What are you really wearing?

[crz]

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ps. that is one of my favourite from you pnod

[move_ment]

not sure what is up when people get confused with a 'look' and seem to forget about construction/cut/fabric. The reason it looks good is because it IS good. not cheap and from a cowboy store.

I am very willing to be proved wrong Galois, please post waywt.

[galia]

Oh I'm sure that people with good genes can "do" an expensive silouhette for cheap, and it will look accurate from a distance or in a picture, because you can't see the details

[philip nod]

mission accomplished
streetfighter fail
kills thread

[Avantster]

go straight to HOF
do not pass waywt
do not collect $200

[Chinorlz]

P's posting made me laugh out loud!!

At the same time, I like the honesty of Spence's post too :)

[cjbreed]

P's posting made me laugh out loud!!

me too. and i need those shorts!

[cjbreed]

At the same time, I like the honesty of Spence's post too :)

wow me too again...

but seriously I'm in pretty much the same boat as Spencer. i've got some nice pieces but they don't get worn much because its just not practical in my daily life.

i've actually been rethinking my buying habits. i enjoy buying clothing. its fun. i like it. i love the search, the hunt, the design, the fabrics, the way it looks, the "deal", everything. but i feel compelled to buy stuff i don't really need or can't use, like another drkshdw/rick tee or more jeans or another boot just like one i already have just because its "cheap(ish)". i'm starting to think similarly to what merz posted. i'm far from baller status (but give it time. i'm workin on a master plan) but i'm actually going to make a real effort to refrain from buying everything i like, and try to just buy grails and wear them more often. this may mean going long periods without making a purchase which will be hard for me to be honest. it is also hard to drop large $$ on a single item. but its probably worth it. because right now i have tons of similar items that get worn maybe twice a season and then their gone. i just don't get the opportunity to wear them, really. i don't know. what do u guys think?

sorry i think i just derailed. wrong thread?

[Galois]

I haven't been able to make it back on until today, but I'll post a photograph soon enough. I'm kind of in this traveling/adventure point right now as I finally have a break away from school and work.

The reason it looks good is because it IS good. not cheap and from a cowboy store.

I understand what you mean - the fabrics, the cuts, the detailing - but for me the silhouette is the most important aspect. The silhouette has always been what captures the essence of a look for me. I have always felt an Ann man has a silhouette, a loose yet sharp look.



This idea is achievable without Ann's clothes. I will admit though, it's hard, but look at the following photos: http://www.nomenusquarterly.com/ Go to the Ann link. I'm sure most all of you have seen this by now. The essence of each outfit is not in the detailing for me - it is the whole outfit. This is of course how I feel, and I'm open to other viewpoints.

[Sombre]

Galois, to an extent I agree with you. I don't like the idea that an outfit is any less because it doesn't consist of the authentic pieces of the designer whose look is being attempted, because this line of thought discounts anyone who cannot afford the authentic clothing for whatever reason.

The reason it looks good is because it IS good. not cheap and from a cowboy store.

I especially dislike this. How many times has someone posted a pic in WAYWT with a response "Cool. what is that jacket/knit/pant/boot?" only to have the wearer say H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, or even Target? The fabrics don't measure up to Ann Demeulemeester et al, but that doesn't decrease the worth of the outfit.

[Galois]

The fabrics don't measure up to Ann Demeulemeester et al, but that doesn't decrease the worth of the outfit.

Exactly. This is why the entire outfit and the silhouette is so important to me. If what you are wearing looks great that is what matters. Who made your clothes is ultimately, in the end, of no importance.


What I wear is an expression of who I am. Thus, direly more important than the fabrics from which my garments are made, is how I look. I do not need a label to express myself, I need the right garments.

With that said, I still see the virtues in high end designer clothing. Thus I wear it, too.

[zamb]

Exactly. This is why the entire outfit and the silhouette is so important to me. If what you are wearing looks great that is what matters. Who made your clothes is ultimately, in the end, of no importance.
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there are fundamental flaws in your statements, to the point where the statements seem somewhat unlearned, let me make it clear I am not calling you unlearned, but the statements seems so.
Designer clothing and cheap knockoff are not the same thing. the importance of clothing (at least for me) extends beyond its visual appeal, your "if it looks good great, that all that matters" statements seems to suggest you are somewhat superficial approach, at least when in comes to what you wear.......

Who made your clothes is ultimately, in the end, of no importance.
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this is a very irresponsible statement, of course the maker of ones cothing is important, this is the reason why I dont wear Prada anymore, because what Prada represents is not reflective of who I am, nor do I endorse what the company represents, I also want nothing that is made through slave labour or by underpaid persons,
I would rather have one pair of shoes that is of good quality and well made, than five cheap pieces of crap just to create a look.
Also fabrics are an essential key to any garment, and largely this becomes one of the essential differences between designer clothing and mass market and knockoff stuff, of course there are more cost friendly clothing that are well made and of good quality, i own(ed) lots of them, but to disregard or downplay the superior value of designer clothing ( I am speaking in general terms here) seems unlearned

[Galois]

How is my approach superficial? How clothing looks is not superficial, it is the most important aspect of a garment.

this is a very irresponsible statement, of course the maker of ones cothing is important, this is the reason why I dont wear Prada anymore, because what Prada represents is not reflective of who I am, nor do I endorse what the company represents, I also want nothing that is made through slave labour or by underpaid persons,
I would rather have one pair of shoes that is of good quality and well made, than five cheap pieces of crap just to create a look.

You are assuming when I say who makes the piece doesn't matter that I am ignoring personal beliefs and values. I did not mean this - sorry if what I said was too non-descript. If the maker of a piece engages in practices which you deem immoral, who makes the piece surely matters in the sense that you will not buy their brand.

Your point on fabrics has been well taken.

[move_ment]

I especially dislike this. How many times has someone posted a pic in WAYWT with a response "Cool. what is that jacket/knit/pant/boot?" only to have the wearer say H&M, Uniqlo, Zara, or even Target?

firstly, it's an image on the internet. These images are far removed from actual intention here. With good lighting and some photography skills anyone could make target/h&m/whatever look good... but I'm sure if we saw it down the street under natural light, it would look bulky and lifeless.

[move_ment]

I prefer honest.