I want to learn to dress in modern/timeless style

momo · Jan 16, 2016

I want to learn to dress in timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?

Rudie · Jan 16, 2016

Dressing in modern style and timeless style are mutually exclusive.

Trenchfriend · Jan 16, 2016

momo said:
I want to learn to dress in modern/timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?

What do you want, exactly?

momo · Jan 16, 2016

Trenchfriend said:
What do you want, exactly?

just want to dress conventionally and good like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/1e/ce/431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg
or
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/57/86/73/578673e290db807f84fcbf287729e890.jpg

NOT
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/18/1b/72181baaf95a1b58d7d7525928d8eab9.jpg

Can someone tell me what this website is about? Because I went to the about section and all it says is it's for "Golden age" style.
What is the golden age?
I just want to dress conventionally and well, is all

Trenchfriend · Jan 16, 2016

Hats are classic/timeless.

-classic winter(wool)coats
-classic (authentic) trenchcoats
-flatcaps
-(winter)scarves
-suits
-leather-jackets

And so on...

If Fedoras/traveller-hats are too much for you, just wear a nice decent flatcap and be relaxed.

Mathematicus · Jan 16, 2016

momo said:
just want to dress conventionally and good like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/1e/ce/431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg
or
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/57/86/73/578673e290db807f84fcbf287729e890.jpg

Are you sure that those outfits don't look good because of the couple model+photoshop? Do you have a very developed upper-torso area that can stand the "dwarf-ing" effect of low rise skinny trousers? Are you sure that a shirt cut so tightly around your body will drape so perfectly and won't stretch in the space between the buttons every time you move your arms?

I have - my luck - very long legs and a quite sleek silohuette. Neverthless I can't fit in skinny shirts like those without having the feeling of popping out buttons and every pair of modern trousers makes me feeling a dumbass that borrowed someone other's clothes.

I forgot to mention: I'm 24.

mikespens · Jan 16, 2016

You are in the wrong place momo

Rudie · Jan 16, 2016

momo said:
just want to dress conventionally and good like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/1e/ce/431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg

I just want to dress conventionally and well, is all

This is certainly not timeless. In a few years this look will be viewed similarly as the worst fashion crimes of the 70s and 80s, no doubt. But if you want to dress like this any high street chain store will have what you want. Just make sure to leave the fly partly unzipped or you miss the most important part of the look.

stratcat · Jan 16, 2016

momo said:
I want to learn to dress in timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?

While I would suggest you aren't in the right place for the specific look you require but you will find some good hints and tips about dressing well.
This forum is more specifically about historical clothes styles and dressing. Having said that, I have no specific interest in wearing vintage style clothing but I have found many useful hints and tips that have, hopefully, helped me in my daily clothing choices.
Style is timeless while fashion ages quickly - you will find lots of style here, in my humble opinion.
Your mileage may vary, as they say!

GHT · Jan 16, 2016

momo said:
I want to learn to dress in timeless style.

Then wear whatever appeals to you, instead of what you think you should look like. But if you must keep in with your peers, click here.

Matt Crunk · Jan 16, 2016

You can dress trendy or you can dress classic. Rarely do both styles converge. Good taste however, never goes out of style.

Stearmen · Jan 17, 2016

Actually, there is a vintage style that is timeless! Levis 501 jeans, boots, cowboy, motorcycle, or the ones I get lots of complements from young people on, Wolverine Addison 1000 mile wingtip boots! Then, either a T-Shirt, sweatshirt, or a dress shirt, white or color with the sleeves rolled up a couple of turns. For a jacket, either an A2, G1, or a good old Perfecto style motorcycle jacket. As for hats, now is the new golden age of hats from what I have seen of young men, Cowboy, news boy, even a fedora will do! This style has been around since WWII, probably will out last most of us!

stratcat · Jan 17, 2016

Stearmen said:
Actually, there is a vintage style that is timeless! Levis 501 jeans, boots, cowboy, motorcycle, or the ones I get lots of complements from young people on, Wolverine Addison 1000 mile wingtip boots! Then, either a T-Shirt, sweatshirt, or a dress shirt, white or color with the sleeves rolled up a couple of turns. For a jacket, either an A2, G1, or a good old Perfecto style motorcycle jacket. As for hats, now is the new golden age of hats from what I have seen of young men, Cowboy, news boy, even a fedora will do! This style has been around since WWII, probably will out last most of us!

This is true but so is a three piece suit, black brogues, white shirt and a tie.
The devil, as always, is in the detail.

GHT · Jan 17, 2016

mikespens said:
You are in the wrong place momo

Mike is right, you see what we espouse here is a recreation of a time when pride in appearance was second nature. So too was courtesy and manners. A time when forth coming help and suggestions to a question would have a thank you, without being asked.

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