Comments on: How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200 http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:05:49 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Aprender a ser un hombre hecho y derecho | Enterate de Esto http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-34397 Aprender a ser un hombre hecho y derecho | Enterate de Esto Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:15:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-34397 [...] Como verse de 1 millón por menos de $200 [...] [...] Como verse de 1 millón por menos de $200 [...]

]]> By: andrea http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-25838 andrea Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:03:22 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-25838 shopping from thrift stores can be great, i think the best way to go is to buy a few basic good quality items and then accesorize from thrift stores shopping from thrift stores can be great, i think the best way to go is to buy a few basic good quality items and then accesorize from thrift stores

]]> By: Tony http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-25798 Tony Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:13:46 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-25798 Excellent article. However there are not too many places that will let you haggle over the price of a good suit. Maybe they might through in an accessory or two. www.PocketSquareZ.com Excellent article. However there are not too many places that will let you haggle over the price of a good suit. Maybe they might through in an accessory or two.
http://www.PocketSquareZ.com

]]> By: Casey http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-24564 Casey Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:41:34 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-24564 As the owner of a small shop, I have to disagree with the bit about haggling over prices. It may be a charming (and expected) practice in Hong Kong, but it's insulting here. With internet retailers and wal-mart competing with basically everybody, no business can get away with over-charging. Plus, it is unmanly in my opinion, akin to groveling. But maybe that's just my silly western upbringing. As the owner of a small shop, I have to disagree with the bit about haggling over prices. It may be a charming (and expected) practice in Hong Kong, but it’s insulting here. With internet retailers and wal-mart competing with basically everybody, no business can get away with over-charging. Plus, it is unmanly in my opinion, akin to groveling. But maybe that’s just my silly western upbringing.

]]> By: Euro Tailors http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-24435 Euro Tailors Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:41:34 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-24435 Just be yourself and influence the world in your style as you like!Euro Tailors Just be yourself and influence the world in your style as you like!Euro Tailors

]]> By: Chico http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-24140 Chico Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:56:41 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-24140 Direct link to the excellent houndstooth kid "Style on the Cheap" post: http://mrlapel.blogspot.com/2009/02/style-on-cheap.html Direct link to the excellent houndstooth kid “Style on the Cheap” post:

http://mrlapel.blogspot.com/2009/02/style-on-cheap.html

]]> By: Tommy T. http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-24037 Tommy T. Wed, 18 Mar 2009 05:26:04 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-24037 My story first. I'm an actor and my mother is a seamstress and costumer. She taught me early how to check for quality and craftsmanship when thrift shopping. I always check out Salvation Army and second-hand shops for my costume clothes and personal wardrobe. My Jackpot came while searching for a suit for a cousin's wedding. Five suits, exactly my size (pants needed to be let out), primo condition. Two Armani's, Two Vestamente's and an Ermenegeldo Zenga!!! I figure someone my size either died or his wife threw him out and gave away his wardrobe. Probably six thousand dollars worth of clothing for fifteen dollars each. The funny thing is, while I get many compliments when I wear them I cannot resist divulging where I got them. (Most people wouldn't believe me if I told them I paid retail, anyway). Of corse, now that you published this article it's going to be tougher to find the good stuff, though I think enough people still get weird about used-clothes so I sort of hope most of your readers skip this one. For those who do go searching the thrifts, Make sure to inspect the article closely. Things to check are: Wear and tear on the cuffs, Seams and stitching- turn it inside out if necessary Buttons in place/ zippers and hooks working No rips in lining No pit stains or ring around the collar Also, check the yellow pages for consignment stores. Better quality, newer and usually quality labels. Those who bring their clothes in get a cut if a sale is made. Love the website My story first. I’m an actor and my mother is a seamstress and costumer. She taught me early how to check for quality and craftsmanship when thrift shopping. I always check out Salvation Army and second-hand shops for my costume clothes and personal wardrobe. My Jackpot came while searching for a suit for a cousin’s wedding. Five suits, exactly my size (pants needed to be let out), primo condition. Two Armani’s, Two Vestamente’s and an Ermenegeldo Zenga!!! I figure someone my size either died or his wife threw him out and gave away his wardrobe. Probably six thousand dollars worth of clothing for fifteen dollars each. The funny thing is, while I get many compliments when I wear them I cannot resist divulging where I got them. (Most people wouldn’t believe me if I told them I paid retail, anyway).

Of corse, now that you published this article it’s going to be tougher to find the good stuff, though I think enough people still get weird about used-clothes so I sort of hope most of your readers skip this one. For those who do go searching the thrifts, Make sure to inspect the article closely. Things to check are:
Wear and tear on the cuffs,
Seams and stitching- turn it inside out if necessary
Buttons in place/ zippers and hooks working
No rips in lining
No pit stains or ring around the collar

Also, check the yellow pages for consignment stores. Better quality, newer and usually quality labels. Those who bring their clothes in get a cut if a sale is made.

Love the website

]]> By: Condensed Knowledge - March 15, 2009 | Raoul Pop http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23948 Condensed Knowledge - March 15, 2009 | Raoul Pop Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:30:19 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23948 [...] How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200 [...] [...] How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200 [...]

]]> By: David http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23944 David Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:27:44 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23944 I just bought a rocking suit for $5 at a thrift store because I read this article yesterday! Thanks! I just bought a rocking suit for $5 at a thrift store because I read this article yesterday! Thanks!

