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Should I buy this one for 150GBP?
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Monkeyface said:
Linen knitwear is always expensive though. Happy to look at alternatives though. How about this one, baby alpaca/silk:
Baby Alpaca/Silk Crew — Petrol — Inis Meáin Knitting Co.
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Its not the price point in and of itself. Its the price point for something that I think is especially ugly.

That Inis Meain looks alright, but functionally I would not be able to separate that from a regular cotton/cashmere sweater in grey. If you're going to drop big coin on outwear pieces they should at least have some distinction. That looks like something I can pick up at J.Crew. The beige one at least has a little something going for it.
 
Rambo said:
Its not the price point in and of itself. Its the price point for something that I think is especially ugly.

That Inis Meain looks alright, but functionally I would not be able to separate that from a regular cotton/cashmere sweater in grey. If you're going to drop big coin on outwear pieces they should at least have some distinction. That looks like something I can pick up at J.Crew. The beige one at least has a little something going for it.
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So what would you recommend?
 
LelandJ said:
You going to wear collared shirts under it like other igents?
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Well, yeah, I have to wear a collared shirt to work. Wearing a collared shirt underneath a sweater is not exactly an igent look though, it's perhaps one of the most common casual looks in Europe.
 
Rambo said:
Depends. What look are you going for? You seem to favor a yuppie-esque look. You want to stick with that?
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Just something thats comfy, well made/nice materials and has some surface interest. Like those nicely textured sweaters.

I don't really know what a yuppie is. I like ivy style from the 50s and 60s, I like a lot of the stuff from the 70s (the wide lapels, the big collars, the high rise trousers, the turtlenecks, the corduroy jackets, basically everything except for the bell bottoms), I can appreciate power dressing from 80s and 90s, even though I don't do it myself. Not a big fan of late 90s-present day menswear styles.

I don't wear jeans or t shirts or hoodies anymore. Don't really wear sneakers either. Used to be a massive sneaker head in my teens, but all I have now is a pair of allstars that I don't wear often.

Jeans just aren't comfy, too cold in winter and too warm in summer. Very scratchy as well, no idea how I put up with raw denim for so long. Anyways, off the rack jeans don't fit my quads anymore, so I'll have to get custom made ones and I'd rather spend the money on wool trousers. Wool trouser are more comfortable than sweatpants, and you don't look like a hobo as a bonus.

On weekends I mainly wear odd jackets and trousers, mostly with a tie, sometimes with a long sleeve, one piece collar, button cuff polo for that extra comfort. I based mine on the Eidos polo, as I love the big ass collar and the deep one button placket.

But yeah, I'd like to get some more casual stuff that you don't wear with a tie or odd jacket. I have some long sleeve polos, two sweaters and a cardigan, but that's about it. So I just thought I'd buy some textured linen sweaters for spring/summer, and some Donegal wool sweaters and nice shawl lapel cardigan for winter. I mean, there aren't any other options besides knitwear and polos for casual wear?
 
Sure. Those sorts of boots look classic. I am laughing loud at the SF shmucks.
 
Leitmotif said:
I'm about to buy these boots, but the smallest size they have is 5.5 which is my size, but is a G fit and Grenson's website says that's their widest width, should I? Should I not?

Grenson Fred Black Calf - Pediwear Footwear
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It is one width up from what they consider their medium width F, which would correspond to say Edward Green E or a US D.

More importantly, why are you buying black boots with a natural coloured welt? Going to make them you bar hopping boots? Great for hanging out with the boys but less appropriate for your workplace. But then again you can pretty much wear anything at work right?

Wear thick socks and/or an insole.

Why you chose these over all the other suggestions I have no clue.
 
Thruth said:
It is one width up from what they consider their medium width F, which would correspond to say Edward Green E or a US D.

More importantly, why are you buying black boots with a natural coloured welt? Going to make them you bar hopping boots? Great for hanging out with the boys but less appropriate for your workplace. But then again you can pretty much wear anything at work right?

Wear thick socks and/or an insole.

Why you chose these over all the other suggestions I have no clue.
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I sent you a PM. I can wear 'everything' except jeans and t shirts. That's why one day I'm dressed very formal and other days I'm wearing hiking boots.
 
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Monkeyface said:
Just something thats comfy, well made/nice materials and has some surface interest. Like those nicely textured sweaters.

I don't really know what a yuppie is. I like ivy style from the 50s and 60s, I like a lot of the stuff from the 70s (the wide lapels, the big collars, the high rise trousers, the turtlenecks, the corduroy jackets, basically everything except for the bell bottoms), I can appreciate power dressing from 80s and 90s, even though I don't do it myself. Not a big fan of late 90s-present day menswear styles.
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You're a Brit, so you might not get this, but you give me a very J.Crew/upper crust of society/white collar on the weekend vibe. Maybe it was the turtleneck.

