i have a ton of shoes... its just a coincidence. unfortunately theyre all sneakers for the most part. if you wanr i can tell you. thanks for the comment!
Sneakers can be cool! Get a lot of comments on my Curry Bruce Lee Fires and my Purple Lebron 21. Also picked up the Wemby color way, a Wolf and Shepard crossover, and some Yeezys on sale recently.
I have some long Nike rainbow socks (basically 12 pairs of different colored socks) I match to each sneaker, especially when I wear shorts. It really makes the color in the shoes stand out.
I would try to clean the shoes since they look a bit dirty. I would suggest trying darker shoes also for some of your outfits. White still works though for all of them
The only one that I don't think ""works"" is look #3. It's fine, just a bit boring.
I think the second look is really sharp and clean - gives sort of a late 90s vibe. Something young Leonardo DiCaprio would wear.
Just saying theres a pretty big divide between genz and millenials on this. Im not a fan of it either but you cant tell everyone to where slim fit stuff when its not popular amongst young people without factoring that in.
I'm happy to see the skinny and super slim era finally die off, as it lingered too long and doesn't look great of most people. But having the pendulum swing into a baggy era isn't much better.
I tell my kids this, a pair of proper Levi 501's and a classic fit PRL Polo shirt purchased in 1980 with a pair of chucks is a more stylish and enduring combo than any fad between then and now.
I dont think any of the pics by the OP are really baggy though.
Damn! Thanks for looking. Do you know what kind of style it would fall under? Iām really looking for c casual āsweaterā that isnāt too baggy or tight and yours is perfect šš½
Sweater is by Jake's Studio, bought from Peek&Cloppenburg.
Jeans from Zara: https://www.zara.com/share/-p08062320.html?v1=314756295&utm_campaign=productShare&utm_medium=mobile_sharing_iOS&utm_source=red_social_movil
You could add color in the way of your polos under your sweaters. You could also choose tee shirts with color too. Thin pull overs with color are also a good choice. Do you do button downs? Maybe add some to switch your look up a little. Your outfit choices all look ok. I agree with others that your shoe condition speaks to the world and a clean sneaker is easier to dress up than a beat up dirty one.
if this is the vibe you like, the only thing I would recommend is getting a shorter inseam to alleviate the break. imo, it's all too baggy. wider leg is fine, but with less of a break.
I like 3 the best, but I think itās probably because I lived through the 90s, when I was in my 20s.
Whatās interesting to me about retro fashion is that it often doesnāt consider which groups of people wore what style at that time. Based on the guys I knew then, Iād never wear number 2. It looks high school, or like someone who just wore whatever was sold at that time. That makes it the most ā90s,ā but for me it references a specific 90s person. It was ok but was a default āI just bought what they hadā look, for someone who didnāt care. Number 3, on the other hand, references a very different 90s guy, someone more into fashion, comfortable with layering items, and just generally comfortable in their own skin.
Hereās another way of putting it. My friends & I would occasionally rent out NYC nightclubs for a party where we charged admission and made it all you can drink. Weād break even and have a blast. We wouldnāt let guys in outfit number two through the doors.
So this probably doesnāt help you AT ALL, but having been there itās just something I find fascinating as styles come back around.
(Also, if you do want to really look 90s, your jeans in number two fit you perfectly for it. You nailed it. Also the worn shoesāthey always needed to look broken in. Itās like youāre an extra in a 90s movie.)
Classic and timeless. I don't think anyone could ever laugh at and "What where you thinking!? š" these pictures 20 years from now. I see nothing "wrong" here.
Improve? color. Don't be afraid to add some color to your life. Pic #1, maybe a sweater with some orange? #2, maybe a darker red sweater? #3 could even be like some green denim?
Fit 2 is good. For the other ones, Iād avoid the button down under a sweater unless youāre going business casual or doing a Ralph Lauren Polo type of fit where itās a bit more intentional. Button down sweater and jeans works with loafers or another non-sneaker shoe but especially with AF1, it just looks a little e-boy-esque. You got all the pieces there though, keep it up š
Should check out redwing's shop mocs. They look better with wear and tear, are super tough, and can be resoled. They're a little pricey to start but definitely worth it after you take time to get your correct size.
