510Luigi7220Web.jpg

Wee bit posh, but you'll manage.

Also, with those keffiyehs, I have to agree: awful.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 05:53

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/11310GreyRed1711Web.jpg

This is all class as well.

Invincible Summer

10th April 2010, 07:52

http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/22010LiningLondon_8322Web.jpg

That fur... thing under his jacket looks like giant cookies. And under that, his shirt/pant combination looks like something my unkempt, 75-year old uncle does when he lounges around at home.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 08:54

And it being a cookie is a problem for you, is it?
Cookies are wicked. You shut your face.

Il Medico

10th April 2010, 12:36

With the look you've given us at your wardrobe, I doubt you're either

Its not my 'wardrobe' because I'm female and, funnily enough, don't wear long sleeved button up shirts with jeans. Its what I find attractive in guys, not what I wear. The only stuck-up dipshit in this thread is you. I suggest you pull your head out of your ass and take note that its you who are acting like a pretentious fuckwit, and that I'm only offering suggestions. :rolleyes:
Easy now kids, don't make me turn this car around.

Also, Bilan, lovely choices.

Some suggestions of my own:
Suits
http://www.hisshanghai.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/fall-2009-ck-collection.jpg
Suits are always great for guys. But try a color besides black. Blue (like the above) and Brown (Below)tend to be good choices. You can also make the look a little less formal by unbuttoning the top button on the shirt and loosening the tie. Trainers also look good with colored suits (not so much for black suits) for some reason.
http://www.exclusivesuits.com/images/T/JP-61%20BROWN.jpg

Coats
http://prepidemic.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/duffle.jpg
Duffle coats are, no matter what anyone else says, positively lovely.
http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/content/ebiz/urbanoutfitters/invt/5232400892166/5232400892166_med.jpg
Peacoats are also a lovely choice. They look nice and feel good to wear. (plus you can usually find them cheap at Navy surplus stores)
http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/P10581906.jpg
And you can never forget the Trench Coat.

Vests
http://cdn.sparkart.net/fivefourclothing/content/photos/28558.jpg
A Vest (with or with out a tie) and Jeans, if you wear it right, can look great.

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/b/0/0/49/5/AAAAC4luSpAAAAAAAElaNw.jpg
And of course vest go great with a more formal look as well.

Sweaters
http://famvanberkel.nl/oldnavy/index_files/men_DP_sweaters.jpg
Sweaters can look great on men, especially with a dress/collar shirt underneath.
http://elitechoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/black-cardigan.jpg
And yes, Cardigans.

Scarfs
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_StfQ_dy7LhQ/SZXTYOIjFDI/AAAAAAAADIM/moj6O7XQjiQ/s400/1018TulScarfWeb1.jpg
http://www.mensxp.com/UltimateEditorInclude/UserFiles/%29%20-%20asweater/1-bp-blogspot-scarves.jpg
http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/client_images/kanyewest/thumb_3164_9da8808c42217a44a8cd157211955e0c.jpg
I'll admit it; yes I like scarfs. I wear them a lot and have quite a few for different outfits. Not everybody likes them, so I won't be too hurt if you don't run out and buy an entire wardrobe of scarfs.

Hats
http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2008/03/fedora.jpg
One word: Fedoras.

Shoes
http://apenotes.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/converse_all-stars1.jpg
Converse or Converse rip offs for trainers.
http://www.getkempt.com/photos/oxfords.jpg
Oxfords are great shoes. they go well with both dress and causal. I have both a black and brown pair.
http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/R/4/mens_loafers.jpg
Loafers are great. Period.
http://www.underground-cybershop.co.uk/acatalog/UM-07-BW_2.jpg
Winklepickers are a good choice as well.
http://di1.shopping.com/images1/pi/48/92/d2/34834490-250x250-0-0_Kenneth_Cole_Men_s_Clean_Slate_Boots_by_Kenneth_ Co.jpg
For boots, I would avoid laces, unless you're looking for that drill Sergent look, then go for it.

Tyrlop

10th April 2010, 13:19

What ever you do! NEVER have your shirt outside your pants. this makes you looks like a bourgious pop boy who tries to pretent he is hip.

Bilan

10th April 2010, 13:37

Winklepickers are the shoes of kings.

I try to avoid all other pairs of shoes (though I do have one pear of non-winkle picker shoes).

10th April 2010, 14:45

find a look that demands respect, and does justice to yourself. In other words, wear something al pacino would wear.

Il Medico

10th April 2010, 14:52

Winklepickers are the shoes of kings.

I try to avoid all other pairs of shoes (though I do have one pear of non-winkle picker shoes).
What type of shoe? And you can't seriously forsake loafers...can you?

which doctor

10th April 2010, 17:31

Any self-respecting communist should know how to dress themselves well.

Stay away from lots of bright colours, stick with shades of grey and brown. If you cant do skinny pants, at least get well-fitted straight cut. Baggy pants are a big no-no, no one wants big tubes of clothe swishing around their legs when they walk. Also, ditch the tennis shoes and get a nice pair of leather boots. I'd suggest clarks desert boots:

http://www.stylenerds.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/mens_clarks_desert_boot_reviews_367469_300.jpg

Sir Comradical

10th April 2010, 18:49

Here's some trendy communist fashion.

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0b6sbG3aQm19B/340x.jpg

Tovarish Stalin!

Tablo

10th April 2010, 19:25

Clothes are a bourgeois luxury. :lol:

Invincible Summer

11th April 2010, 09:51

Any good revolutionary should dress as if there might be a revolution tomorrow. Combat boots, urban camo/dark colors to hide at night, gas mask... I think lifestylists may be onto something

Bilan

11th April 2010, 10:45

What type of shoe? And you can't seriously forsake loafers...can you?

The other shoe is a pretty standard black leather shoe. It's still relatively "pointy", but not to the winkle-picker extent.

I've never got myself a pair. I'm not particularly big on them, nor against them. Just ...yeah.

Spawn of Stalin

11th April 2010, 11:37

All you really need to look good is a nice pair of brogue boots, some black slim (but NOT skinny) jeans, a light coloured fedora hat, and as much flannel as you can afford. Oh, and some Diesel 0203 sunglasses in blue or white.

http://images.usoutdoorstore.com/usoutdoorstore/products/full/brixton-castor-straw-fedora1.jpg
http://www.hisunglasses.com/images/Diesel-Sunglasses-0203-S-0L0R-CC.jpg
http://www.resourcerags.com/m/d_v_ls_flannel.jpg
http://www.frenchtruckers.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/notify-jeans-black-jeans.jpg
http://www.schuh.co.uk/images/product/320395/3203956220_main.jpg

It's a good look, I call it 'the Summer Stalinist'. I'm rocking it right now, and to be honest outfits like this really boost confidence and make people want to talk to you. This outfit with maybe three shirts and two pairs of jeans should set you back about £400 but it's worth it when people tell you how awesome you look all the time

No pasarÃ¡n

11th April 2010, 12:49

Jesus, this thread is a total load of cappitalist bollox... who gives a fuck, dress smart or stylish but don't waste shitloads of money on it

Il Medico

11th April 2010, 12:55

The other shoe is a pretty standard black leather shoe. It's still relatively "pointy", but not to the winkle-picker extent.

I've never got myself a pair. I'm not particularly big on them, nor against them. Just ...yeah.
Well, if you're ever in the market for a shoe, I assure you they are lovely.

Bilan

11th April 2010, 13:33

I'll keep them in mind. Thank you, doctor.

Bilan

11th April 2010, 13:42

Jesus, this thread is a total load of cappitalist bollox... who gives a fuck, dress smart or stylish but don't waste shitloads of money on it

Psh. As if you shouldn't waste all your money on it.
Bourgeois hippy.

