/fa/ - Fashion

>>13477141
That one anon from the draw thread has some pretty nice preppy fits for the summer months, I'll post some of them. If you're here anon post more.

Anyone got good recommendations for shirts in Europe? Specifically I'm looking for nice soft oxfords with good collar roll (something most brands completely lack here. Most button downs have these pathetic tiny little collars that just sit flat against the body)

At the moment I've got shirts from cottonsociety and shirtonomy which are nice but a bit pricy (130 euros) because they are custom. Drakes are nice but very expensive (160 euros at least) and always lacking in 15/15.5 inch sizes. I've got a couple shirts from Hartford (french brand) but they only ever have a tiny selection each season.

I'd rather not import from the states as the import taxes can be brutal and returning is a bit of a pain. Anyone got suggestions?

>>13477326
Where might I aquire trousers such as these?

>>13477160
not trad, not prep, not ivy. gtfo out of here with that

>>13477577
I'm so bored looking at this picture that my eyes might fall out.

>>13477326
Ayyy it's nice to see my stuff reposted, I'll post this one since I quite like it. Most casual I'm willing to get when it comes to preppy style.

Khaki cotton a1 bomber jacket, white tee, jeans and blue jack purcell's.

>>13477566
I thrift mine then get them tailored. 20 eurodollars max (alterations included). All of them are really high quality too and the drape is superb.

>>13477676
American? Thrifting here kind of sucks. :(

>>13477326
I also really like this one though a bit loud for everyday wear.

Light navy cotton cardigan, white polo, light blue fresco trousers and tassels.

>>13477676
>Eurodollars

Where are you located? I live in Paris but I haven't really tried thrifting here. I'm very tempted to considering how many alteration tailors exist here.

>>13477686
Greek. Visit the thrift shops in the bigger cities. You never know what you may find.

>>13477697
Sure. Thanks.

>>13477696
Paris will undoubtedly have some big thrift stores and a lot of tailors and seamstresses. Here in Thessaloniki I have found at least 10 near me (mostly old people). You parisians had some sick fits back in the 50s and 60s so I'm certain you'll find some preppy pieces. >>13477701
No problem.

Love me some Drake's.

>>13477701
i really wish that the white oxford with khaki chinos look wasn't so heavily associated with steve from accounting: it's a nice, casual outfit

>>13477141
How does /fa/ feel about J Crew and Johnstone and Murphy? Just curious because those are definitely two of my fav. brand (along with Brooks Brothers).

>>13477868
J.crew shirts are a bit naff imo. The collars are too short for any kind of roll and the material just doesn't feel any good to wear.

I do however rate their drawstring shorts. They're the perfect inseam length (6 inches) and they are rediculously comfortable. Again, the quality isn't great but the fit and comfort are.

Suits are overpriced when suitsupply exists.

Socks are ok.

Tees are nice, although the collars have a habit of sagging after a while.

Their chinos are ok. I've never been a big fan of the low rise, super slimfit style that they espouse so that would be up to you.

I've liked a lot of J.crew's outerwear options. I insta-bought a yellow parka they sold this SS and it's one of my favourite coats.

Regarding Johnstone and Murphy, I don't know American brands but a quick look at their site looks like made in italy, blake stitched stuff. If you can I would recommend Allen Edmonds or Meermin. They aren't much more expensive but I'm sure the quality is far superior.

Of course it really depends on your budget. If you can afford it there's much better stuff out there however if you can't (and anyway you clearly like the style) I'd understand and you could certainly be doing a lot worse.

>>13477882
Sorry about reddit spacing. You wouldn't believe it but I really have been here since 2008.

>>13477868
> Johnstone and Murphy

I just realised that they are cemented construction (glue). That should be a big no.

>>13477893
Yeah their shoes are shit. I've made the mistake of buying loafers from them before and they fell apart after a few months. You can actually get better quality shit for the same price. I like their outerwear and briefcases and stuff though.

>>13477868
Amazon reviews show horrible quality,cheap construction, and short lifespan until they fall apart. Overpriced, discount tier, bullshit.

>>13477886
this is some modern fratboy shit, which isn't prep

>>13478412
If I am not mistaken those are Patagonia pullovers. They are far from ‘modern frat boy shit’ but actually an exemplar of classical prep ruggedness. You have no idea what you’re talking about; fuck off.

>>13477326
Very cool

>>13478531
He’s right, Patagonia is a fratfag staple.

Dump

>>13478716

>>13478784
>Those shoes
>That messy room

No

This one might be tricky. But my wife is loving my preppy/trad style and she wants to start wearing it too. However, I have NO idea how to dress he. Does anyone here has some female inspiration pictures? I don't want her to look like a fucking whore so I'd appreciate pics with long skirts and sleeves.

Does anyone have a hairstyle guide?

>>13479020

>>13478631
Thanks man

>>13479028
Here senpai

>>13478704

WAYWT
Top is a classic white Lacoste.

>>13477524
European here.

Honestly Gant has some pretty decent oxford shirts imo.

>inb4 people telling me I have shit taste

>>13480047
GANT is not very common in EU, i have "The Banker" blue striped shirt and its really well fitted

>>13478531
Correct

>>13479974
Nice, like the belt. Wore my white docks the other day and my gf said I looked like I was going golfing which really pissed me off but usually she compliments my style so whatever

>>13478712
regarding the cropped trouser - can't decide whether i think this look like ass or actually works. i lean more towards disliking it, when i've tried it myself they just end up looking like i bought my pants too short. i think this look could only be pulled off during the period it was fashionable. just too anachronistic now

what are some nice Prep/Trad watches? Tired of the Seiko meme

>>13477148
id on that sneaker?

