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Styles

2018-04-22T04:19:23Z

Chesire: Because fuck you

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism: someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today, known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to the irony of women trying to look nomadic, outliers, following the trend where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Radical chic/Terrorist chic'''

Refers to the appropriation of symbols, objects, and aesthetics of associated with the looks of militants and terrorists, usually in the contest of pop culture. The term Radical chic comes from the 1970s essay "Radical Chic: The Party at Lenny's" by Tom Wolfe to describe Leonard Bernstein for hosting a fundraising party for the Black Panthers. He discribes the radical chic as the promotion of radical political caused by celebrities, socialites, and high scoiety. Defining their allegiance through what they wear, they are ideologically invested into the cause and often refrain from enganging or as dedicated as activists or revolutionaries. Terrorist chic which is more popular today is associated itself closer to the iconography of terrorists such as those in the Irish Republican Alliance.

==Mod==
[[File:ModFashion.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
"For the fashion-obessive and hedonisitc cult of the hyper-cool" as discribed by Paul Jobling and David Crowley the spread of the Mod subculture came from the influence of post socioeconomic troubles that plauged London. The youth of the 1960s became the first of their generations with the ability to be induldge in themselves. Instead of using their money to help the family as previous generations had to do, teens were able to use their income on their presentation.

Men took up a clean, sophisticatd look with tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere jumpers, military parkas, and chelsea or beatle boots. Often going against gender norms using makeup such as eye shadow, pencil, and even lipstick.

Women dressed androgynously, with short haircuts, men's pants and shirts, flat shoes, and straying from too much makup, but took up progressivly shorter miniskirts.

The mod subculture was influenced by not only their fashion, but music such as soul, ska, and R&B, but also motor scooters as the concealed moving parts made it easier to avoid oil or road dust on their clothes. Another notable part was the recreational use of amphetamine, their popularity with the crowd came for the fact that it was still legal in Britian.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

Styles

2018-04-02T05:01:13Z

Chesire: /* Military-esque */

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism: someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today, known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to the irony of women trying to look nomadic, outliers, following the trend where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Radical chic/Terrorist chic'''

Refers to the appropriation of symbols, objects, and aesthetics of associated with the looks of militants and terrorists, usually in the contest of pop culture. The term Radical chic comes from the 1970s essay "Radical Chic: The Party at Lenny's" by Tom Wolfe to describe Leonard Bernstein for hosting a fundraising party for the Black Panthers. He discribes the radical chic as the promotion of radical political caused by celebrities, socialites, and high scoiety. Defining their allegiance through what they wear, they are ideologically invested into the cause and often refrain from enganging or as dedicated as activists or revolutionaries. Terrorist chic which is more popular today is associated itself closer to the iconography of terrorists such as those in the Irish Republican Alliance.

==Mod==
[[File:ModFashion.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
"For the fashion-obessive and hedonisitc cult of the hyper-cool" as discribed by Paul Jobling and David Crowley the spread of the Mod subculture came from the influence of post socioeconomic troubles that plauged London. The youth of the 1960s became the first of their generations with the ability to be induldge in themselves. Instead of using their money to help the family as previous generations had to do, teens were able to use their income on their presentation.

Men took up a clean, sophisticatd look with tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere jumpers, military parkas, and chelsea or beatle boots. Often going against gender norms using makeup such as eye shadow, pencil, and even lipstick.

Women dressed androgynously, with short haircuts, men's pants and shirts, flat shoes, and straying from too much makup, but took up progressivly shorter miniskirts.

The mod subculture was influenced by not only their fashion, but music such as soul, ska, and R&B, but also motor scooters as the concealed moving parts made it easier to avoid oil or road dust on their clothes. Another notable part was the recreational use of amphetamine, their popularity with the crowd came for the fact that it was still legal in Britian.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

Men's Basics

2018-04-02T03:26:03Z

Chesire: /* Outerwear */

New to /fa/? Come here from MFA and need to start over? Girlfriend burn your clothes? We understand.

Below you will find a quick guide to wardrobe essentials.

Also, please read the '''[[Introduction]]'''.

== Tops ==

===T-Shirts===
[[File:teeshirt.jpg|thumb|250px|Acne crew neck tee.]]

'''Color:'''
White, navy, black, heather grey, slate, and dark green can be worn with almost anything without much thought and work with most skin tones. Pale versions of otherwise bold colors will also tend to be more versatile than their more richly colored counterparts--pale pink, pale yellow, pale blue (as opposed to electric blue), etc. Solid color tees should suit your skin and hair, not clash with or closely match your skin tone. And, in general, men with darker features will find it easier to wear bolder colors.

Men might find color selection to be one of the more difficult aspects of clothing selection, and much of the advice floating around online isn't very helpful. Your best bet is to experiment with different colors--eliciting the advice of a trusted friend if possible. Even if a color is considered extremely versatile, if you don't like the way it makes you look, don't wear it.

'''Fit:'''
Try to find tees that aren't too loose or too tight. And while there is no "ideal fit" (some men like to wear over sized tees to emphasize their leanness), one of the fundamentals of dressing well is knowing how things ''should'' fit. One of the most important markers is the shoulder seam. It should line up with the "point" of your shoulder.

There are also multiple styles of necklines such as the scoop neck and the v neck, but the crew neck will be the most versatile. A crew neck is simply the ubiquitous rounded neckline that most tees have. V necks, however, are ideal undershirts as they remain hidden when worn underneath a partially unbuttoned shirt.

'''Other Considerations'''

*If you don't want the sleeves of a tee to flare out search for companies that make tees with tapered sleeves like Uniqlo, J Crew, or James Perse.

*Consider whether you prefer thicker or thinner material for your tees.

*Consider how you'd like your tees to hold up after multiple washes. A cheaper shirt might look nice at first, but careless washing may cause it to quickly pill (become nappy), warp, fade, or even come undone along the seams. This is especially true of tees with synthetic blends, which become nappy easily. In general, cold water and line drying or drying on a no-heat setting will help maintain the shirt's original look.

*Other styles of tees: thermal tees, raglan (aka baseball tees), henleys, patterned tees (color blocked, striped, speckled etc.), and graphic tees are all great additions to a wardrobe.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $10''

*Gildan, H&M, Mossimo Supply Co. (aka Target brand, "athletic fit"), Uniqlo

''$15-45''
*Everlane, GAP, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, J Crew, COS

''$45 & Up''

*James Perse, Splendid Mills, Acne, Sunspel, Alexander Wang, Jil Sander, Our Legacy

===Shirts===
[[File:shirt2.jpg|thumb|250px|Patrik Ervell heavy button collar shirt.]]
Button-downs and button-ups are often simply referred to as "shirts" by clothiers. As with anything else, having the right fit is important. Nowadays, well tailored, slim fitting shirts are easy to find (look or ask for shirts denoted as "slim"), but consider taking your shirts to a tailor if you can't find that perfect fit off the rack, especially if it's for a minor alteration like having a sleeve shortened.

'''Color:'''
Solid colored oxfords (white and light blue are popular) and at least one white dress shirt (to be worn with a suit) is a good starting point. Plaids are also a fine option, including patterns like gingham, tattersall, and madras.

'''Fit:'''
A shirt's shoulder seam should fit on the "point" of your shoulder. This is the most important part of a proper fit, as it is the most difficult to alter. A shirt's waist should not puff out too much. This indicates that the shirt is cut too boxy (a "traditional" fit) or is too large. Look for ready tailored shirts denoted as "slim" or "tailored."

'''Dress Shirts and Sport Shirts'''

Note the difference between dress shirts and sport shirts. Dress shirts feature a stiff collar and/or collar stays, a spread collar (to accommodate a tie), will generally be made of finer fabrics, will not have more than one pocket, and may size by sleeve and neck measurements. Sport shirts are often made out of coarser fabrics like oxford cloth, may have multiple pockets, feature less conservative patterns, a button down collar, and may use small, medium, and large sizing.

Dress shirts should generally not be worn causally and should be tucked in. Sport shirts can be worn causally, but also with a suit and tie in less formal occasions. If worn untucked, a shirt should extend mid way down the fly, but not farther than the bottom of the fly.

'''Other notes'''
*Generally, avoid black dress shirts unless you're top gun at the local Applebees.

*Avoid over designed shirts: embellishments like epaulets and buttoned tabs down the middle of the sleeve look like shit.

*Avoid neon and bright pastel shirts. Their flashiness may catch your eye when shopping, but you will find yourself feeling very tacky when you actually put them to use.

*Shirts do not have to be washed after every wear, especially when worn with an undershirt. Wash it when it becomes dirty or smells. If you care about your clothing, take care in how you wash it.

*Leave the top button undone unless you're wearing a tie.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $50''

*Asos, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Under $100''
*Polo Ralph Lauren (look for "custom" and "slim" fit shirts), Express, J Crew, Club Monaco, Bonobos, Brooks Brothers (look for slim styles)

''Over $100''
*Gant, J Press/York Street, Gitman Bros, Gitman Vintage, Patrik Ervell, Thom Browne, Brioni.

===Sweaters, Knits, and Hoodies===
[[File:sweater1.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander camel and wool blend sweater.]]
Cotton sweaters, wool knits, cardigans, and hoodies allow for layering in casual and business casual environments.

'''Color:'''
Navy, black, grey and heather grey are common choices for cotton crews and hoodies; and navy, grey, camel, dark grey, and dark green for fine woolen sweaters.

'''Fit:'''
You should generally buy the same size sweater that you buy for shirts, despite the common misconception that there is a need to "size up" to accommodate for the shirt underneath.

Thick woolen sweaters are inherently more casual and should generally not be used for business environments. Fine woolen v neck sweaters offer room for ties and while these can be worn casually, however, especially deep v necks should not be worn without ties.

Feel free to purchase sweaters with different patterns and styles like stripes, color blocked sweaters, speckled Donegal sweaters, cable knit sweaters, fisherman sweaters, etc.

But, for the love of god, do not buy an argyle sweater.

====Recommended Brands====

'''Cotton Hoodies and Sweaters'''

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, American Apparel, J Crew, American Giant, Archival

''Over $100''
*Norse Projects, Acne, A.P.C, Carhartt WIP, Reigning Champ, Loopwheeler, The Real McCoy, Left Field, Our Legacy, Wings + Horns, Sunspel, Alexander Wang

'''Wool Knits'''

''Under $100''
*Uniqlo, J Crew, Banana Republic

''Over $100''
*Folk, Jil Sander, A.P.C, Zanone, Zegna

''Over $200''
*Loro Piana, SNS Herning, Howlin by Morrison

== Bottoms ==

===Shorts===
[[File:shorts.jpg|thumb|250px|Incotex linen and cotton blend shorts.]]

As a beginner, opt for solid colored shorts like gray, navy, and khaki. Flat front chino shorts should be your first selection (burn your cargo shorts).

Look for shorts that end just above the knee cap or higher, whatever you're most comfortable with. For most men this will mean a 10" or shorter inseam. In general you'll want the opening of your shorts to be wide--wider than you'd want from your pants, both for the sake of air circulation and for looks. Skinny, thigh hugging shorts tend to be unflattering.

Chambray and linen shorts are also widely available during the spring/summer season. Seersucker, a less popular choice, is notable for its breathability and wavy texture. The only varieties generally rejected on /fa/ are plaid shorts and denim shorts.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $50''

*H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Over $50''
*Chubbies, J Crew, Club Monaco, Vineyard Vines, Gant, Incotex, AMI, Kenzo

===Pants===
[[File:trousers.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander wool and cashmere blend trousers featuring a slight break.]]
[[File:breaktrousers.jpg|thumb|250px|An example of several breaks.]]
Slim flat front chinos in neutral and earth tones as well as navy or charcoal wool trousers work for casual and more formal outfits. (If you've never heard of the term "chino", you may have been calling them "khakis." Chino is the more correct term.)

Consider the color of your dress shoes (particularly if you don't have a variety) when selecting dress pants. Don't wear white pants.

'''A Note on Breaks:'''
The "break" of a pair of pants refers to how the fabric falls, folds, or "breaks" onto the shoe. A "full break" or too much break sees the fabric folding over heavily onto the shoe. This is generally not in style and can appear careless and sloppy. A slight break or no break, on the other hand, has been popular in recent years. The term "highwaters" refers to pants so short or rolled up that the entire ankle is visible, a style exemplified by Thom Browne. Your safest option will be a slight or medium break in formal settings. Worn casually, a rolled cuff on a pair of chinos or jeans can allow for airflow during warmer months.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, Dockers Alpha Khaki, GAP, J Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren

''Over $100''

*Epaulet, Slowear, Jil Sander

===Jeans===
[[File:jeans1.jpg|thumb|250px|United Dry Stock Goods raw selvedge denim.]]

Dark "raw" jeans and a mid blue faded jean are the most versatile jeans you can have in your wardrobe. Many men also like a pair of black jeans. It depends on personal preference.

Side Note: Outsourcing in the 90s made jeans cheaper, but didn't make them better (see our entry on [[Levi's]] for a case in point). We couldn't more strongly advise you--particularly if you wear jeans every day--spend more on your jeans than you might be used to spending.

'''Fit:'''
Look for a fit that compliments your body. For most men, a slim tapered jean will work best (look for the term "slim") as it follows the natural shape of the leg. For larger men or men with large thighs, a straight cut ("straight" or "slim straight") might be a better option. Don't feel the need to stick to any one fit either. It's nice to have some variety.

Consider buying jeans that feel snug in the waist and around the groin as denim will stretch over time.

'''Raw Denim:'''
Raw jeans come from the factory unwashed and can be identified by their uniform, dark indigo color and the stiffness of their fabric. The value of raw denim is that it allows natural fading to occur over time as indigo loosens around stress points. This stands in starch contrast (huehue) to pre-faded jeans which have artificial fading and distressing that often appears inauthentic, out of sync with the wearer's body, or simply bad.

Part of the aversion /fa/ has towards prefaded jeans, however, comes from the style's dominance in lower priced markets. "Cheap" and "prefaded" have become synonymous. This is--to an extent--an unfair generalization, and prefaded jeans at higher price points, using more sophisticated and considered processes, dyes, and construction are worth considering especially given how versatile a smartly faded blue jean can be.

'''Selvedge Jeans:''' Selvedge is a type of fabric that creates a clean edge or "self edge" visible on the outseam. A large percentage of higher end jeans are made with selvedge denim. All jeans used to be made with selvedge denim. You don't have to get selvedge or even raw jeans, but you should get something better than a pair of Levi's when you can afford it.

See '''[[Denim 101]]''' for a list of recommended brands and a guide to everything denim.

== Shoes ==

*'''[[Sneakers]]''': Canvas sneakers are a hallmark of spring and summer outfits. Suede and leather sneakers, as well as some running sneakers, work with a variety of outfits and have the benefit of being comfortable and low profile.

*'''[[Boots]]''': Boots are a good option for colder months, but can be worn year round. A decent quality boot will have a certain luster and depth of color that cheaper boots won't and will be more durable.

*'''[[Shoes]]''': Essential to any wardrobe even if they're reserved for special occasions. Black or brown derbies are extremely versatile.

== Outerwear ==

Outerwear is a large subject. Asking what sort of jacket to get is different than, say, asking what sort of jeans you should get. It's a much broader topic and can be overwhelming to those just getting into clothing. One of the best ways to address this is by familiarizing yourself with the basic types of outerwear on the market.

See '''[[Outerwear]]''' for more information.

== Accessories ==

===Wallets===
[http://www.youtube.com/user/montelli101?feature=watch Steve Montelli] on youtube does nothing but review wallets. He owns A LOT of them. Check out his page for recommendations. The one he uses most often is the [http://www.saddlebackleather.com/pocketidwallet Saddleback ID Wallet].

===Hats===

Baseball caps and beanies are really the only safe, innocuous hat styles for men. The 5 panel hat is similar to the 6 panel baseball cap, but is more "trendy", having been adopted by hypebeasts and swagfags.

Fedoras can never be worn without you looking like a faggot

===Watches===

Watches are one of the few socially acceptable forms of jewelry for a man to wear, but should not be considered necessary to a man's wardrobe. If you wish to purchase a watch, we recommend a simple design rather than something over designed or bulky, especially if you don't have large enough wrists to compensate.

Inexpensive:
*Timex Weekender & Easy Reader
*Swatch Irony, Body Soul
*Seiko 5

Mid range:
*Seiko Orange Monster
*Orient Mako

Entry level luxury:
*Hamilton Khaki

Inevitably, you will probably be curious about fake watches/replicas. Contrary to presumption, quality replicas can be had. However, there are some important things to remember:
*Do your research first
*Don't expect an exact replica (There will always be "tells", no matter how minute.)
*Buy the dealer, not the price: paying a little more for a more reliable, helpful, or communicative dealer will be worth the trouble saved.
*Join a replica watch forum such as [http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/ replica-watch.info] that has trusted dealers and start there.
*The movements in replica watches are often left unoiled. Oil in a watch movement serves the purpose of reducing friction and wear. If left to run unoiled for a period of years, parts could become damaged and functionality will diminish because of it.
*Buying allegedly "Genuine ETA movements" in replicas is highly discouraged: you probably won't be able to verify the movement's authenticity and few will want to do it for you. Clone movements are capable of [http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/how-do-seagull-hangzhou-compare-eta-depth-look-216945.html equal levels of accuracy], all other things being equal. Even if you do manage to receive a genuine ETA movement, it may be recycled, as in [http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=3478 this thread].