Scary Monster

11th April 2010, 21:43

It's a good look, I call it 'the Summer Stalinist'. I'm rocking it right now, and to be honest outfits like this really boost confidence and make people want to talk to you. This outfit with maybe three shirts and two pairs of jeans should set you back about £400 but it's worth it when people tell you how awesome you look all the time

Are you serious? 400 bucks is such a waste on just one outfit! One thing i do not get is how people get clothing for hundreds of bucks, yet you can get almost the same-looking clothes from some discount store for under 50 dollars :confused: I didnt think anyone really pays too much attention to what someone is wearing anyway

Mendax

11th April 2010, 22:10

I didnt think anyone really pays too much attention to what someone is wearing anyway

It might just be me but if someone's walking towards me I have a tendency to judge them based on what there wearing, although a good 60% of the time that judgement is just "Prick.".

Angry Young Man

11th April 2010, 22:36

I've only ever seen Al Pacino in a suit.

And Dr, you just picked out David Tennant's wear.

No pasarÃ¡n

11th April 2010, 23:12

Psh. As if you shouldn't waste all your money on it.
Bourgeois hippy.

Feck off yer hipster, some of us have kids to feed and rent to pay. Course I'm sure some people on here are lucky enough to get an allowance from dear mama and daddy dearest....?

Il Medico

11th April 2010, 23:55

And Dr, you just picked out David Tennant's wear.
With the exception of the suits, which are just good choices of clothing (I wear suits like that myself), how so?

Feck off yer hipster, some of us have kids to feed and rent to pay. Course I'm sure some people on here are lucky enough to get an allowance from dear mama and daddy dearest....?
Two things:
1. It's called sarcasm.
2. What do you know about Bilan or anyone else on Revleft? Nothing. So stop with the stupid snide comments, you're just being an ass.

No pasarÃ¡n

12th April 2010, 00:02

Two things:
1. It's called sarcasm.
2. What do you know about Bilan or anyone else on Revleft? Nothing. So stop with the stupid snide comments, you're just being an ass.

Yeah.. I was being sarcastic too, for the most part... I don't think Bilan is getting an allowance. I'm just having a bit of craic, thats alll. I even edited my post before anyone else commented on it so it'd seem more obvious. Some of the people on here would be eaten alive by some of the sarcasm I've expereniced at work though and with some of me mates.

But I do think the amount some people are saying they'd be spending on clothes is fucking capitalist.

the last donut of the night

12th April 2010, 04:28

teenage angst at its best:

http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/titus-andronicus.jpg

Scary Monster

12th April 2010, 06:36

It might just be me but if someone's walking towards me I have a tendency to judge them based on what there wearing, although a good 60% of the time that judgement is just "Prick.".

Yeah when i see one of those buff guys with lots of tattoos, tight tshirt, a goatee and sunglasses while walking as if hes the Terminator (and there are LOTS of people like this up in west LA), im like :rolleyes: But then again, they are probably just really damn self conscious when it comes down to it. But whatever it is, i dont like to automatically make people my enemy by how they are dressed, no matter how douchey they may look (by my opinions anyway).

teenage angst at its best:

http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/titus-andronicus.jpg

lolz

bcbm

12th April 2010, 09:42

But I do think the amount some people are saying they'd be spending on clothes is fucking capitalist.

what does the amount of my income, earned through wage labor most likely, spent on clothing have to do with one's relationship to the means of production?

Spawn of Stalin

12th April 2010, 11:46

Are you serious? 400 bucks is such a waste on just one outfit! One thing i do not get is how people get clothing for hundreds of bucks, yet you can get almost the same-looking clothes from some discount store for under 50 dollars :confused:
I certainly don't think you can always get the same looking clothes for cheaper, quality is a point often raised, and while it's true that some designers and brands are really poor quality, if you know what to buy you really can get what you pay for. For example I have had this one pair of Grenson oxfords for about two years now, I paid about £175 for them, my old housemate bought a pair of almost identical oxford shoes (different colour) from Asda for I'm guessing £25-50, his died in a matter of months, the toecap was coming loose, there were holes under both his big toes, they were just really poor quality shoes. Why? Because mine were hand made on a proper shoemaking bench by a profession who has likely dedicated his/her entire life to the art of shoemaking, my housemate's were made by some undertrained wage slave in a factory, probably not even in this country.

I didnt think anyone really pays too much attention to what someone is wearing anyway
I beg to differ, I used to not care one bit about fashion or anything like that, to be honest I dressed like hell. I have always had problems with being around people, I've always been very shy and quiet, but I find that when I look good I feel like I can do or say just about anything, because a few years ago people started telling me how good I looked, and they haven't stopped since, it's not because I'm incredibly attractive, it's because I dress well, and it's achievable by just about anyone. For some people looking good turns them into egomaniacs, but it has genuinely made me a better person and I enjoy life a lot now. So it's well worth the money.

Yeah.. I was being sarcastic too, for the most part... I don't think Bilan is getting an allowance. I'm just having a bit of craic, thats alll. I even edited my post before anyone else commented on it so it'd seem more obvious. Some of the people on here would be eaten alive by some of the sarcasm I've expereniced at work though and with some of me mates.

But I do think the amount some people are saying they'd be spending on clothes is fucking capitalist.
It actually has very little to do with capitalism vs communism, commies are not obliged to live a budget lifestyle. I work hard, pay the rent, pay the bills, buy food, and anything that is left over is mine to enjoy myself with. So I usually have at least £300-400 to spend on clothes a month, apart from that I occasionally take my lady out, and buy about one videogame every six to twelve months. So what? Can't a proletarian be free to spend his wages on whatever he likes? Or should working ass people like me be reduced to a life of bare essentials only?

No pasarÃ¡n

12th April 2010, 15:23

It actually has very little to do with capitalism vs communism, commies are not obliged to live a budget lifestyle. I work hard, pay the rent, pay the bills, buy food, and anything that is left over is mine to enjoy myself with. So I usually have at least £300-400 to spend on clothes a month, apart from that I occasionally take my lady out, and buy about one videogame every six to twelve months. So what? Can't a proletarian be free to spend his wages on whatever he likes? Or should working class people like me be reduced to a life of bare essentials only?

I'm not sayin reduce your life to bare essentials, but even before I had a kid I never spent £300-400 a month on clothes. Theres better stuff to invest that into- traveling, books, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I take an interest in nice clothes (better to buy good quality I'll agree) and I care about style (though fuck fashion), but I try to buy the kind of gear I know will last. Plus I spend most of my day in workwear so I don't really have to give a shite till I'm going out.

No pasarÃ¡n

12th April 2010, 15:29

what does the amount of my income, earned through wage labor most likely, spent on clothing have to do with one's relationship to the means of production?

Well if your stuffin your wardrobe full of clothes, especially ones with huge mark ups on or low quality then then your supporting feckin cappitalisim, ain't ya?

Il Medico

12th April 2010, 15:35

Well if your stuffin your wardrobe full of clothes, especially ones with huge mark ups on or low quality then then your supporting feckin cappitalisim, ain't ya?
You're alive right? You buy things in stores, right? Then your supporting feckin cappitalisim, ain't ya?

Ravachol

12th April 2010, 16:03

You're alive right? You buy things in stores, right? Then your supporting feckin cappitalisim, ain't ya?

This discussion is a bit more complicated than the lifestylist notion of "OMFG HE BUYS STUFF, BLOODY CAPITALIST PIGDOG, OFF TO THE GULAG WITH HIM!" or "I buy liek, whatever I want brah".

There is nothing capitalist about consumption in itself, it doesn't change anything about one's relationship to the means of production. However, the workingclass does reproduce capital in it's role as a consumer. By consuming commodities, it reproduces capital and influences it's composition.
For example, when a large, concious segment of the working class decides to boycott the products of a factory that is about to lay off or cut the wages of it's workers, it can put pressure on capital through in it's role as a consumer.