>>13480099
Any simple instantly becomes /prep/ if you put a NATO strap on it. Except DW trash obviously.

>>13480138
This picture is pure kino

>>13480047
Nice fits but the collars are pathetically small with no roll.

Gant are a waste of time imo.

>>13480099
What's your budget?

Get a submariner-like watch with a cool red white blue NATO.

And get a cool dress watch with brown leather or black leather depending on your belt and shoes.

>>13480099

T I M E X

>>13480099
Uniform Wares if you’re not a poorfag

Bump

>>13480138
thank you!

>>13480528
>>13480575
price is not important right now

>>13479974
what's your take on lacoste? people usually fucking crucify them over quality, so i'm wondering if that holds true here.

>>13482649
Yup. Don't bother. Like sperry they've lost all sense of quality.. If you want nice polos get sunspel instead.

controversial question: what's the ideal short inseam length? it seems like 6-7 is the goldilocks zone

>>13483047
Nailed it.

5 inch is chubbies cancer and not at all the relaxed casual of prep.

>>13480521
yeah i gave them a look and saw that their collar points were like 3"
pretty bad considering most have ~3.25"

>>13482039
- Rolex Submariner Pepsi with a cool NATO for your casual stroll around the campus.

- A. Lange Sohne 1815 with a leather matching your belt and shoes for formal events.

- G-Shock GMWB5000 for your workout.

- Rolex Explorer with leather strap for your hikes.

>>13479974
What's with the way you bend your pants?

>>13477882
where do i get a jacket like that?

>>13483767
nice bait

>>13484277
Why is it bait?

>>13484279
they dont look good

>>13484289
They absolutely do. If not, provide better options.

>>13484293
i came here to get options, but those options re not good options (((in my general honest (((opinion))))))

>>13484304
That's okay. Watches are an aquired taste. It differs per person.

>>13484307
appreciated

>>13477145
I absolutly HATE people going sockless in suits, and even worse with black tie. Degenerate morons...

>>13484341
Agree. Either get ankle socks or regular socks. Sockless people are DISGUSTING.

>>13484344
I can live with people going sockless with chinos and blazer... dont like it but one cant be a nazi all the time. But with suits or black tie... that is too much to tolerate.

>>13484341
>black tie
what about it
i wore soley black and white to my graduation, including a black tie

>>13482649
Idk about modern Lacoste. That one is a hands-me-down from the 80s lol.

>>13484379
would it make sense to go for second hand lacoste or private sellers that have the old ones?

>>13482649
I own 3 Lacoste Polo's. Love 'em to death. If you like them, wear them. Let's not get all autistic on brands. I also love they "Save our species" campaign where they sold special endangered animals edition polos correlating with the amount of animals still left of that species.

>>13484407
I really want that Lacoste Kakapo shirt.

https://www.lacoste.com/gb/save-our-species-collection/polo-shirt-lacoste-the-kakapo-parrot/PH4658-00.html

>>13484407
>>13484409
are they all sold out? How much is retail?

>>13484478
They were sold out almost immediately.

Who /arnoldsteiner/ here?

>>13484341
i think it’s somewhat passable in the most casual of suits (think seersucker or possibly linen), but even that’s a stretch

>>13483855
Cordings in Picadilly would probably sell it.

>>13483767
Why would you wear an explorer on a leather strap? It defeats the 'purpose' of the watch.

And don't wear expensive watches on nato straps. Perhaps older subs and gmt's but the new ones look very awkward on a nato, like wearing sneakers with a suit.

alright /fa/ question
>shoes
I have a midnight blue suit. I really like the Oxford brown shoes combination, but for more formal events like a wedding or a job interview, should I still stick with brown shoes or should I just go with black ones?

>socks
for over the calf socks, should I get Navy or Black? this midnight blue one kind of goes in between, so I'm kind of lost

thanks in advance

What's the consensus on men's finger nails?

My impression is that there should be a small amount of white on each nail. Either long nails or zero nail white seem equivalent to long hair or buzzed hair, neither of which are prep.

I'm bringing it up because I file mine down to zero nail. Since it's a replacement for nail biting, it's compulsive, and I'm wondering whether I should bother changing this habit or not.

For evolutionary reasons, long (actually long) nails are a sign of short term health and thus a sign of female fertility. Same with hair. Obviously, these rules don't apply to men; looking grizzled and scarred even makes us more attractive.

What I'm talking about is less about the actual nail than it is about the social meaning of how your groom them.

>>13484341
Those are actually just models who were dressed by a degenerate moron. Models rarely reflect good usage.

Having said that, I don't see what would be wrong with going sockless in a linen or tropical-weight suit. As rule, I would say ties rule out socklessness.

>>13486782
You're intuition is correct, a little bit of white

>>13486004
I personally love this. Bet then again, I'm not thát rich so the chances of me owning several Rolexes are slim.

>>13486168
Black shoes, black socks, always

>>13484341
I agree but do you really think these models dressed themselves?

>>13484407
Makes you look like an Indian desu.
Lacoste isnt really what it used to be

>>13486168
black is obviously more formal and good to have around; definitely buy a pair. i'd also go with navy socks since having the same shoe and sock color can look a little weird at times.
>>13486782
a little bit of white is probably the most aesthetic, though well maintained nails are well maintained nails, regardless of length.

>>13477525
when the fuck will uniqlo start selling cardigans again reeeee

so where do you guys get your pants? i feel like most of the places with decent quality make fits for people who could drop a few pounds, which obviously doesn't work for people who are younger and/or athletic

>>13488454
Scavini Paris.
Hartford