This [https://warosu.org/fa/thread/7697976 archived thread] may be of interest.

===Glasses & Sunglasses===

As a general guideline, you should choose something that accentuates your [http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/face_shape_guide.aspx face shape]. One of the few things /fa/ is good at is choosing between different glasses given the right images. So post a picture of yourself wearing different glasses if you want any useful advice.

Quality is very important with sunglasses. When you put glasses on, your eyes open up more because the world is now dimmer. However, if your glasses do not offer proper UV protection, your eyes are open wide and letting in more harmful rays than normal. It is almost always better for your eyes to squint and deal with it than to wear cheap sunglasses and fool your eyes into thinking they are protected.

'''Notable Brands'''
*[http://rayban.com Ray-Ban]
*Oliver Peoples
*Tom Ford
*Persol
*Warby Parker
*Randolph Engineering
*American Optical
*[http://fuglies.com.au/ Fuglies]
*Arnette

===Socks===
They don't break a fit unless they are obviously inappropriate for the fit. Nicer socks can add a cool touch to a really basic fit, like if you just have chinos and a plain t shirt. Marled socks add a little texture and detail to it which polishes it off. Deal with basic colors, by matching with your pants color. Go a shade darker or lighter will blend perfectly. If you're a little bit more daring play wit complimentary colors to draw more attention and use patterned socks.

For material it's best to go with wool, it's great for wicking away moisture and regulating temperature. Acrylic is often common as its warm and lightweight and good at retaining its shape.

Recconmended Brands:
*Happy Socks
*Norse Projects
*Uniqlo
*Folk
*White Mountaineering
*Kapital
*Chup
*Anonymousism
*Muji
*Smartwool
*Outlier
*Darn Tough
*Superioir Labor

Stores

2018-04-02T03:24:55Z

Chesire: /* Thrift Stores */

== Stores ==

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
Building a wardrobe from thrifted clothes is very respectable and recomended for anyone who wants to experiment with their style, but don't have the money to do so. Let this section be a short guide to how to thirft for clothes.

To find grails in many stores we need to visit them often and those in busy areas. Shift through the entire store as a buys thirft store is constantly throwing out and tossing in goods everyday day. This would mean dedicated a little bit time each day to find something you want.

Make a mental image of what you have in your wardrobe and currently in your cart. This rule goes to all shoping, but very important when shopping for the unexpected. You should have a good feeling of what matches with what you already have for a gratifying purchase.

When you do find that perfect one you need to inspect it for its quality. Make sure that the condition is free of has fixable stains or scuffs. Anything too damaged is nothing worth your time unless its really unique. Find anything missing, such as buttons, zippers, and even holes. Some might find the damage to intresting and can add some character to the fit, but you should be aware of these imperfections and if you're willing spend time to fix it or have it sent to a tailor.

And without saying, how your clothing fits is very important. Going into a thirft store you're dealing with many different brands that work their clothes differently. And each piece having a different background of possible streching, shrinking, etc. It's important to know how you want something to look and how it looks on you before committing that piece into your wardrobe. Being able to tailor and sew is incredibly helpful skill to have when you're thrifting for clothes as you can make pieces that were once ill fitting become part of your vision.

[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Stores

2018-04-02T03:21:59Z

Chesire: /* Thrift Stores */

== Stores ==

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
Building a wardrobe from thrifted clothes is very respectable and recomended for anyone who wants to experiment with their style, but don't have the money to do so. Let this section be a short guide to how to thirft for clothes.

To find grails in many stores we need to visit them often and those in busy areas. Shift through the entire store as a buys thirft store is constantly throwing out and tossing in goods everyday day. This would mean dedicated a little bit time each day to find something you want.

When you do find that perfect one you need to inspect it for its quality. Make sure that the condition is free of has fixable stains or scuffs. Anything too damaged is nothing worth your time unless its really unique. Find anything missing, such as buttons, zippers, and even holes. Some might find the damage to intresting and can add some character to the fit, but you should be aware of these imperfections and if you're willing spend time to fix it or have it sent to a tailor.

And without saying, how your clothing fits is very important. Going into a thirft store you're dealing with many different brands that work their clothes differently. And each piece having a different background of possible streching, shrinking, etc. It's important to know how you want something to look and how it looks on you before committing that piece into your wardrobe. Being able to tailor and sew is incredibly helpful skill to have when you're thrifting for clothes as you can make pieces that were once ill fitting become part of your vision.

[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Stores

2018-04-02T03:15:33Z

Chesire: /* Thrift Stores */

== Stores ==

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
Building a wardrobe from thrifted clothes is very respectable and reccomended for anyone who wants to experiment with their style, but don't have the money to do so. Let this section be a short guide to how to thirft for clothes.

To find grails in many stores we need to visit them often and those in busy areas. Shift through the entire store as a buys thirft store is constantly throwing out and tossing in goods everyday day. This would mean dedicated a little bit time each day to find something you want.

When you do find that perfect one you need to inspect it for its quality. Make sure that the condition is free of has fixable stains or scuffs. Anything too damaged is nothing worth your time unless its really unique. Find anything missing, such as buttons, zippers, and even holes. Some might find the damage to intresting and can add some character to the fit, but you should be aware of these imperfections and if you're willing spend time to fix it or have it sent to a tailor.

And without saying, how your clothing fits is very important. Going into a thirft store you're dealing with many different brands that work their clothes differently. And each piece having a different background of possible streching, shrinking, etc. It's important to know how you want something to look and how it looks on you before committing that piece into your wardrobe. Being able to tailor and sew is incredibly helpful skill to have when you're thrifting for clothes as you can make pieces that were once ill fitting become part of your vision.

[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Stores

2018-04-02T03:12:29Z

Chesire: Short guide to general thifting

== Stores ==

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
Building a wardrobe from thrifted clothes is very respectable and reccomended for anyone who wants to experiment with their style, but don't have the money to do so. Let this section be a short guide to how to thirft for clothes.

To find grails in many stores we need to visit them often and those in busy areas. Shift through the entire store as a buys thirft store is constantly throwing out and tossing in goods everyday day. This would mean dedicated a little bit time each day to find something you want.

When you do find that perfect one you need to inspect it for its quality. Make sure that the condition is free of has fixable stains or scuffs. Anything too damaged is nothing worth your time unless its really unique. Find anything missing, such as buttons, zippers, and even holes. Some might find the damage to intresting and can add some character to the fit, but you should be aware of these imperfections and if you're willing spend time to fix it or have it sent to a tailor.

And without saying, how your clothing fits is very important. Going into a thirft store you're dealing with many different brands that work their clothes differently. And each piece having a different background of possible streching, shrinking, etc. It's important to know how you want something to look and how it looks on you before committing that piece into your wardrobe. Being able to tailor and sew is incredibly helpful skill to have when you're thrifting for clothes as you can make pieces that were once ill fitting become part of your vision.

[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill.org]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

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== Stores ==

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill.org]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Stores

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== Stores ==

=== Africa ===
[[Tunisia]]

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill.org]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Buy & Sell ==

[Under Construction]

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Stores In The United States

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Stores In The United States

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Men's Basics

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== Hair-care Basics ==

'''No Poo'''

The ancient method of No Poo (No Shampoo) has been immensely over exaggerated and altered into a wacky pseudoscience cure all for shitty hair. Not for the uninitiated who can't tell the difference between shampooing and just washing your hair.

While there's a ''bit'' of truth to the "dangers" of shampoo, never using soap in your hair will result in a buildup of all the shit you can't hand-scrub out of your head. There's other reasons your hair could be shit, including washing with too hot water or having bad genes. As with everything else, don't shampoo your head ritualistically, only when it starts to get disgusting (STARTS TO, not IS). If your life involves a lot of physical activity/outdoor work, you'll probably need to shampoo/condition every day. On the other hand, if you're clean and don't use a ton of product, you may only need to shampoo around once a week.

When you wash your hair (shampoo or not), use your fingertips and scrub at the scalp, being thorough and methodical, making sure you remove everything you can from your hair.

'''Go To A Fucking Barber'''

No matter how awesome and crafty you think you are, never attempt to cut your own hair alone. Learn with a professional if you want to save on salon money, it's well worth it (and then you don't have to go to the salon anyway when you fuck up). Mike is a wizard, do not be led astray by his ways by just watching his video once or twice.

Do not attempt unless you are VERY desperate or okay with looking like a total dork in the learning process.

'''How To Ask For a Haircut'''

The '''best''' way is to bring in a picture of what you want. If you go to a decent barber they should know how to cut & style it and how to advise you on whether it would look good or not for your face shape and hair type.

If you are too embarrassed to bring in a photo to protect your precious masculinity then at least learn technical terms (e.g. taper, fade, undercut, pompadour) so your hairdresser can understand what you want & you can leave happy.

[https://youtu.be/Xw4JP3bEvng This video] covers the basics of asking for a haircut from an actual barbers perspective, you should trust them as a profesional: "Telling your haircutter how long you want your hair is like telling your personal trainer how much weight you need to lift... tell them what you want your hair to '''DO''' and they, the professional will tell you how long it needs to be to do that."

'''Self-dyeing'''

Never dye by yourself. Results in rashes, skin peeling off, etc. Besides, getting an even tone all over is one of the hardest tasks for colourists.

'''Haircut ideas'''

http://young-stalin.com/

http://thefaggotstore.org/haircut.html
(This one is old, take it with a grain of salt)

[http://imgur.com/a/NU8Fl#0 For those with afro hair]

== Skin-care Basics ==

A skin-care regimen is necessary for healthy skin consists of:

=== Cleanser/Face wash ===
Use a good sensitive or moisturising face wash each time you shower in the mornings. When buying facewash look for terms such as 'kind to skin' or 'light' since these tend to be less harsh on the skin.

=== Exfoliator ===

Exfoliator helps remove dead skin and make-up stuck in your pores. It also slows the aging of your skin. Entirely '''optional''' for men, still recommended though, especially if you have blemishes. You don't want to exfoliate too much though or your skin ends up looking like gritting paper. 2-4 times a week just before sleeping is usually fine. If you shave your face, everywhere the razor runs over is exfoliated.

=== Moisturizer ===

Moisturizer keeps your skin moist, duh. Good for dry months, but don't overdo it or you'll look shiny all the time. A small amount on extra-dry places is enough, and you can also get moisturizers with silicone in their formula to leave an incredibly smooth finish.
Don't forget to moisturize your elbows, knees, or anywhere that feels rough to the touch. There are products for these specific areas.

=== Astringent ===

Astringent helps by contracting the skin and closing pores, which creates an even skin tone and prevents blackheads.

=== UVA/UVB blocker ===

This may or may not be included in your moisturizer. Ensure that it blocks both the UVA and UVB spectrum, and remember that you're always being exposed to some UV, even indoors, through your clothing, and at night. If you aren't using a sunblock, the rest of your skin care is a waste of money.

=== Notes ===
<strike> Apply in the order listed two times a day. After you wake up and before you go to sleep, preferably. </strike> Do not apply the products in that order. Contrary to some long-held skin care traditions, your exfoliator should be applied before any other product - Remember NOT to use it every day! Exfoliate once every other day, or pick three days out of the week to exfoliate, whichever schedule you'll have an easier time remembering. Next, use your cleanser. It's easiest to apply these two products while you're still in the shower. Once you're out of the shower, astringent is applied. Finally, you will moisturize. It's best to find a moisturizer which already includes a blocker - It's fairly standard these days. It'll probably be harder not to. Please note that UVA/UVB blockers are often labeled Full Spectrum instead of something more technical so as to not scare away idiots. Everything I've said should be done in the morning, not too long after you wake up. Apply cleanser, astringent, and moisturizer (with included UVA/UVB blocker) once more at the day's end, before you go to sleep.

You can cheap out on cleansers, but try to buy a good moisturizer that matches your skin type.
Always avoid alcohol in your face products.

Contrary to popular belief and marketing, women's skincare products do not automatically turn you into a FLAMING HOMOGAY although some of you might want to stay away from tinted and/or scented creams.
But you can alternatively use skincare products for MANLY MEN made out of MOTOR OIL scented with BBQ sauce if you feel like paying the markup those products to preserve your precious HETEROSEXUALITY.

You generally want to avoid natural ingredients, because they frequently do more harm than good. Peppermint? Might as well be applying Poison Ivy. Olive oil is a good natural moisturizer and a good base for soaps, beeswax seems to make a decent chapstick, but it's better to find something that will protect them from UV rays.

==Acne Treatment==

=== Occam's Acne ===
There is beauty in simplicity with skincare. Wash your face a few times a day with a mild cleanser. Drinking enough water and eating healthy is possibly the best thing you can do for your skin (and body). Sleeping with a clean towel over your pillow each night (or washing your pillowcase weekly) also works wonders. When you do have a pimple, try your absolute hardest to not touch it. The more you irritate it, the larger and more noticeable it becomes. For those whose faces refuse to clear up, consider the following treatments.

=== Benzoyl Peroxide ===
Can be extremely useful for mild acne. It's best to get 2.5% over 5% because it has the same effects, only 5% is more drying. On the first few applications your skin may be dryer but after a little while it goes away.

=== Salicylic Acid ===
Get some SA based cream to exfoliate your skin and cleanse your pores. In case you're a poorfag or in a hurry, put an aspirin on a cotton ball, cup water into hand and lightly soak the pill and cotton. After one minute or so, it should crumble to the lightest touch. Apply to face (specific area), tape with bandage for 1 or 2 hours and it should do the trick. Moisturizers containing SA are available.

=== When All Else Fails ===

Talk to a dermatologist if the above suggestions do not work for you. He or she can give you various options. A common solutions to severe cystic acne is accutane. There are also other treatments for other cases of stubborn acne.
Please note that accutane may cause severe mood swings and have negative effects on your hormonal balances, especially if you are still growing.
Also don't forget: If you're still in your teenage years/early adulthood, there's a good chance your skin problems will vanish in a couple months or years. Treat your skin well in this stage, otherwise you WILL be scarred for life.

== Shave That Beard ==
Or don't, whatever. Some men fit (maybe even need) a beard, and some do not. Just remember beards, like all hair on our body, keeps dirt and oil even closer to our skin. Unless you take care of it and wash it properly, it'll end up like the Amazon Forest: dark, damp, and with high chance of animal encounter.

=== Shaving Supplies ===
Toss that overpriced 6 blade Gillette garbage, or even worse, that horrible electric razor. These things are horrible for your skin. Pick up a good old double edge razor and a badger brush.

Things you will need (You can pick up most of these things on ebay)
* Merkur 34C HD
* Badger Brush
* Shaving Soap (I personally use "Colonel Conk 65g Shaving Soap", which is good for people with sensitive skin)
* Feather Double Edge Razor Blades
* After Shave (I use Gillette Series Aftershave Sensitive Skin Balm)

Now starting out using a DE razor you will probably get a few cuts, I recommend watching some youtube tutorials for tips on how to shave properly.

General rule of thumb is always shave WITH the grain. I do two passes (two applications of shaving cream) with the grain, which is all I need

* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IuA8HGacJw
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufG1dPmVo8Q

=== Shaving: The not stupid way ===
Yeah, you could take the one-size-fits-all advice of the anon that posted this bullshit up here ^^^. Or you could actually learn to shave properly.

''THE RAZOR''

The advantage of a DE razor is the control you have over the angle of the blade. Cartrige razors always hit your skin at the same angle. This means you never cut yourself but it also means you have less control.

DE razors give you control. So you if you need to back off for a less agressive shave in a sensitive spot (like your neck) you can. And you can adjust your grip to get closer in areas that are less sensitive, or have thicker hair.

Now. Some razors are more aggressive than others. Same goes for blades. Don't just go out and get the feather blades. Get an assortment of blades and see what works for you. If you start with the feathers you will probably get terrible razor burn and cut your face open. They are sharp and aggressive.

''LATHER''

A bunch of nerds will tell you that you *need* to do a traditional wet-shave. Bullshit. You can if you want, and there's nothing wrong with it (aside from the time it consumes), but the benefits are really overstated. You can get a great shave with canned foam, provided that you take the necessary preparations steps.

1. You need *hot* water. All over your face. As hot as you can stand. Soak a face cloth and plaster it on your face. Standing under the shower head works too. This will open up all your pores and ensure that your skin and beard hair is good and full of water. If you have any cleansing facial scrubs that you like to use, now is the time.

2. One of the main advantages of wet-shaving is that the moist lather softens the beard. But we're not wet-shaving, we're using the canned stuff. This stuff tends to be pretty dry, so it's no good at softening the beard, only lubrication. Our solution is to have a separate pre-shave balm that we apply as a starting layer *before* we apply the shaving foam. Find a brand you like, and use it. I guarantee better shaves.

