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mfad16mo ago
jakeonfiree

Help me buy something other than Banana Republic 😬

Down to try anything as long as each piece issn't more than $200 or so. I really like how BR's clothes fit me, I'm short and skinny. Tried Bonobos polos and chinos a bit ago. The construction seemed worse than BR's non-factory line. The polos were 1-2 inches longer for their size and were very boxy on me, and the slim chinos were very puffy on me through the thighs. I typically wear slim fit S or regular fit XS shirts, and 29/30 slim fit pants.
138 Replies
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
why do you feel the need to branch out if it fits you, hits your price point, and you like the clothes?
TMNY
TMNY16mo ago
Uniqlo, peter manning, ash and erie
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc16mo ago
How tall are you? What your style mostly consist of?
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Because there's a limited number of their styles that I would wear, and I'd like to have a wider variety of styles and colors.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
It's easier to reccomend stuff if you have a little more direction, what are some things youre interested, some styles you like but haven't tried yet, pieces you're after etc
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
5'5. Honestly I usually wear polos, chinos, and jeans during the summer. Occasionally I'll wear shorts as well but I don't go to far from that during the warmer months.
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc16mo ago
Do you do Uniqlo? At least they have variety
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm trying to replace a lot of older or lower quality clothes with some pieces that I can keep for longer. I've been looking at some of the Kent Wang stuff, but they're sold out pretty often. I like some of the Tood Snyder styles I've seen.
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc16mo ago
I sorta wear whatever during summer I mostly buy for falls
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I've had some of their stuff before. Pants never fit me well, shirts were okay but I'd rather buy something a little more premium. I have better clothes for winter, apart from pants. Plus I live in the southern US and it will be in the 80s until October.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Spier and mackay is the easy rec Black ficus for more casual Vintage is good for getting higher quality for not that much money if you know what you’re looking for
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc16mo ago
At your height, and fit If u wanna venture out i prob seek japanese brands Beams plus 🤔 The only issue is pricing pretty high state side. There is a lot of sale going on though, on endclothing, or stockists. You can also proxy from japan as they have typical 70% sale sometimes
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Look through nomanwalksalone and just see what you like
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
How is the quality for Spier and Mackay? As far as the chinos I'm looking for something more on the casual side
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1133244437372358778 Here’s the brand thread, I think quality for price is quite high
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Just going through nomanwalksalone I haven't seen anything that particularly interests me. Most of their stuff seems too styled for me, and they only had 2 short sleeved polo shirts. And as far as Spier, the main thing I want to avoid is having to buy more clothes in like a year or two because the materiels are subpar.
Viễn Hắc
Viễn Hắc16mo ago
Might as well hit my favorite brand sehkelly
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Okay maybe I should just buy more BR
burrito
burrito16mo ago
just know u are getting scammed unless u have a 50% discount cause everything goes down to 50% discount once every couple of months based on holidays etc
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Yeah that's what I do
burrito
burrito16mo ago
yea
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm just trying to find high quality basic stuff. I don't want my clothes to be super styled.
burrito
burrito16mo ago
one of my friend just doom scrolls ssense til they see something they like
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
For basic polo shirts and casual chinos?
burrito
burrito16mo ago
oh nvm
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
😂
burrito
burrito16mo ago
i forgot the original prompt my b
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
everyone else did too lmao
burrito
burrito16mo ago
basically go find stores to doom scroll idk
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
that's why I came here
burrito
burrito16mo ago
idk have u ever doom scrolled haven u are in a fashion disc buddy its too late foru ok
burrito
burrito16mo ago
burrito
burrito16mo ago
close enough to chinos
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
🍋🤖
burrito
burrito16mo ago
kapital webshop might be good for doom scrolling too
morgan.
morgan.16mo ago
This Man even for cheaper Nike and Adidas have some cool silhouettes that are not so branded
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I will be wearing this for work too
morgan.
morgan.16mo ago
What is your work?
