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Does wearing designer clothes make a difference?

mr_fegelien

I know a friend of mine who is raking in big money and living rent free but buys complete ****e imo. He gets designer shoes, track suits, jackets etc... for around €300,€400. My question is, why?

He has the right to spend the money but it's not like they're waterproof or anything.

I'm not socially fluent so maybe I'm wrong and people would notice how expensive those were? Would boardsies know that someone was wearing those designer trackkies?

How you dress is definitely important but I'm not sure that spending that much on fashion makes a difference.

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Dank Janniels

Years ago in school a lad came in with a GAP hoodie, I think someone sent it over from America. For months we kept sayin "Mind the Gap" even when he wasnt wearing it!
It was gas evenmore so coz he would be the very 1st guy rippin the piss outa people for no reason, the pr*ck!!

Church on Tuesday

Bobblehats wrote: »

The real fcukers with style aren’t spending a fortune they’re shopping in thrift shops and can layer loads of mad shíte yet it all comes off. Here’s looking at you; Paul Galvin what a man

I was with you until the Paul Galvin part.

retro:electro

Designer tracksuits are the height of knackerdome.
I’m fact any piece where you have the designers name emblazoned across it for all to see its chavvy tack city, I don’t care how much money have or pretend to have.

careless sherpa

There is nowhere quite like Italy for designer clothes and looking down on people that don't dress head to toe in it.

Bobblehats

careless sherpa wrote: »

There is nowhere quite like Italy for designer clothes and looking down on people that don't dress head to toe in it.

You have to dress to suit your environment to a degree. A field in Athlone circa 1975:

Who’s cutting some style here, would you say? Safe to say it’s not the man who probably ended up losing one of his his shoes

Irish Guitarist

Tell me how

Designer clothes don't make a difference simply because they were made by a particular company.

Good quality, clothes (irrespective of manufacturer) do make a difference in how they fit, feel, look and last.

Potential-Monke

Don't buy anything designer myself. Aside from the aforementioned free advertising for an over-expensive piece of cloth, the people telling you that this is the current fashion you need to be wearing are the same people who make that fashion.

Graces7

Charity shops for me.... and all clothes have designers..

razorblunt

It's a bit awkward now with the amount of Moncler, Stone Island (shíte anyway) and Canadian Goose knock offs going around.
It's like Burberry from 20 years ago, you see one and immediately doubt it's authenticity.

Also people wearing the CG jackets with the zip open as they're swealtering in it, in 4 degree winter weather.
You're not at an Arctic Science Station now ya dopey!

Large bottle small glass

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I know a friend of mine who is raking in big money and living rent free but buys complete ****e imo. He gets designer shoes, track suits, jackets etc... for around €300,€400. My question is, why?

He has the right to spend the money but it's not like they're waterproof or anything.

I'm not socially fluent so maybe I'm wrong and people would notice how expensive those were? Would boardsies know that someone was wearing those designer trackkies?

How you dress is definitely important but I'm not sure that spending that much on fashion makes a difference.

As Polonius said to Laertes

"Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy,
But not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy;
For the apparel oft proclaims the man,"

Although you might be better heeding the first bit of his advice...

"Give thy thoughts no tongue,
Nor any unproportion'd thought his act."

Seamai

Bobblehats wrote: »

You have to dress to suit your environment to a degree. A field in Athlone circa 1975:

Who’s cutting some style here, would you say? Safe to say it’s not the man who probably ended up losing one of his his shoes

I see from the strip on the lower windscreen of the bus that they must be Italians, always the trendsetters.

WrenBoy

I now get my clothes almost exclusively from tk Maxx, no reason just seems good value for some good brands with good quality that lasts, I don't really care what the label is as long as I like it, I would never not buy something because of the label either.

razorblunt

WrenBoy wrote: »

I now get my clothes almost exclusively from tk Maxx, no reason just seems good value for some good brands with good quality that lasts, I don't really care what the label is as long as I like it, I would never not buy something because of the label either.

TKMaxx is the lucky dip of stores. Don't ever go in looking for anything specific, you won't find it. Go for a casual browse and you'll hit the jackpot of stuff.

I've said it before but the Next Oxford shirt range is probably the pick of anything out there, better than TH, Gant, etc. £20 for one too.

JDigweed

razorblunt wrote: »

It's a bit awkward now with the amount of Moncler, Stone Island (shíte anyway) and Canadian Goose knock offs going around.
It's like Burberry from 20 years ago, you see one and immediately doubt it's authenticity.

Also people wearing the CG jackets with the zip open as they're swealtering in it, in 4 degree winter weather.
You're not at an Arctic Science Station now ya dopey!

In my day (..puffs cigarette) ye wouldn't be seen dead without the Columbia jacket on.
I'm nearly certain was a period of the 00s when the Lacoste shop on Liffey street stopped selling tracksuits due to the quantity of scrotes coming in to buy them

topper75

Bobblehats wrote: »

You have to dress to suit your environment to a degree. A field in Athlone circa 1975:

...

Who’s cutting some style here, would you say? Safe to say it’s not the man who probably ended up losing one of his his shoes

Bus driver didn't even try. Nor should he mind.
Fancy Mediterranean puffs.

Winning_Stroke

Not sure about designer stuff necessarily making a difference but bloody hell large parts of the workforce need a kick up the arse in regards to clothing. If you're in your thirties and coming into your office job in a tshirt and hoodie... c'mon

meeeeh

careless sherpa wrote: »

There is nowhere quite like Italy for designer clothes and looking down on people that don't dress head to toe in it.

However Italians buy a lot less than Brits (I suspect we are similar in Ireland but there are no stats). I'm not into brands, my clothes would be solid quality, mid range, if possible natural materials and bought to last.

