Fashion

Picked up some blue Margaret Howell cotton shorts in the sample sale the other day. They're too big for me. cost me £50 anyone on here want them? 36 waist.

What style, picture available?

I'm in Changi airport and off to Bali for a few weeks but can take actual pics when back, they're lovely but Large is too big for me

Poor fit, grey colour which was muddy and unflattering, but mainly the fit. Just poor dad jean territory really, apparently slim as well.

Mine seem fairly low slung for a dad jean, but I guess there are a variety of dads and their accompanying fits out there. Thanks for the clarification.

Lemaire collection for Uniqlo is really nice - annoyed I couldn't get a few more bits which had sold out but quality is good

I got the khaki coloured shorts and love them

From the last season?

They released a new one last week - the funnel neck sweater is particularly nice.

Yeah from last season I believe.

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Advice sought:

I'm getting married at the end of September this year, but am struggling to figure out exactly what to wear.

Neither of us are going down the traditional/super-formal white dress (her) and 3-piece suit (me).
I'm also 6'4" with disproportionately long gangly legs, so trad tailoring has a tendency to look silly on me :/ (perhaps i'm just doing it wrong, though!)

I've been leaning towards more casual suiting, stuff made from thicker cotton twill/canvas and the like, although still seeking inspiration (thinking earthy greens in general for the palate - just as I like it and this will be the venue: https://www.oczyszczalniamiejsce.pl/oferta/oczyszczalnia/)

I'm generally a fan of stuff like Albam, folk, and then Margaret Howell and co. at the pricier end (albeit I don't own any) - any other brands you'd recommend?

Ta!

Old Town, Wings & Horns, Bleu de Paname.

https://www.privatewhitevc.com/ventile-travel-blazer-olive-030201020009-027.html

https://oliverspencer.co.uk/coram-jacket-dexter-green

https://universalworks.co.uk/products/universal-works-suit-jacket-in-brown-flannel

https://www.margarethowell.co.uk/shop/men-aw17/shop/jackets/mhl-flap-pocket-blazer-indigo-twill-indigo

https://www.tenderstores.com/product/br-1-platform-jacket/?variation=11034

I'm going to my brother in law's wedding in march and want to get a nice pair or brogues that I can keep and wear once a year whenever I need to wear a suit. Am looking at Grenson's. Any other brands I should be looking at?

skip grenson. Meermin for a similar price range or if you can stretch to it, then Crockett Jones and Carmina.

Trickers, Cheaney are also worth a look. Try to avoid anything that is too “on trend” and you’ll then have a pair of classic shoes that will be wearable for years to come.

I got some cheaney veldtschoen last year - partly as they reminded me of the kinds of shoes my dad wore when I was a kid. At Christmas I wore them when I went to see him and they got the parental seal of approval as “very sensible shoes for where you are now living”. They are great, can be worn with cotton trousers for work or jeans for most re casual days. Robust enough for dog walks but dressy enough for business too.

Those are lovely shoes. Which is certainly reflected in the price!

I agree about not going anything 'on trend', but I've really only worn 'on trend' clothes, so not sure what is 'classic' anymore. Hopefully people still be wearing tan/brown brogues with a navy suit in 20 years time.

Any reason why you would skip grenson? Are they no good, or is it just that those other brands are better?

Grenson have a lot of their shoes made outside of the uk and the leather and build is not up to that of classic British shoemaking. Some of these shoes are sold at rather high prices for what they are.

Some of their shoes are good. I have a ten year old pair that were made in the UK and are still wonderful.

Proper leather shoe thread >>>>

I really would recommend Meermin - I've never bought a full price pair of shoes that come close in terms of VFM.

I'd also suggest heading up to Northampton and looking around the factory shops - I bought some Church's for 60% off which have never gone into sale.

Tweed is earthy, maybe it's had a bit of a moment recently, but:

https://www.walkerslater.com have shops in London that you can check out in person. The webpage seems to emphasise the formal aspect a bit but you don't have to wear (or buy) the full three piece business, think they do OTP and fitted versions.

I've seen good things about http://www.tweedaddict.com elsewhere on here, quite youthful style I think, which might be a way to avoid ill-fitting traditional styles , 2-piece tweed suits a standard item.

Also https://www.walkerslater.com would be a bit more old school in style but they have shops in London that you can check out. The webpage seems to emphasise the formal aspect a bit but you don't have to wear (or buy) the full three piece shenanigans, AFAIK they do OTP and fitted versions.

Not usually earthy colours (and certainly not earth-bound budget): https://www.dashingtweeds.co.uk

Less formal jackets/trousers in twill/wool/canvas/cord/linen/earthy shades etc: https://www.old-town.co.uk

If you want to get something bespoke, now is a good time to get looking because it generally needs a few months. There is a thread... https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/182490/

Hopefully people still be wearing tan/brown brogues with a navy suit in 20 years time.

If you must do this (navy is timeless with a black oxford IMO), consider a dark brown rather than tan, and do keep 'em clean polished.
I wither internally on a daily basis at the sight of suits with scuffed tan brogues.

^although you did say you wanted just one pair of versatile shoes, which black oxfords probably aint.

These guys make an all-year round linen shirt from a heavier, more structured linen. In an earthy colour palette too. First line being released in late Jan: https://www.instagram.com/flaxlondon/

Full disclosure: I am one of 'these guys'....