Monkeyface said:
I don't wear jeans or t shirts or hoodies anymore. Don't really wear sneakers either. Used to be a massive sneaker head in my teens, but all I have now is a pair of allstars that I don't wear often.

Jeans just aren't comfy, too cold in winter and too warm in summer. Very scratchy as well, no idea how I put up with raw denim for so long. Anyways, off the rack jeans don't fit my quads anymore, so I'll have to get custom made ones and I'd rather spend the money on wool trousers. Wool trouser are more comfortable than sweatpants, and you don't look like a hobo as a bonus.
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First off, get a damn pair of jeans. Your quads are NOT so big as to be unable to find some that fit. There are plenty of styles now, along with different types of denim (heavy, light, soft, silk blend, etc.) to fit your particular needs. Jeans go with everything. You need at least one pair in your casual rotation. Maybe some Gustin's?

Monkeyface said:
On weekends I mainly wear odd jackets and trousers, mostly with a tie, sometimes with a long sleeve, one piece collar, button cuff polo for that extra comfort. I based mine on the Eidos polo, as I love the big ass collar and the deep one button placket.
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None of this sounds particularly casual. Sounds like office Fridays rolled into the weekend.

Monkeyface said:
But yeah, I'd like to get some more casual stuff that you don't wear with a tie or odd jacket. I have some long sleeve polos, two sweaters and a cardigan, but that's about it. So I just thought I'd buy some textured linen sweaters for spring/summer, and some Donegal wool sweaters and nice shawl lapel cardigan for winter. I mean, there aren't any other options besides knitwear and polos for casual wear?
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Burn the long sleeve polos. Linen sweaters are nice. You need top of the line? I know you're a big money baller, but why not see if something from H&M or J.Crew (the Brit alternative) works for you before dropping big coin on signature pieces? Seems like you're pretty particular in the style you're going for.

What about a leather jacket? About the most versatile piece there is.
 
Rambo said:
Burn the long sleeve polos.
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What? Can't agree with this. I've got a few long-sleeved polos with shirt collars, longer plackets and mother of pearl buttons and they're great. They look very good with a pair of dark jeans and a leather jacket.
Zé Ferreira said:
I don't understand the hype behind leather jackets. They're so... Just... :herpderp:
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Leather jackets are great for casual wear. I've got a couple, both in suede. I wouldn't mind getting a mid- or dark-brown horsehide A-2 replica at some stage, too.
 
Zé Ferreira said:
I don't understand the hype behind leather jackets. They're so... Just... :herpderp:
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Journeyman said:
What? Can't agree with this. I've got a few long-sleeved polos with shirt collars, longer plackets and mother of pearl buttons and they're great. They look very good with a pair of dark jeans and a leather jacket.
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I'm ready to admit that I may be alone on my island, but long sleeve polos just make me think of this:

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This guy could be Monkeyface.

Journeyman said:
Leather jackets are great for casual wear. I've got a couple, both in suede. I wouldn't mind getting a mid- or dark-brown horsehide A-2 replica at some stage, too.
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Amdn
 
Rambo said:
:cerealguy:


I'm ready to admit that I may be alone on my island, but long sleeve polos just make me think of this:

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This guy could be Monkeyface.


Amdn
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Not me, because he's wearing jeans. My long sleeve polos are basically dress shirts, but made out of a knit fabric. Very different from that.

Anyway, thank you for your reply, appreciate it. Bit busy now, typing this as I'm picking up lunch, but will reply in detail later!
 
Any recs on economic but decent quality irons?

I am considering the Panasonic NI-W810CS currently. Looked at some Rowenta models and don't really want to dish out that much money for an iron, also the reviews have been very mixed comparing current stocks to the older ones.
 
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I probably mention in the above thread that I have a $20 Black and Decker from Kmart that I enjoy so much more than that Rowenta I had. I guess if you really, really, really have serious wrinkling issues to slay that vast clouds of steam it throws off, draining the water tank at an amazing rate, are worth it. I really didn't think so. It was hot, heavy, and a general nuisance IME.
 
Russell Street said:
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I probably mention in the above thread that I have a $20 Black and Decker from Kmart that I enjoy so much more than that Rowenta I had. I guess if you really, really, really have serious wrinkling issues to slay that vast clouds of steam it throws off, draining the water tank at an amazing rate, are worth it. I really didn't think so. It was hot, heavy, and a general nuisance IME.
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Thanks. I don't have major wrinkle issues with my shirts except a few linens, But the again I think a simple iron can take care of that problem.
 
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