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Pant rise discussion

I’ll make this short but have a question regarding pant rise as it’s surprising to my gf that I can’t just “feel” where a pair of pants is suppose to sit. It makes sense to me that regardless of rise, manufacturers would want rear/side pockets to sit in relatively the same position for ease of use. This would mean that the “rise” would be in added material above the pockets, no? And then the rest of the plant shape would help the pants naturally sit where they’re intended. Basically, I haven’t found a single pair of pants that naturally sits at my actual waist or slightly below my belly button. I can pull them up of course but they don’t stay there regardless of a belt (unless I crank it down uncomfortably tight). I do, honestly, find this quite uncomfortable but I also don’t know if I’ve tried/bought true higher rise pants so I’m not sure if that’s even a fair comfort-check....

Looking for some recs on button up shirts

I’d like to add some more button ups to my wardrobe, things i’m looking for -relaxed fit - not too long (28-29) length -larger sizes available ideally like a 25 ptp width - rustic? Design...
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Is this sport coat too big?

I’ve never really worn sport coats before, so I don’t totally know how they’re supposed to fit. I bought one off eBay using my measurements, but I’m wondering if it’s still a little too big
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Straight leg jeans with a high waist

Hi everyone! I’m in the market for some new jeans. I’m looking for some high waisted jeans, <$120, ideally 12in+ rise. I want to like 505s and cowboy cuts but the rise isn’t high enough. Any ideas?

As a big guy Im in need of good pair of baggy jeans

I wear a waist of 42 or. 44 I’m 6’’ 260 and can’t really find good baggy jeans

EG shirt fit check, styling, issues

I received a new Engineered Garments combo shirt, but I think it fits weird. The waist is really baggy without being that wide in the chest. Should it be worn tucked or untucked?
What kind of pants is best to pair it with? I wore the baggiest pants I have at the moment but I'm not sure if that works well. I also have issues with the stitching. This shirt has more loose threads I've ever had on a new shirt. I expected better craftmanship given how much this brand is revered around these parts....
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Not sure what to wear for fall engagement photos

My fiancée is wearing this white dress for our engagement photos soon. It’s fall where we are and I want to wear a brown sweater, I just don’t know what pants or shoes to pair with it. This is the dress she is wearing. She won’t be wearing boots. Any suggestions?...
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What is the most iconic winter jacket from your favourite designer brand?

I am doing a bit of research. For example the undercover puffer jackets with leather sleeves, the rick owens moncler collab etc

What type of shoes should i pair with a blue sports jacket and white jeans?

What type of shoes should I wear and also what color?

What's the difference between denim and chino fabric anyway?

This is definitely a stupid question, but it's pretty hard to find a satisfying answer online. They're both twill cotton fabric. There's all this "lore" (for lack of better term) around denim, like "Japanese raw selvedge denim", that you don't really see with chino fabric. Could people theoretically do the same with chinos? The only difference I see is that chino fabric is somehow more lightweight, but I don't understand why.

Polyester as a suit inner lining

Out of curiosity to anyone here who has experiance with mens suits is polyester ok as a inner lining of a suit? looking for a fairly affordable suit and found some nice ones for 500 AUD Material is 100% merino wool with the inner lining being 45% viscose and 55% polyester ...

How can I vary my look for a two day interview when I only have one suit

Hi everyone, Two weeks from now I’m interviewing for a position as a professor at a highly ranked research institution on the west coast and one in the mid west. Academic job interviews begin from the moment you get picked up from the airport and generally run about two days. (3 if you count the travel days)...

Are these boots cool or nah

https://www.carminashoemaker.com/chelsea-boots-cuero-vegano-80216 https://officinecreative.store/products/ocuchro058ign41d222 i bought them as my first non docs but don’t feel like i have a good sense for if they’re good… i think my style can incorporate both decently well...

Formal winter shoes for people with big / wide feet.

Hello, I am looking for some new shoes, preferably dress shoes that are good for the upcoming winter. I sadly have the problem of having really wide and big feet. I for example usually wear the Size 49.5 / US 15 with Nike Shoes like Air Force 1, Jordans etc. (48.5 also fits somewhat, but need a lot of wear to stretch). The price is not really important, aslong as the quality is good and the shoes are warm. I have already thought about some shoes from Lloyd, like the Jason or Nigel models but sadly these are rather narrow shoes. Does anyone know if there are comparable alternatives for people with feet like mine?...

Largest reasonable drop for RTW and MTM tailoring?

Hello! I have a 40 inch chest and 30 inch waist, though often get closer to 41/29 depending on the season. I understand standard drop between chest and waist measurements is 6. Is it reasonable for me to find a good suit that’s either off the rack or made to measure with these proportions? Any particular brands known for a muscular build? (I’m also very short - 5’4 - with broad shoulders to add to the fun proportions) Thanks!...

How would you guys style this?

Going for a rugged business casual look, chinos and a ocbd or half zip Interested in thoughts for colors and if you guys think it would be a good look Conversely, there's a jcrew barn coat that's in a beige color - is that more versatile for color coordination?...
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Fit on these pants?

These jeans have a slightly lower rise than I usually go for. Do they look alright?
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Formal shirt fit driving me insane...

I really like to push the boat out in my work wear, wearing neutral chinos with neutral shirts every day basically, maybe chucking in a quaterzip here and there - very avantguarde I know, might be too crazy! I am really struggling with shirt fit though: without exception all shirts I've tried are either far too tight around the chest or far too baggy around the waist. My (actual, not shirt) measurements are 15.5" neck , 42-43" chest, 31" waist - none of these are abnormal measurements but it seems that any shirt that fits my neck and chest is designed to fit a 37" waist with acres of flapping material, and anything that reasonably fits a 31" waist makes me look like I'm trying to do a superman impression. I do prefer a more tailored fit (but not a very tight/skinny fit) in shirts; baggy shirts drive me nuts and I'll just sit there constantly pulling and tugging them to try and make them fit properly. Can anyone recommend any UK available options that might fit my build, or am I destined to just commit to custom tailored shirts? I would like to ditch the shirt and chinos altogether, but old habits die very very hard with me. Realistically I wouldn't want to be spending more than £125 per shirt, although sub £75 would be ideal. Cheers!...

Just looking for advice in general as someone who has no fashion sense.

How do I pick out new outfits that look good? How do I organize my wardrobe per those outfits instead of having everything willy nilly. What tips do you have for me?...