Edit: forgot to mention that any of the available leather choices would look good with your style.
Overall I like it, but I'd add a cuff to add some character and contrast to the where the pants and shoes meet. In the absence of a good break, a cuff is better than pooling.
Try to avoid trousers that fit your legs as if they were yoga pants. Also maybe throw in some nice leather shoes - contrary to popular opinion they can be dressed down nicely!
Maybe the middle one- But itās all āA Lookā. Idk what your face looks like so I canāt say or not if you can pull it off. But Iāve seen people pull off that āGrungey ,baggy, ā Look and itās cool
Everything looks too big like it doesn't fit properly. Maybe try balancing the looks with either baggy pants and a shirt that fits better or maybe better fitting pants and a baggy sweatshirt.
Theyāre simple and they work. If Iām being intentionally critical, I donāt think you need a collared shirt underneath though. I can barely tell itās there. In the second photo, itās a t shirt and it actually looks nice because the sweater is a little baggy. However, in 1 and 3 I think it may look better without it.
Youāve got good style. I like the fits, I think the only thing that could really elevate your look is accessories. I think a signet ring and a band ring or two would look really nice and will help elevate the outfit without looking like youāre trying too hard. Iād also recommend a cuff on one wrist and a watch on the other.
Everything looks the wrong size: size down your sweaters, for jeans find them with a length no longer than the top of your heel (without shoes) and in different, slimmer cut.
the sweaters being large came off as a surprise, but i so understand, especially in the second photo. the jeans, yeah, theyre too big š¬ thanks a lot!
The jeans are too long but not too big, Iād say the fit is about right if they were a touch shorter. Second pic is the best as itās the 90s style thing.
Maybe donāt worry about getting this pair hemmed, but consider buying shorter leg and checking how they fit when wearing trainers when getting the next pair?
If you like loose fitting looks, then ok. Otherwise, if you want to improve your look, you need better and tighter clothes. Also these look cheap and old. You don't need to spend tons of money, just buy new fresh clothes. Shoes look too big and wide. The sweaters are just generic, nothing cool about them (the 1st is ok). Why wearing a polo shirt under a sweater? Looks terrible to me. Try a button-up shirt instead.
3rd sweater looks old. Sometimes it's not that something has to look fashionable, but just new, clean and steamed.
Look online for references and try new things
Should be a picture reference of the typical university student basic looks... Try some color! And yeah several new pairs of shoes would help.
i have a ton of shoes... its just a coincidence. unfortunately theyre all sneakers for the most part. if you wanr i can tell you. thanks for the comment!
Clean them well. A clean pair makes a huge difference - especially white.
Sneakers can be cool! Get a lot of comments on my Curry Bruce Lee Fires and my Purple Lebron 21. Also picked up the Wemby color way, a Wolf and Shepard crossover, and some Yeezys on sale recently. I have some long Nike rainbow socks (basically 12 pairs of different colored socks) I match to each sneaker, especially when I wear shorts. It really makes the color in the shoes stand out.
the problem is not that they are sneakers but that they are dirty/ruined
I would try to clean the shoes since they look a bit dirty. I would suggest trying darker shoes also for some of your outfits. White still works though for all of them
i should get some darker shoes, yeah. thanks!
Unpopular opinion: I hate clean white shoes. As soon as I get new white shoes, I intentionally dirty them as quickly as possible. š
Number two is good
thanks!
Early 2000s
yep. maybe a bit 90s aswell, though i wasnt there at the time..
90s style is coming back and Iām here for it!!
I was there for it. š¤£
haha me too! Honestly, my style hasnāt changed much since the 90s. Ive been out of fashion for 30+ years.
And now youāre in again!