3. Shave. Don't cut yourself. These DE things are sharp, you know. Go with the grain for less irritation.

4. Rinse with *HOT* water. Did you miss any spots? Repeat steps 2 and 3. Otherwise...

5. Rinse *again* with cold water. Remember how the hot water opened our pores? Time to close them back up. Only do this after your face is clear of foam and hair and dirt and crud.

6. Apply an after shave. DO NOT use an alcohol-based aftershave. They just dry out your skin. Get a balm-type aftershave lotion. This is much better for you skin.

Sticking to this method will be faster than a wet-shave, will give you all the control of a DE, none of the irritation or a cartridge razor, and to top it all off, keeping your pores clean will prevent acne.

There's nothing wrong with using a safety razor and canned foam. It's the way your grandaddy probably did it.

== Trimming is cool, too! ==
If you're one of those people who look like a fucking pear when shaved and on the other hand don't have a proper growth on beard, just trim. There are super cheap electric beard trimmers on Amazon that work just fine. A few things to watch out for:

1. Even when trimmed, a beard needs shape. Learn how to shape your beard properly, so you don't end up with a chin strap or looking like a palm tree.

2. Densly growing areas need to be trimmed a bit shorter to fit into the overall picture (i.e. moustache).

3. Learn how the shape of your beard can shape your face (i.e. hide puffy cheeks).

== Smells ==

The most important thing to remember when trying to look better than you already do is stay clean. This is very basic knowledge, but some people seem to forget it. Unless you live in the coldest areas of the globe, there is no excuse not to shower daily. Wear deodorant, brush your teeth, and kill anything else with a good dose of Listerine. It doesn't matter if you're dressed head-to-toe in Alexander McQueen, if you stink in any way you have failed.

==== Perfumes & Scents ====
So you cover up that sickly malnourished smell that seems to repel everyone in a 5 ft radius around you? Well too fuckin' bad, take a shower and eat right. Anyway, there are so many ways of going about this whole scent thing. Do you want an artisanal, immaculately crafted scent that condenses a wide range of scents into an impossibly tiny bottle? Or would you prefer something more raw and customizable? It's truly up to you. There are many labels and perfumiers that cater to every need imaginable. There are some basic things to note, however:

'''What is perfume?'''

If it's a scent in a bottle, it's perfume. It doesn't matter if it was made for men or women or both. The casual distinction between men's 'cologne' and women's 'perfume' is entirely made-up and a product of marketing more than anything. Historical example: Old Spice was originally marketed as a women's fragrance. When it failed, they tried selling it to men. You should avoid using the terms 'perfume' and 'cologne' when referring to masculine and feminine fragrances because there are some legitimate terms that sound similar. Avoid confusion; call it a fragrance. SO what do cologne and perfume actually mean? Take a look:

Cologne: A particular traditional style of fragrance that came from Cologne, German in the 18th century.

Perfume: Fragrance. Anything with a mix of essential oils meant to be worn and smelled.

Eau de Parfum, Eau de Cologne, Eau de Toilette: Different categories of concentration.

'''Notes'''

There are three types of ''notes'', or layers. ''Notes'' are a musical metaphor that come together to make the perfume ''accord''. The top note is the initial scent, immediately noticeable following application, which fades into the middle note and finally the base note as the perfume evaporates.

*Top notes: The scents that are perceived immediately on application of a perfume. Top notes consist of small, light molecules that evaporate quickly. They form a person's initial impression of a perfume and thus are very important in the selling of a perfume. Also called the head notes.

*Middle notes: The scent of a perfume that emerges just prior to when the top notes dissipate. The middle note compounds form the "heart" or main body of a perfume and act to mask the often unpleasant initial impression of base notes, which become more pleasant with time. They are also called the heart notes.

*Base notes: The scent of a perfume that appears close to the departure of the middle notes. The base and middle notes together are the main theme of a perfume. Base notes bring depth and solidity to a perfume. Compounds of this class of scents are typically rich and "deep" and are usually not perceived until 30 minutes after application.

''(From Wikipedia)''

'''Alcohol vs. non-alcohol'''

Most perfumes today are made with an alcohol/oil mix. Alcohol is used to enhance the scents used in a perfume, but this comes at a cost.
Alcohol based perfume tends to evaporate faster than a purely oil based perfume, meaning the latter will last longer than the former. In the alcohol based perfume, the rapid evaporation leads to the perfume taking on a faded scent a few hours after application. The same process occurs in a non-alcohol base, but at a slower and more subtle rate. That said, alcohol-based scents tent to project further and more noticeably. The vast majority of non-artisan scents are alcohol-based.

Pure perfume oils are expensive due their concentration and thus usually come in small bottles. Which brings us to our next section:

'''Concentration'''

Traditional, alcohol based perfumes generally adhere to the following conventions with regard to concentration

Eau Fraiche, Mist, Splash – Contains 1 – 3% fragrance oil.

Eau de Cologne (EDC) – Contains 2 – 5% fragrance oil.

Eau de Toilete (EDT) – Contains 4 – 10% fragrance oil.

Eau de Parfum (EDP) – Contains 8 – 15% fragrance oil.

Parfum, Extrait – Contains 15 – 25% fragrance oil.

The remainder of the above concentrations is made up of alcohol.

Perfume Oil, on the other hand usually contains 15 – 30% fragrance oil with the remainder usually consisting of another non-scented oil.

Pure essential oils (such as oud oil) are also available. These are not cut with anything at all.

Now here's the important bit. Increasing the ratio of perfume oils to alcohols does not simply make the perfume stronger. As concentration increases, base notes and mid notes will become more noticeable while top-notes will become more subdued. Habit Rouge, for example, was originally formulated as an EDC, but EDT and EDP concentrations are now also available. Despite the essential oils being identical, the EDP version smells *very* different from the EDC version; the citrus opening of the scent is almost completely gone, while the Leather and vanilla tones are *much* stronger. This effectively makes the fragrance more linear. Where before the fragrance went through changes and stages, (starting with a blast from the top and fading into mids and then finally bases) now we have a scent that starts with strong mids and bases, and pretty much stays like that the whole day. Which style of fragrance you prefer is up to you, but a lesson you should take away from this is that bigger is not necessarily better. Choose the formulation which *you* like best. And definitely try both.

== Products ==

=== Hair ===
[http://www.oribe.com/ Oribe] - Shampoo, conditioner, pomade, and more. Oribe's "Signature" line is for all hair types, but they have products for thin, thick, curly, straight, etc.

[http://www.americancrew.com/ American Crew] - Hair styling products for men.

[http://www.tigiprofessional.com/ TIGI]

[http://www.hanzdefuko.com/ Hanz de Fuko] - Natural shampoo, conditioner, and hair styling products.

[http://amzn.com/B007C7IVE6/ Regenepure] - Great non-harsh shampoo/cleanser combo for people with thinning hair.

=== Skin ===

=== Perfume ===

[http://cbihateperfume.com/ CB I Hate Perfume] - Naturally made scents with an alcohol free base. Does a variety of purely focused scents, like 'Burnt Leaves' or one that smells particularly of old books in a library. Advocates mixing and matching whatever you want. Less of a perfumer, more of a smelly idea man. Also has 'proper' perfumes made with a mix of scents, Fire of Heaven is quite popular.

== Other Resources ==

[[Face Shape]]

http://www.acne.org/

http://www.cosdna.com/eng/

Men's Basics

2018-04-02T02:04:48Z

Chesire: /* Accessories */

New to /fa/? Come here from MFA and need to start over? Girlfriend burn your clothes? We understand.

Below you will find a quick guide to wardrobe essentials.

Also, please read the '''[[Introduction]]'''.

== Tops ==

===T-Shirts===
[[File:teeshirt.jpg|thumb|250px|Acne crew neck tee.]]

'''Color:'''
White, navy, black, heather grey, slate, and dark green can be worn with almost anything without much thought and work with most skin tones. Pale versions of otherwise bold colors will also tend to be more versatile than their more richly colored counterparts--pale pink, pale yellow, pale blue (as opposed to electric blue), etc. Solid color tees should suit your skin and hair, not clash with or closely match your skin tone. And, in general, men with darker features will find it easier to wear bolder colors.

Men might find color selection to be one of the more difficult aspects of clothing selection, and much of the advice floating around online isn't very helpful. Your best bet is to experiment with different colors--eliciting the advice of a trusted friend if possible. Even if a color is considered extremely versatile, if you don't like the way it makes you look, don't wear it.

'''Fit:'''
Try to find tees that aren't too loose or too tight. And while there is no "ideal fit" (some men like to wear over sized tees to emphasize their leanness), one of the fundamentals of dressing well is knowing how things ''should'' fit. One of the most important markers is the shoulder seam. It should line up with the "point" of your shoulder.

There are also multiple styles of necklines such as the scoop neck and the v neck, but the crew neck will be the most versatile. A crew neck is simply the ubiquitous rounded neckline that most tees have. V necks, however, are ideal undershirts as they remain hidden when worn underneath a partially unbuttoned shirt.

'''Other Considerations'''

*If you don't want the sleeves of a tee to flare out search for companies that make tees with tapered sleeves like Uniqlo, J Crew, or James Perse.

*Consider whether you prefer thicker or thinner material for your tees.

*Consider how you'd like your tees to hold up after multiple washes. A cheaper shirt might look nice at first, but careless washing may cause it to quickly pill (become nappy), warp, fade, or even come undone along the seams. This is especially true of tees with synthetic blends, which become nappy easily. In general, cold water and line drying or drying on a no-heat setting will help maintain the shirt's original look.

*Other styles of tees: thermal tees, raglan (aka baseball tees), henleys, patterned tees (color blocked, striped, speckled etc.), and graphic tees are all great additions to a wardrobe.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $10''

*Gildan, H&M, Mossimo Supply Co. (aka Target brand, "athletic fit"), Uniqlo

''$15-45''
*Everlane, GAP, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, J Crew, COS

''$45 & Up''

*James Perse, Splendid Mills, Acne, Sunspel, Alexander Wang, Jil Sander, Our Legacy

===Shirts===
[[File:shirt2.jpg|thumb|250px|Patrik Ervell heavy button collar shirt.]]
Button-downs and button-ups are often simply referred to as "shirts" by clothiers. As with anything else, having the right fit is important. Nowadays, well tailored, slim fitting shirts are easy to find (look or ask for shirts denoted as "slim"), but consider taking your shirts to a tailor if you can't find that perfect fit off the rack, especially if it's for a minor alteration like having a sleeve shortened.

'''Color:'''
Solid colored oxfords (white and light blue are popular) and at least one white dress shirt (to be worn with a suit) is a good starting point. Plaids are also a fine option, including patterns like gingham, tattersall, and madras.

'''Fit:'''
A shirt's shoulder seam should fit on the "point" of your shoulder. This is the most important part of a proper fit, as it is the most difficult to alter. A shirt's waist should not puff out too much. This indicates that the shirt is cut too boxy (a "traditional" fit) or is too large. Look for ready tailored shirts denoted as "slim" or "tailored."

'''Dress Shirts and Sport Shirts'''

Note the difference between dress shirts and sport shirts. Dress shirts feature a stiff collar and/or collar stays, a spread collar (to accommodate a tie), will generally be made of finer fabrics, will not have more than one pocket, and may size by sleeve and neck measurements. Sport shirts are often made out of coarser fabrics like oxford cloth, may have multiple pockets, feature less conservative patterns, a button down collar, and may use small, medium, and large sizing.

Dress shirts should generally not be worn causally and should be tucked in. Sport shirts can be worn causally, but also with a suit and tie in less formal occasions. If worn untucked, a shirt should extend mid way down the fly, but not farther than the bottom of the fly.

'''Other notes'''
*Generally, avoid black dress shirts unless you're top gun at the local Applebees.

*Avoid over designed shirts: embellishments like epaulets and buttoned tabs down the middle of the sleeve look like shit.

*Avoid neon and bright pastel shirts. Their flashiness may catch your eye when shopping, but you will find yourself feeling very tacky when you actually put them to use.

*Shirts do not have to be washed after every wear, especially when worn with an undershirt. Wash it when it becomes dirty or smells. If you care about your clothing, take care in how you wash it.

*Leave the top button undone unless you're wearing a tie.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $50''

*Asos, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Under $100''
*Polo Ralph Lauren (look for "custom" and "slim" fit shirts), Express, J Crew, Club Monaco, Bonobos, Brooks Brothers (look for slim styles)

''Over $100''
*Gant, J Press/York Street, Gitman Bros, Gitman Vintage, Patrik Ervell, Thom Browne, Brioni.

===Sweaters, Knits, and Hoodies===
[[File:sweater1.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander camel and wool blend sweater.]]
Cotton sweaters, wool knits, cardigans, and hoodies allow for layering in casual and business casual environments.

'''Color:'''
Navy, black, grey and heather grey are common choices for cotton crews and hoodies; and navy, grey, camel, dark grey, and dark green for fine woolen sweaters.

'''Fit:'''
You should generally buy the same size sweater that you buy for shirts, despite the common misconception that there is a need to "size up" to accommodate for the shirt underneath.

Thick woolen sweaters are inherently more casual and should generally not be used for business environments. Fine woolen v neck sweaters offer room for ties and while these can be worn casually, however, especially deep v necks should not be worn without ties.

Feel free to purchase sweaters with different patterns and styles like stripes, color blocked sweaters, speckled Donegal sweaters, cable knit sweaters, fisherman sweaters, etc.

But, for the love of god, do not buy an argyle sweater.

====Recommended Brands====

'''Cotton Hoodies and Sweaters'''

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, American Apparel, J Crew, American Giant, Archival

''Over $100''
*Norse Projects, Acne, A.P.C, Carhartt WIP, Reigning Champ, Loopwheeler, The Real McCoy, Left Field, Our Legacy, Wings + Horns, Sunspel, Alexander Wang

'''Wool Knits'''

''Under $100''
*Uniqlo, J Crew, Banana Republic

''Over $100''
*Folk, Jil Sander, A.P.C, Zanone, Zegna

''Over $200''
*Loro Piana, SNS Herning, Howlin by Morrison

== Bottoms ==

===Shorts===
[[File:shorts.jpg|thumb|250px|Incotex linen and cotton blend shorts.]]

As a beginner, opt for solid colored shorts like gray, navy, and khaki. Flat front chino shorts should be your first selection (burn your cargo shorts).

Look for shorts that end just above the knee cap or higher, whatever you're most comfortable with. For most men this will mean a 10" or shorter inseam. In general you'll want the opening of your shorts to be wide--wider than you'd want from your pants, both for the sake of air circulation and for looks. Skinny, thigh hugging shorts tend to be unflattering.

Chambray and linen shorts are also widely available during the spring/summer season. Seersucker, a less popular choice, is notable for its breathability and wavy texture. The only varieties generally rejected on /fa/ are plaid shorts and denim shorts.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $50''

*H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Over $50''
*Chubbies, J Crew, Club Monaco, Vineyard Vines, Gant, Incotex, AMI, Kenzo

===Pants===
[[File:trousers.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander wool and cashmere blend trousers featuring a slight break.]]
[[File:breaktrousers.jpg|thumb|250px|An example of several breaks.]]
Slim flat front chinos in neutral and earth tones as well as navy or charcoal wool trousers work for casual and more formal outfits. (If you've never heard of the term "chino", you may have been calling them "khakis." Chino is the more correct term.)

Consider the color of your dress shoes (particularly if you don't have a variety) when selecting dress pants. Don't wear white pants.

'''A Note on Breaks:'''
The "break" of a pair of pants refers to how the fabric falls, folds, or "breaks" onto the shoe. A "full break" or too much break sees the fabric folding over heavily onto the shoe. This is generally not in style and can appear careless and sloppy. A slight break or no break, on the other hand, has been popular in recent years. The term "highwaters" refers to pants so short or rolled up that the entire ankle is visible, a style exemplified by Thom Browne. Your safest option will be a slight or medium break in formal settings. Worn casually, a rolled cuff on a pair of chinos or jeans can allow for airflow during warmer months.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, Dockers Alpha Khaki, GAP, J Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren

''Over $100''

*Epaulet, Slowear, Jil Sander

===Jeans===
[[File:jeans1.jpg|thumb|250px|United Dry Stock Goods raw selvedge denim.]]

Dark "raw" jeans and a mid blue faded jean are the most versatile jeans you can have in your wardrobe. Many men also like a pair of black jeans. It depends on personal preference.

Side Note: Outsourcing in the 90s made jeans cheaper, but didn't make them better (see our entry on [[Levi's]] for a case in point). We couldn't more strongly advise you--particularly if you wear jeans every day--spend more on your jeans than you might be used to spending.

'''Fit:'''
Look for a fit that compliments your body. For most men, a slim tapered jean will work best (look for the term "slim") as it follows the natural shape of the leg. For larger men or men with large thighs, a straight cut ("straight" or "slim straight") might be a better option. Don't feel the need to stick to any one fit either. It's nice to have some variety.

