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demonrail666 05.09.2009 02:35 PM

Polo Shirts
 
I'm in the market for some new ones. I could go for the classic of classics, the lacoste, or try another brand.

Who else besides Lacoste makes a good one these days.

_slavo_ 05.09.2009 02:37 PM

Ralph Lauren makes good ones.

I have one that's original and 5 that I bought in Bangkok for one tenth the price of the original one.

Funny thing is, the quality's comparable.

Danny Himself 05.09.2009 02:39 PM

Lyle and Scott.

You'll end up looking like a twat though. Just go to American Apparel.

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 02:40 PM

Lacoste make the best ones. They are the best and love the male body.

demonrail666 05.09.2009 02:41 PM

but how much did it cost you getting to bangkok in order to buy the buggers?

demonrail666 05.09.2009 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sarramkrop
Lacoste make the best ones. They are the best and love the male body.


This is so true. I went out and bought five a couple of months ago (Chemise ones, not the silly American version). I'm having an absolute love affair with Lacoste right now. And its reciprocated!

_slavo_ 05.09.2009 02:47 PM

actually, if I were British, i'd go for Fred Perry. There's something attractive about that brand ... or maybe it's just the fact you can't get it in my country.
it sort of symbolises British fashion to me.

 

gmku 05.09.2009 02:47 PM

Demonrail, over the past couple of years I've checked out a hell of a lot of polos. I've found TWO brands that are any good: J. Crew and Fred Perry. The latter is harder to find and more expensive, at least here in the states. J. Crew makes very classic, traditional polos that fit slim. Another advantage with J. Crew is that there's never an ugly logo visible anywhere on the outside of the shirt. Logos ruin even the best polos, I think.

Whatever you do, buy your polo in a slim fit. There's nothing worse looking on a guy than a baggy polo. And do not--DO NOT--wear a tee shirt underneath.

Also never ever tuck them in, unless you wanna look like an office-cubicle geek.

_slavo_ 05.09.2009 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
but how much did it cost you getting to bangkok in order to buy the buggers?


about 4-5 USD / each ,,,

sorry, I misunderstood. I've had a couple of wine glasses tonight already.

anyways, yeah, the airfare was pricey, but once being there, I couldn't miss the Chatuchak market and the hidden gems revelations.

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 02:49 PM

Fred Perry too. Another label dedicated to making the male body look smart. Good call, slavo.

gmku 05.09.2009 02:52 PM

Fred Perry or J. Crew. Good call, slavo.

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 02:53 PM

What's J.Crew?

demonrail666 05.09.2009 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Demonrail, over the past couple of years I've checked out a hell of a lot of polos. I've found TWO brands that are any good: J. Crew and Fred Perry. The latter is harder to find and more expensive. J. Crew makes very classic, traditional polos that fit slim.

Whatever you do, buy your polo in a slim fit. There's nothing worse looking on a guy than a baggy polo. And do not--DO NOT--wear a tee shirt underneath.

Also never ever tuck them in, unless you wanna look like an office-cubicle geek.


Fred Perry ones are nice, but they have vague subcultural attachments then tend to undermine their otherwise classic neutrality.

Regarding the 'slim fit' issue. this is kind of inevitable even if I get them in xxl, I'm afraid.

I'll check out the J. Crew ones.

I'm surprised you see no beauty in the (Chemise, it has to be Chemise) Lacoste ones.

demonrail666 05.09.2009 02:56 PM

Exhibit A: one J. Crew Polo Shirt.
 


I'm less than inspired.

gmku 05.09.2009 02:57 PM

Ugh, stripes. No! Bad example. You want a solid color, my friend.

Lacoste are okay in terms of fit and design. Don't they usually have a logo on the breast, though?That's a pet peeve of mine. I don't wear anything that bears an outside logo, aside from my Jack Purcell trainers.

I generally also tend to stay away from bright colors in polos. Safe bets are navy, dark or sage green. A white might work, depending on what you wear with it. But stay away from yellows, pinks, pastels. And those fucking stripes!

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demonrail666
Fred Perry ones are nice, but they have vague subcultural attachments then tend to undermine their otherwise classic neutrality.

Regarding the 'slim fit' issue. this is kind of inevitable even if I get them in xxl, I'm afraid.

I'll check out the J. Crew ones.

I'm surprised you see no beauty in the (Chemise, it has to be Chemise) Lacoste ones.

Stop that, they make fine shirts. And I do love the cultural thing attached to them too.

gmku 05.09.2009 03:00 PM

Fred Perry are very nice. I'd buy them if I could find them around here.

_slavo_ 05.09.2009 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Ugh, stripes. No! Bad example. You want a solid color, my friend.


Strongly disagree.

I have this exact one:

 


and I look like a badass mofo in it. It really suits me well.

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmku
Ugh, stripes. No! Bad example. You want a solid color, my friend.

Lacoste are okay in terms of fit and design. Don't they usually have a logo on the breast, though?That's a pet peeve of mine. I don't wear anything that bears an outside logo, aside from my Jack Purcell trainers.

I generally also tend to stay away from bright colors in polos. Safe bets are navy, dark or sage green. A white might work, depending on what you wear with it. But stay away from yellows, pinks, pastels. And those fucking stripes!


Fred Perry and Lacoste have logos you should wear with pride.

sarramkrop 05.09.2009 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _slavo_
Strongly disagree.

I have this exact one:



 


and I look like a badass mofo in it. It really suits me well.


Nice.


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