The sphere of consumption is not neutral, capital is produced and reproduced constantly in this sphere. I'm opposed to advocating a nonsense notion of lifestylist asceticism as communism is the living movement of the working class seeking to achieve maximum material conditions for itself, but we should consider that the sphere of consumption is a sphere of class-struggle as well.

Capital's expansion into the very fabric of everyday life has made no act 'neutral' and opened up the full terrain of daily life as a theatre of conflict.

Spawn of Stalin

12th April 2010, 16:45

I will boycott capitalism when it becomes viable (or indeed, possible) to do so, until then I will be a fashionista. Anyone who doesn't like it can suck my 80% cashmere blend Pringle of Scotland socks.

Il Medico

12th April 2010, 16:46

^ I was kinda of trying to criticize that whole life stylist notion of boycotting capitalism or whathave you. Buying thing or particular things does not mean you support capitalism, as the poster I was arguing against implies. My comment was meant to be satiric, hence the whole quoting him exactly, bad spelling and all.

No pasarÃ¡n

12th April 2010, 22:38

This discussion is a bit more complicated than the lifestylist notion of "OMFG HE BUYS STUFF, BLOODY CAPITALIST PIGDOG, OFF TO THE GULAG WITH HIM!" or "I buy liek, whatever I want brah"

I'm not gonna put first anyone up against the wall when the revolution comes cos they are a clothes whore, I just like winding people up when I think they're being a little hypocritical. I buy stuff, I even probably buy stuff I shouldn't sometimes, but recon I'd be a piss poor anti-capitalist if I blew loads of money on my wardrobe every month. If I have money I like to invest it into stuff that has a bit more future. I also think its funny how caught up in this people are getting.

No pasarÃ¡n

12th April 2010, 22:39

Invincible Summer

12th April 2010, 22:40

Il Medico

13th April 2010, 01:46

I'm dysleix... plus my spelling is a bit shite anyways. Plus I don't take my self as serious as some of the people on here do...
Are you implying that I take myself seriously? :lol: Nonsense.

Bilan

13th April 2010, 02:46

This discussion is a bit more complicated than the lifestylist notion of "OMFG HE BUYS STUFF, BLOODY CAPITALIST PIGDOG, OFF TO THE GULAG WITH HIM!" or "I buy liek, whatever I want brah".

There is nothing capitalist about consumption in itself, it doesn't change anything about one's relationship to the means of production. However, the workingclass does reproduce capital in it's role as a consumer. By consuming commodities, it reproduces capital and influences it's composition.
For example, when a large, concious segment of the working class decides to boycott the products of a factory that is about to lay off or cut the wages of it's workers, it can put pressure on capital through in it's role as a consumer.

The sphere of consumption is not neutral, capital is produced and reproduced constantly in this sphere. I'm opposed to advocating a nonsense notion of lifestylist asceticism as communism is the living movement of the working class seeking to achieve maximum material conditions for itself, but we should consider that the sphere of consumption is a sphere of class-struggle as well.

Capital's expansion into the very fabric of everyday life has made no act 'neutral' and opened up the full terrain of daily life as a theatre of conflict.

Boycotts can "theoretically" do that. It is not, however, a very useful form of action, nor is it particularly practical.

However, this clothes thing is stupid. I will wear what I want, so feck you!

bcbm

13th April 2010, 04:43

If I have money I like to invest it

ah ha! who is the capitalist now?!

Saorsa

13th April 2010, 05:24

http://www.goodlookin.tv/news/zubaz_ful.jpg

This is all the rage in New Zealand atm

RaÃºl Duke

13th April 2010, 06:36

http://www.goodlookin.tv/news/zubaz_ful.jpg

This is all the rage in New Zealand atm
for real?

Bilan

13th April 2010, 06:46

http://www.goodlookin.tv/news/zubaz_ful.jpg

This is all the rage in New Zealand atm

Nothings changed then.

Bilan

13th April 2010, 06:47

ah ha! who is the capitalist now?!

50 points for best post in this thread.

001

13th April 2010, 07:44

Well if your stuffin your wardrobe full of clothes, especially ones with huge mark ups on or low quality then then your supporting feckin cappitalisim, ain't ya?

Communism isn't parsimony, and the people who morally condemn workers for enjoying their lives and not working hard enough are the people we're trying to overthrow.

Spawn of Stalin

13th April 2010, 11:25

I buy stuff, I even probably buy stuff I shouldn't sometimes, but recon I'd be a piss poor anti-capitalist if I blew loads of money on my wardrobe every month.
Or indeed, on anything, how is travelling and books any less capitalistic than items of clothing? What would you have me spend my money on? There isn't anything you "shouldn't" but, except perhaps products from Jewish settlements, we are not a religion, buying things we don't need is not a sin, we should not go out of our way to avoid being consumers. If we all lived like Buddhist monks people would just think we were crazy, we should show the working class that we are ordinary people with the same habits as anyone else, lifestylism only alienates workers.

Ravachol

13th April 2010, 13:30

Boycotts can "theoretically" do that. It is not, however, a very useful form of action, nor is it particularly practical.

However, this clothes thing is stupid. I will wear what I want, so feck you!

Whilst I agree on the boycott thing, I wasn't merely referring to boycotts alone. I was stating that consumption cannot be considered 'neutral'. Through it's consumption the working class does influence the reproduction of Capital. An example of action in the sphere of consumption is, in my opinion, the rent strike. During the '60s and '70s in Italy there were whole neighbourhoods who, when the rent increased to dramatic heights, refused to pay the rent collectively and started running their own neighbourhoods, forming councils and a 'micro-society' for small periods of time in these autonomous zones. By choosing to strike in the sphere of consumption (Eg. refusing to pay the rent) they effectively managed to reduce the rent. This practice of self-reduction was applied on a larger scale when public transport tarifs went up and large segments of the working class collectively refused to pay their tickets introducing the demand for free public transport HERE AND NOW.

All this is struggle in the sphere of consumption, not that of production (while I do still believe production is the most potent sphere for struggles against capital).

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 13:42

if you want to get laid the cheapest way is to get a hipster wardrobe

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 13:44

but there are different types of hipsters. i mean bilans wardrobe seems expensive but i imagine if you were some shitty, but fitting obscure band shirt, skinny jeans, and some nice shoes youll do fine

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 13:56

half of the socialists in my campus are hipsters

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 13:56

some of them look like john lennon and some of thjem are just nerdy as fuck as me

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 13:57

if you ever want to talk about rpgs go to a socialist convention

No pasarÃ¡n

13th April 2010, 13:58

ah ha! who is the capitalist now?!

Investing your money in books, tools for work and spending it on stuff for your kid is capitalist? Wow I've had it all wrong...

So wait to be a true anti capitalist I need jeans you check my religon in and a lumberjack shirt that cost me over £70? Ok I better get my credit card out and check all the latest fashion blogs.

Anyways I'm gonna give up on this thread cos I've made my point which no one seems to have been able to really counter (in my opinion) and let the fashionistas get back to discussing their gucci and other people to just taking the piss.

black magick hustla

13th April 2010, 14:01

ive seen people managing to look nice by shopping at thrift stores

Bilan

13th April 2010, 14:04

ive seen people managing to look nice by shopping at thrift stores

Yep. My girlfriend pretty much exclusively shops at thrift stores, and dresses very sharp.

Ravachol

13th April 2010, 14:15

but i imagine if you were some shitty, but fitting obscure band shirt, skinny jeans, and some nice shoes youll do fine

Let's not insult anyone shall we :p

Il Medico

13th April 2010, 14:41

ive seen people managing to look nice by shopping at thrift stores
I can't imagine how much it would cost me to dress like I do without thrift stores. For example I went into a department store to buy a belt (cause I couldn't find one my size in any of the local thrift stores.) and it cost me $16.00!!! I've bought Trench Coats for less.