Consider buying jeans that feel snug in the waist and around the groin as denim will stretch over time.

'''Raw Denim:'''
Raw jeans come from the factory unwashed and can be identified by their uniform, dark indigo color and the stiffness of their fabric. The value of raw denim is that it allows natural fading to occur over time as indigo loosens around stress points. This stands in starch contrast (huehue) to pre-faded jeans which have artificial fading and distressing that often appears inauthentic, out of sync with the wearer's body, or simply bad.

Part of the aversion /fa/ has towards prefaded jeans, however, comes from the style's dominance in lower priced markets. "Cheap" and "prefaded" have become synonymous. This is--to an extent--an unfair generalization, and prefaded jeans at higher price points, using more sophisticated and considered processes, dyes, and construction are worth considering especially given how versatile a smartly faded blue jean can be.

'''Selvedge Jeans:''' Selvedge is a type of fabric that creates a clean edge or "self edge" visible on the outseam. A large percentage of higher end jeans are made with selvedge denim. All jeans used to be made with selvedge denim. You don't have to get selvedge or even raw jeans, but you should get something better than a pair of Levi's when you can afford it.

See '''[[Denim 101]]''' for a list of recommended brands and a guide to everything denim.

== Shoes ==

*'''[[Sneakers]]''': Canvas sneakers are a hallmark of spring and summer outfits. Suede and leather sneakers, as well as some running sneakers, work with a variety of outfits and have the benefit of being comfortable and low profile.

*'''[[Boots]]''': Boots are a good option for colder months, but can be worn year round. A decent quality boot will have a certain luster and depth of color that cheaper boots won't and will be more durable.

*'''[[Shoes]]''': Essential to any wardrobe even if they're reserved for special occasions. Black or brown derbies are extremely versatile.

== Outerwear ==

Outerwear is a large subject. Asking what sort of jacket to get is different than, say, asking what sort of jeans you should get. It's a much broader topic and can be overwhelming to those just getting into clothing. One of the best ways to address this is by familiarizing yourself with the basic types of outerwear on the market.

See '''[[Outerwear]]''' for more information.

== Accessories ==

===Wallets===
[http://www.youtube.com/user/montelli101?feature=watch Steve Montelli] on youtube does nothing but review wallets. He owns A LOT of them. Check out his page for recommendations. The one he uses most often is the [http://www.saddlebackleather.com/pocketidwallet Saddleback ID Wallet].

===Hats===

Baseball caps and beanies are really the only safe, innocuous hat styles for men. The 5 panel hat is similar to the 6 panel baseball cap, but is more "trendy", having been adopted by hypebeasts and swagfags.

Fedoras can never be worn without you looking like a faggot

===Watches===

Watches are one of the few socially acceptable forms of jewelry for a man to wear, but should not be considered necessary to a man's wardrobe. If you wish to purchase a watch, we recommend a simple design rather than something over designed or bulky, especially if you don't have large enough wrists to compensate.

Inexpensive:
*Timex Weekender & Easy Reader
*Swatch Irony, Body Soul
*Seiko 5

Mid range:
*Seiko Orange Monster
*Orient Mako

Entry level luxury:
*Hamilton Khaki

Inevitably, you will probably be curious about fake watches/replicas. Contrary to presumption, quality replicas can be had. However, there are some important things to remember:
*Do your research first
*Don't expect an exact replica (There will always be "tells", no matter how minute.)
*Buy the dealer, not the price: paying a little more for a more reliable, helpful, or communicative dealer will be worth the trouble saved.
*Join a replica watch forum such as [http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/ replica-watch.info] that has trusted dealers and start there.
*The movements in replica watches are often left unoiled. Oil in a watch movement serves the purpose of reducing friction and wear. If left to run unoiled for a period of years, parts could become damaged and functionality will diminish because of it.
*Buying allegedly "Genuine ETA movements" in replicas is highly discouraged: you probably won't be able to verify the movement's authenticity and few will want to do it for you. Clone movements are capable of [http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/how-do-seagull-hangzhou-compare-eta-depth-look-216945.html equal levels of accuracy], all other things being equal. Even if you do manage to receive a genuine ETA movement, it may be recycled, as in [http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=3478 this thread].

This [https://warosu.org/fa/thread/7697976 archived thread] may be of interest.

===Glasses & Sunglasses===

As a general guideline, you should choose something that accentuates your [http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/face_shape_guide.aspx face shape]. One of the few things /fa/ is good at is choosing between different glasses given the right images. So post a picture of yourself wearing different glasses if you want any useful advice.

Quality is very important with sunglasses. When you put glasses on, your eyes open up more because the world is now dimmer. However, if your glasses do not offer proper UV protection, your eyes are open wide and letting in more harmful rays than normal. It is almost always better for your eyes to squint and deal with it than to wear cheap sunglasses and fool your eyes into thinking they are protected.

'''Notable Brands'''
*[http://rayban.com Ray-Ban]
*Oliver Peoples
*Tom Ford
*Persol
*Warby Parker
*Randolph Engineering
*American Optical
*[http://fuglies.com.au/ Fuglies]
*Arnette

===Socks===
They don't break a fit unless they are obviously inappropriate for the fit. Nicer socks can add a cool touch to a really basic fit, like if you just have chinos and a plain t shirt. Marled socks add a little texture and detail to it which polishes it off.

*Happy Socks
*Norse Projects
*Uniqlo
*Folk
*White Mountaineering
*Kapital
*Chup
*Anonymousism
*Superioir Labor
*American Apparel (in the women's section)

Styles

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Chesire: /* Mod */

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
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'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism: someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today, known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to the irony of women trying to look nomadic, outliers, following the trend where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of an milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Mod==
[[File:ModFashion.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
"For the fashion-obessive and hedonisitc cult of the hyper-cool" as discribed by Paul Jobling and David Crowley the spread of the Mod subculture came from the influence of post socioeconomic troubles that plauged London. The youth of the 1960s became the first of their generations with the ability to be induldge in themselves. Instead of using their money to help the family as previous generations had to do, teens were able to use their income on their presentation.

Men took up a clean, sophisticatd look with tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere jumpers, military parkas, and chelsea or beatle boots. Often going against gender norms using makeup such as eye shadow, pencil, and even lipstick.

Women dressed androgynously, with short haircuts, men's pants and shirts, flat shoes, and straying from too much makup, but took up progressivly shorter miniskirts.

The mod subculture was influenced by not only their fashion, but music such as soul, ska, and R&B, but also motor scooters as the concealed moving parts made it easier to avoid oil or road dust on their clothes. Another notable part was the recreational use of amphetamine, their popularity with the crowd came for the fact that it was still legal in Britian.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

Styles

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If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism: someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today, known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to the irony of women trying to look nomadic, outliers, following the trend where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of an milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Mod==
[[File:ModFashion.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
"For the fashion-obessive and hedonisitc cult of the hyper-cool" as discribed by Paul Jobling and David Crowley the spread of the Mod subculture came from the influence of post socioeconomic troubles that plauged London. The youth of the 1960s became the first of their generations with the ability to be induldge in themselves. Instead of using their money to help the family as previous generations had to do, teens were able to use their income on their presentation.

Men took up a clean, sophisticatd look with tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere jumpers, chelsea or beatle boots. Often going against gender norms using makeup such as eye shadow, pencil, and even lipstick.

Women dressed androgynously, with short haircuts, men's pants and shirts, flat shoes, and straying from too much makup.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

File:ModFashion.jpg

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Chesire:

Styles

2018-04-01T20:59:34Z

Chesire: Added Mod

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism: someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today, known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to the irony of women trying to look nomadic, outliers, following the trend where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of an milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Mod==
"For the fashion-obessive and hedonisitc cult of the hyper-cool" as discribed by Paul Jobling and David Crowley the spread of the Mod subculture came from the influence of post socioeconomic troubles that plauged London. The youth of the 1960s became the first of their generations with the ability to be induldge in themselves. Instead of using their money to help the family as previous generations had to do, teens were able to use their income on their presentation.

Men took up a clean, sophisticatd look with tailor-made suits with narrow lapels, thin ties, button-down collar shirts, wool or cashmere jumpers, chelsea or beatle boots. Often going against gender norms using makeup such as eye shadow, pencil, and even lipstick.

Women dressed androgynously, with short haircuts, men's pants and shirts, flat shoes, and straying from too much makup.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

Men's Basics

2018-04-01T01:58:20Z

Chesire: Removal of what to wear during what season.

New to /fa/? Come here from MFA and need to start over? Girlfriend burn your clothes? We understand.

Below you will find a quick guide to wardrobe essentials.

Also, please read the '''[[Introduction]]'''.

== Tops ==

===T-Shirts===
[[File:teeshirt.jpg|thumb|250px|Acne crew neck tee.]]

'''Color:'''
White, navy, black, heather grey, slate, and dark green can be worn with almost anything without much thought and work with most skin tones. Pale versions of otherwise bold colors will also tend to be more versatile than their more richly colored counterparts--pale pink, pale yellow, pale blue (as opposed to electric blue), etc. Solid color tees should suit your skin and hair, not clash with or closely match your skin tone. And, in general, men with darker features will find it easier to wear bolder colors.

Men might find color selection to be one of the more difficult aspects of clothing selection, and much of the advice floating around online isn't very helpful. Your best bet is to experiment with different colors--eliciting the advice of a trusted friend if possible. Even if a color is considered extremely versatile, if you don't like the way it makes you look, don't wear it.

'''Fit:'''
Try to find tees that aren't too loose or too tight. And while there is no "ideal fit" (some men like to wear over sized tees to emphasize their leanness), one of the fundamentals of dressing well is knowing how things ''should'' fit. One of the most important markers is the shoulder seam. It should line up with the "point" of your shoulder.

There are also multiple styles of necklines such as the scoop neck and the v neck, but the crew neck will be the most versatile. A crew neck is simply the ubiquitous rounded neckline that most tees have. V necks, however, are ideal undershirts as they remain hidden when worn underneath a partially unbuttoned shirt.

'''Other Considerations'''

*If you don't want the sleeves of a tee to flare out search for companies that make tees with tapered sleeves like Uniqlo, J Crew, or James Perse.

*Consider whether you prefer thicker or thinner material for your tees.

*Consider how you'd like your tees to hold up after multiple washes. A cheaper shirt might look nice at first, but careless washing may cause it to quickly pill (become nappy), warp, fade, or even come undone along the seams. This is especially true of tees with synthetic blends, which become nappy easily. In general, cold water and line drying or drying on a no-heat setting will help maintain the shirt's original look.

*Other styles of tees: thermal tees, raglan (aka baseball tees), henleys, patterned tees (color blocked, striped, speckled etc.), and graphic tees are all great additions to a wardrobe.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $10''

*Gildan, H&M, Mossimo Supply Co. (aka Target brand, "athletic fit"), Uniqlo

''$15-45''
*Everlane, GAP, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Alternative Apparel, J Crew, COS

''$45 & Up''

*James Perse, Splendid Mills, Acne, Sunspel, Alexander Wang, Jil Sander, Our Legacy

===Shirts===
[[File:shirt2.jpg|thumb|250px|Patrik Ervell heavy button collar shirt.]]
Button-downs and button-ups are often simply referred to as "shirts" by clothiers. As with anything else, having the right fit is important. Nowadays, well tailored, slim fitting shirts are easy to find (look or ask for shirts denoted as "slim"), but consider taking your shirts to a tailor if you can't find that perfect fit off the rack, especially if it's for a minor alteration like having a sleeve shortened.

'''Color:'''
Solid colored oxfords (white and light blue are popular) and at least one white dress shirt (to be worn with a suit) is a good starting point. Plaids are also a fine option, including patterns like gingham, tattersall, and madras.

'''Fit:'''
A shirt's shoulder seam should fit on the "point" of your shoulder. This is the most important part of a proper fit, as it is the most difficult to alter. A shirt's waist should not puff out too much. This indicates that the shirt is cut too boxy (a "traditional" fit) or is too large. Look for ready tailored shirts denoted as "slim" or "tailored."

'''Dress Shirts and Sport Shirts'''

Note the difference between dress shirts and sport shirts. Dress shirts feature a stiff collar and/or collar stays, a spread collar (to accommodate a tie), will generally be made of finer fabrics, will not have more than one pocket, and may size by sleeve and neck measurements. Sport shirts are often made out of coarser fabrics like oxford cloth, may have multiple pockets, feature less conservative patterns, a button down collar, and may use small, medium, and large sizing.

Dress shirts should generally not be worn causally and should be tucked in. Sport shirts can be worn causally, but also with a suit and tie in less formal occasions. If worn untucked, a shirt should extend mid way down the fly, but not farther than the bottom of the fly.

'''Other notes'''
*Generally, avoid black dress shirts unless you're top gun at the local Applebees.

*Avoid over designed shirts: embellishments like epaulets and buttoned tabs down the middle of the sleeve look like shit.

*Avoid neon and bright pastel shirts. Their flashiness may catch your eye when shopping, but you will find yourself feeling very tacky when you actually put them to use.

*Shirts do not have to be washed after every wear, especially when worn with an undershirt. Wash it when it becomes dirty or smells. If you care about your clothing, take care in how you wash it.

*Leave the top button undone unless you're wearing a tie.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $50''

*Asos, Zara, H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Under $100''
*Polo Ralph Lauren (look for "custom" and "slim" fit shirts), Express, J Crew, Club Monaco, Bonobos, Brooks Brothers (look for slim styles)

''Over $100''
*Gant, J Press/York Street, Gitman Bros, Gitman Vintage, Patrik Ervell, Thom Browne, Brioni.

===Sweaters, Knits, and Hoodies===
[[File:sweater1.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander camel and wool blend sweater.]]
Cotton sweaters, wool knits, cardigans, and hoodies allow for layering in casual and business casual environments.

'''Color:'''
Navy, black, grey and heather grey are common choices for cotton crews and hoodies; and navy, grey, camel, dark grey, and dark green for fine woolen sweaters.

'''Fit:'''
You should generally buy the same size sweater that you buy for shirts, despite the common misconception that there is a need to "size up" to accommodate for the shirt underneath.

Thick woolen sweaters are inherently more casual and should generally not be used for business environments. Fine woolen v neck sweaters offer room for ties and while these can be worn casually, however, especially deep v necks should not be worn without ties.

Feel free to purchase sweaters with different patterns and styles like stripes, color blocked sweaters, speckled Donegal sweaters, cable knit sweaters, fisherman sweaters, etc.

But, for the love of god, do not buy an argyle sweater.

====Recommended Brands====

'''Cotton Hoodies and Sweaters'''

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, American Apparel, J Crew, American Giant, Archival

''Over $100''
*Norse Projects, Acne, A.P.C, Carhartt WIP, Reigning Champ, Loopwheeler, The Real McCoy, Left Field, Our Legacy, Wings + Horns, Sunspel, Alexander Wang

'''Wool Knits'''

''Under $100''
*Uniqlo, J Crew, Banana Republic

''Over $100''
*Folk, Jil Sander, A.P.C, Zanone, Zegna

''Over $200''
*Loro Piana, SNS Herning, Howlin by Morrison

== Bottoms ==

===Shorts===
[[File:shorts.jpg|thumb|250px|Incotex linen and cotton blend shorts.]]

As a beginner, opt for solid colored shorts like gray, navy, and khaki. Flat front chino shorts should be your first selection (burn your cargo shorts).

Look for shorts that end just above the knee cap or higher, whatever you're most comfortable with. For most men this will mean a 10" or shorter inseam. In general you'll want the opening of your shorts to be wide--wider than you'd want from your pants, both for the sake of air circulation and for looks. Skinny, thigh hugging shorts tend to be unflattering.

Chambray and linen shorts are also widely available during the spring/summer season. Seersucker, a less popular choice, is notable for its breathability and wavy texture. The only varieties generally rejected on /fa/ are plaid shorts and denim shorts.

====Recommended Brands====

''Under $50''

*H&M, Uniqlo, Gap

''Over $50''
*Chubbies, J Crew, Club Monaco, Vineyard Vines, Gant, Incotex, AMI, Kenzo

===Pants===
[[File:trousers.jpg|thumb|250px|Jil Sander wool and cashmere blend trousers featuring a slight break.]]
[[File:breaktrousers.jpg|thumb|250px|An example of several breaks.]]
Slim flat front chinos in neutral and earth tones as well as navy or charcoal wool trousers work for casual and more formal outfits. (If you've never heard of the term "chino", you may have been calling them "khakis." Chino is the more correct term.)

Consider the color of your dress shoes (particularly if you don't have a variety) when selecting dress pants. Don't wear white pants.

'''A Note on Breaks:'''
The "break" of a pair of pants refers to how the fabric falls, folds, or "breaks" onto the shoe. A "full break" or too much break sees the fabric folding over heavily onto the shoe. This is generally not in style and can appear careless and sloppy. A slight break or no break, on the other hand, has been popular in recent years. The term "highwaters" refers to pants so short or rolled up that the entire ankle is visible, a style exemplified by Thom Browne. Your safest option will be a slight or medium break in formal settings. Worn casually, a rolled cuff on a pair of chinos or jeans can allow for airflow during warmer months.

