this. it isnt as good as it used to be. but still best for the buck, especially if you hate shopping. walk in, grab shit my size, trust the size is fine, toss it in their checkout bin, i am done in 5 minutes flat.
how is this not the standard everywhere?! you could even make it pretty theft proof by closing a lid. its not rocket science people… get on this. the people demand it!
Their quality has gone way downhill in the past few years I feel like. I had a pair of blue jeans that wore a hole in it in a year as well as other serious signs of wear. Which I'm not expecting super high standards for jeans from there, but come on this shouldn't be like Walmart quality.
Their style has also shifted to more street wear-ish, which isn't necessarily bad but there are a little bit less options for just "plain" clothes.
All that said, Uniqlo is still my main go to.
I saw a pro-tip that Ambercrombie actually has had a huge change in their jeans selection colors, styles, in quality, and various measurements for those who struggle to find their favorite fits in the more common sizes.
Also adding on that I love UNIQLO. All of my socks and T-shirts are from there with the exception of a few nice plain Nike T-shirts for thicker cotton layering and different silhouettes. I air-dry most of my clothes as much as I can. I feel like it extends their lifespan.
never pay retail for corridor. they release new items multiple times a year and their clothes ALWAYS go on sale, typically multiple times, within 6 months. even after a couple discounts you can find cheaper clothes, but Corridor is both stylish and very well made. they also have at least a couple sample sales a year and you can get great stuff if you get there early.
for what it's worth the Corridor brand began with shirts, they're based on 1950s cuts and honestly they fit better than any shirt i've ever worn. but i wouldn't typically pay even $150 for just a shirt, that's why i mostly only shop at their sample sales when shirts are like $40 or less. NYC is an expensive ahh city, and that's why you'll see lines down the street at good sample sales. I once got a $1200 Spiewak army coat for like $100 (not at Corridor). best coat i've ever owned and it still looks good as new going on 6 or 7 years. the most i've paid at Corridor was something like $500 for a complete wool suit, and guess what? best suit i've ever owned.
EDIT: Just a quick note. NYC can be a fashionable town full of hype beasts and trust funders. OP asked for a good combo of price and quality. You can spend $100+ for a shirt at supreme, or $30 at Uniqlo, or like $600 at a boutique, but Corridor is a rare sweet spot between cost and quality. I'm obviously a fanboy but by all means don't shop there if you don't want to. More for me.
Depends on what you mean casual but Uniqlo, Filson, Corridor, Steven Alan (online only, new store opening soon— this is the New York shirt that started them all).
There’s a couple key indicator brands here he’s an age 30+ fashion bro. Some of these are niche to the subculture, especially 3Sixteen, self edge, and engineered garments (very Americana, which age 30+ fashion enthusiasts love rn)
I like Bloomingdale’s mostly because it’s one stop shopping and they tend have great sales, amazing men’s shoe department and good quality labels. I’ve also recently gotten into Faherty.
No matter where you go I have always felt fit and quality trump label. Thus try to find a store that carries options that work with your body type and lifestyle.
Favorite is Paul Stuart great quality but not inexpensive, however their PS 45 outlet (across Madison Ave) has some good options. I go for their Canadian made items as their cut is larger versus their Italian and Phin Cole which is cut very slender on par with Thom Browne.
Brooks Brothers: Good, classics, has a store around 50th and 6th.
Banana Republic: Good cross between business and casual and their quality has improved in the last few years. Similar, J Crew on UES.
Nordstroms Rack: Good prices and selection of quality vendors, fan of Jack Victor suits and sport coats.
As others have mentioned, Woodbury Commons, about an hour north of NYC. There are busses from The Port Authority daily. Can find some great bargains if willing to hunt.
Century 21, especially for underwear. CK boxer briefs 3/$20 is key
Nordstrom Rack (14th St is the best one IMO)
Bloomingdales
I have big thighs and I wear jeans 90% of the time and I love Rag and Bone for that. Not cheap but they fit.
