Sperrys and Polos Spring 2014: March Tradness

[Glutamine1]

for your build, uniqlo or h&m. should be able to get 3 shirts and a pair of pants

oh lawd 10k posts. i need a life

Damn 3 shares and a pair of pants, lol. Poverty student ftl.

[inq]

Is there an American equivalent to chavs? Interesting characters, apparently they enjoy track suits and Burberry. If someone wears a track suit around here they are an old man coming from the gym

I don't think so, but we also originated the hip-hop culture that influenced the chav look, so there is that. I also think of track suits for Eastern European soccer obsessed bros. There is a Russian dude that wears alot of Adidas and Kappa suits to my gym lol. Nice guy though, I spotted him for his bench reps last night actually.

So I'm leaving for NY in 10 days and would like a new wardrobe. Being 28, a 3rd year grad student, just want to bring out the best. Started lifting and seeing some good results; now just want some good and proper fitting clothes. Don't even care too much about the brand. Can I get a good wardrobe for less than $150 or am I too far into the season to get a good discount on clothes?

Sup brah I know you from the Misc Med Students threads. From my understanding, the medical profession in the upper east is still rather traditional, and it is expected you dress professionally (as opposed to, say UC Irvine where you can get away with jeans). Obviously this is right up S&P alley so you've came to the right place.

You can certainly get the basics down for $150. I'd look at the OP of this thread since there is lots of good advice on how to start budget shopping there. Alot of us including me like Lands End which is basically a cheaper version of Brooks Brothers (one of the GOAT brands that we all adore here ITT). LE usually has lots of sales too, and offer "tailored" fits. I also like JCrew, but specific for the workplace, I love Lands End for the budget. (Then BB once you get dat doctor money)

You're not necessarily too far into Spring season but you have missed out on a lot of the preview sales. I do know Brooks Brothers will be running a 25% off full price item sale starting today (5/6) to May 12th. And Nordstrom has a great semi-annual Men's sale usually in late June where you can buy a pair of Allen Edmonds dress shoes at their lowest price generally found anywhere. The de facto dress shoe is the cap toe Park Avenue which will go down to $200 in the Nordstrom sale. Yes, still expensive, but this is a shoe that will last through your rotations and on through your practice. You can re-sole these shoes every 3-4 years. You can't do that with a cheap pair of Aldos!

With you current budget of $150, I'd get 2 dress shirts in solid white and light blue and in OCBD (oxford cloth button down...the collars with those buttons) or spread collar. Then a pair or two of plain front chinos in khaki (lighter) and/or British Khaki (a darker hue), and one pair of breathable wool dress slacks in charcaol or navy blue. Land's End has them on sale for $60 atm. Mix and match with ties, belts, etc and these 4 items will carry you through your rounds without anyone noticing. That is what you want in your basics...the key items of your budding new wardrobe...clothes that are durable but are minimal: for maximum use and applicability.

Once you have more money to spend, I'd look into those Park Avenues and a pair of loafers. Look into Allen Edmonds "executive" and "dress orthodontics" collections too, for work shoes that are comfortable and practical.

eBay and Craigslist are your friend. So are thrift shops (Macklemore had it right!). I also have more advice and can answer further questions on my S&P-oriented blog, link below.

Lastly, I leave you with some inspiration. Back in the day I was in pharmacy school (since decided to go for a different path in a non-clinical and more lucrative career in healthcare consulting). Here are some outfits I had with my white coat during my summer rotations. Some are a bit loud perhaps, but I had fun with it. You should have the excuse to have fun too! (Just save the blue pants maybe for NYU Presbyterian and not for the public health clinic for the indigent haha).

[Glutamine1]

Holy awesome post. Repped. Will definitely check out LE.

[WizMofo]

Lol, found this on my phone from spring break. Thought y'all would enjoy.

[Ernie2Bert]

These are the sneakers I wore last summer (ignore the boots). People ITT won't like the logos but I've got to work with what I have and these are the best looking sneakers I could find.

I'm not the best at color coordination, so how versatile are they? What can I wear the blue ones with and what can I wear the brown ones with?

I pretty much wear the chukkas or whatever they are whenever I'm in long pants and only wear the sneakers when I'm in shorts (which is the entire summer).

Also, what is a good sneaker color that goes with everything? I was thinking white but the only not-terrible ones I could get here are the Jack Purcell converse.

Oh, and the picture was taken during winter so I've cleaned the sneakers since then.

No boat shoes or loafers pls

Would sell the lacostes (srs). Don't like them at all.

The polo sneakers look alright for casual wear (Going to the gym, running, streetwear, etc.).

Tip: To clean sneakers, mix baking soda w/ laundry detergent in a small container and use a brush to scrub the shoes. Wash off dirt as you scrub. Will make any shoe look brand new.

[GreyBackBrah]

I'd rather not be called a ******* by every single person I know

strong username to post content and are you sure youre in the right thread brother?

[sknot1454]

Lol, found this on my phone from spring break. Thought y'all would enjoy.

Sweet, pancakes and orange juice.

[Ernie2Bert]

^+1 lmfao. repped

I'd rather not be called a ******* by every single person I know

If wearing loafers or boat shoes gets you called a ***got...

A) You are hanging out with the wrong types of people. Your friends sound really shallow to hate on you because of the shoe you choose to wear.