====Recommended brands====

''Under $100''

*Uniqlo, Dockers Alpha Khaki, GAP, J Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren

''Over $100''

*Epaulet, Slowear, Jil Sander

===Jeans===
[[File:jeans1.jpg|thumb|250px|United Dry Stock Goods raw selvedge denim.]]

Dark "raw" jeans and a mid blue faded jean are the most versatile jeans you can have in your wardrobe. Many men also like a pair of black jeans. It depends on personal preference.

Side Note: Outsourcing in the 90s made jeans cheaper, but didn't make them better (see our entry on [[Levi's]] for a case in point). We couldn't more strongly advise you--particularly if you wear jeans every day--spend more on your jeans than you might be used to spending.

'''Fit:'''
Look for a fit that compliments your body. For most men, a slim tapered jean will work best (look for the term "slim") as it follows the natural shape of the leg. For larger men or men with large thighs, a straight cut ("straight" or "slim straight") might be a better option. Don't feel the need to stick to any one fit either. It's nice to have some variety.

Consider buying jeans that feel snug in the waist and around the groin as denim will stretch over time.

'''Raw Denim:'''
Raw jeans come from the factory unwashed and can be identified by their uniform, dark indigo color and the stiffness of their fabric. The value of raw denim is that it allows natural fading to occur over time as indigo loosens around stress points. This stands in starch contrast (huehue) to pre-faded jeans which have artificial fading and distressing that often appears inauthentic, out of sync with the wearer's body, or simply bad.

Part of the aversion /fa/ has towards prefaded jeans, however, comes from the style's dominance in lower priced markets. "Cheap" and "prefaded" have become synonymous. This is--to an extent--an unfair generalization, and prefaded jeans at higher price points, using more sophisticated and considered processes, dyes, and construction are worth considering especially given how versatile a smartly faded blue jean can be.

'''Selvedge Jeans:''' Selvedge is a type of fabric that creates a clean edge or "self edge" visible on the outseam. A large percentage of higher end jeans are made with selvedge denim. All jeans used to be made with selvedge denim. You don't have to get selvedge or even raw jeans, but you should get something better than a pair of Levi's when you can afford it.

See '''[[Denim 101]]''' for a list of recommended brands and a guide to everything denim.

== Shoes ==

*'''[[Sneakers]]''': Canvas sneakers are a hallmark of spring and summer outfits. Suede and leather sneakers, as well as some running sneakers, work with a variety of outfits and have the benefit of being comfortable and low profile.

*'''[[Boots]]''': Boots are a good option for colder months, but can be worn year round. A decent quality boot will have a certain luster and depth of color that cheaper boots won't and will be more durable.

*'''[[Shoes]]''': Essential to any wardrobe even if they're reserved for special occasions. Black or brown derbies are extremely versatile.

== Outerwear ==

Outerwear is a large subject. Asking what sort of jacket to get is different than, say, asking what sort of jeans you should get. It's a much broader topic and can be overwhelming to those just getting into clothing. One of the best ways to address this is by familiarizing yourself with the basic types of outerwear on the market.

See '''[[Outerwear]]''' for more information.

== Accessories ==

===Wallets===
[http://www.youtube.com/user/montelli101?feature=watch Steve Montelli] on youtube does nothing but review wallets. He owns A LOT of them. Check out his page for recommendations. The one he uses most often is the [http://www.saddlebackleather.com/pocketidwallet Saddleback ID Wallet].

===Bags===

Messenger bags were popular a few years ago. Now backpacks are in again. You probably looked like a faggot with a messenger bag anyway.

====Backpacks:====
*Archival Clothing
*Everlane
*Eastpak
*Kletterwerks
*Herschel
*Fjallraven
*MAKR
*South2 West8
*Seil Marschall
*Sandqvist
*Killspencer
*Iise Seoul

===Hats===

Baseball caps and beanies are really the only safe, innocuous hat styles for men. The 5 panel hat is similar to the 6 panel baseball cap, but is more "trendy", having been adopted by hypebeasts and swagfags.

Fedoras can never be worn without you looking like a faggot

===Watches===

Watches are one of the few socially acceptable forms of jewelry for a man to wear, but should not be considered necessary to a man's wardrobe. If you wish to purchase a watch, we recommend a simple design rather than something over designed or bulky, especially if you don't have large enough wrists to compensate.

Inexpensive:
*Timex Weekender & Easy Reader
*Swatch Irony, Body Soul
*Seiko 5

Mid range:
*Seiko Orange Monster
*Orient Mako

Entry level luxury:
*Hamilton Khaki

Inevitably, you will probably be curious about fake watches/replicas. Contrary to presumption, quality replicas can be had. However, there are some important things to remember:
*Do your research first
*Don't expect an exact replica (There will always be "tells", no matter how minute.)
*Buy the dealer, not the price: paying a little more for a more reliable, helpful, or communicative dealer will be worth the trouble saved.
*Join a replica watch forum such as [http://www.replica-watch.info/vb/ replica-watch.info] that has trusted dealers and start there.
*The movements in replica watches are often left unoiled. Oil in a watch movement serves the purpose of reducing friction and wear. If left to run unoiled for a period of years, parts could become damaged and functionality will diminish because of it.
*Buying allegedly "Genuine ETA movements" in replicas is highly discouraged: you probably won't be able to verify the movement's authenticity and few will want to do it for you. Clone movements are capable of [http://forums.watchuseek.com/f72/how-do-seagull-hangzhou-compare-eta-depth-look-216945.html equal levels of accuracy], all other things being equal. Even if you do manage to receive a genuine ETA movement, it may be recycled, as in [http://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?showtopic=3478 this thread].

This [https://warosu.org/fa/thread/7697976 archived thread] may be of interest.

===Glasses & Sunglasses===

As a general guideline, you should choose something that accentuates your [http://www.framesdirect.com/include/information/face_shape_guide.aspx face shape]. One of the few things /fa/ is good at is choosing between different glasses given the right images. So post a picture of yourself wearing different glasses if you want any useful advice.

Quality is very important with sunglasses. When you put glasses on, your eyes open up more because the world is now dimmer. However, if your glasses do not offer proper UV protection, your eyes are open wide and letting in more harmful rays than normal. It is almost always better for your eyes to squint and deal with it than to wear cheap sunglasses and fool your eyes into thinking they are protected.

'''Notable Brands'''
*[http://rayban.com Ray-Ban]
*Oliver Peoples
*Tom Ford
*Persol
*Warby Parker
*Randolph Engineering
*American Optical
*[http://fuglies.com.au/ Fuglies]
*Arnette

===Bracelets===
Why?

If you insist...
http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/bracelets-wearing-guide/

===Socks===
They don't break a fit unless they are obviously inappropriate for the fit. Nicer socks can add a cool touch to a really basic fit, like if you just have chinos and a plain t shirt. Marled socks add a little texture and detail to it which polishes it off.

*Happy Socks
*Norse Projects
*Uniqlo
*Folk
*White Mountaineering
*Kapital
*Chup
*Anonymousism
*Superioir Labor
*American Apparel (in the women's section)

Styles

2018-04-01T01:26:23Z

Chesire:

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism. Someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to this irony of women trying to look nomadic, artisitic, spiritual, and outliers where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|left]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of a milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

Styles

2018-04-01T01:22:20Z

Chesire: /* Karasu Zoku */

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism. Someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to this irony of women trying to look nomadic, artisitic, spiritual, and outliers where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
[[File:CrowTribe.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of a milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

File:CrowTribe.jpg

2018-04-01T01:22:00Z

Chesire:

Styles

2018-04-01T01:07:09Z

Chesire: Added example for Bohemian fashion

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
[[File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
Representing the practice of a bohemianism. Someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to this irony of women trying to look nomadic, artisitic, spiritual, and outliers where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of a milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

File:NeeldesNepenthes2018FW.jpg

2018-04-01T01:05:37Z

Chesire: Needles, part of the Nepenthes fashion group takes inspiration from bohemian/west-coast centric direction.

Needles, part of the Nepenthes fashion group takes inspiration from bohemian/west-coast centric direction.

Styles

2018-04-01T00:52:37Z

Chesire: Addition of Bohemian

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Bohemian==
Representing the practice of a bohemianism. Someone who lives the unconventional lifestyle in pursuit of artistic, literary, or spirutual interests. The bohemian subfashion often popular today known as "boho-chic" is not representable for the style and those that particpate are seen as victims to this irony of women trying to look nomadic, artisitic, spiritual, and outliers where as gypsy girls themselves were seen as exotic, sexy, and independent.

To better learn how to wear this style it's important to know its general history and where in my personal opinion, lost its charm. As of the early 19th century, role of the bohemian culture was connected to the young French working class women known as grisette. They worked with prostituition on the side of other jobs such as seamstresses and models. It was in the 20th century, where women in the west began moving outside of their traditions and became more independent, during this time they adopted wearing full skirts and bright colors, bobbed hair and androgynous traits. Seeing the growth of mass adoption of this style by many hippies and fememinists of the 1960s, the start of Boho-chic (Bohemian Homeless) comes onto stage taking the attention of the famous and "fashion-forward" which have followings of young women who are impatient and egar to find and wear whatever their idol is into made it a must have of fast fashion brands to put on their shelves. Ruining the authenticity of Bohemian's exotic and independent nature.

There's much more to influenced by for those intrested in taking on this style. The bohemian style has went through many phases and infused with different influences that it should be seen as a fashion with no defenitive marker like lunarcore. But up the wearers artisitic and spiritual interests shape what their wear, making this a very experimental and personal style.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of a milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

Styles

2018-03-31T20:38:36Z

Chesire: Adding Karasu Zoku

If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
[[File:1355649565428.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Karasu Zoku==
Standing for crow tribe. Karasu zoku is a 1970s japanese punk movement where women would dress head to toe in black. It began to take center stage in the west as counter culture to the extravagant and essentric styles of the 90s. Described as dark, violent, and conceptual. The style was born from the cultural and politcal turmoil of the era with Hiroshima, Chernobyl, and the economic crisis faced afterwords.

The stlye made popular by japanese desginers: Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo came with the idea that the modern women would no longer need to submissive to men, but now a new kind of women who did not seek to please, who asserts their personality and independence. Hence the name for Kawakubo's line Comme de Garcon or "Like boys".

''"The customer request: they wanted to become very feminine, very sexy, very like dolls, and I hated it. Begrudgingly, I wanted to create my own new line for women, because the owners were too girlish. I wanted to design manish clothing for women from the beginning. Very often my costumers didn't pay with their own money, their partner paid. I would shout in my mind ... 'Bitch'. I couldn't stand on desinging bitches clothing"'' -- Yohji Yamamoto

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic associated with the looks of a milita and terrorists. Implements subtle amounts of militance into an otherwise ordinary look. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
[[File:prep1comp.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
[[File:Koo-nyfw-60.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

About /fa/

2018-03-31T18:57:44Z

Chesire: Remove fitness section, chanarchive (deadlink)

[http://boards.4chan.org/fa/ /fa/] is the fashion image-board on [http://www.4chan.org 4chan]. The board is dedicated to fashion-related discussion; as a result, it is also the destination for users who seek fashion advice. The board was founded in early 2008.

Please note due to the nature of fashion (to observe and get observed) the homosexual beings in all of us (i.e. enjoying people of the same sex) is brought out. This does not mean that we actually seek sexual contact with the same sex (there are exceptions). It just means that we think that admiring beauty should not be limited to the opposite sex. Remember; it's not gay if the balls don't touch.

[http://fuuka.warosu.org/fa/ BOARD ARCHIVE (Warosu)]

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Women's Basics

2018-03-31T18:47:09Z

Chesire:

New to /fa/? Here's where to find some wardrobe essentials on the cheap.

This [[introduction]] is a '''strongly recommended''' read for both genders.

[[File:WomensGuide.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

== Tops ==
The first step to buying clothes is getting all of the essentials. Then you can start to discover your own style and how you want to dress.

This means '''tank tops, camis, t-shirts''', etc in variety of colors. This way you can layer them with other pieces like cardigans and jackets.

Then try different patterns and collars. For example maybe pair a cute patterned shirt with a simple black skater skirt. Don't over-do color and prints.

If you have a bigger chest, avoid tops with high necklines and/or ruffles. You will appear too top-heavy.
If you are more curvy, choose tops with accentuated waists to highlight your curves. Tops with a scoop-neck or v-neck adds to the hourglass-effect. Avoid large patterns.
For those with larger stomachs, avoid tight or close-fitting tops. Look for flowy, loose tops. Not too loose that your figure is lost. Horizontal shirring is good at hiding whatever it is you've got stored around there.
If you've got bigger arms, wear tops with sleeves that aren't too tight, but flowy like butterfly sleeves.

'''AVOID:'''

''Mixing prints and patterns''. Before you start doing this you need to have a good understanding and sense of fashion. No plaid and stripes.

''Animal print''. Ratchet

== Dresses ==
Your beginner dress should be a simple black dress. This can be worn up or worn down, and is appropriate for almost all occasions. You can wear a cardigan over it or pair it with a belt in a bright color.

From there you can move on to different colors, patterns and style of dresses:

*Sundresses are comfortable and versatile, especially in warmer climates.

*Maxi dresses are classic and elegant but are best pulled off by long and sleek people.

*Shirtdresses, provided they are well made (see 'DRESSES TO AVOID' below).

*Skater/fit and flare dresses, often look good as they accentuate the waist and can make you appear thinner than you really are.

*Bodycon (short for body conscious) dresses adhere to the body and are best worn by those who are thin or do not have excessive weight.

DRESSES TO AVOID:

*Dresses with ruffles. They will look out of place and create an unflattering silhouette.

*High-low dresses. These are a fleeting trend and will only look outdated soon.

*Shirtdresses can go terribly wrong. Avoid ones with plaid and those made of inferior materials.

*Avoid showy patterns and prints, because they will make your body look stretched out.

*Be careful of strapless dresses. They can easily lead to a nip slip.

Of course with all things, exceptions can be made. Use your judgement when considering if a dress is an exception.

== Pants/Shorts ==
'''Jeans'''

Jeans are essential to a new wardrobe, and it's important to buy the right pair that suits you.
When buying jeans dark washed and black are usually what you want to look for. Make sure there is no gap in the back of your pants when you sit down. If you must wear pants with a gap, sew some elastic to the band so it fits more snugly around your waist.

*'''Straight Leg Jeans''' can be worn by practically anyone. These are great for curvy ("plus sized"), boyish figures, really anyone can wear these.

*'''Skinny Jeans''' - Should ONLY be worn by skinny people. If you're curvy, they will ''not'' flatter.

*'''Flare Jeans''' - Flattering if you're more curvy. The flare balances out wideness in the thighs or hips.

*'''Boyfriend/Boy-fit Jeans''' - Most flattering if you are tall and skinny. Balance the boyish cut with feminine accessories, heels to add to height.

'''Shorts'''

Make sure there is no ass-cheek showing. I mean, unless you're like that.

*'''Denim Shorts''' - Very casual. You can cut off the legs of old jeans and hem the edges if you have a lot of them laying around. Don't over-do the rips/cut-off style.

*'''Bermuda Shorts''' - A more preppy look, or for those more conscious about their thighs. They end above the knee.

*'''Capris''' - Capris end below the knee. Choose some that aren't too baggy around the leg, with a more slim fit. Roll up some jeans or pants to get a capri-effect.

'''Dress Pants/Slacks'''

Wear for business/semi-formal occasions. Choose dark, neutral colors as you probably won't have that many pairs. Wide-leg and flare style works best here. Make sure they are not too tight. Make sure the length is tailored to your heel or flat height because there's nothing worse than getting your heel caught in your pants. For a quick fix, try hemming tape. Make sure the outline of your pockets cannot be seen through your pants.

== Skirts ==

Many women are most comfortable in a t-shirt and jeans. But skirts and flattering and major in fashion.

*'''Flare/A-line skirt''' - These basic skirts are very flattering and are a staple in every women's wardrobe. These skirts have a lot of volume, so it's important to pair it with a simple shirt. Something like a plain white tank-top or a basic patterned t-shirt would pull the look together.

*'''Pencil skirt''' - These can be used for almost any event, from work to going out. They are very form fitting.

*'''Maxi skirt''' - Only young, skinny tall girls should wear these (or short girls in heels). However, they are perfect for summer and days on the beach.

== Outerwear ==

There are two kinds of outerwear, a lighter outerwear that you would wear in spring and fall, and the heavier outerwear that you would wear during the winter season. Outerwear should not be flashy or have embellishments all over. Outerwear should be minimal and keep you warm while looking good.

'''Lighter Outerwear'''

*Denim jacket- Should hit at the waist and should not be the same color as your jeans unless you are aiming for a Canadian Tuxedo. Use this to create a casual look.

*Bomber jacket- This style is usually in either a cotton or leather (faux-leather) and can be used for a casual look.

