Shiny New Thread
about shiny new threads. Are you a Barry-esque clothes horse, or like Monty in t-shirts older than your Dad? How much would you spend on clothes? I am too much of a Northerner tight cunt to pay loads for clothes, particularly for work. Best items of clothing you own?

Alt:
I don't fucking know. When did you last "scrape the barrel"?
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:50, 85 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

I haven't bought new clothes for ages,
I think I might have to go shopping this pay day.
I hate shopping.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:53, Reply)

I've just done the "get rid of the stuff you don't wear any more"
but have yet to buy any replacements, leaving my wardrobe as bare as Monty's wallet
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:53, Reply)

I need some new jeans,
but I only like jeans when they've been worn in.
WOE IS ME!

I should do a chuck out shit clothes this weekend. My room is overflowing with stuff I don't wear anymore.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:55, Reply)

Me too
I hate new jeans. Jeans should be able to stand up on their own
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:56, Reply)

What do you deem too much?
Jeans generally cost eighty quid, trainers about fifty.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:56, Reply)

I'd pay £80 for jeans but I've seen them for £150
Who the fuck pays that for a pair of jeans? I also need new trainers as my white Nikes have died
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:57, Reply)

I generally
Buy trainers from size.co.uk
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:59, Reply)

I wouldn't pay over £30 for jeans

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:59, Reply)

My latest cost 22 pounds.
best jeans I've ever owned.
( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:01, Reply)

I just looked on Asos, you can get some in sales for around that that are pretty decent.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:02, Reply)

i don't think it matters what jeans cost
it's all about how they fit. i have a £15 pair from dorothy perkins and a £350 R&R pair from a few years ago, and i'd buy either again.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:01, Reply)

The only way I'd shell out more than £100 on jeans
is if they were those fancy ones that suck your gut in, or a pair of those custom fit ones where you have to go in the scanning machine.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:05, Reply)

You spent £350 for a pair of jeans? Seriously? If they don't make your butt look like J-lo in an earthquake, then you got ripped off.

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:05, Reply)

My values on what clothes should cost are based on shopping trips with my mother in the 80s
My wife informs me that this is vastly out of date and that I shouldn't complain about the high price of clothes, but then she thinks nothing of spending £££s when shopping for clothes.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:05, Reply)

£80?!
Bugger that, I don't think I've ever paid more than £25 for a pair of jeans...
(LongJohnBaldry, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:46, Reply)

i buy new clothes/shoes/bags most weekends
and i never throw anything away, so at some point i am going to have to face up to the fact that i have 2 bedrooms full of clothes plus the one at my dad's, and that between the clothes and the books there is no more room for me.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:57, Reply)

Obvious answer is obvious

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:57, Reply)

Have you ever been to Scunthorpe?

( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12:58, Reply)

hahahhaha

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:03, Reply)

I'm glad somebody got that.

( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:13, Reply)

I like me some Tinie

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:13, Reply)

I tend to buy lots of cheap clothes rather than one or two expensive but long-lasting pieces.
By 'best', do you mean 'most expensive' or 'looks best on you'?

If it's the former, I have a Mulberry coat that doesn't fit me any more, that was listed at £1800 (believe me, it was a lot less than that when I got it) and if it's the latter, I have a rather snazzy t-shirt with a skull on the front.

Alt: I'm quite close to doing it now. I hear ASDA are looking for staff...
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:03, Reply)

Nothing wrong with working in Supermarkets
To be honest from my history of work, they're some of the best run companies I've ever experienced. you just don't get paid that much.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:06, Reply)

I hate shopping for clothes
So I rarely venture into clothes shops. On the odd occasions that I do, I try to stock up for the year. But if I haven't seen what I am going to buy within the first minute of entering the shop, it is unlikely that I will find anything and should give up and go to the pub instead.
Online shopping helps a little, but I still find it incredibly dull and would rather shop for records.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:03, Reply)

I put it to you, Sir
that you are a heterosexual bloke.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:06, Reply)

This is the antithesis of stock b3ta replies
Quick call me a bender to redress the balance.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:15, Reply)

I know.
I felt dirty as I was writing it.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:16, Reply)

Ok then, OI DARTH, COME HERE!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:17, Reply)

The ex used to get tremendously frustrated with me.
I'd walk in, perform a single circuit, say "no" and prepare to leave.