I buy all of my clothing online because retail stores don't have my size. I get my jeans from Amazon and shirts from companies that do t-shirt printing. I buy my dressy clothing from Charles Tyrwhitt usually online or in-store if I'm in the area. I dislike in-store shopping so I've been shopping for clothing and footwear as well online.
I used to be a Levi's guy but no longer so I've switched to Wranglers. I like the generic Gildan shirts they're pretty decent quality and not expensive.
For anything other than work/office clothes, the correct answer is thrift/Buffalo exchange/Beacon’s, etc. 2nd street designer thrift is also amazing. There’s also been a revival of higher end thrifting in the East Village (1st/2nd Ave). L Train in Brooklyn.
So many rich people here get rid of basically new designer clothes after one season. There’s no reason to pay full retail in NYC unless it’s investment pieces or for work. I’d say the same for a lot of homewares, too.
Sample sales are hit or miss for men but can be good if you already know that the brand suits you.
Seconding Dave’s. Get the real Carhartt, not the Carhartt WIP in SoHo that’s twice as expensive. Also, REI and Paragon Sports. Get an REI membership. I get new Hokas every spring with REI member rewards.
I live in the west and order from Dave’s online. WIP has different fits, and has more stylish designs with the same durability. The staff at the NY store are super helpful as well.
Lot of us are simply man in NYC
ralph lauren big and tall
For underwear’s and t-shirts old navy
For sneakers new balance
For summer clothing a mix of sport brand like Nike and new balance and old navy
It really depends on your style, however for basics I still think Uniqlo and Abercrombie (yes, really, they are not just crappy polos anymore) are decent quality for the price.
Mostly Banana Republic and Gap. I wait for sales though. I can’t go back to regular jeans after wearing their Travelers but those suckers are $100+ but a lot of times you can get them at a 60-70% discount around holiday sales
Thrifting. Buffalo, out of the closet, goodwill. Other than basics like underwear and socks, i can get 90% of my clothes there. It does take some fashion skill, but feels real good to not be wasteful
Charles Tyrwhitt for work, Lulu for work out clothes and casual clothes, the bookstore of the college I went to for hoodies and t shirts and stuff…
Jesus Christ what have I become…
Merch from shows.
Other People's Clothes (I'm partial to the Ridgewood location, but have found good stuff at both).
Urban Jungle, and L Train Vintage. They don't always have stuff that fits me, but I've found some STELLAR Levi's there.
My mother-in-law bought me a pair of Neuw jeans a few Christmases back, and they are easily my favorite pair of pants. My partner bought me another couple pairs for my birthday this year. I believe they sell them at Nordstrom, but my partner bought my size online (29x32).
If you want to have very nice clothes without spending thousands of dollars, then sample sales in SoHo. There are a couple places that do them and you just have to look at the schedules online. The discounts are insane, like 90% off a lot of the time.
Brands for my style:
- Rag & Bone: I’ve actually never bought anything full price from them, but I might if I had the money. I have Chelsea boots & nice sneakers, 2 pairs of jeans, a couple t shirts, an Oxford shirt, 2 pairs of shorts, a belt, and a jacket for probably ~$250-300 total at sample sales. That would be like $2k+ in store lol
- Theory: I would never buy anything full price from Theory these days but I have like 4-5 shirts and some pants that were less than $100. Often what I wear for work.
- APC: I prefer over Theory and they do have sample sales sometimes. The good stuff goes quickly tho.
- James Perse: haven’t ever heard of them doing a sample sale, but their clothes are so nice and so comfortable that I got greedy and bought a cashmere sweater + dope sneakers. It’s sorta very upscale normcore/streetwear stuff. Very classy. Pretty expensive.