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I work in local government.
morgan.
morgan.16mo ago
Look into Ed Hardy
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
based
accuratenorth
accuratenorth16mo ago
Alex Mill may be up your alley then, the few things I got from them I was happy with – definitely a price tier up from BR though
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
Try out cos
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Be normal please Spier and mackay is higher quality than BR, read the thread for more info
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
A little too streetwear for me. Closer, but the pants are too relaxed and I'm not a fan of slub cotton for polos. Pique is fine, performance is fine, sweater polos are fine.
Spuck
Spuck16mo ago
Adidas x Hamcus collab is wild
morgan.
morgan.16mo ago
Ooh I haven’t seen this b4 I need the pants
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
Todd Snyder is designed for people who like BR/JCrew but for some reason want to pay more for "quality".
narwhal
narwhal16mo ago
you might like taylor stitch or asket
TheComebackKid
TheComebackKid16mo ago
If you want high quality basics try Lady White Co Theyre running a sale on polos right now
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Asket is the closest to what I'm looking for style wise, just wish they had more interesting colors. Taylor Stitch is a bit too ourdoorsy/rugged wear for me. Their designs are a bit to fashion forward for me.
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
This is a bit isn't it.
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I've wondered that about half of the people answering.
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
"too fashion forward"
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
There's at least a few people in here pulling your leg for sure, but I struggle to see how plain t-shirts are too fashion forward.
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm not looking for tshirts fam, polos and chinos.
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
Same point
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Now look at the measurements for the chest width of those shirts.
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
Why can'y you buy those at BR? I'm so confused about what you want
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
idk try J Crew, they're owned by the same company anyway iirc or the Gap
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
How is cos too streetwear
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
When I say fashion forward I mean this kind of on trend wide/looser sizing
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
the pants
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
Be specific then and people can help more.
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
WHY DON'T YOU LIKE BR?
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
It's not interesting enough, but other stuff can't be too interesting.
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
What is streetwear about these pants. Point out specifics At this point just go to j crew and offer them twice their retail value because that’s clearly what you’re looking for
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm literally wearing a BR shirt right now. Where are you getting that I don't like them?
werkinprogress
werkinprogress16mo ago
Following to see how Cos is too streetwear
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
Just keep buying BR if you're happy with it then? Or Todd Snyder. Or other brands that meet your requirements.
artvandelayimporting
The best way to buy something other than banana republic is to go to any website other than bananarepublic.com and buy something
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
Taylor stitch? We already recommended like every type
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Asked and answered
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
Buck Mason???
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
Can you post your BR fits? Maybe it's all in your head
Thonyfst
Thonyfst16mo ago
Time travel back to 2010 I guess for every direct to consumer fashion start up
TheComebackKid
TheComebackKid16mo ago
I think its becoming clear that you want us to conjure a brand thats exactly like banana republic out of thin air
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
I had ChatGPT scrape this thread and it recommended BR so idk what you want
TheComebackKid
TheComebackKid16mo ago
I dont think we can help you
tun🌻
tun🌻16mo ago
GAP? I think they are literally Banana Republic
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
Yes
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm literally just asking for very good quality basic polo shirts and casual-ish chinos that are slim fitting.
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
Isn't that BR lol
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
That’s a shame
algoresky
algoresky16mo ago
Why deviate from BR if you're happy with em
Affluence
Affluence16mo ago
Sunspel?
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Because I would like to not be stuck with whatever colors or materials that BR decides to offer.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Have you considered learning to sew
eggtart!
eggtart!16mo ago
seems like you're not willing to deviate at all but not put in the work to look into brands yourself
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
So you want BR in more colors? You can diy dye stuff yourself
tun🌻
tun🌻16mo ago
BR+
mattw2
mattw216mo ago
👏 Todd 👏 Snyder 👏
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Rit Dye
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sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
BUCK MASON TODD SNYDER
Affluence
Affluence16mo ago
Unfortunately if you’re looking for slim fit clothing, there’s just way less options as non-mall brands have moved away from it. Sunspel, Buck Mason, and Past season Todd will have options
TheComebackKid
TheComebackKid16mo ago
woodwood.com
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jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
The issue is that it's super hard to find sizing that fits me well and I just don't have time to buy something from all of the brands I may like to test the quality.
walter_crunkite
walter_crunkite16mo ago
Have you thought about walking around in just boxer briefs like the default character in a video game
sharloy
sharloy16mo ago
You are moving the goalposts Now it’s about sizing?
walter_crunkite
walter_crunkite16mo ago
T-posing every time you stop walking? Give it a think
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
they're polo shirts dude. Quality does not matter
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
It's always been about sizing. That's literally in the first sentence of my post.