"But you haven't even tried anything on!" she'd wail
"That's because there's nothing I like"

Then we'd stare blankly at each other, both completely unable to understand the other's thought processes.
( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:08, Reply)

If only there was a universal translator for the sexes.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:09, Reply)

You know that fight scene between Kirk and that lizard guy on that planet
where they ripped each other's shirts and threw polystyrene boulders at each other whilst the backing track went "der der der derder deeerr derder" and Kirk did a hammer punch?

My relationship was kind of like that. She was Kirk.
( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:12, Reply)

I did a sad when I knew it was called the Gorn :(

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:18, Reply)

That's beautiful man

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:18, Reply)

In my experience
what men do isn't 'shopping'. Shopping is a process that includes weighing up options, comparing ideas, practising situations in your head, etc etc.

What men do is 'buying'. Then they want to go straight home. Women will generally 'shop' all day, then move on to the 'buying' phase.

Granted, not all women are like that, but the majority of us are. That's why I never try to drag mr b3th along with me.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:11, Reply)

Erm. Isn't that how everyone shops?
surely you would only try stuff on if there was anything there that you wanted to potentially buy? If you don't like any of it, why would you try it on? Shits and giggles?
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:12, Reply)

Sometimes if you try on something that you don't consider 'your style'
you'll be surprised at how well it actually suits you. This is how I got into wearing pencil skirts and sheath dresses, after years of protesting that they wouldn't suit me.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:14, Reply)

I have no objection to wearing stuff that's not really 'me'
if it looks nice. But if I don't like the way it looks on the hanger I'm not going to try it on.
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:15, Reply)

Apparently not!

( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:15, Reply)

Its a classic
chap way of looking, something needs to catch my eye.

I will however spend a reasonable amount on suits
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:13, Reply)

I tend to buy most of my suits from Moss
since they have my measurements now. I'll only tolerate so many men stroking my inner thigh and I'm not yet wealthy enough for a proper tailor.
( Kroney, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:22, Reply)

Up to £50 on trousers, up to £30 on a top
up to £80 on shoes and £100 on a dress. But I very rarely buy anything full price unless I absolutely *need* it. Most of my clothes are new-ish as all my old ones are far, far too big. You might think that this is smug inducing (and you'd be right) but it's also really fucking expensive to replace quite literally everything in your wardrobe.

Best item of clothing is probably my 1950s style polka dot dress. I think I've only worn it a few times though.
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:11, Reply)

I have tailed off buying clothes because I feel horrendously fat.
The last thing I bought was a pair of shoes. I used to buy an awful lot of clothes though. I have MASSES, a la Swipe.
My favourite bits of clothing are possibly a floral dress (big cabbage roses and nice neckline), my new cheap and cheerful coat, and a pair of blue sequinned shorts. That I can think of right now. Oh, and a lovely top from Zara that I can't find at the moment, with colourful birds on.

As for prices, rarely over £40 on any item, be it shoes, coat or dresses. I spent £130 on my amazing Uniqlo coat, for them to put it on offer the next week. Then put it in the sale at half price. :(

THOUGH I have a dreadful weakness for Tatty Devine and spent £48 the other week on a necklace.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:15, Reply)

Didn't you just say something about a dress with cabbages on?
it's gone now...
Is there a Tatty Divine down Brick Lane? If so, I think I've peered longingly in it's window.
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:18, Reply)

I accidently made a >:( face and it deleted. It's back now.
Cabbage roses. Yup, there's one on Brick Lane, and also in Covent Garden. I have probably over half a grand's worth of stuff from them.
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:20, Reply)

Ohhhh
that makes more sense now. Although I do quite like the idea of a cabbage-print dress.
It's been a long time, missy. How's things?
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:21, Reply)

I have a strawberry print one, and a grapes and apples sort of deal.
As well as some truly vulgar floral prints.