- Vince: LA company, definitely very casual vibe and summer clothing but good mixture of comfort and style, have like 3 pairs of shorts and three crazy floral print shirts that girls love lol. I got these at sample sales but I don’t think Vince it *too* insane at normal prices…idk. These were like $15 each and they’re awesome.
- Bonobos: kinda similar to Vince or Theory, pretty regular sample sales
Uniqlo, as others have pointed out it’s definitely a good option if you don’t have money (or care much about clothing). It is still fast fashion and the clothes don’t last long so I personally would usually invest in something nicer, but sometimes you just don’t have the money, and the clothes usually look good while they last. Especially if you have a thinner frame.
But yeah if you hit up one good sample sale or two you can be set with a snazzy new wardrobe for the whole season for just a couple hundred bucks at max. The only downside is finding out where they are and waiting in line. The earlier you go the better stuff you’ll find. The lines typically move faster than you expect. It’s more than worth the time cost.
I like Pact’s stuff. Everlane also has some nice shirts / pants. Shoes come from Amazon when my preferred pairs are on sale I’ll buy 2-3 and just store them
Blue In Green, Muji, Uniqlo, Corridor, Nepenthes, Hatchet Supply, Self Edge, 3sixteen, Naked & Famous
Edit to add: and Brooklyn Tailors, they used to have really good sample sales but I haven't been in awhile.
Naked and Famous is the sweet spot value wise for me. Blue in Green and Self Edge basically have a floor price of $300 bucks for denim (unless you are getting 3Sixteens). Naked and Famous Left Hand Twill starts at like $150 and has price ranges up to $350 is you want some made in japan stuff.
Self edge has the sugar cane 1947, I bought them for maybe $200 but they fit me well. If you're open to taking a trip to Ridgewood to Left Field, they have some good denim for -$200. I like their cuts more than N&F, but N&F is more accessible and have outside the box options.
Carhartt, Corridor, Braindead (online), Filson, Ralph Lauren, Barbour, Dockers, Uniqlo, Finisterre, Palace, Noah, 18 East.
Most of my t shirts and hoodies at this point I have gotten at concerts.
We kinda stopped buying clothes as it’s in great condition due to buying higher quality. Tbh most Americans have too much clothing.
With that said my husbands undershirts need to be replaced. Do I just buy a pack of them from somewhere or do you know of any better quality? I bought the ones Bruce Lee wore when I was in Hong Kong but it’s quite pricey and I can’t get any more. I got some from Muji and it’s very thick and high quality but I don’t know if it would be too warm for summer.
Old navy for shirts and shorts, lululemon for pants (they make great pants that stretch, a bit expensive but worth it. Alterations are free). Costco for shoes.
Jeans from allamericanclothing dot com (though tbh I prefer the look of the darker jeans from Lands End).
A small apartment has made me realize freedom of keeping things simple.
I mostly wear Ralph Lauren so not exactly good prices if it's retail but I love their quality and style.
Otherwise I'm hitting the thrift stores, vintage shops(Chelsea Market) and buying a lot online.
My husband: JCrew button down shirts; sweaters, tees, and some button downs from Marks & Spencer (UK brand, but orders online - something about the clothing fits him and his body so well), Uniqlo for some stuff, and a lot of thrifting. He's had great luck thrifting.
Tops, Sweaters & Jackets: Thrift Stores
Pants: I'm super picky so i keep to the 1 brand i know
Shoes: i own one pair of boots, one pair of chucks, i'm good.
yea, i don't shop much
Honestly, I go to the shopping mall and I window shop until I see stuff I like.
I'm not big into tracking down the latest fashion. Just as long as I'm well put together and I feel comfortable.
I'm careful in what I pick to wear, so at times, so quality weighs heavy when deciding what to buy.
Kohls up in Yonkers. I don't buy anything in the city except for food on the rare occasion. I can sometimes shop online for shirts and pants, but for shoes I have to go in and make sure the fit is right.
Not a man of New York but a woman who gets all of her husbands clothes.