*Utility jacket/light parka- This is usually a cotton, twill, or another light and durable fabric. This jacket usually has a lot of pockets and can make you look bulky up top if you are not careful.

'''Heavier Outerwear'''

*Trenchcoat- This classic style should hit the middle of your hip to your knee and should be made from a water-repelling fabric. This coat is versatile and can be casual or dressed up. Trenchcoat are traditionally tan or black (look best and easiest to pull off), but other colors are available as well (harder to pull off).

*Anorak/Parka- Made of a heavier fabric and should hit at mid-thigh. Some parkas/anoraks also have a removable lining thus making them versatile to use in fall and spring. This is a very casual coat.

*Peacoat- This is a standard and somewhat dressy coat as they are typically made of wool. A peacoat should hit the hip to the mid-thigh.

== Shoes ==
Make sure your feet are moisturized and your toe nails are done if they are showing. No need to paint all of them if not all of them are showing.<br><br>
'''Flats''' - Flats are usually half to a full size smaller than your normal shoe size. If they're too big, they'll slip off at the heel. This can also be fixed with inserts or sticking cotton in the toe of the shoe. When trying them on, the fit is comfortable, especially across your toes and that the heel does not rub. Essentials are black flats and roll-up ballet flats to switch in/out of if you're wearing heels.

'''Heels''' - Do not buy heels higher than 4 1/2 in heels. Any higher and you're in drag queen/high school attention whore territory. Lower heels for the day, higher for going out at night. You can't go wrong with blacks, nudes and other neutral colors. Shiny heels are fancier than matte textures, so keep in mind the occasion. Make sure the sides of the heel fit flush with the sides of your feet and make sure than you can walk properly in them. Walk around the store a bit to get a feel of how the heels fit. As with flats, make sure the fit is as comfortable as you can find.

'''Sandals''' - Sandals come in a variety of styles, from flat to heeled to wedge. Choose whatever style you like best. If you have a narrower foot, choose sandals with thinner straps. If your foot is wider, choose sandals with wider straps. Sometimes thong sandals can rub between toes, so be wary of that. They also tend to have little to no arch support so they aren't the best shoe to wear for long periods of time.

'''Boots''' - Come in many styles, including cowboy, combat, heeled, riding, etc. Make sure you get a height that works best with your leg shape. If you're tall with slim legs you can probably wear most styles. If your calves are wider, choose mid-calf length. If you're short, choose shorter boots as tall boots will make you appear shorter. Black and brown boots are best to start with. If you'd like, get some with a little heel for femininity and/or height.

== Accessories ==
Choose either silver or gold accessories, depending on your skin tone. If your tones are cooler, choose silver. If they're warmer, then gold.

On deciding between earrings, bracelets or necklaces, you can only pick '''2'''.

Statement jewelry is an easy way to spruce up an outfit, though they can go out of style rather quickly.

'''Wrist'''

Mens' style watches are a classic style, make sure that they aren't too big to not appear too masculine. Stick with either gold or silver.
Bracelets come in a variety of styles. Don't get carried away. Try to match them to each other.

'''Earrings'''

You can't go wrong with simple diamond studs. Pearl earrings dress up an outfit easily.

'''Necklaces'''

Thin necklaces draw attention to your collar bones, if you've got nice ones. No big charms or anything too chunky. A safe and simple way to dress up an outfit is with a pearl necklace. Necklaces look best with bare shoulders or deeper necklines.

'''Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Glasses, etc.'''

Scarves made of lighter material such as linen, cotton or chiffon can be worn in the summer. Choose lighter colors and patterns. Heavier materials such as wool and any of its artificial bastardizations are for cold weather, fall or winter seasons. Their main function is for warmth. If your wardrobe lacks pattern, scarves are an easy way to add something different to your daily wear.

== Hair ==

[[File:TBDfaceshapes1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

When picking out your hair, it's important to know your face type. This will help you understand what haircut will flatter you best. But remember this is just a general guide line, and don't forget your other facial features that your hair cut will effect.

You can find this out here:

[[File:1359939859504.jpg|100px|thumb|left|]]

OR here:
[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/] (The picture on the right)

'''Round Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-round-face/]

'''Diamond Face Type''' [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-diamond-face-shape/]

'''Heart Face Type''' [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-heart-shaped-face/]

'''Rectangle Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-rectangle-face-shape/]

'''Oblong Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-oblong-face-shape/]

'''Pear Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-pear-shaped-faces/]

'''Oval Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-oval-face-shape/]

'''SOURCES''':

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/hair/

http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/primp-tip-how-to-find-the-perfect-part

== Hair Color ==

Try to avoid bright rainbow colors like blues and bleach blondes. It can come off as trashy VERY easily.
Read these guides to haircolor to help find what colors interest you:

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-tone-talk-ashy/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-neutral/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-gold/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-warm-gold/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-hint-of-red/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-reds/

== Make-up ==

Make-up can be a great way to express yourself and can accentuate your outfits.

thebeautydepartment.com has some great guides (here's their list of best buys: [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/04/our-favorite-beauty-sources/], i highly suggest you visit it), but here are some basics:

'''Eyes'''

*'''Mascara''' - Mascara is a basic makeup, used to thicken and lengthen eyelashes. It comes in a tube, with a "wand" inside that you use to apply. If you're looking for an easy, affordable mascara then L'Oreal Voluminous Original is cheap and a good starter. For daytime makeup, try to match your eyelash color to the mascara color (blondes and redheads can wear brown, black suits brunettes well). Black mascara gives a dramatic look. When you are testing mascaras make.sure the formula doesn't clump (resulting in spidery lashes) or run (raccoon eyes). If you're short on time, apply mascara vertically to create a natural line without eyeliner. If you curl your lashes, do so before applying mascara.

'''Great mascaras to purchase'''

'''Drugstore Tier''' - [Covergirl lash blast][http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lash-blast.jpg], [Maybeline great lash][http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VON5NoVslCg/T0IGuQQt9WI/AAAAAAAAC14/kr6BpuAjIrM/s640/maybelline+great+lash+lots+of+lashes+mascara+review.jpg]. Both give voluminous+lengthened lashes without clump for under $10

'''Mall Tier''' - [Mac False lashes][http://www.temptalia.com/mac-false-lashes-mascara-review-photos-swatches], [Mac Haute & Naughty][http://www.temptalia.com/mac-haute-naughty-lash-mascara-review-photos], [Lancome Doll Lashes][http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-doll-lashes-mascara-P293302], and [Lancome Hypnose Drama][http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-drama-instant-full-body-volume-mascara-P244006]. Awesome mascaras, all ranging from $20-$25

'''High End Tier''' - [Givenchy Eye Fly][http://www.sephora.com/eye-fly-lash-extender-mascara-P129702], [Diorshow Mascara][http://reviews.sephora.com/8723/P40404/reviews.htm], [Armani Eyes to Kill][http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-mascara/3036953#BVRRWidgetID], [Guerlain 'Noir G'][http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/guerlain-noir-g-mascara/3255108?origin=related-3255108-60155320-1-6-2-Rich%20Relevence&BaseUrl=Mascara&PageCategoryId=PP]. Fantastic mascaras if you are willing to spend the cash. Ranging from $25-$50

*'''Eye-Liner'''- Eye-liner does exactly what you think it does - you apply it on the contours of your eye and it can dramatically change your appearance. Many people are intimidated by eye-liner but all it requires is a steady hand. Soft pencils are the easiest eye-liner for beginners. There are dozens of tutorials on Youtube that can teach you how to apply eyeliner - don't be afraid to try different styles and see which ones you like!

*'''Eye Shadow''' - Eye shadow is applied on the eyelids and comes in a variety of colors. Brands like NYC have cheap "starter packs" of primer, brush and eyeshadows that accentuate your eye color. Don't be afraid to experiment, but save the truly out-there colors for when you have a firm grasp on color theory and can properly match your eyeshadow to your skin tone, eye color and outfit.

'''Lips'''

*'''Lip balm''' - Lip balm is typically used to help people with chapped lips and is your basic. It makes your lips smooth and hydrated - without this, your lipstick would look terrible. It can come in various flavors, colors and with all sorts of shit added. If possible, look for something with an SPF of 15-30. If it's your thing, buy one with some color, but keep in mind it's going to be very faint.

*'''Lip gloss''' - Lip gloss gives you sheen and color. It's essentially the middle of the lip color spectrum, with lip balm being the lowest and lipstick being the higher, and lip stains being the highest.

*'''Lipstick''' - Lipstick comes in a shitton of colors, so stick with basic neutrals for the mean time. Make sure to not smear it everywhere (the simple hand or napkin test works well).

*'''Lip Liner''' - Lip liner is applied to your lips after lipstick to fill uneven areas. Make sure to match your line color to your lipstick color, or better yet, buy an invisible lip liner.

*'''Lip stain''' - Basically a more intense lipstick. It stains your lips, so make sure you don't smear it everywhere. On the plus side, it lasts longer and doesn't fade away.

Remember if you're going to do something bold with your eye make-up, keep the lips simple.

'''Face'''

*'''Foundation'''-Foundation's perfect for those wanting to conceal redness, dark spots, and other imperfections. Go for something light and not to thick. When using liquid use a sponge, they're cheap and help a lot. Be careful with powder, it can cake on so add carefully.

When buying foundation you should test it on the back of your hand or against your cheek-bone. Don't order online. If you can't find your shade ask someone at the store, Sephora and Ulta always have someone willing to help.

*'''Concealer'''-People on /fa/ love under-eye circles, but if you want to cover them up, go for it. This is perfect for concealing embarrassing blemishes and pimples.

*'''Blush/Bronzer'''-BE CAREFUL! You don't want to look like a clown. Make sure to find the right shade for you, because It's all dependent on your skin tone.

'''Nails'''

*Ideal nails are ones that look healthy, whether they are long or short. Obviously don't go to the extremes - very long nails are obnoxious, nails bit to their stubs are gross. Above all, just keep your nails healthy [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nails/WO00020 See this guide if you need help with this.]

'''Youtube channels to check out'''

*['''Lisa Eldridge'''][http://www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom/videos] - Professional makeup artist of celebrities featuring mostly beauty makeup
*['''Wayne Goss'''][http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist/videos] - Very helpful and simple tips/tricks on application for men and women
*['''Charlotte Tilbury'''] [http://www.youtube.com/user/ctilburymakeup/videos]- Professional makeup artist of celebrities featuring mostly trendy and high fashion beauty makeup

Women's Basics

2018-03-31T18:46:33Z

Chesire: Removal of Shops

New to /fa/? Here's where to find some wardrobe essentials on the cheap.

This [[introduction]] is a '''strongly recommended''' read for both genders.

[[File:WomensGuide.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

----

== Tops ==
The first step to buying clothes is getting all of the essentials. Then you can start to discover your own style and how you want to dress.

This means '''tank tops, camis, t-shirts''', etc in variety of colors. This way you can layer them with other pieces like cardigans and jackets.

Then try different patterns and collars. For example maybe pair a cute patterned shirt with a simple black skater skirt. Don't over-do color and prints.

If you have a bigger chest, avoid tops with high necklines and/or ruffles. You will appear too top-heavy.
If you are more curvy, choose tops with accentuated waists to highlight your curves. Tops with a scoop-neck or v-neck adds to the hourglass-effect. Avoid large patterns.
For those with larger stomachs, avoid tight or close-fitting tops. Look for flowy, loose tops. Not too loose that your figure is lost. Horizontal shirring is good at hiding whatever it is you've got stored around there.
If you've got bigger arms, wear tops with sleeves that aren't too tight, but flowy like butterfly sleeves.

'''AVOID:'''

''Mixing prints and patterns''. Before you start doing this you need to have a good understanding and sense of fashion. No plaid and stripes.

''Animal print''. Ratchet

== Dresses ==
Your beginner dress should be a simple black dress. This can be worn up or worn down, and is appropriate for almost all occasions. You can wear a cardigan over it or pair it with a belt in a bright color.

From there you can move on to different colors, patterns and style of dresses:

*Sundresses are comfortable and versatile, especially in warmer climates.

*Maxi dresses are classic and elegant but are best pulled off by long and sleek people.

*Shirtdresses, provided they are well made (see 'DRESSES TO AVOID' below).

*Skater/fit and flare dresses, often look good as they accentuate the waist and can make you appear thinner than you really are.

*Bodycon (short for body conscious) dresses adhere to the body and are best worn by those who are thin or do not have excessive weight.

DRESSES TO AVOID:

*Dresses with ruffles. They will look out of place and create an unflattering silhouette.

*High-low dresses. These are a fleeting trend and will only look outdated soon.

*Shirtdresses can go terribly wrong. Avoid ones with plaid and those made of inferior materials.

*Avoid showy patterns and prints, because they will make your body look stretched out.

*Be careful of strapless dresses. They can easily lead to a nip slip.

Of course with all things, exceptions can be made. Use your judgement when considering if a dress is an exception.

== Pants/Shorts ==
'''Jeans'''

Jeans are essential to a new wardrobe, and it's important to buy the right pair that suits you.
When buying jeans dark washed and black are usually what you want to look for. Make sure there is no gap in the back of your pants when you sit down. If you must wear pants with a gap, sew some elastic to the band so it fits more snugly around your waist.

*'''Straight Leg Jeans''' can be worn by practically anyone. These are great for curvy ("plus sized"), boyish figures, really anyone can wear these.

*'''Skinny Jeans''' - Should ONLY be worn by skinny people. If you're curvy, they will ''not'' flatter.

*'''Flare Jeans''' - Flattering if you're more curvy. The flare balances out wideness in the thighs or hips.

*'''Boyfriend/Boy-fit Jeans''' - Most flattering if you are tall and skinny. Balance the boyish cut with feminine accessories, heels to add to height.

'''Shorts'''

Make sure there is no ass-cheek showing. I mean, unless you're like that.

*'''Denim Shorts''' - Very casual. You can cut off the legs of old jeans and hem the edges if you have a lot of them laying around. Don't over-do the rips/cut-off style.

*'''Bermuda Shorts''' - A more preppy look, or for those more conscious about their thighs. They end above the knee.

*'''Capris''' - Capris end below the knee. Choose some that aren't too baggy around the leg, with a more slim fit. Roll up some jeans or pants to get a capri-effect.

'''Dress Pants/Slacks'''

Wear for business/semi-formal occasions. Choose dark, neutral colors as you probably won't have that many pairs. Wide-leg and flare style works best here. Make sure they are not too tight. Make sure the length is tailored to your heel or flat height because there's nothing worse than getting your heel caught in your pants. For a quick fix, try hemming tape. Make sure the outline of your pockets cannot be seen through your pants.

== Skirts ==

Many women are most comfortable in a t-shirt and jeans. But skirts and flattering and major in fashion.

*'''Flare/A-line skirt''' - These basic skirts are very flattering and are a staple in every women's wardrobe. These skirts have a lot of volume, so it's important to pair it with a simple shirt. Something like a plain white tank-top or a basic patterned t-shirt would pull the look together.

*'''Pencil skirt''' - These can be used for almost any event, from work to going out. They are very form fitting.

*'''Maxi skirt''' - Only young, skinny tall girls should wear these (or short girls in heels). However, they are perfect for summer and days on the beach.

== Outerwear ==

There are two kinds of outerwear, a lighter outerwear that you would wear in spring and fall, and the heavier outerwear that you would wear during the winter season. Outerwear should not be flashy or have embellishments all over. Outerwear should be minimal and keep you warm while looking good.

'''Lighter Outerwear'''

*Denim jacket- Should hit at the waist and should not be the same color as your jeans unless you are aiming for a Canadian Tuxedo. Use this to create a casual look.

*Bomber jacket- This style is usually in either a cotton or leather (faux-leather) and can be used for a casual look.

*Utility jacket/light parka- This is usually a cotton, twill, or another light and durable fabric. This jacket usually has a lot of pockets and can make you look bulky up top if you are not careful.

'''Heavier Outerwear'''

*Trenchcoat- This classic style should hit the middle of your hip to your knee and should be made from a water-repelling fabric. This coat is versatile and can be casual or dressed up. Trenchcoat are traditionally tan or black (look best and easiest to pull off), but other colors are available as well (harder to pull off).

*Anorak/Parka- Made of a heavier fabric and should hit at mid-thigh. Some parkas/anoraks also have a removable lining thus making them versatile to use in fall and spring. This is a very casual coat.

*Peacoat- This is a standard and somewhat dressy coat as they are typically made of wool. A peacoat should hit the hip to the mid-thigh.

== Shoes ==
Make sure your feet are moisturized and your toe nails are done if they are showing. No need to paint all of them if not all of them are showing.<br><br>
'''Flats''' - Flats are usually half to a full size smaller than your normal shoe size. If they're too big, they'll slip off at the heel. This can also be fixed with inserts or sticking cotton in the toe of the shoe. When trying them on, the fit is comfortable, especially across your toes and that the heel does not rub. Essentials are black flats and roll-up ballet flats to switch in/out of if you're wearing heels.

