Building a wardrobe

[Resonator]

No... I don't mean one from Ikea. After years of clothing neglect due to financial and personal reasons I am going through a re-invention. Change is good I am told. I have very few clothes and need to start building a wardrobe. Starting pretty much from scratch apart from one or two items is a bit daunting. I need some help... not so much with what clothes or style to buy but more about how to put one together. I don't want to end up with a collection of clothes that don't work as outfits. I don't have money to waste. This may seem like a naive question but having a blank canvas it is hard to know where to start.

[Faust]

Agreed with NDF. Add to the work question whether you have a dress code.

[theetruscan]

In addition to what ndf said, style should be personal. It doesn't need to match what you do, or how people expect you to dress, or anything like that, but it should be yours.

Figuring out how you would like to look (and assuming it's something compatible with your physique) is a start, but if you're just now beginning to reconstruct a wardrobe, you will find that there are plenty of things you pick up which don't see regular wear and things you decide aren't what you were really hunting. I would strongly advise starting with cheaper items, and only 1-2 outfits worth, until you're surer of what works for you and what you like.

[BECOMING-INTENSE]

More important, than any of ndf's category questions:

What's your desire?

[philip nod]

regardless of your answers if you are asking this on SZ i think i understand that you need some simple basics to get you started:

ccp fencing
ccp suit
ccp overlock
ccp side zip boots
ccp derbys
ccp button down dress shirt

ma+ belt
ma+ wallet
ma+ bag
ma+ aviator pref. season 1 or 3

dick oven silk/v tank +2
dick oven/dksdw s/s sheer shirt
dick oven double layer l/s
dick oven drop crotch shorts
dick oven moto/ball sack scuba/ high collar or whatever floats your plane leather
drkshdw gimp hoodie
drkshdw jeans
dick oven trainers

label under construction -- a few varying in intensity and weight knits

once you get a few of these SZ basics then you can round out with

Anne D vest
anne d. coat
Volga Volga whatever you find
comme trousers
comme long coat
comme knit
cloak- anything from f/w 04
carpe- boots/leather shirt/ wool cash tops
julius- scarf/leather item/ jeans
number nine jeans

avoid augusta

sorry if i missed a solid basic to start

[ddohnggo]

you forgot werkstatt munchen decoder ring

[Diego]

and ma+ undies (balls need some too)

[Fuuma]

im not getting too into the details but if u really need help:

how old are you?
how tall are you.
how much do you weigh
and what do you do for a living?
and do you know what works good on ur body shape?
just ask yourself this

and maybe let us over here know too if u want some real input

cos everything is gonna revolve around these 5 questions

Interests, likes and dislikes and colouring (skin, hair, eyes) might also help.

[deleuze]

yeah and the obvious, climate?

[Raw Edge]

This is both really funny, and really accurate.
Well done sir.
You can also spice it up with an outfit like:


Gareth Pugh leggings
CCP penis pants
frilly knit dress/coat
MA+ sponge/carpet coat
Ann D floral print vest
Ann D Hacidic Jewery hat
skull and crossbones necklace that stabs you each time you move
Bare feet

regardless of your answers if you are asking this on SZ i think i understand that you need some simple basics to get you started:

ccp fencing
ccp suit
ccp overlock
ccp side zip boots
ccp derbys
ccp button down dress shirt

ma+ belt
ma+ wallet
ma+ bag
ma+ aviator pref. season 1 or 3

dick oven silk/v tank +2
dick oven/dksdw s/s sheer shirt
dick oven double layer l/s
dick oven drop crotch shorts
dick oven moto/ball sack scuba/ high collar or whatever floats your plane leather
drkshdw gimp hoodie
drkshdw jeans
dick oven trainers

label under construction -- a few varying in intensity and weight knits

once you get a few of these SZ basics then you can round out with

Anne D vest
anne d. coat
Volga Volga whatever you find
comme trousers
comme long coat
comme knit
cloak- anything from f/w 04
carpe- boots/leather shirt/ wool cash tops
julius- scarf/leather item/ jeans
number nine jeans

avoid augusta

sorry if i missed a solid basic to start

[Heirloom]

if you ask yourself what you would want to put on today, each morning, before you dress, regardless of what you own, write it down for a month, and get the things that you want to wear the most.

[tangerine]

you forgot werkstatt munchen decoder ring

This is crucial.

[theetruscan]

you forgot werkstatt munchen decoder ring

What is this? Do the parts actually move?

[Resonator]

Yes piss taken. I don't need help with what suits me or what designer to buy, more where to start. You guys are so lucky in the US and Europe that you have access to great clothing that goes on sale. In Australia there is F all choice and not sales like you have that reach 60% to 70% off. I am starting to do most of my buying off online stores. Should I just be concentrating on good quality basics to get me started, like a basic LUC knit, simple boots, grey trousers etc. Its easy to get side tracked with the star purchase. Do you guys ever plan a complete outfit or do they just fall together?

[Faust]

Again, it depends on what you like. I'd say your first piece should be a great leather jacket, but other people don't care for that kind of thing. Heirloom will tell you that your first piece must be a skirt, because this will somehow prove your manhood. It's hard to say. Give us some info about you.