07-15-2017, 06:04 PM
Dress Shirts - Calvin Klein does a decent one but otherwise I wait for Brooks Brothers or Charles Tyrwhitt to a sale (CT is actually has $30 shirts right now.) Mostly because they have, hands down, the best non-iron shirts. I hate ironing, and if spending a little extra dough saves me that, so be it. It's worth it and they last forever. I still have some BB shirts from like 8 years ago and they look new. I bought a bunch of Express shirts back in the day and they fit nice but are THE FUCKING WORST to maintain - "Dry Clean Preferred" means it's a fucking bitch to iron and make look right. I'll probably be looking into one or two custom shirts though that fit 100% to me. Banana Republic has some awesome casual/sport shirts I just got, but that's another that I will wait for a sale for.
Suits - I just recently did an online suit company, got measured in store and it came out fucking awesome. It's called MySuit. I'm sure there are probably others near DC that do something similar. It was a little over $400 but way worth it, fits better than my off the rack Brooks Brothers and stuff from Mens Warehouse, even after getting tailored. Things just look better when they are cut to you.
Shoes - I tried going away, but came back to Cole Haan. Don't buy regular price ever, they have sales and discount codes all the time. Also, Designer Shoe Warehouse. I have gotten so many good deals there on very good brands, including Cole Haan, for like 60% off.
Pants - Something I still struggle with. I can't find anything with a good cut. Express has some but again with that Dry Clean preferred bullshit. I found JCrew Factory (their online/outlet brand) has some good stuff that I've bought for casual use (chinos etc) so I may buy some of their dress stuff soon as well.
Outside of the above, Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx and those can have some awesome finds every now and then. Always worth a look.
Suits - I just recently did an online suit company, got measured in store and it came out fucking awesome. It's called MySuit. I'm sure there are probably others near DC that do something similar. It was a little over $400 but way worth it, fits better than my off the rack Brooks Brothers and stuff from Mens Warehouse, even after getting tailored. Things just look better when they are cut to you.
Shoes - I tried going away, but came back to Cole Haan. Don't buy regular price ever, they have sales and discount codes all the time. Also, Designer Shoe Warehouse. I have gotten so many good deals there on very good brands, including Cole Haan, for like 60% off.
Pants - Something I still struggle with. I can't find anything with a good cut. Express has some but again with that Dry Clean preferred bullshit. I found JCrew Factory (their online/outlet brand) has some good stuff that I've bought for casual use (chinos etc) so I may buy some of their dress stuff soon as well.
Outside of the above, Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx and those can have some awesome finds every now and then. Always worth a look.
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(X)2016.5 Mazda CX-5
(X)2010 GTI
(x)2011 Lancer Evolution GSR
(x)2009 Lancer Ralliart
(x)2006 Acura RSX