*TT* rates OOT\'s fashion sense
 

I'll be providing a sliding scale of 1-10 based on the following criteria:

* Overall style
* Personality
* Price-point / Brand (not a significant factor, but it will help adjust the sliding scale)
* Accessories (Watches, shoes, belts, etc)

So let me have it OOT. Post photos of what you will be wearing today, or at least links to an outfit you are considering buying.

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http://www.replicaters.com/ww2%20Ger...20insignia.jpg

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istewart gimmick account?

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noP~

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Looks like hand craftsmanship (probably slave labor, so we have to take a few points away for that). Nice color scheme. The insignia has to go, thats a bit too Michael Jackson-style gay for me.

I give it a 4

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Today
this sweater
http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...96-01qlv01.jpg
on top of white dress shirt (some stripes) that looks like this:
http://www.bananarepublic.com/Asset_...6-00p01v01.jpg
dark jeans also from banana republic that I got last sale.

edit: oh god, just realized i'm wearing all Banana Republic. What's happened to me!!?!? Damn their last sale and their easy-fitting clothes (on me)!!!

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Nice color scheme, the problem with Banana Republic clothing is that the fits aren't ideal for the average man, the sweaters often tend to bunch up in the wrong places. Great clothing for a 1-2x special occasion, not so great for repeated use. Essentially its disposable... luckily the price point is made to match.

6 on the *TT* scale.

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yeah, is it just me or are all BR's clothes made for tall skinny dudes?

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I am wearing some American Eagle light blueish jeans that got a huge sewed rip in the seem by my right ankle from not using a rubber band while biking (got caught in the gears) with a plain black belt and silver buckle. I am wearing plain white socks and an out of print (sorry, can't find a link) HUSH records T-shirt that has a red and white screenprint ambulance on it with a boom box instead of a gurney in the back.

If you can't rate this due to lack of pics, just respond saying that and I'll find some T-shirt that does have a pic online

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ok I picked out something from Bananarepublic.com just to give you a sense of the types of things I would pick out now.

Jeans

sweater

another sweater

dress pants

I don't plan on doing all my shopping at Bananarepublic of course but this gives you an idea so far.

Also I couldn't really find any botton down shirts I liked so ill find some and post later

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Nice color scheme, the problem with Banana Republic clothing is that the fits aren't ideal for the average man, the sweaters often tend to bunch up in the wrong places. Great clothing for a 1-2x special occasion, not so great for repeated use. Essentially its disposable... luckily the price point is made to match.

6 on the *TT* scale.

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Yeah some friends have complained about this also regarding banana republic, but their clothes fit me quite well. In fact the main reason I like to shop there is because I know the sizes fit me, and I don't have to try them on (I hate trying on clothes). I agree the price point is attractive especially cuz I buy things during sales/clearance rack. The bad thing is that you aren't very 'original', but I don't really care about that so much.

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yeah, is it just me or are all BR's clothes made for tall skinny dudes?

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Tall skinny dudes with pot belleys and big upper arms. Its all out of proportion.

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http://www.californiafashionsindia.c...es-wear-27.jpg

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added shoes

shoes 1

I like these as well,

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me so metro...

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5396/outfit3hw.jpg

jeans: express
button down: express
sweater: express

decent black leather belt w/annoying large buckle, black casual diesels on the feet.

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I am wearing some American Eagle light blueish jeans that got a huge sewed rip in the seem by my right ankle from not using a rubber band while biking (got caught in the gears) with a plain black belt and silver buckle. I am wearing plain white socks and an out of print (sorry, can't find a link) HUSH records T-shirt that has a red and white screenprint ambulance on it with a boom box instead of a gurney in the back.

If you can't rate this due to lack of pics, just respond saying that and I'll find some T-shirt that does have a pic online

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I need a pic, preferably one with you in it. An outfit that works great on one person may not be as nice on another.

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yeah, is it just me or are all BR's clothes made for tall skinny dudes?

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Yeah, I'm a tall skinny dude, and BR stuff looks like pure hell on me. I barely walk into that store anymore between the fits and the prices.

I'm more of a J. Crew/Gap type. Esp. since J. Crew started doing tall sizes.

