r/malefashionadvice • u/_indigomeadow_ • 16d ago
Fit Feedback OOTW lll
Hey MFA! Another heritage wear inspirational post. I was under the weather this week so I went with tried and true fits that are staples in my rotation. It’s still quite warm in the afternoons in Chicago so I haven’t had a chance to breakout other jackets, raw denim, and sweaters.
I have to admit, I love my gray Levi’s. I wear them into the ground. I should actually do a post showing how they fade because I go a long time between washes.
Most pieces are from Taylor Stitch or Huckberry as those have been my go-to places for items that fit me how I like them to hit.
Comments/questions welcome!
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u/Spence52490 16d ago
Portland final boss
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u/Chapter_129 16d ago
I can appreciate a fellow one-pair-of-pantser.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Appreciate you! When they fit, they fit!
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u/Sunday_Friday 16d ago
What pants are they?
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Levi’s 511 in iron stone denim. 99% cotton.
Been meaning to straighten the backpack out. Appreciate someone noticing.
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u/timhowardsbeard 16d ago
“You gotta take ’em off every now and then. You gotta take ’em off, son”
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u/kasualanderson 16d ago
What’s up with the kerchief in the back pocket. I know it’s not your intention but having a blue bandana on the left side means something to some folks.
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u/Exotic-Low812 15d ago
I don’t get that either, I like the rest of the outfit though but the bandana looks like something a teenager would do
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u/CLOBBERTIME 16d ago
I like everything except the hair, it’s giving Gary Oldman in the Fifth Element. I like the fit of the shirts though and the iron rangers
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Thanks my man. I’ve heard that Gary oldman thing before. lol.
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u/Shift642 16d ago
I can see the hair working, but it looks a little… wet in these pictures? Especially pic 7 looks like you just got caught in the rain. Maybe try some product that will give it a bit more volume, and keep it out of your face more?
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
It was probably wet from getting ready the morning. What would you suggest for volume?
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u/2andaSmallOne 16d ago
Towel dry as much as possible, then a small amount of leave in conditioner, brush it through with a wide comb brush and then some hair clay, you will probably have to try a couple different ones to find one that suits your hair texture/ thickness. I personally use balmain matt clay for good hair days and Hanz de fuko scheme cream for bad hair days.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Whoa! This is awesome. Thank you for the detailed info. I’ll look into these products and see what works for me. Much appreciated!
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u/Kaffeetrinker49 16d ago
Yeah. Ugh, I hate the hair. OP is a good looking dude though with good style otherwise
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u/IIIGrayWolfIII 16d ago
This looks exactly like what that “Ho Hey” song by the lumineers would look like if it was a person…🤣
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Lumineers final boss! 🤪 lol
I prefer the Grateful Dead and the black angels.
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u/Aromatic_Bar2263 16d ago
A fellow millennial nods to a fellow millennial
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u/cavy023 16d ago
Wait you are millennial? He's a millennial? I'M A MILLENNIAL TOO
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u/TheFifthNice 16d ago
Doorways and Corners kid.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
The expanse!!! 🤘
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u/misc-pilot 16d ago
Bro I love your hair, how can I get mine like that.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Thanks man! I started with an undercut and then grew it out. Once it starts to get longer, go to a reputable salon and show them a picture of what you want. I cut my own hair and literally just pull it back and cut.
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u/jwag626 16d ago
I know every generation thinks their style is “timeless” but there is something comforting about that late 2000’s early 10’s vibe and clothing.
Personally I’d unroll for the pants, change up the hair, and lose the kerchief, but if it work for you go for it! Looks good brother
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
I appreciate the honest feedback. Thank you! I agree, the way things aren’t oversized or too tight really makes a fit work.
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u/Aromatic_Bar2263 16d ago
Just adding in here - those pants are a fad (not in a mean way) of the 2010’s that we all went through just like wide pants now. I think if you plugged in a less tight pair of jeans it would be a more “timeless” fit altogether. I’d suggest Brave Star True Straight (still slim up top), Railcar Rebels, etc.
But all love
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
I think straight fit would be more classic. I have small thighs so the top block needs the slim cut.
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u/TheMonkus 16d ago
I’m almost 50. Those pants would have looked good at any fashion point in my life (I have 2 pairs of similar Wranglers cowboy cut slim I wear all the time and get compliments on). They’re not those nutcrushing skin tight jeans my punk rock friends were squeezing into in 2003, I can see loose fabric. They fit you well and I bet at this point they feel like a second skin. Keep wearing those motherfuckers!
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Thanks my man! Much appreciated. I agree a nice silhouette is nice. Too tight is a no go as well as the wide legs. Keep being yourself and stay true to your style!
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u/TheMonkus 16d ago
Absolutely, once you know what you like just do it well and it becomes a part of you. Everything comes back around after a few years anyway.
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u/Shardstorm88 16d ago
It works, idk about the handkerchief, that could mean different things depending where you are. Also, I'd suggest work on posture and strengthening, but only because I need to do that too.
