People should be able to do whatever they want with their own money, as long as they don’t become a burden on society in the process. I knew dudes who spent their entire paycheck adding spoilers and other bs to their rice rockets and couldn’t afford car insurance. All the while blazing through traffic like they’re invincible.
This kid at least had a clear goal, and legitimately worked hard and reaped the benefits of his labor. He had every right to spend his own money for whatever he pleased, no matter how extravagant it seems.
It’s cool. I just wear tees and non-name brand polos with jeans 99% of the time. Generally, if something is a large or has a 34"/36" measurement for jeans it auto-fits me. I’m 5’11" 183lbs btw.
Any recommendations? I’ve always wanted to have stuff tailored to fit better. I wear button-downs unless it’s like 95 degrees or I’m going to the beach.
I have a personal tailor here in NY. His name is Ardien and he has a shop right behind this old-school barber shop on 14th and 8th. He’s expensive but worth every penny. Wherever you live I suggest you find a tailor that knows how to tailor shit, not some rinky dink dry cleaning place.
Buying clothes online is the kind of thing you do once you’ve bought at least one item from that retailer in person. Different shops have their own standards for size; for example, a Medium shirt at Jos. A Bank’s is the equivalent of a Large anywhere else. Once you get that matchup down, you can shop online, and more importantly, take advantage of ridiculous online sales.
Also, I agree with the sentiment that $350 is OP for a belt. Granted, it is his hard-earned money, and he has the right to spend it however he wants, but it’s not really worth it IMO. What’s smarter is to wait for sales and jump on those. I have a few $100 shirts that I didn’t pay over $25 for.
Oh, I get the idea behind it. It’s just that my trust in business these days is slightly skewed (to make a severe understatement), and I have a hard time believing I’ll get my money’s worth without some kind of replacement factor to assure that the price is worth it. As it is, for this instance alone, I see it as this:
Buy 10 $25 belts that will last around 2-3 years, or
Buy 1 $250 belt that could last around 30 years.
That “could” is where the deal is broken for me. Yes, there’s a chance (and probably a greater one) that the $25 belt could wear out/break/rip/etc. early too, but if it does, I’m out a whole lot less money, or if it needs a replacement early enough (I believe 30-90 days for most stores), there’s a good chance I could still return it for faulty make.
If come 10 years down the road, that $250 belt needs to be replaced early, I’m out 2/3 of that $250. Unless there’s some sort of warranty or some shit I could drop down and get a replacement on. Frankly, clothing that expensive should have a warranty just like a bed. I’d have more confidence in plunking down that dollar.
If you’re extremely wealthy and $350 is less than your regular bar tab, no one really has room to judge what you do with your money
Unfortunately when it comes to fashion these days, as seen with sneakerheads, you’ve got a lot of people living like shit going on a pure ramen diet just to afford some of the stuff they wear. It’s sad but hey, do what makes you happy I guess
I may be alone in this, but I am personally glad this happened. I now know never to shop at that store. Were I that kid, I wouldn’t have gotten upset at all. I’d leave the police, take my receipt and head right back to that store and return that piece of shit belt.
edit: And then sue the shit out of the police and recommend to everyone I know not to shop there
sorry mang, only a suit and some really repsectable shoes to match the suit are worth an investment that big. thia guccia mayne armani exchangw bullshit is pure non sense.
Perhaps the store has shoplifting problems and upon sight of the youth, jumped to conclusion.
Now to establish a tier list:
Dress Pants:
Good Tier: Dockers
Ok Tier: Polo
Dress Shirts:
Pretty Good Tier: Eagle, Ralph Lauren
"Meh" Tier: Van Heussen, Club Room, Geoffrey Beene
Trash Tier: J. Crew, Polo
Compost Tier: Armany Exchange, Express