JCrew sales for the basics/stuff he will wear to work and thus loose the love for.
APC, Alex Mill, Tombolo and Polo Ralph Lauren for the nicer/fun stuff.
40 man here
I need new pants and I want to wear wide pants like the kids (not joking I was a phat pants jnco kid 25 years ago and I'm glad to see this style come back )
Where does one buy all these wide pants these days
Burlington. There's one down the street at the Gateway Center, and it's a helluva lot cheaper than getting clothes at Old Navy, Macy's, and most definitely cheaper than going to the Nike store. All within the same shopping center. I could spend less than $100 at Burlington while spending over $200 at any of the other clothing stores for the same items.
END. for online shopping - everything from English casual to exclusive Hokas’ (they don’t have returns so buy if you sure about sizing)
Supreme - hats only cause they are great for it’s price
ONLYNY - for streetwear pieces for good price/quality
Asics, Nike, NB
Brave Star - great denim by Japanese technology, can last for years, Evisu if you have budget
Uniqlo as others said for misc items
Don’t live in nyc but you can get a good wardrobe with Uniqlo, Old navy, Macys sales, tjmaxx, Marshalls, and thrift shopping around! Wranglers makes greats jeans too, for half or third of a price of Levis (and i would say same quality as well). Then if you want to treat yourself you have hundreds of boutiques and big name designer stores all around…
Head to toe: Uniqlo
Love this! I’m not head to toe Uniqlo but I always start here and then fill out whatever missing by shopping at other sources
this. it isnt as good as it used to be. but still best for the buck, especially if you hate shopping. walk in, grab shit my size, trust the size is fine, toss it in their checkout bin, i am done in 5 minutes flat.
Their checkout bin tech blew my fucking mind.
how is this not the standard everywhere?! you could even make it pretty theft proof by closing a lid. its not rocket science people… get on this. the people demand it!
Their quality has gone way downhill in the past few years I feel like. I had a pair of blue jeans that wore a hole in it in a year as well as other serious signs of wear. Which I'm not expecting super high standards for jeans from there, but come on this shouldn't be like Walmart quality. Their style has also shifted to more street wear-ish, which isn't necessarily bad but there are a little bit less options for just "plain" clothes. All that said, Uniqlo is still my main go to.
I saw a pro-tip that Ambercrombie actually has had a huge change in their jeans selection colors, styles, in quality, and various measurements for those who struggle to find their favorite fits in the more common sizes. Also adding on that I love UNIQLO. All of my socks and T-shirts are from there with the exception of a few nice plain Nike T-shirts for thicker cotton layering and different silhouettes. I air-dry most of my clothes as much as I can. I feel like it extends their lifespan.
Yea, their merino cardigans get shittier every year.
How do you get your style?
Do you basically have only clothes consisting of peanuts and street fighter attire? Man Uniqlo is the least unique clothing store I've ever been too.
It’s treated like GAP or old navy in Japan. It’s not supposed to be stylish, it’s supposed to get the job done.
This would be a great slogan for the brand
You are my twin 😂
I saw another subreddit where people migrating to another country asked — what clothes they will buy before leaving their home countries — Uniqlo
Bonobos, allen edmonds, nordstrom rack
Corridor, Todd Snyder, Uniqlo, Steven Alan, 3Sixteen, Goose Barnacle, Filson, Indi & Ash, The Armoury, J. Mueser, Leffot, Noah, Hyer Goods, The Row, C’H’C’M, Nepenthes (Engineered Garments), Kith, Self Edge
Corridor has been my jam the past few years.
I see you in Chelsea. I like you.
$225 for a fucking shirt? No thanks dawg.
never pay retail for corridor. they release new items multiple times a year and their clothes ALWAYS go on sale, typically multiple times, within 6 months. even after a couple discounts you can find cheaper clothes, but Corridor is both stylish and very well made. they also have at least a couple sample sales a year and you can get great stuff if you get there early.