I don't particularly pay attention if people buy designer or not but I do notice the quality and state of clothes people are wearing. I was always interested in design including fashion design and sometimes I have to check myself into not starting at someone.

Treppen

Ops guy has a high fillutin job.
A lot of them mean you gotta flash the cash to show you're making money. If you're making money then it means you're probably good at your job so people will want you. Dress for success and all that.

meeeeh

As for TK Maxx I think they are completely overrated. You get labelled stuff that's made for outlet stores and it's quality is no better than stuff you buy in any high street shop at same price point. I'm not saying they are overcharging but the price paid reflects the quality of the garment.

jmayo

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I know a friend of mine who is raking in big money and living rent free but buys complete ****e imo. He gets designer shoes, track suits, jackets etc... for around €300,€400. My question is, why?

He has the right to spend the money but it's not like they're waterproof or anything.

I'm not socially fluent so maybe I'm wrong and people would notice how expensive those were? Would boardsies know that someone was wearing those designer trackkies?

How you dress is definitely important but I'm not sure that spending that much on fashion makes a difference.

You do ask a lot of questions.

I am here since beginning 2007 and just looked up to find I have only started 24 threads in all that time.
That is 24 in 13 years.

You have been here since last Aug and
a) you seem to be very inquisitive chap
and
b) you seem to have a lot of friends to suit a lot of situations.

Are these two connected I wonder?

Jaysus it must be catching, now I am asking questions
Maybe I should start me own thread?

Look there's another question.

PS designer clothes can look ok, but like most clothes it has lot to do with the wearer.

the beer revolu

Winning_Stroke wrote: »

Not sure about designer stuff necessarily making a difference but bloody hell large parts of the workforce need a kick up the arse in regards to clothing. If you're in your thirties and coming into your office job in a tshirt and hoodie... c'mon

What's the problem?

The correct way for an adult to dress is the way you do, is it?

Does your workplace have a dress code? Are these people breaking it?

jmayo

Bobblehats wrote: »

You have to dress to suit your environment to a degree. A field in Athlone circa 1975:

Who’s cutting some style here, would you say? Safe to say it’s not the man who probably ended up losing one of his his shoes

Ah the day AC Milan came to Town.

Have to say the Italians do know how to dress and look stylish.

PHG

As said previously, it's not all about the designer but how it fits. I have a mix of expensive and cheaper clothes but I am brand loyal too.

Most of my jeans are levi 511s and all my trainers are some form of Nike design. I buy them cause they fit and look well. I live abroad and have had some of my cheaper t-shirts complimented and asked what brand is that for my All Saint t-shirts (not because they like it, just wondering about the logo as never seen it). Have tried Penny's T-Shirts a good few times and they just don't last, TK Max is hit and miss for me so gave up. Use a website called shore.co.uk now, buy 10, try them on and send back the ones that I don't like.

Winning_Stroke

the beer revolu wrote: »

What's the problem?

The correct way for an adult to dress is the way you do, is it?

Does your workplace have a dress code? Are these people breaking it?

Oh no, seems I've poked the nest! If there is a dress code I haven't seen it, so you can relax on that one and sleep easy.

Yes all adults must dress as I do. Obviously that was my point, yes indeed.

So tempted to use that roll eyes emoticon but must resist...

Church on Tuesday

Winning_Stroke wrote: »

Not sure about designer stuff necessarily making a difference but bloody hell large parts of the workforce need a kick up the arse in regards to clothing. If you're in your thirties and coming into your office job in a tshirt and hoodie... c'mon

Most Irish men simply don't know how to dress.

Antares35

Couldn't be bothered spending my money on designer clothes for the sake of other people, when there is nice wine to be had and places to visit

But I wouldn't deliberately buy cheap either. My wardrobe tends to contain a wide range of items across the price spectrum. If something is a good fit, well cut and a quality piece, then I will be more inclined to buy it. Also depends what the clothes are for. Work wear obviously going for better tailoring etc. Summer clothes can be more flimsy e.g. see a cute little dress in Penneys sure will wear it what, 3 times in a summer max so I will pick it up and it will be a bargain. I wear Hunter boots which some would class as "designer" but it's purely because they are lightweight and durable so brilliant for walking the dogs etc. It's a case of function over form in that instance and I really don't care what people think of me in them - they're mostly covered in muck anyway!

I had a boss once who only bought her dresses in one particular branded store. She'd drop a couple of hundred on one dress no problem. She always looked like a dogs dinner because she had no style and no sense of what actually flattered her body type. If you've no style, then no amount of money will make you look good.

To each their own, what I spend my money on might seem silly to others and vice versa but in my opinion, anyone wearing OTT big, flashy designer labels so that others will see it and think they have money are sometimes the ones who actually don't have that much money (or at least, money sense) at all.

the beer revolu

Winning_Stroke wrote: »

Oh no, seems I've poked the nest! If there is a dress code I haven't seen it, so you can relax on that one and sleep easy.

Yes all adults must dress as I do. Obviously that was my point, yes indeed.

So tempted to use that roll eyes emoticon but must resist...

How about actually explain why people wearing tee shirts and hoodies to work bothers you?

I honestly don't get it.

Rodin

Church on Tuesday wrote: »

Most Irish men simply don't know how to dress.

When our weather is as reliable as Italy's then perhaps we will learn.

Tell me how

the beer revolu wrote: »

How about actually explain why people wearing tee shirts and hoodies to work bothers you?

I honestly don't get it.

What would you think of someone wearing a sleeveless vest and shorts to work?
Would you think it would be appropriate for an office environment?

Some people feel the same way about t-shirts/hoodies.

Not saying I do but I think there can be some correlation between your dress style and your work ethos. Even if not, people who may only be visiting the office can get the impression that it is an uber relaxed/casual type environment from how the staff dress and that might affect how they say the capability of the business.