'''Heels''' - Do not buy heels higher than 4 1/2 in heels. Any higher and you're in drag queen/high school attention whore territory. Lower heels for the day, higher for going out at night. You can't go wrong with blacks, nudes and other neutral colors. Shiny heels are fancier than matte textures, so keep in mind the occasion. Make sure the sides of the heel fit flush with the sides of your feet and make sure than you can walk properly in them. Walk around the store a bit to get a feel of how the heels fit. As with flats, make sure the fit is as comfortable as you can find.

'''Sandals''' - Sandals come in a variety of styles, from flat to heeled to wedge. Choose whatever style you like best. If you have a narrower foot, choose sandals with thinner straps. If your foot is wider, choose sandals with wider straps. Sometimes thong sandals can rub between toes, so be wary of that. They also tend to have little to no arch support so they aren't the best shoe to wear for long periods of time.

'''Boots''' - Come in many styles, including cowboy, combat, heeled, riding, etc. Make sure you get a height that works best with your leg shape. If you're tall with slim legs you can probably wear most styles. If your calves are wider, choose mid-calf length. If you're short, choose shorter boots as tall boots will make you appear shorter. Black and brown boots are best to start with. If you'd like, get some with a little heel for femininity and/or height.

== Accessories ==
Choose either silver or gold accessories, depending on your skin tone. If your tones are cooler, choose silver. If they're warmer, then gold.

On deciding between earrings, bracelets or necklaces, you can only pick '''2'''.

Statement jewelry is an easy way to spruce up an outfit, though they can go out of style rather quickly.

'''Wrist'''

Mens' style watches are a classic style, make sure that they aren't too big to not appear too masculine. Stick with either gold or silver.
Bracelets come in a variety of styles. Don't get carried away. Try to match them to each other.

'''Earrings'''

You can't go wrong with simple diamond studs. Pearl earrings dress up an outfit easily.

'''Necklaces'''

Thin necklaces draw attention to your collar bones, if you've got nice ones. No big charms or anything too chunky. A safe and simple way to dress up an outfit is with a pearl necklace. Necklaces look best with bare shoulders or deeper necklines.

'''Scarves, Hats, Gloves, Glasses, etc.'''

Scarves made of lighter material such as linen, cotton or chiffon can be worn in the summer. Choose lighter colors and patterns. Heavier materials such as wool and any of its artificial bastardizations are for cold weather, fall or winter seasons. Their main function is for warmth. If your wardrobe lacks pattern, scarves are an easy way to add something different to your daily wear.

== Hair ==

[[File:TBDfaceshapes1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]

When picking out your hair, it's important to know your face type. This will help you understand what haircut will flatter you best. But remember this is just a general guide line, and don't forget your other facial features that your hair cut will effect.

You can find this out here:

[[File:1359939859504.jpg|100px|thumb|left|]]

OR here:
[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/] (The picture on the right)

'''Round Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-round-face/]

'''Diamond Face Type''' [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-diamond-face-shape/]

'''Heart Face Type''' [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-heart-shaped-face/]

'''Rectangle Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-rectangle-face-shape/]

'''Oblong Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-oblong-face-shape/]

'''Pear Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/01/hair-talk-pear-shaped-faces/]

'''Oval Face Type'''[http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/12/hair-talk-oval-face-shape/]

'''SOURCES''':

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/11/finding-your-face-shape/

http://www.instyle.com/instyle/hair/

http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/primp-tip-how-to-find-the-perfect-part

== Hair Color ==

Try to avoid bright rainbow colors like blues and bleach blondes. It can come off as trashy VERY easily.
Read these guides to haircolor to help find what colors interest you:

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-tone-talk-ashy/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-neutral/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-gold/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-warm-gold/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-hint-of-red/

http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/10/hair-color-guide-reds/

== Make-up ==

Make-up can be a great way to express yourself and can accentuate your outfits.

thebeautydepartment.com has some great guides (here's their list of best buys: [http://thebeautydepartment.com/2013/04/our-favorite-beauty-sources/], i highly suggest you visit it), but here are some basics:

'''Eyes'''

*'''Mascara''' - Mascara is a basic makeup, used to thicken and lengthen eyelashes. It comes in a tube, with a "wand" inside that you use to apply. If you're looking for an easy, affordable mascara then L'Oreal Voluminous Original is cheap and a good starter. For daytime makeup, try to match your eyelash color to the mascara color (blondes and redheads can wear brown, black suits brunettes well). Black mascara gives a dramatic look. When you are testing mascaras make.sure the formula doesn't clump (resulting in spidery lashes) or run (raccoon eyes). If you're short on time, apply mascara vertically to create a natural line without eyeliner. If you curl your lashes, do so before applying mascara.

'''Great mascaras to purchase'''

'''Drugstore Tier''' - [Covergirl lash blast][http://www.poorlittlerichgirls.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/lash-blast.jpg], [Maybeline great lash][http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VON5NoVslCg/T0IGuQQt9WI/AAAAAAAAC14/kr6BpuAjIrM/s640/maybelline+great+lash+lots+of+lashes+mascara+review.jpg]. Both give voluminous+lengthened lashes without clump for under $10

'''Mall Tier''' - [Mac False lashes][http://www.temptalia.com/mac-false-lashes-mascara-review-photos-swatches], [Mac Haute & Naughty][http://www.temptalia.com/mac-haute-naughty-lash-mascara-review-photos], [Lancome Doll Lashes][http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-doll-lashes-mascara-P293302], and [Lancome Hypnose Drama][http://www.sephora.com/hypnose-drama-instant-full-body-volume-mascara-P244006]. Awesome mascaras, all ranging from $20-$25

'''High End Tier''' - [Givenchy Eye Fly][http://www.sephora.com/eye-fly-lash-extender-mascara-P129702], [Diorshow Mascara][http://reviews.sephora.com/8723/P40404/reviews.htm], [Armani Eyes to Kill][http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/giorgio-armani-eyes-to-kill-mascara/3036953#BVRRWidgetID], [Guerlain 'Noir G'][http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/guerlain-noir-g-mascara/3255108?origin=related-3255108-60155320-1-6-2-Rich%20Relevence&BaseUrl=Mascara&PageCategoryId=PP]. Fantastic mascaras if you are willing to spend the cash. Ranging from $25-$50

*'''Eye-Liner'''- Eye-liner does exactly what you think it does - you apply it on the contours of your eye and it can dramatically change your appearance. Many people are intimidated by eye-liner but all it requires is a steady hand. Soft pencils are the easiest eye-liner for beginners. There are dozens of tutorials on Youtube that can teach you how to apply eyeliner - don't be afraid to try different styles and see which ones you like!

*'''Eye Shadow''' - Eye shadow is applied on the eyelids and comes in a variety of colors. Brands like NYC have cheap "starter packs" of primer, brush and eyeshadows that accentuate your eye color. Don't be afraid to experiment, but save the truly out-there colors for when you have a firm grasp on color theory and can properly match your eyeshadow to your skin tone, eye color and outfit.

'''Lips'''

*'''Lip balm''' - Lip balm is typically used to help people with chapped lips and is your basic. It makes your lips smooth and hydrated - without this, your lipstick would look terrible. It can come in various flavors, colors and with all sorts of shit added. If possible, look for something with an SPF of 15-30. If it's your thing, buy one with some color, but keep in mind it's going to be very faint.

*'''Lip gloss''' - Lip gloss gives you sheen and color. It's essentially the middle of the lip color spectrum, with lip balm being the lowest and lipstick being the higher, and lip stains being the highest.

*'''Lipstick''' - Lipstick comes in a shitton of colors, so stick with basic neutrals for the mean time. Make sure to not smear it everywhere (the simple hand or napkin test works well).

*'''Lip Liner''' - Lip liner is applied to your lips after lipstick to fill uneven areas. Make sure to match your line color to your lipstick color, or better yet, buy an invisible lip liner.

*'''Lip stain''' - Basically a more intense lipstick. It stains your lips, so make sure you don't smear it everywhere. On the plus side, it lasts longer and doesn't fade away.

Remember if you're going to do something bold with your eye make-up, keep the lips simple.

'''Face'''

*'''Foundation'''-Foundation's perfect for those wanting to conceal redness, dark spots, and other imperfections. Go for something light and not to thick. When using liquid use a sponge, they're cheap and help a lot. Be careful with powder, it can cake on so add carefully.

When buying foundation you should test it on the back of your hand or against your cheek-bone. Don't order online. If you can't find your shade ask someone at the store, Sephora and Ulta always have someone willing to help.

*'''Concealer'''-People on /fa/ love under-eye circles, but if you want to cover them up, go for it. This is perfect for concealing embarrassing blemishes and pimples.

*'''Blush/Bronzer'''-BE CAREFUL! You don't want to look like a clown. Make sure to find the right shade for you, because It's all dependent on your skin tone.

'''Nails'''

*Ideal nails are ones that look healthy, whether they are long or short. Obviously don't go to the extremes - very long nails are obnoxious, nails bit to their stubs are gross. Above all, just keep your nails healthy [http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nails/WO00020 See this guide if you need help with this.]

'''Youtube channels to check out'''

*['''Lisa Eldridge'''][http://www.youtube.com/user/lisaeldridgedotcom/videos] - Professional makeup artist of celebrities featuring mostly beauty makeup
*['''Wayne Goss'''][http://www.youtube.com/user/gossmakeupartist/videos] - Very helpful and simple tips/tricks on application for men and women
*['''Charlotte Tilbury'''] [http://www.youtube.com/user/ctilburymakeup/videos]- Professional makeup artist of celebrities featuring mostly trendy and high fashion beauty makeup

Stores

2018-03-31T18:39:51Z

Chesire: Removing list of brands, because this is a age about stores!

== Stores ==

=== Africa ===
[[Tunisia]]

=== Asia ===

*[[Stores_In_China|China]]

=== Europe ===

*[[Stores_In_Belgium|Belgium]]
*[[Stores_In_The_Netherlands|The Netherlands]]
*[[Stores_In_France|France]]
*[[Stores_In_Germany|Germany]]
*[[Stores_In_Romania|Romania]]
*[[Stores_In_Spain|Spain]]
*[[Stores_in_Sweden|Sweden]]
*[[Stores_In_Norway|Norway]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_Kingdom|United Kingdom]]
*[[Stores_In_Croatia|Croatia]]

=== North America ===

*[[Stores_In_Canada|Canada]]
*[[Stores_In_The_United_States|United States]]
*[[Stores_In_Mexico|Mexico]]

=== Oceania ===

'''Note: Some US/UK stores will ship to Australia, so check them out too.'''

*[[Stores_In_Australia|Australia]]
*[[Stores_In_New_Zealand|New Zealand]]

=== South America ===

*[[Stores_In_Brazil|Brazil]]
*[[Stores_In_Chile|Chile]]

== Thrift Stores ==
[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill.org]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here if your Mom buys all of your Supreme for you.

[http://www.buffaloexchange.com/ Buffalo Exchange]
Shop that buys clothing and resells at a drastically reduced cost, generally 20-50% of original price. Needs sifting, but they are selective in what they buy through their own self-proclaimed "style experts," meaning employees who know not to buy your dad's old clothes. Content varies wildly by location and is generally reflective of what is available in the area. For example, NYC shops carry higher end clothing found in the immediate vicinity such as Odin and AllSaints as well as mall brands while in Philadelphia the Rittenhouse location simply carries fast fashion and a few J. Crew pieces. If money is any kind of issue than these are always worth looking into, as the low prices and constantly changing selection can lead to wonderful discoveries. Selling back however generally isn't worth it.

'''Amsterdam'''

http://www.zipperstore.nl/
Pretentious thrift store catering the legions of hipsters that flock and scream at anything that looks like fake leather loafers or hats with feathers in them. They occasionally have some decent shoes/clothing if you are lucky, prices are quite high compared to what you get. Zipper also sells Cheap Monday jeans/chino's for retail price. The staff is very nice and helpful

http://www.episode.eu/splash.jsp
Another 'expensive' thrift store, has similar stuff as the previous mentioned Zipper although they don't sell anything new. Staff is very aware that they are in a 'hip' store and act like they are the best which is why (writer) avoid it like the plague. They do have a nice selection of leather briefcases and scarves.

http://lauradols.nl/
Thrift store mostly catering women's clothing. They do have a small section of men which often has some nice gems if you're lucky. The owners also tailor a lot to cater to a younger audience (the owner told me). Prices are quite high but you can find some 'haute couture' pieces now and then. Really friendly staff.

http://www.bijons-vintage.nl
Small thrift store selling men's and women's clothing, shoes,scarves, furniture, record players and a lot more. Prices are a bit lower than previously mentioned stores but the selection is basically all Large or Extra Large. You really need to look for something nice. Staff can be arrogant but also nice depending who's behind the counter.

== Archive ==

====Buy and sell====
http://tuxbell.com/index.php/Buy_%26_Sell

==== Uncategorized Stores ====
*[http://www.itamido.me/ Itamidome]

*[http://butterflysoulfire.blogspot.co.nz/ Butterfly Soulfire]

*[http://www.readytofish.nl/ Ready To Fish]

*[http://shop.hlorenzo.com/ H.Lorenzo]

*[http://www.ink-clothing.com/en/main.php ink]

*[http://www.nagnagnagshop.com/ Nag Nag Nag Shop]

*[http://shopnumber4.com/ (Shop Number) 4]

*[http://www.guyiconsignment.com/ GUYI CONSIGNMENT]

*[http://www.e-g.co/ E-G]

*[http://re-porter.ca/ re. porter]

*[http://doshaburi.ocnk.net/ DOSHABURI]

*[http://oparis.bigcartel.com/ O-paris]

*[http://orimono.se/ ORIMONO]

*[http://suspensionpoint.ca/ Suspension Point]

*[http://www.vrients.com/en/ Vrients fashion]

*[http://www.daad-dantone.com/ DAAD DANTONE]

*[http://www.gilt.com/ Gilt Groupe]

*[http://www.myhabit.com/ MyHabit] Requires an Amazon.com account.

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/
Some guy told me to put this here, [https://github.com/organic-interactive/rakuten-man Rakuten Manager] is a Python script to make pages for browsing Rakuten a little bit more easily without having to search for the size at times and without extraneous shit to the sides.

== Brands ==
'''To the list of brands'''

*http://tuxbell.com/index.php/List_of_Brands

Styles

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Styles

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Styles

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Styles

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If you haven't read the [[Introduction]], then do it now. This page is for different styles, not only in fashion, but also in the life you lead. Many people disregard their day-to-day life when attempting a new style, and this is where they fail.
Be concise when looking for your ideal style. Don't be a try-hard, don't be an actor.

'''Please Note''': Categorizing fashion into "styles" like they were animals in a taxonomy, while convenient for the beginner, is actually a terrible view to adopt. Outfits cannot be "categorized" into styles completely because each one is unique, and many deviate from these supposed "styles". Styles are not objective. For more information on developing your personal style, see "Taste" in [[Introduction]].

== Artisanal/Avant-Garde==
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'''Examples of Brands: [[Rick Owens]], [[Yohji Yamamoto]], [[Julius_7]], [[Ann Demeulemeester]], [[Maison Martin Margiela]], [[Comme Des Garcons]].

Artisanal styles are a generally less accessible and remain a niche aesthetic due to high prices and exclusivity. The style is informally referred to as "goth-ninja" on /fa/ or derisively as "goof ninja." The usual defining features of this style are a monochrome / grayscale color palette, unconventional proportions, textures, construction, unique materials.

It is a subjective term and therefore there are no real boundaries or rules that dictate whether an unconventional "Dark" look is "Avant - Garde" or not. Ideologies and Philosophy are an important part of the aesthetic, and many of the designers make conscious efforts to differentiate themselves from mass produced garments with no meaning, depth, or "Soul".

Many pieces are made with unique techniques, treatment (dying, tanning, distressing), and materials. Often, brands place a strong focus on distinctive or unorthodox construction of pieces, for example rather than using a conventional nylon lining in a blazer, it will be unlined with raw edges on the inside, or the lining will be made of a linen/nylon blended fiber.

A vast majority of "avant garde" brands place a strong priority on being anti-branding, using minimalist logos on the interior of pieces, generally placing priority on the construction, form, and quality of the garment, above the brand that created it.

Many of the people who appreciate this aesthetic share the same appreciation for craftsmanship, modern design, and anti - consumerism.

==Heroin Chic==
[[File:chic.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Yves Saint Laurent]] (Hedi Era), [[Dior Homme]] (Hedi Era), [[Saint Laurent Paris]] (also Hedi Era)

More of a "look" than a style of dress, heroin chic became popular in the 90's starting with a Calvin Klein runway show featuring Kate Moss and a series of Vincent Gallo photos featuring emaciated, pale, drug-addicted looking models. Heroin prices were dropping and the purity was much better at the time, which helped increase its popularity.

The style was dead in the magazines when, Gisele Bundchen was dubbed the new supermodel in 1999. Nowadays, though, it carries on in fashion with a much lighter tone thanks to our teenagers who insist on dying due to anorexia which, as a result, places Heroin Chic in poor light.