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
What is your job
walter_crunkite
walter_crunkite16mo ago
This is like the ur-advice thread
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
What do you do for work
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
It's actually a lie
Down to try anything as long as each piece issn't more than $200 or so.
eggocentric_elmo
eggocentric_elmo16mo ago
okay this is getting a little off-topic lol
eggtart!
eggtart!16mo ago
it'd honestly be easier to buy and return even if it's a bit time consuming
walter_crunkite
walter_crunkite16mo ago
Down to try BANANA REPUBLIC and only BANANA REPUBLIC
algoresky
algoresky16mo ago
Do what I've done -- Get a seam ripper and some muslin. Draft a pattern from the garm you like onto heavy cardstock from the garm you seam ripped. Make a note of the allowances and such on the pattern. Cut the pattern out and practice with the muslin on making the garm until you've got an acceptable version in muslin. From there, fly to a city like NYC and talk to some jobbers in the fashion district. Determine how much yardage you need for a particular piece. Test wash the fabric to determine the shrink vertically and horizontally. Wash again to ensure no extra shrink. Once you've gotten that out, buy the fabric and bring it home. Wash the fabric and dry it multiple times. Press the fabric until smooth. Use this fabric to create your garm in the same way you did the muslin. Boom, you've now got an unlimited choice in fabric it's really stinkin simple
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
If you’re sitting at a computer you are not going to wear a polo out anytime soon so it doesn’t matter
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
You're getting pushback because you're not working with people giving free advice
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Okay now keep reading.. what does it say next.
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
That's literally in the first sentence of my post.
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm not working with the people giving advice because they're not reading.
walter_crunkite
walter_crunkite16mo ago
You can’t be this annoying about clothing and also be an asshole when people try and help Pick one or neither
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
If you are a professional golfer maybe you will go through a polo
eggtart!
eggtart!16mo ago
you want more styles but you don't want to be styled
Thonyfst
Thonyfst16mo ago
Are you willing to tailor your polo
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
My guy
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
You're not trying
eggtart!
eggtart!16mo ago
and you want more colors but you're not willing to try the actual clothing on
Thonyfst
Thonyfst16mo ago
Might address the length and billowiness you don't like with some of these brands
Affluence
Affluence16mo ago
I gave you 5 options that fall directly into your requirements.
awburkey
awburkey16mo ago
Go to a mall and try on all of the polos that every store sells and then buy the ones you like
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Ask on r/malefashionadvice I hear that place is great
eggocentric_elmo
eggocentric_elmo16mo ago
we're not gonna know which garments fit you best even if you give us your exact measurements lol
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
Yes, BM, PS, Sunpel are fine. It's hard to respond to every message when everyone online is responding to me at one time.
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
Well there ya go
TheComebackKid
TheComebackKid16mo ago
Ok great Thread over
raisinpie
raisinpie16mo ago
Mission complete, good work everybody
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Okay jake last thought One more chance
eggocentric_elmo
eggocentric_elmo16mo ago
?
bishopcorrigan
bishopcorrigan16mo ago
Im giving jake one more comment then im locking the thread Go ahead jake No? Okay glad we could help
jakeonfiree
jakeonfiree16mo ago
I'm glad that after a day of shitposting we got back to me looking at buying the brands I mentioned yesterday. Thanks, it's been an honor. I hope you all have enjoyed this as much as I have.
Sal
Sal16mo ago
Have you heard of uniqlo
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