B) Stop caring so much what others think. 'waaaaahhh, people might make fun of me'. I come from the ruralest of the rural in PA; anything with a collar is considered fancy. People showed up to formals and semi-formals in plaid shirts and (dirty) boots at my HS. Did I get looks wearing khakis and ocbds? yea, every now and then. But everyone was still polite about their opinions, and biches still complimented me so who gives a fukk. As long as you are secure in yourself, that's all that matters.

[WizMofo]

lol, girls in college don't work out. Of all the girls there, only one lifted.

[sknot1454]

If wearing loafers or boat shoes gets you called a ***got...

A) You are hanging out with the wrong types of people. Your friends sound really shallow to hate on you because of the shoe you choose to wear.

B) Stop caring so much what others think. 'waaaaahhh, people might make fun of me'. I come from the ruralest of the rural in PA; anything with a collar is considered fancy. People showed up to formals and semi-formals in plaid shirts and (dirty) boots at my HS. Did I get looks wearing khakis and ocbds? yea, every now and then. But everyone was still polite about their opinions, and biches still complimented me so who gives a fukk. As long as you are secure in yourself, that's all that matters.

Maybe he and his friends can start a Keystone Light/Cabela's thread.

[WizMofo]

+1 to Ernie.


If you still get called a ******* for dressing nicer than your friends, chances are they're just urban youths that have only ever known to wear snapbacks along with their camo cargo shorts.


If you ain't talking S&P, then I don't want to talk. You can tell my loafers are cordovan by the way I walk.

[Greek_Elite]

really feeling the 'need' for some of those white bucks a couple of the brahs in here have to go with those navy & sea blue chinos from bonobos, shorts, etc.. anyone got a brand for a decent but cheaper brand?

also on the fence of dropping $200 on 3 BB shirts and a pair of those brushed twill chinos.. grrr

[WizMofo]

I've always heard the Nordstrom 1901 line is great, and they're only $99.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/1901-car...esults-_-1_7_A

[Rusty82]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...3&p=1241989153



see ya guys later =)

[stifflerstyle]

What's the S&P's opinion on KJP belts? Specifically the ones sold by BB. I'm eyeing the tri-color one

[HotCheetos]

Tomorrow is casual college wear at work and supposed to be hitting 83. Outfit is set for tomorrow with boat shoes for the first time ever (sahara sperrys), navy blue shorts, and Loyola volleyball shirt (in celebration of their national championship last week).

[Glutamine1]

What's the S&P's opinion on KJP belts? Specifically the ones sold by BB. I'm eyeing the tri-color one

Where in GA brah? Live in Cobb county here...

[Ernie2Bert]

Tomorrow is casual college wear at work and supposed to be hitting 83. Outfit is set for tomorrow with boat shoes for the first time ever (sahara sperrys), navy blue shorts, and Loyola volleyball shirt (in celebration of their national championship last week).

Wait, what kind of place do you work at?

Do they have other wacky dress weeks? brb 'formal expecting parents week', put pillows under shirt and get no sleep.

[TheBiG_Z]

Pls respond

[Greek_Elite]

I'm on ECA stack first time ever 2x a day and i feel my heart beating. Might not make it brahs, crewsbrah you can have all my BB chit

last year i went full french fries and took EC before fasted LISS, heart rate was going nucking futs. make sure you eat afterwards, take good amount of fish oil and EFA's, and start w. a low dose

What's the S&P's opinion on KJP belts? Specifically the ones sold by BB. I'm eyeing the tri-color one

personally i'd rather have the navy or white one

[stifflerstyle]

personally i'd rather have the navy or white one

navy is only in size 44 so its down to the white (natural) color, white with light blue patterned backing, and the tri color (BB#1 version).

[LaxinAround]

Wat do with a suit who's pants are too tight now? (fkn squats) The jacket fits perfectly but the pants are too tight in the quads. Can I wear the jacket with other pants? The suit is taude colored.

[Ernie2Bert]

Wat do with a suit who's pants are too tight now? (fkn squats) The jacket fits perfectly but the pants are too tight in the quads. Can I wear the jacket with other pants? The suit is taude colored.

Yes, it's an odd jacket. Of course, having your pants tailored to fit (If possible) would be great, but there is nothing stopping you.

Also, do you mean taupe? Never heard of taude (srs).

Post a pic of it, or something extremely similar.

[order66python]

Jason if you are reading this welcome sickening buddy...

to confirm it is you, post your ******* username on your twitter account, if you are not here yet then our personal fitness model @girlsheart on twitter needs to tell jason to post his username on twitter and to send the link of this thread to him...

all welcome chat, and how we are going to promote jason's youtube with our fitness model will be discussed on

you know what to do



edit: jason went to bed brahs, we will continue this tomorrow, we got this guys, we got this

edit: It is confirmed, Jason Genova is @sith

[LaxinAround]

Yes, it's an odd jacket. Of course, having your pants tailored to fit (If possible) would be great, but there is nothing stopping you.

Also, do you mean taupe? Never heard of taude (srs).

Post a pic of it, or something extremely similar.

Whoops yes taupe. Sorry had a bit to drink tonight lol.

[Ernie2Bert]

Whoops yes taupe. Sorry had a bit to drink tonight lol.

lucky sob.

but yea, I would pair them with some chinos and like a blue ocbd for a casual date with the misses or some chit. WIll look fine by itself.

[CrewsBrah]

Pls respond

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[sword_]

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[Srben]

[Jbooze]