==Lunarcore==
'''Examples of Brands: NASA'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned.
What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles.
Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for.
You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

==Military-esque==
Military-esque fashion is the adoption of gear from armed forces or those inspiried. Many military's uniform have gone through a period of changes counting for the time period, the country, and the situation they find their soilders to be in. Taking this into account, driving inspiration from the battlefield opens to a lot of experimentation in this style, but also being incredibly apporchable. With military surplus stores an abundence in places such as the United States and thirft stores often carrying left over clothes from ex-military.

'''Lunarcore'''

There is no definitive marker of 'spacecore'. The style itself is rooted in choosing garments that fit a specific feeling, thus forcing the wearer to mine various designers for unifying threads and in doing so reject the vision offered to them as consumers. The unifying thread is retrofuturism, but could just as well be post apocalyptic cowboys as far as the ethos is concerned. What we are doing is using pre-existing products to make a non-existent statement. We are turning the product into the means of production. Like sampling records, but with moods and styles. Space/Lunarcore is about how you use what you have access to in order achieve a look. Color is far more important than in the drapey black stuff /fa/ usually goes for. You need to think critically, build a narrative around your clothing and color choices. Things become appropriate and inappropriate according to how they are framed within the fit. You need to use pieces as symbols and signifiers, telling a story with your outfit.

'''Terrorwave'''

A very young military inspiried stlye taking the aesthetic often associated with the looks of milita and terrorists. Often taking this inspirition from groups such as the Irish Republican Army.

==Prep==
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'''Examples of Brands: [[J Press]], [[Brooks Brothers]], [[J Crew]], [[Polo Ralph Lauren]], [[Lacoste]]

Similar in some ways to traditional menswear, but with key distinctions, "prep" is a style that evolved on Ivy League campuses in the mid twentieth century and came to exemplify New England's white upper middle class. Given the influence of collegiate and prep school environments had in shaping the style, prep modes of dress are more casual, youthful, and sporting in nature than traditional menswear. Prep clothing often pays homage to upper middle class leisure activities like equestrianism, sailing, yachting, hunting, rowing, lacrosse, tennis, and rugby. In fact, many prep essentials originated as sportswear like the canvas tennis sneaker, the polo, and the waxed hunting jacket. Embroidered pants may feature nautical symbols, ducks, or hounds. Nautical stripes and boat shoes hearken to sailing and the significance of fishing to the region.

As a result of these influences, women's prep styles will often appear androgynous, forgoing skirts and adopting pants, shorts, crew neck sweaters and men's button downs.

Prep Essentials: white trainers (canvas or otherwise), wool crew neck sweaters, striped sweaters, chinos, braided leather belts, boat shoes and loafers, a sportscoat, polos, oxfords (both the shoe and the shirt), madras, tweed, duck boots.

[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]

[http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2010/07/23/fashion/20100725-ivy-slideshow.html?_r=0 Take Ivy]

==Streetwear==
[[File:srtwr1.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Supreme]], [[White Mountaineering]], [[Bape]], [[Undercover]], [[WTAPS]], [[Visvim]], [[Stussy]], [[Norse Projects]], [[RSVP]]'''

Streetwear is a style with roots in Western American surf and skate culture but has grown to take inspiration from everything from rap culture, Japanese street fashion, techwear, and even workwear brands. While it has evolved over the years, there are certain clothing items and designs that characterize the style such as bold all over prints, five panel hats, beanies, athletic sneakers (often in loud colorways), brand display, and outerwear made predominantly of synthetic fabrics.

Despite these defining features, streetwear is considered one of the more flexible and approachable styles given its emphasis on steeze. The two major forums dedicated to streetwear are [http://www.hypebeast.com/?_locale=en Hypebeast] and [http://www.superfuture.com/ superfuture].

[http://imgur.com/a/GqeBK#0/ Examples Gallery]

== Traditional ==
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'''Examples of Brands: [[Thom Browne]], [[Tom Ford]], [[Isaia]], [[Brioni]], [[Ralph Lauren Purple Label]], [[Martin Greenfield]], [[Calvin Klein Collection]] '''

Menswear is a modernized style that draws from conservative or classical male working aesthetic. Masculine silhouettes, formal incorporated into casual attire, and somewhat preppy styles fall here. Fit and fabric serve great importance in menswear outfits, as well as in controlling the quality of the clothing you purchase. Cheaply made, ill fitting menswear is a recipe for disaster, as it is very easy to come off as sloppy or trashy. Keeping this in mind, a crisp tailored button-down, slim-fitting trousers, a pair of casual oxfords, and a relatively casual tie, for example, can be worn to either a job interview or a night out.

In the debates that take place on /fa/ and elsewhere, styles are often given names by their opponents to mock and ridicule its followers. The derogatory term used to describe menswear is "dadcore". As the style's classical aesthetic is associated with the older generations (as in being "clothes for dads") menswear has been mocked as such. However, the nickname has since turned into the term used for failed attempts at menswear which include fedoras, ill fitted suits and generally horrid taste.

Clothing in this type of style highly emphasizes construction, material quality and the difficult pattern-making work.
Such examples include Loro Piana who is known for cashmere, Ermenegildo Zegna for their wool, and bespoke labels.

[http://www.gq.com/ GQ]

[http://www.trashness.com/ Trashness]

==Urban Techwear==
[[File:techwear.jpg|200px|thumb|right]]
'''Examples of Brands: [[Acronym]], [[Arc'teryx Veilance]], [[Y-3]], [[Gyakusou]], [[Isaora]], [[Outlier]]'''

Clothing designed to have specific functional properties incorporating new fabrics and technologies, but worn as everyday clothing.
Many brands that exemplify this style are the result of collaborations between fashion designers and sportswear brands (e.g., Y-3, Gyakusou).

Some of the clothing takes design cues from military garments (starting with Christopher Bailey's reintroduction of the military inspired aesthetic).

Other techwear designs feature clothing with a streamlined, technical look. At some points similar to streetwear, but with a emphasis on human interaction with the elements through technology. Smart fabrics, digital gadgets and the like are coupled with the clothes themselves making many fit for outdoor activities as well.

'''[[Guide to Urban Techwear]]'''

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Stores In The United States

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== Store Tiers ==

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Only purchase for basics such as t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Generally should be avoided, but recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' A bit more pricey compared to fast fashion brands. Some under this catagory could also fit themselves into fast fashion, but their reputation has served them to be less diaposable.

'''Medium-tier:'''The start to entry level designer pieces. Clothes are made of a higher quality with an idea in mind, however still caters to a general audience.

'''Haute couture:''' High end fashion created from expensive fabric and sewn together with incredible attention to detail. These brands build to create a story and send a message, thus their clothes are created for a certain body build in mind.

'''Artisanal:''' Hand-made with skill that approaches that of an artist. This has nothing to do with design and everything to do with production methods. A boring design done fully by hand (e.g., a full bespoke two button suit) is 'artisanal'. Many designers source their clothing from artisans, but not all designer clothing is 'artisanal'.

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| [[4.0]] || {{HighDesigner}} || Sells designer clothing by Carol Christian Poell, Sruli Recht, Rick Owens, and more. || http://www.darklandsberlin.com/
|-
| [[Acne]] || {{High}} || Designer clothes from Sweden. || http://acnestudios.com/
|-
| Aldo Shoes || {{Mall-Tier}} || Shoes may fall apart within a month, the quality seems to be very inconsistent and dependant on their manufacturers/suppliers. Only buy on SALE. The company is known to rip on classic shoe designs much like Forever 21. || http://www.aldoshoes.com
|-
| AllSaints || {{Medium}} || Decent construction, but sub-par materials for the price -- they often try to sneak cheap fabrics into the mix. Good for edgier clothing on a budget, but advised to buy only on sale. Avoid their jackets unless at a steep discount - the jeans and t-shirts are arguably their best products. || http://www.us.allsaints.com/
|-
| American Apparel || {{Low}} || Has basic t-shirts in a variety of cuts. Tees fit well even for slimmer people.|| http://www.americanapparel.net/
|-
| American Eagle || {{Mall-Tier}} || Bright and slightly branded basics with fairly terrible quality. Shirts are a bit long and usually go a bit past the waist. Pants fit poorly, and you get what you pay for with shoes. || http://www.ae.com/
|-
| April77 || {{Medium}} || April77 is notable for its large selection of jeans which come in many different sizes, cuts, and colors. Caters to the skinniest of skeletors. || http://www.april77-shop.com/
|-
| Archival Clothing || {{Medium}} || Great outdoorsy backpacks, and some other vintage-inspired clothing. || http://store.archivalclothing.com/
|-
| Asos || {{Mall-Tier}} || Quality can be variable for the house-brand, although as the price entails, it usually isn't the best. The site also offers items from higher-tier brands. Frequent sales. || http://www.asos.com/
|-
| Atelier New York || {{High}} || "Goth-ninja" stuff. Everything is black, grey, or white. || http://www.ateliernewyork.com/
|-
| [[Banana Republic]] || {{Mall-Tier}} || Slightly overpriced but decent quality prep, similar to Club Monaco but roomier. Pretty bland, basically a fancy, more expensive GAP, geared towards "professional" clothes. Individual items can sometimes have great fits but this varies. Operates by offering immediately high prices but keeping a regular rotation of 30% and 40% coupon codes floating around, valid for about 1/4 to 1/2 of the month. Strongly advised to wait for these codes. || http://www.bananarepublic.com/
|-
| Barneys New York || {{High}} || From high "goof" to Hamptons prep, anything that's expensive will be on here. || http://www.barneys.com/
|-
| Bergdorf Goodman || {{High}} || Similar to Neiman Marcus but with even more expensive labels. || http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/
|-
| Blackbird || Uncategorized || || http://www.blackbirdballard.com/
|-
| Blue in Green || {{High}} || Mainly sells raw denim. || http://www.blueingreensoho.com/
|-
| Blue Owl Workshop || {{Medium}} || Mostly sells raw denim on the cheaper side; known for having a great Momotaro stock || http://www.blueowl.us/
|-
| Cotton On || {{Mall-Tier}} || Dirt cheap basics (<$10); great sales. It can be hard to find good fits here, but the upside is that you won't have wasted a lot of money if you decide you don't like something. Very good for fans of tank-tops and muted colors. || http://www.cottonon.com/
|-
| Epaulet New York || {{High}} || Straight-up classic menswear, focusing on a high quality of construction. Has lots of exclusive Carmina models. || http://www.epauletnewyork.com/
|-
| Everlane || {{Low}} || Their tees are generally well liked and they claim to offer the same quality as more expensive brands but with less markup. ||[http://www.everlane.com/r/sra003 http://www.everlane.com/]
|-
| Express || {{Mall-Tier}} || Mainly geared towards "dressier" clothes, this store carries low quality but well fitting clothing. At the price point, one of the only places a lanky dude can find a very well fitting dress shirt (their Extra Slim 1MX shirts or their suiting). Also carries all of these items in extremely garish colors. Like Banana Republic, sale codes are extremely frequent for those with patience and a little effort can generally get you at least 50% off of sale. || http://www.express.com/
|-
| farfetch || {{High}} || Boutique shopping aggregator. || http://farfetch.com/
|-
| Forever 21 || {{Mall-Tier}} || Has a fuckton of items in many eclectic styles, but the quality is generally absolute garbage. Like H&M, is best for experimenting with new styles without breaking the bank. || http://www.forever21.com/
|-
| [[Frank & Oak]] || {{Low}} || Good quality menswear basics. I wouldn't recommend them for taller guys, as everything seems to run a bit short. Free shipping. || [http://frankandoak.com http://frankandoak.com]
|-
| Gant || {{Medium}} || Bland, basic clothing with okay quality that is slightly overpriced. Good to cop during sales, prep staple. || http://www.gant.com/
|-
| Gap || {{Mall-Tier}} || Carry decent basics. Overpriced for the quality though. Their button ups and chinos are worth it on sale. Operates on the same business model as Banana Republic, and coupon codes ar often usable on both sites. || http://www.gap.com/
|-
| H&M || {{Mall-Tier}} || Recommended for very basic clothes and occasionally more stylish pieces. || http://www.hm.com/
|-
| I Heart Yours || {{Mall-Tier}} || Sells very basic, inexpensive shoes. || http://www.iheartyours.com/
|-
| J. Crew || {{Low}} || Good quality clothes with acceptable cuts. High-ish price for the quality they offer. || http://www.jcrew.com/
|-
| JCPenney || {{Mall-Tier}} || Good place to cop Levi's jeans if you cannot find an outlet. St. Johns Bay brand is pretty decent. Otherwise shit quality and full of soccer moms. || http://www.jcpenney.com/
|-
| Karmaloop || {{Low}} || Has sales literally almost every day. Can sometimes find entry-level designer brands (e.g. Naked and Famous) at deep discount. || http://www.karmaloop.com/
|-
| Kith || {{Medium}} || Offers custom and limited edition colorways and material choices on well known shoe brands. Marked up accordingly. || http://shop.kithnyc.com/
|-
| Kohl's || {{Mall-Tier}} || Mostly bad quality and fit, never buy the full-priced stuff. But has huge sales and clearance deals all the time, usually something okay can be found for dirt cheap. Apt. 9 brand is decent. || http://www.kohls.com/
|-
| Leffot || {{High}} || Retailer of high-end shoes, from Edward Green to Viberg. || http://www.leffot.com/
|-
| Levi's || {{Low}} || Large selection of jeans (among other things) in a variety of colors and cuts. The quality is beginner level in their cheaper jeans not made in the USA, but at the sub $100 price range they offer a quality that can compare to the denim offered by higher end brands and beats anything else in the same bracket. Good marriage of quality and price. Don't treat rigid washes as raw denim. Levi's often has sales, so avoid buying at full retail. Avoid if you live outside NA, ridiculous markups. || http://levi.com/
|-
| Macy's || {{Mall-Tier}} || Purveyor of various dad/mom/grandma-core clothing and other bland or otherwise bottom-of-the-barrel designer brands. Generally pretty cheap - occasionally they have something worth buying. || http://www.macys.com/
|-
| Mr. Porter || {{High}} || The male version of Net-a-Porter. Designer clothing from Givenchy, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Loro Piana, etc. || http://mrporter.com/
|-
| Nordstrom || {{Medium}} || Carries various upscale brands, you can find anything from Varvatos to Ferragamo to Prada here. More menswear/prep orientated than similar stores. Great if you need a suit and pair of oxfords. || http://nordstrom.com/
|-
| OAK || {{High}} || || http://www.oaknyc.com/
|-
| Old Navy || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty inexpensive clothing, the fits can be a bit off. Sometimes there are passable pieces. Definitely go to a store to try things on before buying. || http://www.oldnavy.com/
|-
| Pull & Bear || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to H&M, but more colorful || http://www.pullandbear.com/
|-
| Ralph Lauren || {{Mall-Tier}} || Overpriced for the quality, has some decent pieces but are often ruined by rampant branding. || http://www.ralphlauren.com/
|-
| Revolve Clothing || {{Medium}} || Revolve Clothing offers 20% off on first purchases if you email them with your order number. || http://www.revolveclothing.com/
|-
| River Island || {{Mall-Tier}} || Extremely similar to TOPMAN. || http://www.riverisland.com/
|-
| [[SSENSE]] || {{High}} || Designer clothes. Beware imposter stores from China with identical websites. || http://www.ssense.com/
|-
| Self Edge || {{High}} || One of the first stores to help establish the high end denim scene, SE shines at doing collabs with various brands. || http://www.selfedge.com/
|-
| Target || {{Mall-Tier}} || The Mossimo athletic fit t-shirts are decent and the Merona line is a good way to fill up a new white collar worker's wardrobe on a budget with some tailoring. If you can find what you need on the clearance racks and do your own alterations, it is very good value. || http://www.target.com/
|-
| TOPMAN || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to ASOS it tends to be hit and miss, however they do have a good returns policy and if you avoid the typical 'lad' items (usually t-shirts with pop culture references) and it should be decent. Their Stretch skinny jeans and chinos stretch out quite a bit. Suits and blazers are great looking especially considering the price. || http://www.topman.com/
|-
| Tres Bien || {{High}} || Mostly streetwear, but they also have a pretty good formalwear selection. Probably the cheapest shop you will find for designer stuff, some nice discount codes from time to time || http://shop.tres-bien.com/
|-
| Unionmade || {{High}} || One of the best shops out there for mid- to high-tier menswear. Does collaborations with Alden fairly often. || http://www.unionmadegoods.com/
|-
| Uniqlo || {{Low}} || Above-average quality basics, recommended for entry level. || http://www.uniqlo.com/
|-
| Urban Outfitters || {{Mall-Tier}} || Decent clothes, a little more on the expensive side of fast fashion. Use discretion - some pieces are wildly overpriced for the quality. || http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
|-
| Yoox || {{Medium}} || || http://yoox.com/
|-
| Zara || {{Mall-Tier}} || Notorious fast-fashion retailer. Jumps aboard every trend's bandwagon and mass produces their own knock-off versions. Poor quality clothing for cheap. Generally very slim-fitting. Not awful if used sparingly. || http://www.zara.com/
|-

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