Scary Monster

13th April 2010, 19:49

I can't imagine how much it would cost me to dress like I do without thrift stores. For example I went into a department store to buy a belt (cause I couldn't find one my size in any of the local thrift stores.) and it cost me $16.00!!! I've bought Trench Coats for less.

:lol: Exactly what i was sayin earlier. I go downtown to these mexican stores, where everything is SO cheap! I can get good jeans and shirts n stuff for about 5 bucks. Its even better at swap meets and discount stores like K-Mart. Its utterly ridiculous how people spend 30 dollars at Old Navy or some shit for ONE pair of jeans.

Wanted Man

13th April 2010, 20:19

:lol: Exactly what i was sayin earlier. I go downtown to these mexican stores, where everything is SO cheap! I can get good jeans and shirts n stuff for about 5 bucks. Its even better at swap meets and discount stores like K-Mart. Its utterly ridiculous how people spend 30 dollars at Old Navy or some shit for ONE pair of jeans.

Stuff tends to be cheap in the USA anyway. I would find 30 dollars for a pair of jeans extremely cheap. I don't know what kind of store Old Navy is, though. Over here, basically the "general" trendy clothes stores sell them for around €50 ($68), while a pair of really nice and fashionable designer jeans would be around €120 ($163).

Of course, there are alternatives like cheapass stores, thrift stores, etc. like anywhere else.

Mendax

13th April 2010, 21:06

But whatever it is, i dont like to automatically make people my enemy by how they are dressed, no matter how douchey they may look (by my opinions anyway).

I know I shouldn't but I can't stop myself >< I'd probably pass a harsh judgement on some of my best friends if I met for the first time today :/

Jazzratt

13th April 2010, 23:38

Jesus christ. I feel underdressed just reading this thread. I don't even have socks on.

Ravachol

13th April 2010, 23:52

Jesus christ. I feel underdressed just reading this thread. I don't even have socks on.

continue... :D

bcbm

14th April 2010, 01:51

Investing your money in books, tools for work and spending it on stuff for your kid is capitalist? Wow I've had it all wrong...

So wait to be a true anti capitalist I need jeans you check my religon in and a lumberjack shirt that cost me over £70? Ok I better get my credit card out and check all the latest fashion blogs.

i think you missed the joke

Il Medico

14th April 2010, 02:19

Ok I better get my credit card out and check all the latest fashion blogs.

Might be a good idea, some can be helpful. Though a lot are bollocks.

Glenn Beck

14th April 2010, 02:27

Yep. My girlfriend pretty much exclusively shops at thrift stores, and dresses very sharp.

I bet my girlfriend could beat up your girlfriend.

Bilan

14th April 2010, 02:40

I bet my girlfriend could beat up your girlfriend.

We'll see about that.

Il Medico

14th April 2010, 02:45

I bet my girlfriend could beat up your girlfriend.

We'll see about that.
I bet both of your girlfriends laugh at you when you ask them to fight.

Bilan

14th April 2010, 02:56

she beats me. :(

Qayin

14th April 2010, 05:47

No American Apparel Hoodies even mentioned? Come on now Comrades! Think!

All I wear are chucks,my flannel,my black hoodie, and my black skinny jeans.
Looking scruffy works also... shaving fucking sucks.

Am i a hipster? fuck y'all

Tablo

14th April 2010, 05:59

I wear slim fitting jeans, not really skinny jeans. I also wear lots of t-shirts.. mainly political or band stuff. And I wear a black zip hoody and chucks. T-shirts are boring though... thinking I should work on my fashion a bit.

Sugar Hill Kevis

14th April 2010, 12:51

You can't go wrong with Burberry or Tweed.

the last donut of the night

15th April 2010, 00:20

jaffe

15th April 2010, 07:34

http://www.onlinekledingkopen.nl/images/703.jpg
http://www.galjoenwinkel.nl/shop/images/THR-3001Bodybroek.jpg

Sugar Hill Kevis

15th April 2010, 08:48

My style is skinny jeans, vans, t-shirts, and short sleeved shirts. does the job, honestly:

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=496003

+

http://www.blackleaf.com/images/T/VANS-SK8-HI-BOOTS.jpg

+

http://www.snowboarding.com/equipment/images/Volcom-Regnab-Shirt--ShortSleeve--Mens-Large.jpg

I also spot the rare but beautiful Latino jew-fro, so it works out nice

Dude, short sleeve shirts are a total no no. Skinny jeans aren't great either ;)

On a side note, how awesome are these shorts?
http://www.dogfishmen.co.uk/store/stock/Regimental-Stripe-Short-DEN.jpg

Bilan

15th April 2010, 09:32

Skinny jeans are fine. Short sleeve shirts...hmmm.
Better getting a long sleeved shirt and rolling up the sleeves: looks way better.

Also, death to dem shorts!

Bilan

15th April 2010, 09:33

http://www.hypebeast.com/image/2009/01/burberry-prorsum-mens-ready-to-wear-fall-2009-1.jpg

Good looks.

Invincible Summer

15th April 2010, 10:25

Why is everyone hating on short-sleeved shirts?

Spawn of Stalin

15th April 2010, 11:29

Il Medico

15th April 2010, 13:12

Why is everyone hating on short-sleeved shirts?
Because they're fucking wretched.

Mendax

15th April 2010, 13:37

how skinny is too skinny?
If people can see your the outline of your scrotum from the other side of the road?

Bilan

15th April 2010, 14:27

If people can see your the outline of your scrotum from the other side of the road?

Everyone knows that that is sexy and caused by going "commando".

the last donut of the night

15th April 2010, 21:22

I think skinny jeans shouldn't be skin tight, but skinny enough so people can see the outline of your legs. What's surprising about skinny jeans is that if worn properly, they are very slimming. As for short-sleeved shirts, fuck you guys, they're awesome.

Invincible Summer

15th April 2010, 21:34

Short sleeved shirts only look good if you are a) fucking buff or b) fucking tattooed, unless you meet either or preferably both of these criteria there is no excuse for wearing short sleeved shirts. Skinny jeans I have no problem with but I prefer just straight slim jeans, it's a very dangerous game, know your limits, how skinny is too skinny? Classic Vans are okay if you can pull them off, and I have found that very few people can pull them off. I quite like those shorts, they would be perfect for showing off my jakked footballer legs.

So would fitted short-sleeved shirts be acceptable then? But yes, I think skinny dudes wearing short-sleeved shirts look like children. I like to think that I fill my shirts out quite well though.

I bought a pair of skinny pants and I realize that my cyclist legs fill them out too much and I look like I'm wearing a leotard or something.

Invincible Summer

15th April 2010, 21:35

My style is skinny jeans, vans, t-shirts, and short sleeved shirts. does the job, honestly:

I also spot the rare but beautiful Latino jew-fro, so it works out nice

You are Zach de la Rocha

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/soundboard/images/2008/07/lions420.jpg

Jazzratt

15th April 2010, 22:27

I generally wear a long sleeved t-shirt with a shirt (either short or long sleeved, I wasn't aware until now that the difference mattered so much) over it, a pair of jeans (that fit me, they aren't skinny or baggy. They're also in varying states of disrepair depending on how long I've owned them) and some nice hard-wearing steel toed shoes. If I'm going outside and it's anything other than the height of summer then I'll wear a khaki jacket. It's not really adventurous or stylish but fuck it, really.

Mendax

15th April 2010, 22:57

Not many people in this thread seem to wear underwear.

