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Let's talk fashion for once

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[-] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago

I need to go shopping for clothes but have literally no idea where to buy clothes anymore. I haven't bought anything but socks in probably 10 years now.

But to answer the question, work shirts provided by work.

[-] Postmortal_Pop@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Depending on the style you're looking for, hit up local thrift shops. Most of the clothes I find are either incredibly durable or have never been worn and with the state of men's fashion today being pretty limited, it's great to find clothes from bygone eras.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

Search for 'work wear' or 'uniform supply stores' in your area.

Those places provide classic styles designed for endurance. Dickies brand chinos last a long time and look exactly like higher priced pants.

[-] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

Hmmm, seems to be some confusion. I ONLY have work provided clothes from a company I no longer work for. I stopped shopping because I kept getting so many free clothes, now I need to find my own style I guess?

Men's clothes are so bleh..

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

If you're trying to upgrade your look check out Esquire or GQ [Gentleman's Quarterly].

Another simple trick is to go to the up-scale stores and window shop. The store people know fashion, and they dress the mannequins in the stuff that's in style now.

[-] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago

I will take a gander at esquire and gq, thank you.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago
[-] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

I just get mine from a variety place like the mall/flea market, they'll have something. Everything I have on now (purple duffelcoat/beret, green plaid shirt, jeans, and bra/panties) were from my last trip.

[-] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 month ago

80% wool boot socks.

Yes, my feet are freezing all the time these days and these help a lot. Good quality wool is so good to me.

[-] Lighttrails@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

My wife gifted me a tie dyed King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard T shirt I’ve been wanting for Christmas. It’s hand dyed and screen printed by fan that runs a small online shop. 10/10 he does great work, would recommend

[-] scytale@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago

A $35 New Balance winter jacket at Marshalls. We have mild winters so an actual winter jacket is useful for like 2-3 days a year, so I don't really need to invest in an expensive one. I do need it when traveling, and it's pretty good quality.

[-] stinky@redlemmy.com 4 points 1 month ago

I got myself a shirt that says Certified Bottom and haven't worn it because ~I have no social life~

[-] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Redcap overalls, for doing any work that involves climbing under, into, or over anything.

[-] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Wife got me a heated vest that connects to a portable power bank - it's got a v-neck so it completely disappears under my scrubs.

The OR is fucking cold most of the time, so I use that thing all the time.

I can even change the heat level or turn it on/off by pushing the buttons through a surgical gown, so I can stay the perfect amount of toasty without breaking sterility!

[-] stelelor@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

That sounds amazing! What a great invention, and what a thoughtful wife. Congrats :)

[-] BluuTato@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

The last piece I received was a hand knitted hat from my sister. I love it.

Last thing I bought was probably a dress from a thrift store. Would totally recommend thrifting, depending on availability in the area.

[-] Postmortal_Pop@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

I got a selection of hand dyed tie dye socks from my spouse, she's an expert at tie dye so they look amazing and the color choices are great!

I also got these amazing boots! They're comfortable, look great, and are really well made for the price. They're sort of replacing a pair I got more than 5 years ago that I still wear daily in that these match my warm tone pants better than the bluegrey swade that my others are.

[-] NakariLexfortaine@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

Scrub shirt with a cute floral pattern, and some plain scrub pants.

Abso-fucking-lutely recommend. Light weight, breathable, easy to clean, comfy as hell, cheap at overstock shops.

[-] 9point6@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Big fan of Patagonia stuff recently, particularly their flannel shirts and t-shirts (the capilene ones particularly). Did an order a couple of weeks ago with a few more

[-] 211@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 month ago

Picked up five(!) clothing packages today. I'm systematically downsizing/upgrading my wardrobe for the first time (at 40+ and a stable-ish size). Actually had a couple of meetings with a stylist and all (which I would recommend, mine was excellent even when I told her I wasn't going to do some of the things she thought were important).

