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ltopper
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Nov 10, 2016
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A community member
Nov 11, 2016
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ltopperI figured fit would be an issue--but then why do people buy so many boots and shoes, where exact fit is more crucial? For clothes I know that if the sleeve (for shirts), or inseam and waist measurements (for pants) are right, the rest of the garment will work out. A looser shirt can be worn with more relaxed pants, a tighter shirt with slimmer pants.
Adragontattoo
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Nov 18, 2016
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ltopperFootwear:
Depending on the type of boot/shoe, sizing is generally correct. Occasionally width may be an issue.
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Shirts/Pants: Shirts and even pants, may be slim fitting and under sized (so an XL would actually be a skinny short Large) or not clear what the sizing means (S,M,L,XL,XXL pants doesnt tell me what a 36x32 should wear) or tailored in a way that assumes a specific physique as its target demographic.
Personally: I only wear boots. I don't even own a pair of sneakers, although I think I might still have a pair of flipflops in storage up in the attic...
I'll readily admit I am NOT the target demographic for MOST of the Mens fashion here. I don't like and will never wear skinny jeans, nor $200 jeans, nor jeans that are brand new and yet look like you lost a fight with a chainsaw wielding barbwire fence.
I prefer to have a bit of extra length in my shirt tails so I don't have to constantly stuff my hands down my pants to retuck my shirt or risk looking like I'm blousing. I prefer short sleeve button up shirts vs. polos and clothes that will typically survive having to help move an office or whatever without requiring a tailor afterwards.
If you want to really have a head scratcher for mens fashion in general, go look across the web at the sites selling merchandise (specifically clothing) for various brands (hobbies, cars, celebrities, etc.) now try to find a short sleeve button up (ala Dickies type)work shirt instead of a Polo, Golf shirt, T-shirt or hoody. More than likely, you are going to give up in frustration and stop looking after not much time.
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Shirts/Pants: Shirts and even pants, may be slim fitting and under sized (so an XL would actually be a skinny short Large) or not clear what the sizing means (S,M,L,XL,XXL pants doesnt tell me what a 36x32 should wear) or tailored in a way that assumes a specific physique as its target demographic.
Personally: I only wear boots. I don't even own a pair of sneakers, although I think I might still have a pair of flipflops in storage up in the attic...
I'll readily admit I am NOT the target demographic for MOST of the Mens fashion here. I don't like and will never wear skinny jeans, nor $200 jeans, nor jeans that are brand new and yet look like you lost a fight with a chainsaw wielding barbwire fence.
I prefer to have a bit of extra length in my shirt tails so I don't have to constantly stuff my hands down my pants to retuck my shirt or risk looking like I'm blousing. I prefer short sleeve button up shirts vs. polos and clothes that will typically survive having to help move an office or whatever without requiring a tailor afterwards.
If you want to really have a head scratcher for mens fashion in general, go look across the web at the sites selling merchandise (specifically clothing) for various brands (hobbies, cars, celebrities, etc.) now try to find a short sleeve button up (ala Dickies type)work shirt instead of a Polo, Golf shirt, T-shirt or hoody. More than likely, you are going to give up in frustration and stop looking after not much time.
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Nov 18, 2016
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AdragontattooFor short sleeve button-down shirts Gustin has a good selection during the summer. But it can take a long time for the order to arrive.
rhino90
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Nov 23, 2016
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ltopperI agree with this. People want high quality items on Massdrop, this normally means relatively expensive items. As @Kinami noted, items like keyboards, knives audio gear, watches etc. sell very well. It's because people know exactly what they are getting. As @ltopper said, these items are simple and straight forward. When you want to spend money on high quality clothing, fit and overall wear is really important. Imagine spending a few hundred dollars on an item of clothing and having it fit either too loose, too tight or simply not "right". There will then be the hassle of needing to do something about it (sending it back, alterations etc.) This is the reason why clothing stores have changing rooms for you to try on clothes. Even knowing your size and feeling the item and inspecting it first hand, people still want to try it on and many times don't buy the item because of some fitting issue. Development in laser 3D scanning of your body to do a virtual fitting is of some interest.
Lemonsquare1
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Dec 13, 2016
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ltopperIt's easy - provide proper measurements. This is how many people manage to buy their clothing online for years, including me. Big retailers generally don't provide measurements however, but smaller stores do.
adilsabeen
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Feb 14, 2017
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ltopperFor trunklike thighs and small dsitinctive leather wallets try KeirinCut Jeans
FewLurston
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Feb 24, 2017
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ltopperI wasn't trying to be a turd mentioning this twice but often I have to size up and have stuff tailored/alterred. My neck is big but my waist is not near the classical fit that is its equivalent. Its always baggy unless I get a tailored/slim fit shirt. Please note: I'm 5' 11" and sub 260lbs. There are men that are 230lbs that look the same in them.
ltopper
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Feb 24, 2017
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FewLurstonDon't worry @FewLurston didn't take it poorly! Sizing up seems very much like the right approach.
FewLurston
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Feb 26, 2017
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ltopperThank you for the insight. I wanted to mention the mixed feelings on what constitutes style. Many guys on MD are the "hoodie and skinny jeans" type while I am more of the upper end fabric and pattern type. I noticed that no one responded to my post about cufflinks and stuff of that nature. No worries, I would love insight from everyone.
FewLurston
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Apr 12, 2017
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AdragontattooPolite tip: to keep shirttails from flying, use shirt stays or shirtgarters.
Aaron_S
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Nov 17, 2017
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FewLurstonPrior military? God I hate shirt stays. I just get my dress pants now made with the tux rubber lining on the inside. Works great.
FewLurston
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Nov 18, 2017
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Aaron_SYes, I feel what you are saying. I have had decent luck with the stays but it takes getting used to. That and my skin is raw from them. The rubber lining is so-so. It works too. I do like keeping my shirt taught to begin with.
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