Jazzratt

15th April 2010, 23:05

Not many people in this thread seem to wear underwear.

I do but because I've not changed my underwear in so long it has grown into my body and has therefore become part of me so I rarely mention it.

Mendax

15th April 2010, 23:10

I do but because I've not changed my underwear in so long it has grown into my body and has therefore become part of me so I rarely mention it.
I can't give you rep for this so I'm just gonna post you my soul.

Spawn of Stalin

15th April 2010, 23:13

Today I am wearing underwear for the first time in over a month, I really don't see it as a necessity.

the last donut of the night

15th April 2010, 23:19

Today I am wearing underwear for the first time in over a month, I really don't see it as a necessity.

thats disgusting

Jazzratt

15th April 2010, 23:24

I can see where he's coming from. Sometimes I peel mine off in the summer when I'm wearing lightweight shorts or whatever just to get a bit more airflow going.

Scary Monster

16th April 2010, 00:00

Today I am wearing underwear for the first time in over a month, I really don't see it as a necessity.

I can see where he's coming from. Sometimes I peel mine off in the summer when I'm wearing lightweight shorts or whatever just to get a bit more airflow going.

Eww. I hope you guys wash your pants at the end of each day ;)
:lol:

bailey_187

16th April 2010, 00:00

fucking hell some of you are trendy students. skinny jeans? wtf

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/mirror?layer=comp&hei=411&crop=1600,0,3200,2400&fmt=jpeg&qlt=85,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=1.0,1.0,8,0&iccEmbed=0&$front=is%7BJDSports/85576a?scl=1%7D&$back=is%7BJDSports/85576b?scl=1%7D

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/mirror?layer=comp&hei=411&crop=1600,0,3200,2400&fmt=jpeg&qlt=85,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=1.0,1.0,8,0&iccEmbed=0&$front=is%7BJDSports/85573a?scl=1%7D&$back=is%7BJDSports/85573b?scl=1%7D
http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/main?layer=comp&hei=411&crop=910,0,1900,1350&fmt=jpeg&qlt=85,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=1.0,1.0,8,0&iccEmbed=0&$layer_1_src=is%7BJDSports/85410a?hei=1134%7D

and jeans but i cant be botherd to find any more pictures

Ravachol

16th April 2010, 00:41

fucking hell some of you are trendy students. skinny jeans? wtf

What is wrong with skinny jeans?

Skinny jeans, black hoodies and sunglasses al the way *****esss :cool:

Bilan

16th April 2010, 01:13

the last donut of the night

16th April 2010, 01:33

bcbm

16th April 2010, 01:52

http://thesocietyevents.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/exoticsdavidyurman.jpg

http://wordofmouthreggae.com/shop/images/img169.gif

http://www.rustyzipper.com/pics/122750L.jpg

http://www.city-data.com/forum/attachments/fashion-beauty/44200d1246233044-looking-comfortable-pair-flip-flops-reef_natural.jpg

the last donut of the night

16th April 2010, 02:55

http://reallychill.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/laxbros-main_Full.jpg

im just the ultimate laxbro

Invincible Summer

16th April 2010, 05:55

I dress pretty practically. Since I ride my bike a lot, I tend to wear "technical" clothing up top and skinny/straight leg pants with legs rolled up or shorts if the weather allows it.

My outerwear pretty much consists of American Apparel sweaters and windbreakers.

But if I'm not riding my bike, I'm pretty casual. Plain colored or band logo fitted t shirts, jeans/cords/khakis/shorts depending on the weather, whatever pair of shoes I happen to be going through. Again with the American Apparel hoodies.

Sometimes I mix it up with long sleeve ts or henleys. Short sleeve shirts of course.

Spawn of Stalin

16th April 2010, 12:41

bcbm

16th April 2010, 13:45

http://reallychill.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/laxbros-main_Full.jpg

im just the ultimate laxbro

oh wisconsin:wub:

bailey_187

16th April 2010, 18:30

In bailey's defense, you can't beat a good pair of Air Max '90s, I mostly just wear mine for gym and running, but come the revolution they will be my primary footwear. They really are great trainers, if you don't own a pair you are not a revolutionary imo.

exactly. certain guys try and act like they can hold it down in skinny jeans and toms

redmantee, how does wearing tracksuits and trainers make me a tool? its how most young workers dress where i live

Bilan

16th April 2010, 18:33

hippies, the lot of you.

the last donut of the night

16th April 2010, 19:55

exactly. certain guys try and act like they can hold it down in skinny jeans and toms

redmantee, how does wearing tracksuits and trainers make me a tool? its how most young workers dress where i live

just joshin with ya

Chambered Word

16th April 2010, 19:58

Any good revolutionary should dress as if there might be a revolution tomorrow. Combat boots, urban camo/dark colors to hide at night, gas mask... I think lifestylists may be onto something

I'm almost there.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31P75E4VFSL.jpg
http://www.captaindaves.com/shop/media/BDU-R2941.jpg
http://www.shoes.com/ProductImages/Shoes_iA03317.jpg

Sugar Hill Kevis

12th May 2010, 13:20

http://uk.burberry.com/pws/images/catalogue/products/36385961/large/36385961_new_classic.jpg

Il Medico

12th May 2010, 13:29

http://www.city-data.com/forum/attachments/fashion-beauty/44200d1246233044-looking-comfortable-pair-flip-flops-reef_natural.jpg
I own these exactly, no joke.

NecroCommie

12th May 2010, 14:36

I own you all!

http://www.violentdelights.co.uk/ebay/productimages/paradeblack1.jpg

http://www.bilgemunky.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/dlap_swash.jpg
http://c-cactusflower.com/mcart/images/red%20sash.jpg
http://josebalron.com/images/wardrobe/pants/tripp_redstitch_twitch_pants.jpg
http://www.bilgemunky.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/caboots_bigbell.jpg

Pirate Utopian

12th May 2010, 16:43

Tyrlop

12th May 2010, 19:28

I own you all!

http://www.violentdelights.co.uk/ebay/productimages/paradeblack1.jpg

With zipper? HAHAHAHA fucking kid :lol:

http://c-cactusflower.com/mcart/images/red%20sash.jpg

http://josebalron.com/images/wardrobe/pants/tripp_redstitch_twitch_pants.jpg

Silly pants, whats up with all those things on it, and why are they so big?

http://www.prepidemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A.P.C-New-Standard-Jeans.jpg
http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br029/144651_366_45.jpg
Bourgeois...

NecroCommie

12th May 2010, 19:32

I am sorry if the exact replicas of the 18th century clothing are beyond my financial capabilities.

Tyrlop

12th May 2010, 19:38

I am sorry if the exact replicas of the 18th century clothing are beyond my financial capabilities.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-military-jacket-size-14-one-VOGUE-featured-/320526017021?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item4aa0d6e1fd

Lyev

12th May 2010, 19:47

Here's how I like to dress:
http://www.wardrobecostume.co.uk/admin/uploads/300/69_1143216_Wizard_Hat_300.jpg
http://www.mallatts.com/image/Products/6912/photo
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wegm2iRtFk4/SYyUwWeQ8vI/AAAAAAAACWE/SI74wh5ZXLw/s400/le_anorak.jpg
http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=11697433
http://www.attitudeclothing.co.uk/productimages/12577157220.jpg
with some small variations here and there.

I sometimes wear these too, when I don't have shoes built into my trousers.
http://www.mooncostumes.com/image/4852

Scary Monster

12th May 2010, 19:56

Pirate Utopian

12th May 2010, 21:42

I have short hair. I shaved my hair off a few weeks ago.