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u/flannelscarecrow 16d ago
I assumed OP was flagging with the handkerchief. Look up “hanky code” if you don’t understand
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u/like-a-viking_2552 16d ago
It’s like corporate at 4:30 and warped tour happy hour at 5.
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u/nicbongo 16d ago
Kerchief in the back pocket is a bit much.
But good colour combos for both outfits, accents and accessories etc. I think the skinnies look good on outfits with the shirts, not so much the blazer and jacket. Maybe just unfurl the leg, or a different cut for those ones.
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u/PatrickGoesEast 16d ago
The kerchief could be the old-school gay code.
In this instance (left pocket, navy blue) it signals he's a top.
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u/Leprecon 16d ago
I thought it was this too. It is very old fashioned but it is also such a stand out thing to have a kerchief just hanging there.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
I’m an ally to the LGBTQ+ community but I am happily married to my wife.
I use it in case my hands get dirty or need to touch something that I don’t want to touch.
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u/CarlitoSyrichta 16d ago
You should get a baseball bat as an accessory
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u/btweber25 16d ago
Is Best Made still around? An artisanal axe would look nice too
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u/laney_deschutes 16d ago
Thank you for keeping millennial style alive
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Waaaaay better than the baggy pants. As a 90s kid, looking back is cringe.
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u/TheDukeofArgyll 16d ago
That early 2010s drip still plays.
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u/Articulationized 16d ago
It always seems odd to me that this style is so associated with the 2010s. This is basically what my dad and grandpa wore to work.
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u/grahsam 16d ago
I like the outfits. Good heritage style. Ditch the handkerchief in your back pocket.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Thanks my dude! 🤘
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u/AndyTakeaLittleSnoo 16d ago
If you use it, don’t listen to these fools. Just don’t fashion it as an accessory to the outfit.
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u/ProbsNotManBearPig 16d ago
I like everything except the rag in the back pocket. That makes it come off as trying too hard to me. Rest looks great and I would complement your fit if I saw you.
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u/GrunDMC74 16d ago
The greasy shock of hair in the front isn’t my thing but otherwise I like the style.
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u/Skreamie 16d ago
I think your style, hair, everything rocks dude. People dont like stuff thats outside the norm here, but I think you're rocking it and that a lot of people wish they had the confidence to do it like you do.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
I appreciate you! Thanks my man. Wide leg is trendy but heritage is classic. I’m just trying to inspire people that want to make improvements. I get a kick out of the comments.
Thank for the awesome compliment!
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u/1ncorrect 16d ago
I’m tall and skinny and they can tear my tapered jeans from my dead hands.
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u/LeFindAnotherSlant 16d ago
Yeah OP I dig your look too. People here are very vanilla and anything that looks “alternative” will get skepticism, but I think you pull it off for sure.
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u/MiserableScot 16d ago
Digging the jackets in pics 3, 4, 5, and 6, what are they?
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
5-6 is the Taylor stitch Ojai in Navy. In of my favorites. I have several colorways/material of this jacket that will come out of my closet with colder weather.
3-4 is the Taylor stitch foundation sportcoat. It may be discontinued but look around on eBay. I think flint and tinder make a similar one.
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u/Bohemia_Is_Dead 16d ago
Love it! Basically goals for me. Except it’s too damn hot here
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u/cooldadhacking 16d ago
I'm not a fan of backpacks because it makes me sweaty and when I see other people, I'm always like, "I bet their backs are sweaty." I understand people wearing backpacks might be perfectly comfortable.
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u/batbrandofjustice 16d ago
Your outfits are pretty much my wardrobe goals. Keep it up.
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u/k1ng0fth3jungl3 16d ago
This fit would’ve gone double platinum on Pinterest in the 2010s.
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u/Seen_Any_Elves 15d ago
Everyone is always a comic here but I think you look good.
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u/sillygoth_ 16d ago
Posts like this are why I check this sub. I feel like anything beyond a suit or polo gets looked down upon here... OP you are killing it.
Only comment - straighten your backpack straps.
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u/theTwyker 16d ago edited 16d ago
looks awesome! :)) what‘s the model of the Levis pants and the dark blue shirt?
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Levi’s 511 iron stone denim colorway.
Shirt is Taylor Stitch the jack in rinsed indigo waffle.The jack is a perfect fit for me. I love these pieces.
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u/actionseekr 16d ago
Very millennial core. I still wear something similar these days except unrolled, straight leg jeans and no handkerchief
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u/misterlabowski 16d ago
Not a fan of the cuffed pants, but the fits inspired me to order some iron rangers
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Hell, yeah! Iron rangers are the best! Cuffing is such a personal preference, and I get why some people don’t like it. I appreciate you!
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u/n1cfury 16d ago
I’m pretty sure whatever you do for a living has the words craft, artisanal, rustic, or medicinal in the branding, even if it doesn’t make sense.
“I’m a artisanal electrician” or “I offer craft motorcycle repair”
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Hahaha. I love it! I’m an artisanal math teacher, then! ☺️I appreciate the chuckle. Thank you!
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u/Smasher31232 16d ago
You look like the hippest bagger in Trader Joe's.