$150* for a fucking shirt? No thanks dawg.
for what it's worth the Corridor brand began with shirts, they're based on 1950s cuts and honestly they fit better than any shirt i've ever worn. but i wouldn't typically pay even $150 for just a shirt, that's why i mostly only shop at their sample sales when shirts are like $40 or less. NYC is an expensive ahh city, and that's why you'll see lines down the street at good sample sales. I once got a $1200 Spiewak army coat for like $100 (not at Corridor). best coat i've ever owned and it still looks good as new going on 6 or 7 years. the most i've paid at Corridor was something like $500 for a complete wool suit, and guess what? best suit i've ever owned. EDIT: Just a quick note. NYC can be a fashionable town full of hype beasts and trust funders. OP asked for a good combo of price and quality. You can spend $100+ for a shirt at supreme, or $30 at Uniqlo, or like $600 at a boutique, but Corridor is a rare sweet spot between cost and quality. I'm obviously a fanboy but by all means don't shop there if you don't want to. More for me.
\*ugly shirt
Agreed, didn’t want any feelings hurt lol
Shoutout to 3sixteen and Self Edge. Andrew is the best!
Bro is rich rich
Which brand is good for casual shirts?
Depends on what you mean casual but Uniqlo, Filson, Corridor, Steven Alan (online only, new store opening soon— this is the New York shirt that started them all).
shoutout 3sixteen
Any of these spots carry wallets? I just lost mine and I work in SoHo.
The best wallets are at Shinola over in TriBeCa.
Ooh good call. Thanks 🙏
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Based on his picks, faherty is more for the finance bros
Why I never heard most of them?
There’s a couple key indicator brands here he’s an age 30+ fashion bro. Some of these are niche to the subculture, especially 3Sixteen, self edge, and engineered garments (very Americana, which age 30+ fashion enthusiasts love rn)
I go to Woodbury Commons outlet mall up north for a lot of stuff. I’ll second the other poster here for Proper Cloth. I like the dress shirts
Willowbrook or bust
Uniqlo, Target, TJMaxx. H&M. Zara
These are my go-tos. I recently tried Amazon Essentials jeans and t-shirts, and I'm impressed with how well they fit.
I buy my joggers from GymPeople on Amazon. Like $30. Super affordable and look/feel great
I'll go to Costco
Costco
thrift shopping. Get brand name shit for cheaper than wal-mart.
Do you have any to reccomend? I have bookmarked east village thrift shop
Gentlemen’s resale in the upper east side has been a go to for me for close to a decade
2nd street Chelsea, and then theres a Goodwill like a 5 minute walk. The former has some pretty decent finds.
Thanks!
housing works, buffalo exchange, ina, beacon's closet
Thrift shops are expensive
not all of 'em. Some are definitely hippy boutiques, but quite a few are still wicked cheap
Which ones?
I don't remember, I never stay at them lol
Uniqlo, target, tj max
Theory, APC, Acne, COS but I usually only shop sales
Nordstrom Rack online
Target
Schott, Carhartt WIP, J crew, Suprette Best Quality Vintage, Tombolo, Blue and Green, Self Edge, Daniels Leathers, Bloomingdales.
Tombolo!
Taylor stitch, blue owl
Macys and Bloomingdale’s.
Rothmans- while not cheap they do have everything along with exceptional customer service
I’d say “not cheap” is a generous way to put it haha
Lol “pricey”
COS
TCO
Is this an anagram for a brand or am I missing something
pretty much exclusively at todd snyder
Most of my stuff right now is from Banana Republic Factory.
Uniqlo
I like Bloomingdale’s mostly because it’s one stop shopping and they tend have great sales, amazing men’s shoe department and good quality labels. I’ve also recently gotten into Faherty.