]]> By: Greg Throne http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23943 Greg Throne Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:11:00 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23943 Nice post on obtainig the big items, but what about those things formerly known as "men's furnishings"? You know, brass collar stays, cufflinks, tie bars & tie tacks, watch fobs, etc. About all I've been able to find in the stores in my area are belts, ties (oddly missing some basic items such as solid colored knit ties), and wallets. Where does one fid those items any more? Nice post on obtainig the big items, but what about those things formerly known as “men’s furnishings”? You know, brass collar stays, cufflinks, tie bars & tie tacks, watch fobs, etc. About all I’ve been able to find in the stores in my area are belts, ties (oddly missing some basic items such as solid colored knit ties), and wallets. Where does one fid those items any more?

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]]> By: Bob Iger http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23924 Bob Iger Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:34:18 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23924 This is an excellent article, certainly in these financially harsh times. When I have time I will surely check out one of those thrift stores you talked about. Good job, Tony. This is an excellent article, certainly in these financially harsh times. When I have time I will surely check out one of those thrift stores you talked about. Good job, Tony.

]]> By: _ http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23923 _ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:13:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23923 Stephen, The biggest thing for a suit is that the shoulders fit. They are almost impossible to tailor, and very expensive to adjust if its possible at all. Everything else should still fit relatively close, I'd say within a couple inches if you are taking something in (making it smaller). Otherwise proportions tend to start looking a little off. For example, pants tend to taper in, and if they are shortened too much the width of the legs begins to look funny. The same goes with jackets. If you want to let something out (make it bigger), there has to be extra fabric for it to work. Shirt sleeves are almost impossible to lengthen. Pants and jackets usually have a little extra fabric folded under at the cuff which can be unfolded, tailored, and re-pressed, but you can't work with what's not there. In a nutshell, you can adjust clothes, but don't expect to change the size through tailoring. I hope this helps Stephen,
The biggest thing for a suit is that the shoulders fit. They are almost impossible to tailor, and very expensive to adjust if its possible at all. Everything else should still fit relatively close, I’d say within a couple inches if you are taking something in (making it smaller). Otherwise proportions tend to start looking a little off. For example, pants tend to taper in, and if they are shortened too much the width of the legs begins to look funny. The same goes with jackets. If you want to let something out (make it bigger), there has to be extra fabric for it to work. Shirt sleeves are almost impossible to lengthen. Pants and jackets usually have a little extra fabric folded under at the cuff which can be unfolded, tailored, and re-pressed, but you can’t work with what’s not there. In a nutshell, you can adjust clothes, but don’t expect to change the size through tailoring. I hope this helps

]]> By: Afternoon links - 13 March 2009 | A Soft Answer http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23922 Afternoon links - 13 March 2009 | A Soft Answer Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:00:47 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23922 [...] 13 March 2009 @ 3:00 pm | No comments Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!» Stake Conference Mystery and IntrigueYikes! A GA requests that everyone in the stake prepare a talk for stake conference. My old stake always struggled with attendance, reminding us that it was not a time to go on vacation.» Temple Endowment» Madoff syndrome strikes California Mormons“I have made it a matter of standing policy that whenver anyone tries to get money from me (selling me something, investing, etc.) and brings the Church or related issues into it, my response is an automatic and irrevocable ‘No.’”» Good On Ya President MonsonAn ex-Mormon lesbian invites Pres. Monson to her parents’ 50th anniversary and gets a nice reply. Good on her, good on him.» ‘Taken': Patriarchal PornWho would have thought that a movie about a Dad killing everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) who gets in his way of getting his daughter back could be so enjoyable. Liam Neeson is the new middle-aged Daddy action hero.» Report ranks Temple Square 16th for tourist attractions» How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200 [...] [...] 13 March 2009 @ 3:00 pm | No comments Hello there! If you are new here, you might want to subscribe to the RSS feed for updates on this topic.If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!» Stake Conference Mystery and IntrigueYikes! A GA requests that everyone in the stake prepare a talk for stake conference. My old stake always struggled with attendance, reminding us that it was not a time to go on vacation.» Temple Endowment» Madoff syndrome strikes California Mormons“I have made it a matter of standing policy that whenver anyone tries to get money from me (selling me something, investing, etc.) and brings the Church or related issues into it, my response is an automatic and irrevocable ‘No.’”» Good On Ya President MonsonAn ex-Mormon lesbian invites Pres. Monson to her parents’ 50th anniversary and gets a nice reply. Good on her, good on him.» ‘Taken’: Patriarchal PornWho would have thought that a movie about a Dad killing everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) who gets in his way of getting his daughter back could be so enjoyable. Liam Neeson is the new middle-aged Daddy action hero.» Report ranks Temple Square 16th for tourist attractions» How to Look Like a Million Bucks For Under $200 [...]

]]> By: Justin http://artofmanliness.com/2009/03/12/look-good-for-less/comment-page-1/#comment-23918 Justin Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:55:27 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=1891#comment-23918 Out of curiosity I went into a shirt shop in La Jolla and asked about their custom shirts. I was feeling saucy and was pretending I could afford it. I was shocked when they showed me a massive catalog of swatches and said that their minimum order was $150 which was usually three shirts! I have been buying shirts for $30-65 from department stores that never fit me right, and for the same price, I could have had a custom shirt! Don't forget Taylors as well. A $10 investment usually makes a nice piece really stand out just because of fit. Out of curiosity I went into a shirt shop in La Jolla and asked about their custom shirts. I was feeling saucy and was pretending I could afford it. I was shocked when they showed me a massive catalog of swatches and said that their minimum order was $150 which was usually three shirts! I have been buying shirts for $30-65 from department stores that never fit me right, and for the same price, I could have had a custom shirt!

Don’t forget Taylors as well. A $10 investment usually makes a nice piece really stand out just because of fit.

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