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    #482
    Pat Mustard
    Registered Users Posts: 9,554 ✭✭✭Pat Mustard


    Sugar Free wrote: »
    I normally pick up something in M&S in January - their pure wool suits which normally retail at 269-350E can be bought for anywhere from 100E if you're really lucky to 250E depending on sizes.

    Remember to leave some budget for alterations!
    Sugar Free wrote: »
    Just giving a quick bump - M&S have a 20% sale on until the 15th. Apparently it includes all items. See here for the code:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057218798

    You're a mine of good information, sir! Fair play.

    Wool is more hard-wearing for the beleaguered suits of the Nation.


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    #483
    Aidric
    Registered Users Posts: 13,589 ✭✭✭✭Aidric


    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    Their ties annoy me. They are too short

    Not to mention their shirts. Don't know who the genius is that designs them but they manage to mess it up every time. There is always way too much material on the sleeves and shoulder area, messing up an otherwise nice shirt.


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    #484
    Gerry Rio
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 654 ✭✭✭Gerry Rio


    What is the cut like generally on an M&S suit? I like my suit trouser legs to have a bit of a kick out on them, i.e. not be skinny or "drain pipey"


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    #485
    Sugar Free
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭Sugar Free


    Gerry Rio wrote: »
    What is the cut like generally on an M&S suit? I like my suit trouser legs to have a bit of a kick out on them, i.e. not be skinny or "drain pipey"

    Autograph range generally more slim fitting. Their Sartorial, Ultimate and Collezione should be regular fit. It usually states it on or near the suits themselves in store. Certainly on the site it does anyway.


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    #486
    Sugar Free
    Registered Users Posts: 1,639 ✭✭✭Sugar Free


    Anyone here have FF miles with Aer Lingus Gold Circle? If so you can trade your miles for Arnotts or BT vouchers.

    I don't travel on business much any more so they were just going to waste. My miles translated to 175E of vouchers.


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    #487
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Guys what are the best sites to pick up a decent pair of shoes, that cater for sizes larger than a 12? Want to see if any good bargains come up in January.

    I know debenhams have a semi decent selection, and Herring Shoes. Anywhere else?


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    #488
    JaseBelleVie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 936 ✭✭✭JaseBelleVie


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    Guys what are the best sites to pick up a decent pair of shoes, that cater for sizes larger than a 12? Want to see if any good bargains come up in January.

    I know debenhams have a semi decent selection, and Herring Shoes. Anywhere else?

    Formal shoes? Or do you want more casual stuff? Because for more casual, I love M and M Direct. Their stuff is all brand names and really cheap too. For more formal shoes, Fitzpatrick's Shoes (Grafton Street or Dundrum Shopping Centre) are amazing too.


    My own query: for a first date, how formal should I go? We are intending to go for a meal and possibly to the cinema before/after. I'm thinking that a suit/shirt/tie would be over the top, but what about a suit with a shirt and no tie? Or is that still too formal?


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    #489
    Slattsy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    JaseHeath wrote: »

    My own query: for a first date, how formal should I go? We are intending to go for a meal and possibly to the cinema before/after. I'm thinking that a suit/shirt/tie would be over the top, but what about a suit with a shirt and no tie? Or is that still too formal?

    First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

    Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
    Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
    Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

    And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.


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    #490
    JaseBelleVie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 936 ✭✭✭JaseBelleVie


    Slattsy wrote: »
    First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

    Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
    Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
    Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

    And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.

    Thanks! I thought as much. I am usually dressed formally anyway.

    I have it pretty much picked out in my head now! :)


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    #491
    Slattsy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    Good man, good luck with it.


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    #492
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,180 ✭✭✭hfallada


    Slattsy wrote: »
    First date you dont want to go anywhere near a suit. Way OTT!

    Dark jeans, brown (not tan) shoes and a nice plain shirt. No stripes or designs.
    Throw a blazer on maybe if you have one?
    Very smart. But maybe not if your going to the movies.

    And wimmin love smart, but a suit is trying too hard.

    I would lose the blazer. Its still way too formal for a first date.


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    #493
    The Wild Bunch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭The Wild Bunch


    Men's Chelsea boots anyone?

    Can't find them anywhere- well, I can, just that they're not the pointy toe classic Chelsea boot look, they're more the square toe ones


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    #494
    JaseBelleVie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 936 ✭✭✭JaseBelleVie


    hfallada wrote: »
    I would lose the blazer. Its still way too formal for a first date.

    Leather jacket, maybe?