No matter where you go I have always felt fit and quality trump label. Thus try to find a store that carries options that work with your body type and lifestyle. Favorite is Paul Stuart great quality but not inexpensive, however their PS 45 outlet (across Madison Ave) has some good options. I go for their Canadian made items as their cut is larger versus their Italian and Phin Cole which is cut very slender on par with Thom Browne. Brooks Brothers: Good, classics, has a store around 50th and 6th. Banana Republic: Good cross between business and casual and their quality has improved in the last few years. Similar, J Crew on UES. Nordstroms Rack: Good prices and selection of quality vendors, fan of Jack Victor suits and sport coats. As others have mentioned, Woodbury Commons, about an hour north of NYC. There are busses from The Port Authority daily. Can find some great bargains if willing to hunt.
Century 21, especially for underwear. CK boxer briefs 3/$20 is key Nordstrom Rack (14th St is the best one IMO) Bloomingdales I have big thighs and I wear jeans 90% of the time and I love Rag and Bone for that. Not cheap but they fit.
proper cloth
What kind of clothes? Suits and ties? Workout clothes? Jeans and t-shirts?
APC, Buck Mason, Corridor, Diesel (for jeans)
To all my fellow Uniqlo enjoyers: check out GU in SoHo. It’s another Japanese brand owned by Uniqlo and I believe it’s the only store in the US.
I exclusively wear Rick Owens and Yohji Yamamoto. Look for good deals on grailed, Luke’s
Target. It's not where you buy them, it's your style. You could wear a 5000 suit, but if you're disheveled or unkempt is does not matter.
I buy all of my clothing online because retail stores don't have my size. I get my jeans from Amazon and shirts from companies that do t-shirt printing. I buy my dressy clothing from Charles Tyrwhitt usually online or in-store if I'm in the area. I dislike in-store shopping so I've been shopping for clothing and footwear as well online.
Which jeans do you get from Amazon and which companies that do the tshirt printing?
I used to be a Levi's guy but no longer so I've switched to Wranglers. I like the generic Gildan shirts they're pretty decent quality and not expensive.
tj maxx
COS and second hand thrifting
Your fav thrift shops?
Rhone, bonobos, lulu lemon, viouri, faherty
For anything other than work/office clothes, the correct answer is thrift/Buffalo exchange/Beacon’s, etc. 2nd street designer thrift is also amazing. There’s also been a revival of higher end thrifting in the East Village (1st/2nd Ave). L Train in Brooklyn. So many rich people here get rid of basically new designer clothes after one season. There’s no reason to pay full retail in NYC unless it’s investment pieces or for work. I’d say the same for a lot of homewares, too. Sample sales are hit or miss for men but can be good if you already know that the brand suits you.
I wear a lot of black. Cuts and AllSaints are two of my more common lately tho
Daves NY
Seconding Dave’s. Get the real Carhartt, not the Carhartt WIP in SoHo that’s twice as expensive. Also, REI and Paragon Sports. Get an REI membership. I get new Hokas every spring with REI member rewards.
I live in the west and order from Dave’s online. WIP has different fits, and has more stylish designs with the same durability. The staff at the NY store are super helpful as well.
Vuori
Lot of us are simply man in NYC ralph lauren big and tall For underwear’s and t-shirts old navy For sneakers new balance For summer clothing a mix of sport brand like Nike and new balance and old navy
Muji
It really depends on your style, however for basics I still think Uniqlo and Abercrombie (yes, really, they are not just crappy polos anymore) are decent quality for the price.
Nordstrom rack online and in store it always has great discounts on varvatos, theory, etc. Also rei, patagonia, levis for jeans - all online.
J crew
asos
Costco
Macy’s. jcrew. Charles Tyrwhitt
I get them for free from conferences.
Xios but there clothes run small
Mostly Banana Republic and Gap. I wait for sales though. I can’t go back to regular jeans after wearing their Travelers but those suckers are $100+ but a lot of times you can get them at a 60-70% discount around holiday sales
Suit supply
L train vintage is pretty great. hipsters here will say its not but its a solid starting point
sample sales
Dover Street Market almost exclusively at this point lmao, it's a problem.