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I'm a little self-conscious about my extended torso and how my hands aren't connected to my body and, instead, hang from my pockets, so go easy on me.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...51/clothes.jpg

EDIT: Button down: Gap
Sweater: Express
Jeans: Old Navy
Shoes: Old, dirty Chuck Taylors

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OK I picked out something from Bananarepublic.com just to give you a sense of the types of things I would pick out now.

Jeans

sweater

another sweater

dress pants

I don't plan on doing all my shopping at Bananarepublic of course but this gives you an idea so far.

Also I couldn't really find any button down shirts I liked so ill find some and post later

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Jeans: Close, but you can do better. Look at the crotch, the guy has no package what so ever. If you got it, flaunt it!

Grey sweater: I have a sweater just like this, I only wear it when I'm feeling like [censored]. The band on the bottom ruins the way the sweater hangs, it creates that uncomfortable bunching feeling. A good example of a bad BR sweater.

Natural cashmere sweater: I would assume from the price point that this is not "real" quality cashmere, but the sweater looks nice none and comfortable the less. Notice the difference in the fit between the gray sweater and this one, the obvious winner of the two.

Pants: As long as pants are not pleated, and have a flat front pocket, you can't go wrong with basic black pants.

Items I liked: 6.5 on the *TT* scale

Items I didn't like: 4 on the *TT* scale

PS: for your price point (and the price point of most OOT'ers who are looking for a quality button down shirt that will last) I reccomend Thomas Pink. Diablo might disagree with me here, but for most of you its the best available.

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I like these as well,

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The first choice is that chunky look that is so played out, its out of fashion now. I give it a 4 on the *TT* scale

The second choice was a nice affordable option... I like! Ankle high boots, you can't go wrong with them. I give it a *7* on the *TT* scale.

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bobos?

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I'm a little self-conscious about my extended torso and how my hands aren't connected to my body and, instead, hang from my pockets, so go easy on me.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...51/clothes.jpg

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Nice fit on the sweater, the shirt is typical GAP... it has no shape. The jeans are classic college hipster, but it really says I want to wear something better but this is all I can afford.

If you are gonna rock Chuck Tailors, I recommend taking it up a notch... Converse by John Varvatos

The sweater was your saving grace, I'll give it a 5 on the *TT* scale.

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OK, here you go TT, rate this, keep in my I am in So Cal and it was 75 today.

Hudson Jeans
http://www.kultic.com/Merchant2/grap...20DMontage.jpg
Volcom shirt
http://www.volcom.com/admin/uploadFi..._COLOR_GRY.jpg

Rainbows!

http://www.rainbowsandals.com/images...with_Brown.jpg

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me so metro...

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/5396/outfit3hw.jpg

jeans: express
button down: express
sweater: express

decent black leather belt w/annoying large buckle, black casual diesels on the feet.

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Large belt buckles look great with the type of outfit you are wearing. The shirt and sweater color scheme is fantastic,. best so far. But you disappoint me with the jeans... lets move you to Meltin' Pot. Its affordable, new to the states, and has a great fit. Check out this link, they let you see from multiple angles. The outfit is not that imaginative, so I had to take one point away.

6 on the *TT* scale

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OK, here you go TT, rate this, keep in my I am in So Cal and it was 75 today.

Hudson Jeans
http://www.kultic.com/Merchant2/grap...20DMontage.jpg
Volcom shirt
http://www.volcom.com/admin/uploadFi..._COLOR_GRY.jpg

Rainbows!

http://www.rainbowsandals.com/images...with_Brown.jpg

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Jeans: A winner!

Shirt: I like, but I'm not a fan of Volcom (purely for business reasons only).

Slides: You can do better than that! Your dressed really well, then you kill it with sub par footwear.

You loose 2 points for the footwear, which earns you a 6.5 on the *TT* sliding scale.

PS: Roll up the sleves, or at least layer the shirt. It can be a bit gay solo, but would look great with a blazer.

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I like this jacket
http://www.standardstyle.com/Product...twdblzrgry.jpg

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I like this jacket
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/ri...ingbone-blazer

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So do I. Its slim fit, and is not designed to be buttoned. The color is nice with the proper outfit. Looks a bit itchy, can't tell what the fabric is.