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    #495
    The Wild Bunch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,855 ✭✭✭The Wild Bunch


    JaseHeath wrote: »
    Leather jacket, maybe?

    Can't go wrong with a leather jacket - timeless look


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    #496
    Tigger99
    Registered Users Posts: 6,247 ✭✭✭Tigger99


    Sounds just about right

    A suit is way too much alright. Best of luck with the date Jase :)


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    #497
    Slattsy
    Registered Users Posts: 15,775 ✭✭✭✭Slattsy


    JaseHeath wrote: »
    Leather jacket, maybe?

    Dont do it !!!!
    Your first date will not turn into a 2nd date lol


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    Tigger99
    Registered Users Posts: 6,247 ✭✭✭Tigger99


    Actually, thinking again about the leather jacket, there's a fine line between cool and dad jacket :) Unfortunately I've seen more of the second type on dates.

    Don't wear the leather jacket.


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    #499
    hfallada
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,180 ✭✭✭hfallada


    This guy dresses perfectly for a first date

    http://instagram.com/iamgalla

    You want to look put together, not I have spent half the evening deciding what to wear.


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    #500
    JaseBelleVie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 936 ✭✭✭JaseBelleVie


    Right, screw it. Adidas tracksuit and white runners it is. :P


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    #501
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    JaseHeath wrote: »
    Formal shoes? Or do you want more casual stuff? Because for more casual, I love M and M Direct. Their stuff is all brand names and really cheap too. For more formal shoes, Fitzpatrick's Shoes (Grafton Street or Dundrum Shopping Centre) are amazing too.

    Bricks & Mortar is generally no use as they usually don't stock anything over a 12. MandM only have Caterpillar boots in a 13, not really what I'm looking for either unfortunately. I'm looking for more formal shoe, brogues or something along those lines.


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    #502
    MagicMarker
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    It seems ASOS have a large selection of boots/shoes in size 13, anyone any idea of their quality? They're relatively cheap!


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    #503
    jackofalltrades
    Registered Users Posts: 3,245 ✭✭✭jackofalltrades


    MagicMarker wrote: »
    It seems ASOS have a large selection of boots/shoes in size 13, anyone any idea of their quality? They're relatively cheap!
    I feel your pain when it comes to getting shoes in a size that's outside of the norm.
    I bought a pair of ASOS branded Chelsea boots recently.
    Quality seems fine, I guess time will tell how well they wear.


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    #504
    BOHtox
    Registered Users Posts: 4,314 ✭✭✭BOHtox


    hfallada wrote: »
    This guy dresses perfectly for a first date

    http://instagram.com/iamgalla

    You want to look put together, not I have spent half the evening deciding what to wear.

    Does he say where he gets the clothes he wears? Or are there similar people who do?


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    #505
    Bored_lad
    Registered Users Posts: 920 ✭✭✭Bored_lad


    BOHtox wrote: »
    Does he say where he gets the clothes he wears? Or are there similar people who do?

    Most fashion bloggers have a blog where they will do a post for all the fit pics they post on social media along with other things his fro example is iamgalla.com

    Otherwise they'll say in the description what they're wearing usually in the form of BrandxBrandxBrand starting with the outer most layer I usually find.


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    #506
    glued
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,446 ✭✭✭glued


    BOHtox wrote: »
    Does he say where he gets the clothes he wears? Or are there similar people who do?

    Yeah his website tells you the brands but not the exact description. He wears mostly Parisian/Milanese high-end designer brands. You would want to have at least 1,000 per outfit.


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    #507
    tunguska
    Registered Users Posts: 3,545 ✭✭✭tunguska


    Just a heads up for anyone looking for a good men's fashion blog. I really like this guys style, its cool and classy.


    http://hespokestyle.com


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    #508
    awec
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    #509
    JaseBelleVie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 936 ✭✭✭JaseBelleVie


    awec wrote: »
    Leather jackets are nice, so long as you don't get a daddy one or one with a lot of things stuck on it.

    And real ones will always look better than the fake ones.

    In the end, just to clear up everything, I went with:

    -Light blue shirt (technically, the colour was "cornflower", but not to sound too fashionista, "light-blue" works for me)
    -Dark blue jeans (with a brown belt to match the shoes)
    -Brown shoes
    -Black leather jacket

    And no, the leather jacket wasn't a "dad" jacket or a biker jacket! :P It is one that I had splashed out a bit for and it's just so comfy and soft, yet looking stylish too. It also looks great draped around a woman's shoulders. ;)


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    #510
    Pawwed Rig
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    What is a Dad jacket?


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    awec
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