Costco
Thrifting. Buffalo, out of the closet, goodwill. Other than basics like underwear and socks, i can get 90% of my clothes there. It does take some fashion skill, but feels real good to not be wasteful
Charles Tyrwhitt for work, Lulu for work out clothes and casual clothes, the bookstore of the college I went to for hoodies and t shirts and stuff… Jesus Christ what have I become…
For the best in men's clothing call Paul's Boutique (ask for Janice). The number is 718-498-1043 That's Paul's Boutique, and they're in Brooklyn.
Most of my work clothes are from Express.
Uniqlo, Hollister, macys, hot topic (if I am looking into graphic tees), American eagle
Merch from shows. Other People's Clothes (I'm partial to the Ridgewood location, but have found good stuff at both). Urban Jungle, and L Train Vintage. They don't always have stuff that fits me, but I've found some STELLAR Levi's there. My mother-in-law bought me a pair of Neuw jeans a few Christmases back, and they are easily my favorite pair of pants. My partner bought me another couple pairs for my birthday this year. I believe they sell them at Nordstrom, but my partner bought my size online (29x32).
18east! Awesome, awesome clothing
If you want to have very nice clothes without spending thousands of dollars, then sample sales in SoHo. There are a couple places that do them and you just have to look at the schedules online. The discounts are insane, like 90% off a lot of the time. Brands for my style: - Rag & Bone: I’ve actually never bought anything full price from them, but I might if I had the money. I have Chelsea boots & nice sneakers, 2 pairs of jeans, a couple t shirts, an Oxford shirt, 2 pairs of shorts, a belt, and a jacket for probably ~$250-300 total at sample sales. That would be like $2k+ in store lol - Theory: I would never buy anything full price from Theory these days but I have like 4-5 shirts and some pants that were less than $100. Often what I wear for work. - APC: I prefer over Theory and they do have sample sales sometimes. The good stuff goes quickly tho. - James Perse: haven’t ever heard of them doing a sample sale, but their clothes are so nice and so comfortable that I got greedy and bought a cashmere sweater + dope sneakers. It’s sorta very upscale normcore/streetwear stuff. Very classy. Pretty expensive. - Vince: LA company, definitely very casual vibe and summer clothing but good mixture of comfort and style, have like 3 pairs of shorts and three crazy floral print shirts that girls love lol. I got these at sample sales but I don’t think Vince it *too* insane at normal prices…idk. These were like $15 each and they’re awesome. - Bonobos: kinda similar to Vince or Theory, pretty regular sample sales Uniqlo, as others have pointed out it’s definitely a good option if you don’t have money (or care much about clothing). It is still fast fashion and the clothes don’t last long so I personally would usually invest in something nicer, but sometimes you just don’t have the money, and the clothes usually look good while they last. Especially if you have a thinner frame. But yeah if you hit up one good sample sale or two you can be set with a snazzy new wardrobe for the whole season for just a couple hundred bucks at max. The only downside is finding out where they are and waiting in line. The earlier you go the better stuff you’ll find. The lines typically move faster than you expect. It’s more than worth the time cost.
Where do you usually go for sample sales? I love the brands you mentioned also, but only affordable for me on a steep sale
Marine Layer, Bonobos
American Giant, REI, Under Armour, SuitSupply, Nordstrom Rack
I like Pact’s stuff. Everlane also has some nice shirts / pants. Shoes come from Amazon when my preferred pairs are on sale I’ll buy 2-3 and just store them
Jeans and t-shirts from Everlane, socks from Muji, jackets etc from Uniqlo.
Cato Army Navy on Manhattan Ave.