Jazzratt

12th May 2010, 21:49

http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br029/144651_366_45.jpg

I fucking hate bright white trainers like that. They look crap and last for fuck all time. I've been wear a pair of these:
http://www.jamesandjames.com/pictures/caterpillar/angles/catfalmouthbk2.jpg
for a couple of years now and they've still got plenty of life in them. Plus they've steel toes which are just practical, plus a great way to deliver a righteous kicking. When they do finally give in though I'd love a pair of these:
http://www.britboot.co.uk/engine/resource/shop/326/images/4b05d730-b318-4334-9a2e-7488aa02ca3b.jpg

Tyrlop

12th May 2010, 21:58

I only walk with elegant shoes made of horse leather. cow leather are for lousy scum

NecroCommie

13th May 2010, 00:20

http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-military-jacket-size-14-one-VOGUE-featured-/320526017021?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Women_s_Clothing&hash=item4aa0d6e1fd

You tool! That's completely different style! That's the kind of jacket where you put your sash on it, and it creates the kind of skirt-ish look. I have that kind too (without a zipper), but the one I originally posted is very short on the waist so that you put your sash kind of in between the jacket and your pants. It emphasizes my slender waist and buff chest. :cool:

Tyrlop

13th May 2010, 12:53

You tool! That's completely different style! That's the kind of jacket where you put your sash on it, and it creates the kind of skirt-ish look. I have that kind too (without a zipper), but the one I originally posted is very short on the waist so that you put your sash kind of in between the jacket and your pants. It emphasizes my slender waist and buff chest. :cool:
wtf mate, the one i posted looks like to be made of good fabric, compared to yours that look like its made of plastic sprayed with some black plastic paint. . bourgeois tool

Jazzratt

13th May 2010, 18:05

I only walk with elegant shoes made of horse leather.

bourgeois tool

Not only are you a raging dickhead, but you're a fucking hypocrite.

Chimurenga.

13th May 2010, 19:31

Plain black and white t-shirts for life.

NecroCommie

13th May 2010, 20:03

wtf mate, the one i posted looks like to be made of good fabric, compared to yours that look like its made of plastic sprayed with some black plastic paint. . bourgeois tool
It is supposed to be stiff, because it's supposed to fit into dark leathery outfit of a metalhead. Well made fabrics are good when you want to look like you are about to paint Mona Lisa and send peasants on a charge for your princess whom you saved from an evil dragon.

I do both looks occasionally. :cool:

NecroCommie

13th May 2010, 20:07

Silly pants, whats up with all those things on it, and why are they so big?
All those things just look good, and as to your other point, my penis needs to fit inside.

Tyrlop

13th May 2010, 21:08

Not only are you a raging dickhead, but you're a fucking hypocrite.
what! he insulted me!! :crying:
Dickhead is a sexist slur :(

bailey_187

14th May 2010, 00:21

http://uk.burberry.com/pws/images/catalogue/products/36385961/large/36385961_new_classic.jpg

no offense but that shirt is pretty shit

Pavlov's House Party

14th May 2010, 01:56

Ã‘Ã³ẊÃ®Ã¶ŉ

15th May 2010, 12:13

I'm currently wearing a woodland camo combat jacket, grey long-sleeved top (yay technocracy) black jeans and a pair of THESE beauties! (http://astore.amazon.co.uk/Grafter.Boots-21/images/B001PYSUD4)

As you can see, I go for comfort and durability rather than style. Suits me down to the ground.

RaÃºl Duke

15th May 2010, 21:24

http://www.pistolclothing.com.au/TShirt_images/black-front-hoodie-zipper0901221749544206.jpg
http://www.prepidemic.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/A.P.C-New-Standard-Jeans.jpg
http://s.onlineshoes.com/images/br029/144651_366_45.jpg

I wear something similar to this when the climate permits it although my hoodie says "revolution" in russian and is a pull-over.

Also my adidas are black instead because white gets dirty faster.

Too many of my shirts are baggy/long for some reason and my shoes are dirty plus I'm lacking in pants/jeans; I need to buy new clothes.

Foldered

15th May 2010, 21:28

I usually just wear tight pants (I find tight pants comfortable) and a t-shirt, or just a stanfield's longsleeve if it's not warm out.
I wear 6 hole doc martens (i still wear them even though i'm vegan, i've had them forever so i don't see the point in throwing them out) or converse.
T-shirts are usually music related.
If I have to dress up (like for uni seminars/presentations) I have brown collared shirts and military green sweatervests on reserve.
Also I wear this a lot: http://www.texas-clothing.de/bilder/MIL08.jpg. the thing fits me like a glove.

Os Cangaceiros

15th May 2010, 21:37

I wear t-shirts and blue jeans that I buy at Wal-Mart and Target. I'm so fucking fashionable...

Os Cangaceiros

15th May 2010, 21:41

I'm a big fan of hooded sweatshirts, too.

*fulfills anarchist stereotypes*

LeninBalls

15th May 2010, 22:40

http://www.surf-life.co.uk/productImages/kangol-504-wool-flat-cap-black_5793.jpg

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/bu/burton-black-label-grey-merino-wool-jumper.jpg

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41D4VGM4yaL._AA300_.jpg

http://mylifethinking.com/life/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/shoes.jpg

Cheap, simple and looks nice.

bcbm

16th May 2010, 04:39

*fulfills anarchist stereotypes*

nah you don't like tight pants

The Douche

16th May 2010, 17:23

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/732/brimroll.jpg

Thrash hat, usually backwards.

http://i359.photobucket.com/albums/oo36/thomasstpostoffice/vans_restock_authentic.jpg

Vans authentics.

http://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lad-musician-short-pants-00.jpg

Above the knee cutoffs.

http://www.hellfishfamily.com/content/uploads/productimages/the%20banner%20LS.jpg

Lonsleeve hardcore band shirts.

Os Cangaceiros

16th May 2010, 19:06

nah you don't like tight pants

True.

I'm not a big fan of PBR, either.

Qayin

16th May 2010, 19:13

Foldered that jackets legit where can i get one.

I'm not a big fan of PBR, either.
Poser, only way to redeem yourself is to smoke
Parliaments

bcbm

16th May 2010, 21:11

he smokes camel wides, the fucker

nuisance

16th May 2010, 21:19

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/fr/fred-perry-twin-tipped-polo.jpg
http://www.fireandflames.com/images/HarringtonRed.jpg
http://houseoffraser.scene7.com/is/image/HOF/I_116491634_00_20081124

Teamed up with some boots and black straight legged/skinny jeans is how I roll.

Panda Tse Tung

17th May 2010, 00:14

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5459/peteo.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6092/blousen.jpg
(xcept it's green)

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/6940/jeansq.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/607/schoenen.jpg

Idk why i bothered, but meeh :p. Maybe it serves as a tiny bit of inspiration for the OP.

17th May 2010, 00:25

NiccolÃ² Rossi

17th May 2010, 05:30

http://www.surf-life.co.uk/productImages/kangol-504-wool-flat-cap-black_5793.jpg

Cheap, simple and looks nice.

Flat cap-wearing pinko bastard.

Nic.

NiccolÃ² Rossi

17th May 2010, 06:28

Since everyone else is, here is what I kick around in at uni more often than not nowadays:

http://www.generalpants.com.au/store/assets/images/-MG-5132-b358b4a0-caf4-4bb9-90bc-9d47cb901a15.JPG

http://www.generalpants.com.au/store/assets/images/-MG-9593-f9807686-37f0-453b-a0bf-be176bb698d3.jpg

http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Images/Products/28175_1.jpg
And, now that winter has fallen, when I have a bad hair day, you'll find me in one of these too:

http://www.surf-life.co.uk/productImages/kangol-504-wool-flat-cap-black_5793.jpg

:blushing:

Nic.

