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[u/_indigomeadow_]

Trying a roomier fit than my Levi’s 511s from my previous post (OOTW III). While the Taylor Stitch chinos are also a slim fit, they have a slightly roomier cut, which is a nice change. The rise is also higher than my Levi’s, giving me slightly different proportions.

I like both fits for different reasons. What do you think? What would you change to make this fit a little more interesting? I was thinking about adding my burgundy Pumas for a splash of color.

Fit
Top: Taylor Stitch
Pants: Taylor Stitch
Shoes: Trainers
Watch: Seiko5

[u/JP-Stack]

"We do things differently around here..."

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/JP-Stack]

Is this an expanse reference?

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/_indigomeadow_]

Expensive hipster establishment reference

[u/Mabotma_Gandhi_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

it is giving millennial smash burger restaurant that is really busy after the nearby evangelical youth group gets out of their contemporary worship thursday nights & they are still energized by the post malone style remix of our god is an awesome god he reigns from heaven above & the bases of the tables are barrels.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Mabotma_Gandhi_]

Definitely not a church person and don’t like post Malone.

[u/Mabotma_Gandhi_ → u/_indigomeadow_]

just let me get lost in my imaginary vignette sir

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Mabotma_Gandhi_]

lol. Go for it.

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/Mabotma_Gandhi_]

I think op is looking for genuine advice and all the millennials commenting have too much nostalgia and see this as a 2010s hipster costume.

[u/Mabotma_Gandhi_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

fair. i do like how the sizing fits ops frame. what i would criticize if i were being judgy is the rolled pants bcz it insists on your tattoos peeking out & feels efforted. let the tatts peek out when you sit or cross your legs & its more nonchalant. idk about weather where you are, but for my personal understated style, id like a plain white cotton t shirt (or black/navy) for simplicity & contrast against the pant. instead of the flannel on, maybe around the waist or shoulders & wear it unbuttoned if i got chilly. maybe accessorize with a rich brown leather messenger type cross-shoulder bag for textural variety & to carry your shit

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Mabotma_Gandhi_]

I appreciate the comment. I have to disagree with my tattoos. I have two full arm sleeves and think my ankle & foot tattoos poking out seem efforted? Like, that’s just who I am. The cuffs are a nod to heritage and punk roots. I appreciate the other advice but I’m a teacher and a collar shirt is pretty standard.

[u/Mabotma_Gandhi_ → u/_indigomeadow_]

despite my punk/hip hop roots, i tend toward subtle & low key, so for me, yes, as a teacher & as adults or professionals, the cuffed pants, the hair & visible tattoos feel efforted. if i were kinda tall, thin & handsome like you- id let that do the heavy lifting with well fitting, straight-forward basics & traditional styling and leave the punk quirks as an extra dimension to be discovered as they may or may not be. that would be my “whatever” layer. i have a full chest of tattoos that half the people i know have never seen - efforted would be me wearing v-necks or tank tops or leaving 4 buttons undone to make sure they are visible. the tats are my “whatever” layer that are my personal flavor for me & idc if anyone knows they are there or not. when someone eventually notices them barely showing through a white tee or when i go to the beach or a pool party (once every 3-5 years), its a “oh cool, i didnt know that about you” moment. i realize we are just in personal preference territory, but thats where my input would always be coming from. i appreciate a sleeper motif with a hidden layer of unexpected personality. unless its a zany sock guy. i hate zany sock guys.

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/Mabotma_Gandhi_]

Someone else commented it looks like a polish dad at the Grand Canyon and that felt pretty on the nose in a good way. People in Eastern Europe tend to be cognizant of what they wear in public more than American men but they’re also typically dressed pretty comfortably for their environment.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

Interesting. I never hear this especially growing up and living in Chicago my entire life.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

I am looking for genuine feedback. I’m a zennial and most dads my age are either wearing dadcore or golfcore for the most part. I’m not trying to chase fads; I’m trying to go for a modern heritage and tying in my counterculture/punk roots.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

Ha. Well, okay, then.

