Middle-aged man, I want update image/clothing, where do I start?.

[Edie]

As the original poster Doubledown I think you need to keep us fully posted about any successes!

 

[bimble]

Hmm. According to the Mr Porter website, "There's something about tasselled loafers that says, I'm secure enough in my confidence and judgment to adorn my feet with decorations that serve no practical purpose whatsoever" but pause a moment and look at the tragic backstory of the tassled loafer

 

[wayward bob]

for the sale hunters shopstyle is a dangerous great resource. you can search by budget, colour, size and % off so it can really help weigh up your options

 

[bubblesmcgrath]

Start with.......










Underwear?

 

[twentythreedom]

Inspired by the thread I bought a new shirt - £45, Lambretta.

It looks and feels decent, haven't worn it yet though.

 

[brixtonblade]

I

Inspired by the thread I bought a new shirt - £45, Lambretta.

It looks and feels decent, haven't worn it yet though.

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I like.

 

[sealion]

Are you 83 years old and unable to do up shoelaces?

No and why must footwear have laces ?

 

[sealion]

Hmm. According to the Mr Porter website, "There's something about tasselled loafers that says, I'm secure enough in my confidence and judgment to adorn my feet with decorations that serve no practical purpose whatsoever" but pause a moment and look at the tragic backstory of the tassled loafer

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You have too much time on your hands.

 

[bimble]

You have too much time on your hands.

Ooh, that's a low blow, exactly the kind of thing a tasseled loafer wearer would say.

 

[chilango]

Inspired by the thread I bought a new shirt - £45, Lambretta.

It looks and feels decent, haven't worn it yet though.

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I like the fit of Lambretta shirts.

Was wearing a plain white today with dark blue skinny Diesel jeans, brown brogues and a dark green tweedish type jacket.

Thought I was rocking the grown up look pretty well, without going full Clarkson.

 

[killer b]

Heads up for people who liked the Private White stuff posted upthread: I was in Manchester TKMaxx today and they had a couple of pairs of their trousers too (none in my size, curses) - so I reckon it's worth a dig round your local TKMaxx too.

 

[twentythreedom]

I like the fit of Lambretta shirts.

Was wearing a plain white today with dark blue skinny Diesel jeans, brown brogues and a dark green tweedish type jacket.

Thought I was rocking the grown up look pretty well, without going full Clarkson.

Sounds partial Clarkson though Brogues, tweed, skinny jeans*

*not Clarkson, worse

 

[chilango]

Sounds partial Clarkson though Brogues, tweed, skinny jeans*

*not Clarkson, worse

On the spectrum for sure

 

[killer b]

Jacket & jeans is fine, you just need to wear dark jeans. No stonewash.

 

[ringo]

More british made / mad expensive stuff - Tender (some of this is a bit weird, but I like a lot of it.)

Some of these links I've liked. Not these though. These clothes look like they've been dragged off the victims of a mining disaster. They should be returned to the victims' families for burial.

 

[Virtual Blue]

Plimsoles or espadrilles?

 

[bimble]

1 vote for plimsolls. Rope isn't really designed to work as the basis for a shoe, especially if it rains.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

1 vote for plimsolls. Rope isn't really designed to work as the basis for a shoe, especially if it rains.

Plimsolls get manky pretty quickly if they get wet too tbf. Still another vote ahead of espadrilles though.

 

[mx wcfc]

Nah, espadrilles. Plimsolls aren't much use in the rain either.

 

[sealion]

Plimsoles or espadrilles?

They must have laces otherwise you are apparently old

 

[Virtual Blue]

Espadrilles with a the straw/ cork sole looks like a winner.

I have never worn plimsoles but don't they make your feet sweat? And that you need socks?

 

[mx wcfc]

I have never worn plimsoles

What? Not even at school? I thought everyone wore plimsolls for PE.

 

[sealion]

I have never worn plimsoles but don't they make your feet sweat? And that you need socks?

You can get short socks that just cover your foot.

 

[Virtual Blue]

What? Not even at school? I thought everyone wore plimsolls for PE.

Do these classify as plimsolls? It has laces

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

I'd say so - I just think of them as any of that sort of canvas shoe tbh.

They look better with laces IMO.

 

[Virtual Blue]

You can get short socks that just cover your foot.

they're half a sock right? i bought about 5 pairs of those last summer and they all disappeared.

So you will definitely 'need' socks for plimsolls?
Espradrilles look more comfortable, kinda like slippers (hence with age, I don't care for appearances anymore).

 

[Virtual Blue]

I'd say so - I just think of them as any of that sort of canvas shoe tbh.

They look better with laces IMO.

ummm...
Does anyone here lace up like that in the picture? Invisible tie?
Christ...buying casual shoes is so damn difficult.

 

[mx wcfc]

Christ...buying casual shoes is so damn difficult.

No its not. Dr. Martens Official Site

They even do plimsolls now! eg DR MARTENS CALLUM CANVAS

 

[bi0boy]

No its not. Dr. Martens Official Site

They even do plimsolls now! eg DR MARTENS CALLUM CANVAS

these all look shit to me, as well as looking uncomfortable. Am I missing something?

 

[Virtual Blue]

They're expensive for plimsolls.