Il Medico

17th May 2010, 17:03

It is summer time here and this is what I am wearing:
http://netanya.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/49169779-01.jpg

http://www.eyespysunglasses.com/s/10018/MyProducts/ray_ban_large_metal_aviator_sunglasses.jpg

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/sa/savile-row-light-blue-white-stripe-women-shirt.jpg

http://thegloss.com/files/2009/03/khakis.jpg

http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/25/497/P12390242.jpg

nuisance

17th May 2010, 17:36

it is summer time here and this is what i am wearing:
http://netanya.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/49169779-01.jpg

http://www.eyespysunglasses.com/s/10018/myproducts/ray_ban_large_metal_aviator_sunglasses.jpg

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/sa/savile-row-light-blue-white-stripe-women-shirt.jpg

http://thegloss.com/files/2009/03/khakis.jpg

http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/25/497/p12390242.jpg

wtf

Scary Monster

17th May 2010, 18:12

It emphasizes my slender waist and buff chest. :cool:

*barf*

Plain black and white t-shirts for life.

The Following User Says Thank You to proletarianrevolution For This Useful Post:
Scary Monster :lol:

All i really wear is white and black plain t shirts also! :thumbup1:

4 Leaf Clover

17th May 2010, 18:24

i dress quite randomly at summer but in winter its like this

http://www.hoodyblog.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/jack-jones-friday-hood-knit.jpg
http://s7v1.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/000075698?$product$
http://www.gabberstore.com/catalog/images/nike%20air%20max%20classic%20313850-141%20.jpg

and of course

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41kKOFyik8L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

:D

Madvillainy

17th May 2010, 18:33

I'm all about my skinny jeans, converse, and fedora hats =p

Il Medico

17th May 2010, 18:57

wtf
:confused:

What's wrong with what I posted?

The dress shirt has to be a light color and made of a breathable materiel otherwise it is un-godly hot (Live in Fl and it is basically hell with beaches),and I roll up the sleeves, as it is hot. I wear the Cuban straw Fedora cause it is quite shady and reflects the sun well. (Plus I look unimaginable good in it, although it doesn't help with the fact everyone seems to think I am Cuban :lol:), the Khakis are cooler than jeans an the light color once again helps me stay cool. As for the sun glasses, I think it should be obvious why someone in the "Sunshine State" would wear them.

An archist

17th May 2010, 19:19

bailey_187

17th May 2010, 19:48

http://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/lad-musician-short-pants-00.jpg

.

Lool please tell you're gassing

bailey_187

17th May 2010, 19:58

http://jdsports.scene7.com/is/image/JDSports/84856a?wid=400&resmode=sharp&op_usm=1.1,0.5,0,0
http://www.ukshopsonline.net/images/FSY/CarharttMensJeans.jpg
Except the shape on these in this picture looks kind of weird

http://www.foot-locker.co.uk/Images/products/adidas-Hardcourt-Mid-45/314522104604/adidas-Hardcourt-Mid-45-314522104604-image-1.jpg
mine look abit different, like the high top can fold down and material looks kind of different, but they basically look like that. And they are laced up better. smh at still doing the lace behidn the tounge thing.

Wanted Man

17th May 2010, 20:03

So, we've had quite a few people posting series of pictures. Perhaps it's time to start correlating political tendencies to styles.

Os Cangaceiros

17th May 2010, 21:01

I've always liked the look of aviator sunglasses, for some reason.

Foldered

17th May 2010, 21:05

:confused:

What's wrong with what I posted?

The dress shirt has to be a light color and made of a breathable materiel otherwise it is un-godly hot (Live in Fl and it is basically hell with beaches),and I roll up the sleeves, as it is hot. I wear the Cuban straw Fedora cause it is quite shady and reflects the sun well. (Plus I look unimaginable good in it, although it doesn't help with the fact everyone seems to think I am Cuban :lol:), the Khakis are cooler than jeans an the light color once again helps me stay cool. As for the sun glasses, I think it should be obvious why someone in the "Sunshine State" would wear them.
I figured you from Florida based on that outfit. Haha. Then I remembered the post about the abortion laws in Florida and it all made sense.

bailey_187

17th May 2010, 21:28

So, we've had quite a few people posting series of pictures. Perhaps it's time to start correlating political tendencies to styles.

well so far 2 marxist-leninists have posted Nike Air Marx pictures and another has said he wears Air Max trainers. So ML's=Air Max wearers?

4 Leaf Clover

17th May 2010, 21:32

it has something to do with "you are supposed to boicot that capitalist garbage even if it is allready produced ?"

4 Leaf Clover

17th May 2010, 21:35

btw i dress like typical "anarcho-antifa-fag" (as our nazi commrades would say) even if im typical "red scum". So i guess it doesnt have to mean

The Douche

17th May 2010, 22:53

well so far 2 marxist-leninists have posted Nike Air Marx pictures and another has said he wears Air Max trainers. So ML's=Air Max wearers?

Nah I have like four pair of air maxes, a pair of flights, and two or three pairs of forces.

And yes, I do wear short shorts.

NiccolÃ² Rossi

18th May 2010, 11:11

Doc, if it's summer why you wearing so much clothes? I love shorts, but can't wear em any more now it's winter. For next summer I want to get me some super short-shorts. Speaking of which:

Lool please tell you're gassing

What's wrong with them? the fact that they are shorts? Or the fact that they are above the knee? Or the fact that they are just plain ugly? I don't own any shorts that come below the knee. Need to show my wheels off some more next summer though :)

Also, whats with all the trainers/jogger/runners/what ever you call em. They really shouldn't be seen outside the gym. It's not even like they are comfortable or anything.

Nic.

Jazzratt

18th May 2010, 14:04

I don't own any shorts that come below the knee. Need to show my wheels off some more next summer though :)

Nic.

Did you lose your legs in some sort of horrific accident?

Mendax

18th May 2010, 16:29

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/argentevenin/BGCMRG01.jpg
REPRESENTING. (Man they came up bigger then I though it would.)

The Douche

18th May 2010, 16:32

http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/ab93/argentevenin/BGCMRG01.jpg
REPRESENTING. (Man they came up bigger then I though it would.)

Worst.Band.Ever.

RaÃºl Duke

18th May 2010, 17:35

:confused:

What's wrong with what I posted?

The dress shirt has to be a light color and made of a breathable materiel otherwise it is un-godly hot (Live in Fl and it is basically hell with beaches),and I roll up the sleeves, as it is hot. I wear the Cuban straw Fedora cause it is quite shady and reflects the sun well. (Plus I look unimaginable good in it, although it doesn't help with the fact everyone seems to think I am Cuban :lol:), the Khakis are cooler than jeans an the light color once again helps me stay cool. As for the sun glasses, I think it should be obvious why someone in the "Sunshine State" would wear them.
Actually you dress well compared to what I'm imagining almost everyone in Florida to be wearing now: shorts, sandals, and some ratty t-shirt (although I still wear jeans in summer, either in Florida or in Puerto Rico).

Only wear shorts if I'm running/exercising, at the beach/ocean, or at the pool (the last 2 are for swim trunks, but they're shorts somewhat I guess).

Il Medico

18th May 2010, 18:09

Doc, if it's summer why you wearing so much clothes? I love shorts, but can't wear em any more now it's winter. For next summer I want to get me some super short-shorts. Speaking of which:
I don't like shorts, and most T-shirts are wretched. And I only wear sandals if 1. I am at the beach or 2. If i have no socks. Besides, most of my T-shirts are work shirts and thus look more like shit than normal t-shirts.

Actually you dress well compared to what I'm imagining almost everyone in Florida to be wearing now: shorts, sandals, and some ratty t-shirt (although I still wear jeans in summer, either in Florida or in Puerto Rico).

Only wear shorts if I'm running/exercising, at the beach/ocean, or at the pool (the last 2 are for swim trunks, but they're shorts somewhat I guess).
Grazie.:)
Swim trunks are the only time I wear shorts.

