06-01-2021, 10:31 PM
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#761
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
How about a new style challenge?
Post a picture of how you are dressed for going to work/going out and have others critique it?
This is what I am wearing today at the office and similar to what I wear when going out socially as well. Dressing is pretty simple, especially for a man. For me I think my plan is to just get things that fit you. If you don't know, go dark and plain to be safe. It doesn't matter from where or how much it costs.
Blazer - $100 (Zara - was a full suit but I separated it from the dress pants as the office is casual now)
Skinny Jeans - $20 (Winners sale rack)
Plain long sleeve shirt - $7 (Walmart clearance)
Shoes - $8 (Walmart clearance)
Casio G-Shock GWM5610-1 - $150 (Amazon)
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Not bad, I'd rate this about a 7/10 and appreciate the effort.
What I'd like to see more of is some increased contrast between the garments. IMHO, your shirt, jacket and pants are all too close in color, texture and brightness which then places too much attention on your shoes.
Wearing an orphaned suit coat doesn't necessarily 'look bad' its more just 'wrong' - but only a tiny percentage of men would even know the difference. A sport coat in that scenario would add some texture and maybe a bit of pattern to break things up a bit for you.
The shirt would be the easiest upgrade for that outfit. You could have a loud pattern or bright colour which wouldn't overpower things as it's under your jacket but still would add some visual interest.
All in all, you look better than most, but still have some runway for improvements.
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06-01-2021, 10:34 PM
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#762
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Franchise Player
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That’s fair. I wouldn’t say I’m all that stylish of a person.
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06-01-2021, 10:53 PM
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#763
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by TorqueDog
It’s okay Hack, Corsi doesn’t approve of my dressing down Italian whole-cuts either.
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Is nothing sacred?
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06-01-2021, 11:04 PM
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#764
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by firebug
Not bad, I'd rate this about a 7/10 and appreciate the effort.
What I'd like to see more of is some increased contrast between the garments. IMHO, your shirt, jacket and pants are all too close in color, texture and brightness which then places too much attention on your shoes.
Wearing an orphaned suit coat doesn't necessarily 'look bad' its more just 'wrong' - but only a tiny percentage of men would even know the difference. A sport coat in that scenario would add some texture and maybe a bit of pattern to break things up a bit for you.
The shirt would be the easiest upgrade for that outfit. You could have a loud pattern or bright colour which wouldn't overpower things as it's under your jacket but still would add some visual interest.
All in all, you look better than most, but still have some runway for improvements.
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Thanks for the feedback! I do notice I tend to wear blues and dark blues 80% of the time. Indeed when I go home, I even hang up the suit jackets at work and go home in a navy members only jacket. It must my safe play since it's still a color while not looking like I'm going to a goth gathering or funeral.
I don't wear bright colors or express myself in terms of shirt colors or patterned suits as I manage people and it's part of trying to remain somewhat conservative in a management role.
I have a ton of orphaned suit jackets as we used to wear suits everyday (I have everything from Christmas party dark red to Obama tan) until covid started which kicked in a casual policy and now not wearing jeans makes you not fit into the corporate culture.
Dressing down whole-cuts is definitely something I used to see during double meat fridays in the downtown Calgary culture and probably where I picked it up.
Last edited by Hack&Lube; 06-01-2021 at 11:07 PM.
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06-02-2021, 01:30 PM
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#766
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Franchise Player
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Maybe I'm just crazy but I've been thinking of getting a pair of boots for the Vancouver winters (another pair of boots) and while the usual Alden/Viberg style is always cool, what if I went with something crazy like a pair of cowboy boots?
https://www.albertaboot.com/product/3093-tn/
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06-02-2021, 01:35 PM
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#767
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Franchise Player
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Yeah, you're crazy.
Just get some hiking boots. The Vibergs are nice but you don't have to spend 1000 dollars on every piece of footwear.
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06-02-2021, 01:42 PM
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#768
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Yeah, you're crazy.
Just get some hiking boots. The Vibergs are nice but you don't have to spend 1000 dollars on every piece of footwear.
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Pairing cowboy boots with jeans and a fatigue jacket would look pretty cool.
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06-02-2021, 01:45 PM
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#769
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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Cowboy boots pair with everything, even shorts.
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06-02-2021, 01:48 PM
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#770
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Franchise Player
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Hellllll yes
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06-02-2021, 01:48 PM
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#771
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Ate 100 Treadmills
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Originally Posted by peter12
Maybe I'm just crazy but I've been thinking of getting a pair of boots for the Vancouver winters (another pair of boots) and while the usual Alden/Viberg style is always cool, what if I went with something crazy like a pair of cowboy boots?
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Constant wetness will destroy those boots. If you're going to wear leather in the rain, it should be something much thicker, more like a work or hiking boot.
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06-02-2021, 02:06 PM
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#773
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peter12
Maybe I'm just crazy but I've been thinking of getting a pair of boots for the Vancouver winters (another pair of boots) and while the usual Alden/Viberg style is always cool, what if I went with something crazy like a pair of cowboy boots?
https://www.albertaboot.com/product/3093-tn/ |
If you are looking for western boots, and ABC is a good choice, a couple other high quality Canadian brands are
https://bouletboots.com
https://www.canadawestboots.com/
I can't help you too much on style though as cowboy boots aren't really my thing (just two pair so far).
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06-02-2021, 02:26 PM
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#775
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Peter12, I have a feeling that you're so incredibly handsome that you're able to pull off any look without any issue. Some of the stuff you post can't be worn by us mortals.
For the rest of us, please don't take style advice from peter12. It's just not going to work for you.
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06-02-2021, 02:30 PM
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#776
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by _Q_
Peter12, I have a feeling that you're so incredibly handsome that you're able to pull off any look without any issue. Some of the stuff you post can't be worn by us mortals.
For the rest of us, please don't take style advice from peter12. It's just not going to work for you.
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God, I wish.
A fun part of style is getting to experiment with weird combos like cowboy boots and fatigue pants.
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06-02-2021, 02:36 PM
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#777
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
Cowboy boots pair with everything, even shorts.
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Well what the hell else am I supposed to wear with my Daisy Duke's?
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06-02-2021, 02:48 PM
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#778
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Originally Posted by timun
Well what the hell else am I supposed to wear with my Daisy Duke's?
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A paper bag.
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06-02-2021, 02:49 PM
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#779
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peter12
Maybe I'm just crazy but I've been thinking of getting a pair of boots for the Vancouver winters (another pair of boots) and while the usual Alden/Viberg style is always cool, what if I went with something crazy like a pair of cowboy boots?
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What kind of west coast imposter are you? You're supposed to be wearing Blundstones dude.
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06-02-2021, 02:54 PM
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#780
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It's not easy being green!
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: In the tubes to Vancouver Island
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
Blazer - $100 (Zara - was a full suit but I separated it from the dress pants as the office is casual now)
Skinny Jeans - $20 (Winners sale rack)
Plain long sleeve shirt - $7 (Walmart clearance)
Shoes - $8 (Walmart clearance)
Casio G-Shock GWM5610-1 - $150 (Amazon)
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This is basically me as well, aside from the jacket and replace most of the Winners/Walmart stuff with Mark's (company discount), no jacket, and Chuck Taylor's.
I'd rather spend my money on bikes.
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