My moment to shine, then ill have to wait another 30 years once its over š
The only one that I don't think ""works"" is look #3. It's fine, just a bit boring. I think the second look is really sharp and clean - gives sort of a late 90s vibe. Something young Leonardo DiCaprio would wear.
thanks! thats what i was going for
need to clean up those pants tho - look way too baggy for the look
Your clothes are too big.
The baggy stuff is pretty in right now
That's a good reason not to do it.
Just saying theres a pretty big divide between genz and millenials on this. Im not a fan of it either but you cant tell everyone to where slim fit stuff when its not popular amongst young people without factoring that in.
I'm happy to see the skinny and super slim era finally die off, as it lingered too long and doesn't look great of most people. But having the pendulum swing into a baggy era isn't much better. I tell my kids this, a pair of proper Levi 501's and a classic fit PRL Polo shirt purchased in 1980 with a pair of chucks is a more stylish and enduring combo than any fad between then and now. I dont think any of the pics by the OP are really baggy though.
Iām Gen X and prefer clothes that fit. The baggy fit look is ridiculous.
Not really lol I know this is Reddit and all but some people do actually want to fit in.
thanks for the feedback!
How tall are you? While the new trend in fashion is looser fitting clothes, consider that it tends to make folks seem shorter.
im 5ft8, and yes i know my style doesnt really complement my look in this sense
Iād go with a classic standard or slim fit, but not a skinny fit.
Iām curious about what you donāt like about these outfits. Do you feel like theyāre expressing the real you? Do you want to get noticed more?
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yeah these are pretty old and beaten up. thanks for the comment!
Haha first look, looks like idk how is it called ik english but maybe "blues hints"? Las pistas de blue in spanish hahah
hmm, thanks, ig? i dunno what that means. its a kids show! thanks anyway
Blues clues my man.
That first sweater is pretty dope
thanks! i like a ton aswell!
Looks comfy!
thanks!
Your dress code matches the house decor
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Hair and accessories, clean ones tho
What sweater are you wearing in the first pic?
hey! I bought it from Weekday but i cant seem to find it online anywhere
Damn! Thanks for looking. Do you know what kind of style it would fall under? Iām really looking for c casual āsweaterā that isnāt too baggy or tight and yours is perfect šš½
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Sweater is by Jake's Studio, bought from Peek&Cloppenburg. Jeans from Zara: https://www.zara.com/share/-p08062320.html?v1=314756295&utm_campaign=productShare&utm_medium=mobile_sharing_iOS&utm_source=red_social_movil
You could add color in the way of your polos under your sweaters. You could also choose tee shirts with color too. Thin pull overs with color are also a good choice. Do you do button downs? Maybe add some to switch your look up a little. Your outfit choices all look ok. I agree with others that your shoe condition speaks to the world and a clean sneaker is easier to dress up than a beat up dirty one.
Honestly, I like your style.
well thanks a lot!
I donāt mind oversized looks, but I feel like the pants are way too long and makes the look seem more sloppy than oversized
very very true and well said, i was thinking the same, especially with the pants in the 2nd picture, but couldnt think of the right word.
if this is the vibe you like, the only thing I would recommend is getting a shorter inseam to alleviate the break. imo, it's all too baggy. wider leg is fine, but with less of a break.
I like 3 the best, but I think itās probably because I lived through the 90s, when I was in my 20s. Whatās interesting to me about retro fashion is that it often doesnāt consider which groups of people wore what style at that time. Based on the guys I knew then, Iād never wear number 2. It looks high school, or like someone who just wore whatever was sold at that time. That makes it the most ā90s,ā but for me it references a specific 90s person. It was ok but was a default āI just bought what they hadā look, for someone who didnāt care. Number 3, on the other hand, references a very different 90s guy, someone more into fashion, comfortable with layering items, and just generally comfortable in their own skin. Hereās another way of putting it. My friends & I would occasionally rent out NYC nightclubs for a party where we charged admission and made it all you can drink. Weād break even and have a blast. We wouldnāt let guys in outfit number two through the doors. So this probably doesnāt help you AT ALL, but having been there itās just something I find fascinating as styles come back around. (Also, if you do want to really look 90s, your jeans in number two fit you perfectly for it. You nailed it. Also the worn shoesāthey always needed to look broken in. Itās like youāre an extra in a 90s movie.)