And you say you imagine, does that mean you have managed to escape back to Puerto Rico?

RaÃºl Duke

18th May 2010, 18:12

And you say you imagine, does that mean you have managed to escape back to Puerto Rico?

Only for a "little" while (3 months), than I'm back in SWFL

Il Medico

18th May 2010, 18:18

Only for a "little" while (3 months), than I'm back in SWFL
Well, you'll get to skip the worst months of summer, but if this year is like last, there will be three more months o summer to come. So no worries, you'll be miserable like the rest of us soon enough. ;)

Spawn of Stalin

18th May 2010, 19:42

Also, whats with all the trainers/jogger/runners/what ever you call em. They really shouldn't be seen outside the gym. It's not even like they are comfortable or anything.

They're pretty much the most comfortable thing ever

which doctor

18th May 2010, 20:12

this is what I wear on most days, more or less, sans glasses and nerdy hair

http://images.theage.com.au/ftage/ffximage/suit_narrowweb__300x448,2.jpg

Os Cangaceiros

18th May 2010, 20:19

When the red bureaucracy needs you, you'll be able to answer the call.

Foldered

18th May 2010, 20:22

When the red bureaucracy needs you, you'll be able to answer the call.
Haha.

which doctor

18th May 2010, 20:22

*can't wait*

maybe they'll even give me a cool looking Volga (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b7/Beroun%2C_DOD_Probotrans%2C_Expon%C3%A1t_Volha_M_2 1.jpg) to ride around in

Wanted Man

18th May 2010, 20:33

this is what I wear on most days, more or less, sans glasses and nerdy hair

http://images.theage.com.au/ftage/ffximage/suit_narrowweb__300x448,2.jpg

What kind of job do you do?

which doctor

18th May 2010, 20:42

What kind of job do you do?
I'm a securities trader.

Spawn of Stalin

18th May 2010, 23:13

How is the revolution coming along in your workplace?

RaÃºl Duke

19th May 2010, 02:07

Well, you'll get to skip the worst months of summer, but if this year is like last, there will be three more months o summer to come. So no worries, you'll be miserable like the rest of us soon enough. ;)

hahah, I remember that...the cold fronts were late to come (probably came in December or late November; thanksgiving stranded in Florida alone sucked so much) and the first one was weak...I mean when I was tripping it felt hot out in the "cold" night and even discounting that it was barely cold enough to require a hoodie.

which doctor

19th May 2010, 04:33

How is the revolution coming along in your workplace?
probably about the same as yours bucko

NiccolÃ² Rossi

19th May 2010, 10:08

I don't like shorts, and most T-shirts are wretched.

It's no wonder you don't like Florida summer then :)

And I only wear sandals if 1. I am at the beach or 2. If i have no socks.

On the point though, I always found the names people give them amusing. Here we call the ones with straps 'sandels'. The ones that sit between your toes are called 'thongs'. While I was in India I was very confused about what everyone was calling 'slippers'. Turns out 'slippers' are sandels/thongs. We call 'slippers' those furry things you wear on your feet on winter mornings.

Nic.

Tyrlop

20th May 2010, 16:36

I see alot of people dress up pretty bourgeois. more then expected!! The only people i would think have style is: The doctor and which doctor(except that he keeps his tie like a bourgeois and not the working class way).
http://www.coes.co.uk/prodimg/T1380_1_Zoom.jpg
http://www.hipnotiquelondon.com/pictures/295.JPG
http://www.highandmighty.co.uk/content/ebiz/hm/invt/247245/247245large.jpg
http://www.noblespirit.com/4477/2719108/2.jpg
without should puffs because that is machista
http://www.bennettsclothing.com/images/dockers_flat_front_khaki.jpg
http://x.couver.us/images/socks/blue_baseball_socks_blue_softball_sock.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lpFvUD9O3hQ/SLnJssYwg3I/AAAAAAAABOs/SYEpiN5FDA0/s400/topman+suede+shoes.jpg

ed miliband

20th May 2010, 17:26

What's the working class why of doing a tie?

Animal Farm Pig

20th May 2010, 18:02

Most days when I am working, you'll find me wearing "desert" combat boots, khaki trousers, a tan belt, and a brown tee-shirt tucked in. On my own time, I swap the brown shirt for a white dress shirt and wear a different belt.

Tyrlop

20th May 2010, 19:07

What's the working class why of doing a tie?
First of all it has to go against the bourgeois way of tying ties.
The bourgeois tie is thin and long, usually tyed with a thick knot(indicating the wealth and power you got or the size of your willie) The pointy at the end of the tie just touch or lightly sweep the top of the belt buckle, in the capitalistic monotonic trend of consumerism.
The colors of the bourgeois tie is usually gold, silver, red or blue. and the patterns are often homogenic.
also the minimalistic way of wearing a tie is very popular in the bourgeoisie. (thin, long, small knot tie, black)

http://content.artofmanliness.com/uploads/2009/02/semiformal.jpg
Bourgeois Way of wearing a tie.

The socialist way of wearing a tie is simply to go against the bourgeois way.
It can be big and thick, with a small knot, like Hertha Thiele in the german communist movie Kuhle Wampe .
http://www.societyofcontrol.com/ppmwiki/uploads/Main/brecht_kuhle_wampe_heft_01.jpg
it can also be, having the tie higher placed then the bourgeois way where you have the tie placed low.
Also patterns can play a key role, for example socialist patterns like the flag of the second Spanish Republic, or maybe a tie with a hammer and sickle. Red ties can also be used, but beware the homogenate colour of the tie is very popular between in the bourgeoisie. even red is used by a lot of top capitalists. The completely red coloured tie is also popular between the union leaders and social democrats.
I would suggest choosing a pattern like the one, the soviet Jazz musician Leonid Utyosov got in the soviet movie: "Concert for the front"
http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Aw-pNjHFtLM/0.jpg
Also one much think about the shirts sleeves, bourgeois people usually have broad sleeves so their thick tie knots can fit on their shirts.

RaÃºl Duke

20th May 2010, 20:10

I don't have much experience wearing ties....
I don't recall wearing one...ever.

Foldered

20th May 2010, 20:55

I wear ties to work. *shrug*
I don't see a problem in wearing whatever clothing, whether it look "bourgeois" or "working class" or whatever. I don't feel it necessary to "look" like an anarchist, whatever that means.

Spawn of Stalin

20th May 2010, 21:03

probably about the same as yours bucko

Doubtful, I'm currently unemployed. My whole entire workforce is class concious

Il Medico

20th May 2010, 23:06

Doubtful, I'm currently unemployed. My whole entire workforce is class concious
Tell that to my dad, raging republican and unemployed for the last year.

Angry Young Man

21st May 2010, 02:29

You're Floridian.

Anyway, atm, I have a black shirt that I wear over tees with the bottom two buttons done up. On a side note, it is absolute anathema if a shirt doesn't go in at the waist. I've quite a nice blue shirt that's made of thinner material (better for this weather) but it doesn't go in and looks like an xxl shirt on a child. I've tried folding and sewing, but it proved too much of a pain in the arse. I also like to wear braces, which absolutely have to make a Y shape on the back. If it has two clips at the back, it's a fucking disaster. I hoped for some thinner ones, but I couldn't find any :( For trousers, I generally like them to flair a little bit (not hardcore 70s stylee where you have tights at the top and two skirts at the bottom). I was at a shop and thought "Ooh, these are quite nice fabric." Got them into the changing room and didn't realise they were skinnies. Why oh why do people wear skinnies? Footwear atm is a pair of red converse-style canvas shoes. I got my hair cut today, so it's back to its side-parting state. Finally, I will implore everyone to buy an eyeliner pencil.