  • used dark green/orange/white pattern shibori scarf, gorgeous, love it, recommend
  • used dark green european-style (rounded corners) thick wool shawl(?)/long shoulder wrap, gorgeous, perfect for autum or layering, recommend
  • used colorful viscose scarf, brand name, kind of disappointing, too thick for summer and too bright for any other season, not recommended
  • dark turquoise alpaca cardigan, gods that was expensive, gods that's gorgeous, recommended depending what your priorities are
  • grey alpaca knit skirt, knit skirts are a new thing for me so we'll see, recommended based on your style and priorities
  • a small haul from a basic clothing store, of basic cotton, cotton/viscose, or viscose/polyamide based tunics and pants, unfortunately the fits were off, keeping just one set of pants but trying another size of a tunic, not recommended :/

In general it's probably all up to your personality/style, shape, and colours.

[-] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 2 points 1 month ago

M&S pants. Recommended, obv.

[-] introvertcatto@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

I got Garfield socks for Christmas! 1000/1000

[-] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Got 2 white, linen blouses at the thrift. I'm a dude.

White linen is awesome for the beach or river. Keeps the sun off without cooking you.

Often the only way to tell female vs. male clothing is that the buttons and zippers are reversed. Nobody's looking and I don't care if they are!

[-] Elaine@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

A Svaha dress (it was on clearance) and some thrift store jeans. 10/10 for both.

[-] stelelor@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

Although I prefer thrifting my office work clothes, I no longer have my own vehicle and the small town I live in has abysmal public transit. So I ordered myself the following items from Giant Tiger:

  1. A boxy, off-white, short-sleeve, viscose button-up shirt. Probably my favorite item from this order. It's very comfortable and it flirts with the trendy crop-top style while still being entirely appropriate for the office.

  2. A long, dark green, lightweight open blazer. This was the most disappointing item. Anything "long" looks frumpy on my stocky build, but I hoped this would be different because of the light fabric... Nope. To make things worse, the fabric is incredibly prone to wrinkling. I basically have to launder this after each wear, boo (normally I try to wash less often to decrease the wear on the fabric).

  3. Two printed, polyester V-neck blouses, one off-white and one taupe, with buttons and chest pocket details. These are ok. The fabric is softer than I expected, and drapes beautifully, but the cut is a tad too long and loose on me. So I need to either tuck them into my regular office pants, or wear them loose over tight pants (which apparently is a very outdated millenial look).

  4. Another printed polyester blouse, this one with dolman sleeves, with a brown and white floral pattern. I love it because dolman tops look fabulous on me and the colors suit me perfectly. I don't care much for the fake button details on the waist though, and I will probably take them out before I wear it again (hopefully not damaging the fabric in the process!)

[-] SomeAmateur@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

A merino wool long sleeve tee from Minus 33 for a family member. Yes it's pricey but so worth it

[-] 1984@lemmy.today 1 points 1 month ago

Yes. Bought a shirt at zalando. It's so nice to not have to go to physical shops anymore and have limited selection of clothes that barely fit. Zalando changed all that.

[-] Sybilvane@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

What is special about Zalando compared to other online stores?

[-] 1984@lemmy.today 1 points 1 month ago

It's just the one I use and like. I started shopping there and just sticked with it. It has fast transports and very easy returns, so just felt like I was happy.

Which ones do you recommend?

[-] 211@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

From the perspective of a Finnish woman:

Cubus - only in Finland, Sweden, Norway.
Ellos - clearly their cuts aren't for me but there are some gems appearance- and material-wise for someone, only in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark.
Cellbes - plus sizes for women and men, open menu and scroll to bottom for other countries

Women only:
Toiveshop - mostly women, some unisex.
Nosh - women only, 13€ EU shipping and another 13€ returns, I don't think they even have a site in other languages.
Ulla Popken - plus size women, scroll down for EU web stores.

I also have to link Damadesign, first because I love their designs and materials, and second because they will do adjustments to make a bespoke garment for an additional 15-60€. So you could have a timeless, simple, made to measure LBD for 220€. Not sure if they do foreign orders. I'd love to know more these kinds of shops!

More tips would be very welcome!

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Ahhhh, I think it was my tiny tina's wonderland shirt. Could be my Amon Amarth shirt instead though.

I dunno if the t-shirt thing is really something to recommend or not. I can say that the brand of shirt the Amon Amarth is printed on, shaka wear, is really nice. Good, thick cotton.

Beyond that, the last thing I bought that wasn't a t-shirt was my denim jacket. Wrangler, and it's been serving me quite well. Thick enough to wear even in fairly cold weather, light enough for spring and autumn. Fits great, plenty of pockets.

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