8 on the *TT* sliding scale

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Thanks for compliment on the sweater and for the review. It was both articulate and consructive.

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If you are gonna rock Chuck Tailors, I recommend taking it up a notch... Converse by John Varvatos

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I dunno, I've always had a thing for laces.

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Nice fit on the sweater, the shirt is typical GAP... it has no shape. The jeans are classic college hipster, but it really says I want to wear something better but this is all I can afford.

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Thanks for compliment on the sweater and for the review. It was both articulate and consructive.

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If you are gonna rock Chuck Tailors, I recommend taking it up a notch... Converse by John Varvatos

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I dunno, I've always had a thing for laces.

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Its what all the rock stars are wearing now, you should explore it. Expand your horizons!

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TT,

The girlfriend agrees with you on the jeans, and this weekend she dropped $250 on a pair of Diesel jeans for me. I'm learning - slowly, as I'm apt to do - that jeans are one more of those things in life that are worth spending money on. So, instead of 3 pairs, its one real good pair.

Creativity isnt a strong suit, yet. I'm still shocked that I can dress myself decently with any regularity.

Appreciatively,
yasher

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TT -

I really don't like those jeans you linked to. They don't even look good on the model. They make the ass look bulbous and odd.

But then again, I have no fashion sense whatsoever. I have one or two decent outfits that I have managed to piece together and many horrible ones.

NT

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Creativity isn't a strong suit, yet. I'm still shocked that I can dress myself decently with any regularity.

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Never be afraid to make a fashion mistake! Just like poker, you must practice to improve yourself. I'm a so-so looking guy, but I dress really well which takes me up quite a few notches. At first I was afraid to expand my horisions... then I went a bit nutz - I even wore a puffy white pirate shirt and a pair of brown leather jeans for a while ala Jim Morrison (don't try this at home kids). Eventually you will find your own unique style that cannot be copied, and makes you stand out in a crowd in a stylish way.

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TT -

I really don't like those jeans you linked to. They don't even look good on the model. They make the ass look bulbous and odd.

But then again, I have no fashion sense whatsoever. I have one or two decent outfits that I have managed to piece together and many horrible ones.

NT

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I thought the ass was one of the good points, but I agree the model was nothing special... thats one of the reasons why I chose that image; its a basic jean, the guy had an average shape, and it was not overly-stylish... something that would be ideal for the average OOT'er.

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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b9...122005_001.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b9...122005_002.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b9...122005_003.jpg

You know how I roll. The shirt is homemade, the jeans are AG (Fillmore), the shoes are brown suede Pumas.

Sorry my camera sucks. Good thing you've already seen this ensemble on me.

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PS: Roll up the sleves, or at least layer the shirt. It can be a bit gay solo, but would look great with a blazer.

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What exactly do you mean by "layer the shirt"?

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http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b9...122005_001.jpg
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You know how I roll. The shirt is homemade, the jeans are AG (Fillmore), the shoes are brown suede Pumas.

Sorry my camera sucks. Good thing you've already seen this ensemble on me.

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I LOVE IT. Great sneaker choice, next time you want to go shopping for skips I recommend taking it up a notch none the less - Camper or John Varvatos Converse would look great on you. Although I love Pumas, you can find something singular that only you will rock... something that just screams DOUGIE [censored]'N MEYER!

You have good taste in jeans, nothing to critique there. And the t-shirt... home made and stylish rocks the bells. I'm a fan. If you lived in a colder weather zone, I'd recommend a cardigan on top, to totally flip the script.

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PS: Roll up the sleeves, or at least layer the shirt. It can be a bit gay solo, but would look great with a blazer.

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What exactly do you mean by "layer the shirt"?

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Put a sweater or a blazer on top. When I roll up my sleeves I usually only roll them up past my wrist, it creates a look of "freedom".

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gonores,
one criticism is that you're shoes are on backwards.

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Does he lose points for having the shoes on the wrong feet?

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*TT*

i usually just buy my jeans from old navy or the gap. apparently the fabric sucks etc. however, i never knew what i was missing buy wearing nicer jeans. can you tell me what brands i should look into buying?

i need them to be baggy and have a huge cockpit area.