I'm hitting my head against a desk in the library. It's lovely and sunny and I don't want to write a word. How're the new digs?
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:23, Reply)

Extremely bijou
but I like them a lot. Not having three hours of travelling time a day is doing me a world of good. Is this your dissertation? When's it due?
(berk, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:26, Reply)

I've got to get my draft to my tutor today
I have 3000 words. And no idea how to make up the next 5000 (at least!!) Paralyzed with panic and thus not working. The actual thing is due in a month today, hence why I'm not ciderboating it up :(
( Lampito rise with the moon, go to bed with the sun, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:28, Reply)

I only wear what I can steal.

( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:17, Reply)

+50 Weegie points

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:19, Reply)

Have you tried shoving thread up your cockend and shitting out clothes?

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:19, Reply)

I like to shove baseball caps up my cockend and shit out burberry.

( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:24, Reply)

I hate buying clothes.
I buy trainers at about £30 a pair, three pairs at a time and make sure they last me 18 months minimum. Same with jeans actually. The last T-shirt I got I begged free from a friend in New York. I think the last one before that was on the spur of the moment from the BFI shop. I can't remember the last time I acively went 'clothes shopping'.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:26, Reply)

i used to spend a lot on clothes
but then I realised that you can't really polish a turd, you can only roll it in glitter.
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:34, Reply)

Aw we've been in this thread for ages noooow
Can we go home?
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:35, Reply)

not a big clothes buyer
I used to just get everything from supermarkets but I have started buying designer stuff more these days.

I've got a few Hawes and Curtis shirts for work and a load of John Rocha stuff for casual. The most expensive item is probably the wool overcoat that I got for £200 about ten years ago.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:36, Reply)

Do you shop in baby gap?

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:52, Reply)

too expensive

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:02, Reply)

... Oh yes, big clothes, I see what you've done there
Well done.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:03, Reply)

Thanks lic

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:03, Reply)

The second series of the Walking Dead looks to be building up to a pretty dramatic conclusion.
Though I am pissed off that my work internet connection no longer seems to allow me to download through bit torrent.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:53, Reply)

Email IT saying: OH IT LOOKS LIKE IM LIVING IN COMMUNIST CHINA NOW?!??!

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:56, Reply)

I don't know if it's my whole buildings internet that's being limited
or if it's to do with my router. I can't really kick up a fuss.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:57, Reply)

They're on to you, Al

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:58, Reply)

They'll probably get upset about the porn too then.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:58, Reply)

Child pornography is such an emotive issue

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:00, Reply)

I don't see what the problem is really
it's not like I'm corrupting them by letting them associate sex with money.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:01, Reply)

It's political correctness GORN MAAAD!

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:03, Reply)

people are always having knee jerk reactions to this sort of thing

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:02, Reply)

Fucking Daily Mail reading bastards.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:03, Reply)

I heard they all work in the public sector too.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:03, Reply)

lazy child porn watching strike cunts

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:04, Reply)

Clothes maketh a man; I like clothes, certain items (jackets, shirtsetc) can't really be bought cheaply either
however the high street has caught up hugely and offers qulaity products at cheap proices these days. Best items would be my jackets.

Alt: ate a packet of ham for dinner as I was pissed and couldn't be bothered to go out
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:55, Reply)

I heard that Squeeze maketh the man
in great seats.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:56, Reply)

Clothes maketh a man; I like clothes, certain items (jackets, shirtsetc) can't really be bought cheaply either
however the high street has caught up hugely and offers qulaity products at cheap proices these days. Best items would be my jackets.

Alt: ate a packet of ham for dinner as I was pissed and couldn't be bothered to go out
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:55, Reply)

Stop going on about it

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:57, Reply)

His posts are echoing off his OAK FLOORBOARDS

(PsychoChomp, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:58, Reply)

He has Oak Flooring?
Why didn't he tell anyone?
(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 13:59, Reply)

No one asked until today
it's as if NO ONE CARES
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:01, Reply)

Bloody uncaring public sector working daily mail reading BASTARDS

(Bazongaloid, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:04, Reply)

Paying for their lino floors WITH MY TAXES

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:06, Reply)

hahaha

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:00, Reply)

I've had lunchtime beers in the sun, I now cannot really work

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:07, Reply)

You should've got a job in the public sector then

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:08, Reply)

then I'd have to kill myself for being a failure

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Fri 23 Mar 2012, 14:08, Reply)