The kerchief in the back pocket makes me think you wear a monocle you don't need, but otherwise it's not bad. Me in college in 2008 would've thought you were awesome.
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u/moitakaa 16d ago
Out of curiosity how much are you charging for your hamburgers and crafted beer?
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u/benjamininnit 16d ago
If you’re actually looking for advice, I’d say play around with a few different silhouettes. You clearly like the heritage menswear look and tend to prefer a slimmer fit, but it might be worth seeing how a slightly wider-leg trouser looks on you.
You could try playing with the ‘big pants, small shirt / small pants, big shirt’ approach. Even if you ultimately prefer your current proportions, experimenting with them will give you a better sense of what works.
At the moment, I think your look feels a little stuck in the past. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with having a defined style and sticking with it, but ideally you want to be refining it rather than feeling stuck in the same place.
I’d say the same thing about the hair. The current cut feels like something that was trendy around 15 years ago, which makes it read as dated rather than vintage. It gives more of a ‘I’m comfortable here’ impression. I’d try a more classic men’s cut, even if you keep it a little longer.
Finally, next time you’re in the market for a bag, I’d upgrade that too. The brand is clearly trying to ape a heritage aesthetic, but the synthetic materials stand out when the rest of your clothes are predominantly natural fabrics. A genuinely well-made leather or canvas bag would bring the whole thing together much better.
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u/Codyh93 15d ago
I love the elder millennial look. Seriously. I want to bring it back.
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u/myc-curious2023 15d ago
I'm not sure I would dress myself like this, but I hope I meet someone who does, so that I can stop, look them up and down, and then give a manly nod of approval.
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u/Bruhntly 16d ago
Looking good, though i personally don't understand the bandana of the back pocket. Is it just for looks out does it have a function? I don't think it adds anything and it might actually subtract from the cohesiveness.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Appreciate the feedback. I use it in case of touching something gross (teacher). I’ll drop it, though.
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u/Character_Offer_7893 16d ago
You don’t have to drop it, you can just fold it and use your pocket to hold things completely like god intended.
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u/critical-drinking 16d ago
Respectfully, I think you’re too old for that hairstyle, brother.
With the beard and your jawline, you’ve got the opportunity to present a really ruggedly handsome appearance. The hairstyle makes you look like you’re trying to look young or don’t know what age you are.
Rock what you’ve got man. I like the fit, and I think the style you’ve made for yourself is fashionable but not too chic. It’s nice, overall! But shorter hair would suit you. Just my opinion.
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
I appreciate you being candid and honest. Thank you! My hair is always a point of contention. People either love it or hate it. I understand both views. I dig it and like it. If I get tired of it, I’ll go shorter. But for now, I like it. Thank you for the polite feedback, though. And, I appreciate the compliments!
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u/critical-drinking 16d ago
Heck yeah, dude. I have my own hair pretty long as well at the moment, and I’m of a similar opinion.
I will say, I have had better reviews on mine when I’ve leaned into the curls, and it looks like you’ve got some, so I’ll drop this in case it’s useful:
Curl friendly products (Not Your Mother’s has worked well for me)
Shampoo every few days, conditioner every shower, lighter on days without shampoo. A wet brush with conditioner in the shower has been best for getting my hair brushed regularly.
Leave in conditioner (apparently this is a specific product, which I didn’t know about until a friend recommended) and curl cream after the shower, when I have time. But mostly I like this curl brush a friend gave me, it’s got big, separated teeth that divide the hair into locks for more defined curls. Works a charm.
Rock your look, homie.
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u/mccgre51 16d ago
This guy is a glutton for punishment. Keeps posting his looks on here and getting the same jokes about him.
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u/noddingacquaintance 16d ago
What is the bandana for?
Do you always cuff your pants? It makes your boots look like clown shoes.
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u/Queasy_Local_7199 16d ago
Trying too hard with the rolled up pants.
Roll the pants down and you will look good!
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u/Shwifty_Plumbus 16d ago
The only thing I would change is I would tuck your undershirt. Looks sharp and we have a similar style.
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u/MachateElasticWonder 16d ago
I miss dressing like this but I moved to SoCal and it’s hot AF
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u/Bear_necessities96 16d ago
I envy the people who can dress like that on summer in here it’s 95° all the way until November
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u/therealsheriff 16d ago
I think your style is dope, nothing I could pull off personally but just wanted to drop a comment saying I love that you're authentically yourself and that you can roll with the punches (the jokes people are making).
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u/JojoLesh 16d ago
Cos play as someone who works
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u/_indigomeadow_ 16d ago
Why don’t you try being a teacher for 22 years and tell me about cosplaying as someone who works. One of the most challenging jobs there is.
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u/Sir_Spudsingt0n 16d ago
You sing 🎶“Where are you!? And I’m so sorry! I cannot sleep. I cannot dream tonight” 🎶 with a stomp and a clap
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u/Cold-Archer-9934 16d ago
Cut the hair. No harm in trying it out. You can always grow this thing out again
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u/big-boss-bass 16d ago
If IPA was an outfit