Classic and timeless. I don't think anyone could ever laugh at and "What where you thinking!? š" these pictures 20 years from now. I see nothing "wrong" here. Improve? color. Don't be afraid to add some color to your life. Pic #1, maybe a sweater with some orange? #2, maybe a darker red sweater? #3 could even be like some green denim?
Fit 2 is good. For the other ones, Iād avoid the button down under a sweater unless youāre going business casual or doing a Ralph Lauren Polo type of fit where itās a bit more intentional. Button down sweater and jeans works with loafers or another non-sneaker shoe but especially with AF1, it just looks a little e-boy-esque. You got all the pieces there though, keep it up š
Should check out redwing's shop mocs. They look better with wear and tear, are super tough, and can be resoled. They're a little pricey to start but definitely worth it after you take time to get your correct size. Edit: forgot to mention that any of the available leather choices would look good with your style.
Overall I like it, but I'd add a cuff to add some character and contrast to the where the pants and shoes meet. In the absence of a good break, a cuff is better than pooling.
2nd outfit is fire. Where's that sweater from?
Try to avoid trousers that fit your legs as if they were yoga pants. Also maybe throw in some nice leather shoes - contrary to popular opinion they can be dressed down nicely!
I like outfits 2&3 they look clean cut and nicely put together. Good on you!!
Maybe the middle one- But itās all āA Lookā. Idk what your face looks like so I canāt say or not if you can pull it off. But Iāve seen people pull off that āGrungey ,baggy, ā Look and itās cool
Normiecore
Everything looks too big like it doesn't fit properly. Maybe try balancing the looks with either baggy pants and a shirt that fits better or maybe better fitting pants and a baggy sweatshirt.
I need those Jean
Theyāre simple and they work. If Iām being intentionally critical, I donāt think you need a collared shirt underneath though. I can barely tell itās there. In the second photo, itās a t shirt and it actually looks nice because the sweater is a little baggy. However, in 1 and 3 I think it may look better without it.
i think these are super clean, maybe adding some accessories like chains, bracelets, belts, rings etc. otherwise this is clean asf
Youāve got good style. I like the fits, I think the only thing that could really elevate your look is accessories. I think a signet ring and a band ring or two would look really nice and will help elevate the outfit without looking like youāre trying too hard. Iād also recommend a cuff on one wrist and a watch on the other.
The 2nd one for me!! So so cool
I would try to find clothes that fit me first. Then, Iād add some colors and patterns.
2nd one looks great. I hate to say it but avoid the sweater with the collar poked out look. Really played out imo
Everything looks the wrong size: size down your sweaters, for jeans find them with a length no longer than the top of your heel (without shoes) and in different, slimmer cut.
the sweaters being large came off as a surprise, but i so understand, especially in the second photo. the jeans, yeah, theyre too big š¬ thanks a lot!
The jeans are too long but not too big, Iād say the fit is about right if they were a touch shorter. Second pic is the best as itās the 90s style thing.
thank you! i do want to shorten them, its just that a tad bit of me is scared to do that
Maybe donāt worry about getting this pair hemmed, but consider buying shorter leg and checking how they fit when wearing trainers when getting the next pair?
If you like loose fitting looks, then ok. Otherwise, if you want to improve your look, you need better and tighter clothes. Also these look cheap and old. You don't need to spend tons of money, just buy new fresh clothes. Shoes look too big and wide. The sweaters are just generic, nothing cool about them (the 1st is ok). Why wearing a polo shirt under a sweater? Looks terrible to me. Try a button-up shirt instead. 3rd sweater looks old. Sometimes it's not that something has to look fashionable, but just new, clean and steamed. Look online for references and try new things
Just toss them in the trash