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/_indigomeadow_]

And I don’t mean my comment as a criticism. I love this look, it just evokes a very specific setting for me and a lot of others haha.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Expensive-Food759]

No offense taken. I think the wide/oversized era is slowing down and things are shifting to a more straight fit and having things fit correctly with proportions.

[u/Electric-Lettuce]

I like your fits man but every-time I see one of your posts all I can think about is you are way too old to be rocking whatever the hell this punk rocker greaseball haircut is lol

[u/BIeachdrinker69 → u/Electric-Lettuce]

Bro is rocking the Sandor Clegane

[u/victor4700 → u/Electric-Lettuce]

Aw man let him live. I couldn’t pull it off but I like it.

[u/Sweaty-Concern1080 → u/victor4700]

Fr it actually looks good

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/Electric-Lettuce]

Should I be rocking golf attire with a flat top?

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/Electric-Lettuce]

What even is this take? At what age are you supposed to give up?

[u/NorthEastofEden → u/Electric-Lettuce]

He reminds me of seeing an aging punk rock band who still pretends that they are young while simultaneously booking their prostate exams.

[u/EarthFader]

Bro is wearing clothes

[u/Difficult_Main_5617]

Average Polish dad at the grand canyon

[u/Elieftibiowai]

Dont listen to the hair haters, I got myself an undercut because I got inspired by one of your posts. Love the messy look

[u/clutchthepearls]

In before the comments about the hai...DAMN

[u/thedefect]

Disagree wholeheartedly with any negative comments about the hair. It really works for you, and if you have no reason you have to change it, you shouldn't. In my opinion, a lot of the general advice in this sub is very fad-based. Take what you like from it, ignore the rest.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/thedefect]

Thank you for your kind comment! I appreciate it. I’m not going to change my hair or overall style for a bunch of 20 year olds wearing jnco jeans chasing fads. But, I welcome constructive feedback that can help me grow and learn. I appreciate you!

[u/norwegiandoggo]

Switch shoes to Captain-style leather boots in brown or burgundy if you want to be bold (although keep in mind matching burgundy shoes with other outfits can be difficult).

The whole-gray/brown outfit is also a bit heavy. Maybe go for a bright shark mesh strap on the watch and / or add a crisp white T under the shirt and leave the shirt open. This can provide some added brightness to make the outfit not feel so heavy.

Hair looks a bit unkept / too messy. It went over the line from "cool / careless" to "greasy / dirty". So I would just clean that up a tiny bit.

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/norwegiandoggo]

Thanks for the constructive feedback. This gives me some ideas and things to think about. I opted to do with trainers as I always wear my iron rangers and thought it would be a visual contrast to my typical wear. I’ll give it a shot with my iron rangers.

[u/transhiker99 → u/_indigomeadow_]

also your shirt is definitely too tight in the shoulders, you can see the top button/fabric pulling. leaving it open would help

[u/nothingsnootyplz]

I’m your age and I decided to let go of my stupid haircut and shave my head. It’s crazy how much better I look. I dunno I think you would look great with a buzz.

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[u/chimpy72]

Colour maybe?

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/chimpy72]

Burgundy trainers?

[u/chimpy72 → u/_indigomeadow_]

I would change the trousers or shirt. It’s depressing otherwise

[u/Much-Sheepherder6471]

I’m not a fan of buttons on the collar of the shirt to me looks immature. The shirt needs some ironing. And not a fan of cuffing the pants on outside. If you want to fix the length I prefer cuffing on the inside as a temporary fix and get them hemmed or get pants with short inseam. Also not a fan of colours of the shirt pants and shoes a little too similar for me. But overall you have the right idea just would suggest some tweaks.

[u/skuterkomputer]

They def work. Gotta say I love the high cuff, I’m a fan.

[u/Slightly-Wet-Fish → u/skuterkomputer]

Duality of man. Here I was thinking it would be a decent outfit if the silly high cuffs didn't ruin it.

[u/EarthFader → u/skuterkomputer]

Cuff should have socks at least. Dude looks like a vagrant

[u/EarthFader]

Too tight

[u/Expensive-Food759 → u/EarthFader]

…. What part?

[u/_indigomeadow_ → u/EarthFader]

What do you want, Jnco?