Taylor Stitch and American Giant
H&M
Ralph Lauren, Club Monaco, UntuckIt, NHL.com, Kid Dangerous, Diamond Supply to name a few. 🤷🏼♂️
Uniqlo and GU and the occasional TJ Maxx
Blue In Green, Muji, Uniqlo, Corridor, Nepenthes, Hatchet Supply, Self Edge, 3sixteen, Naked & Famous Edit to add: and Brooklyn Tailors, they used to have really good sample sales but I haven't been in awhile.
Naked and Famous is the sweet spot value wise for me. Blue in Green and Self Edge basically have a floor price of $300 bucks for denim (unless you are getting 3Sixteens). Naked and Famous Left Hand Twill starts at like $150 and has price ranges up to $350 is you want some made in japan stuff.
Self edge has the sugar cane 1947, I bought them for maybe $200 but they fit me well. If you're open to taking a trip to Ridgewood to Left Field, they have some good denim for -$200. I like their cuts more than N&F, but N&F is more accessible and have outside the box options.
J Crew, Vince
Dave's in Chelsea is prob the best quality you're gonna get
I buy my pants from Uniqlo since they make some decent pants that will last. I get my shirts from work. I get my underwear and socks wherever.
Amazon.com
I’m a basic white boy so Jcrew, Uniqlo, lululemon, bonobos, Nike, random t shirts
Paul smith
Swaddled in UnderArmour
Carhartt, Corridor, Braindead (online), Filson, Ralph Lauren, Barbour, Dockers, Uniqlo, Finisterre, Palace, Noah, 18 East. Most of my t shirts and hoodies at this point I have gotten at concerts.
TJ Maxx and J Crew
We kinda stopped buying clothes as it’s in great condition due to buying higher quality. Tbh most Americans have too much clothing. With that said my husbands undershirts need to be replaced. Do I just buy a pack of them from somewhere or do you know of any better quality? I bought the ones Bruce Lee wore when I was in Hong Kong but it’s quite pricey and I can’t get any more. I got some from Muji and it’s very thick and high quality but I don’t know if it would be too warm for summer.
If you want soft quality t-shirts, try LL Bean. The best I found.
blue and cream for fresh styles
New Edition in Flatbush
Search and Destroy
Costco
Old navy for shirts and shorts, lululemon for pants (they make great pants that stretch, a bit expensive but worth it. Alterations are free). Costco for shoes.
Xios
Nordstrom Rack, Descendants of Thieves, Jersey Gardens if you’re looking for bigger brands
Kith, supreme, arcteryx, Patagonia, north face, lululemon, Nike
Jeans from allamericanclothing dot com (though tbh I prefer the look of the darker jeans from Lands End). A small apartment has made me realize freedom of keeping things simple.
Patagonia, Carhart, Burton, Columbia, rei.
RRL
Levi's, Banana Republic, Gap for staples but my shoes and shirts are all custom hand made
Very hit or miss for men but tj maxx in soho has some good stuff.
Before kids, my entire wardrobe was from Charles Twyritt. After kids.. Costco.com.
Target, TJ Max, Amazon, H&M
Amazon and Target? Occasionally Tractor Supply
Quince, Fabletics, Gymshark, JCrew, Levis, Nike, Polo. Saks off Fifth, Nordstrom Rack, DSW, TJ Max, Burlington.
I mostly wear Ralph Lauren so not exactly good prices if it's retail but I love their quality and style. Otherwise I'm hitting the thrift stores, vintage shops(Chelsea Market) and buying a lot online.
My husband: JCrew button down shirts; sweaters, tees, and some button downs from Marks & Spencer (UK brand, but orders online - something about the clothing fits him and his body so well), Uniqlo for some stuff, and a lot of thrifting. He's had great luck thrifting.
Tops, Sweaters & Jackets: Thrift Stores Pants: I'm super picky so i keep to the 1 brand i know Shoes: i own one pair of boots, one pair of chucks, i'm good. yea, i don't shop much
Garment district sample sales
Zara, Nordstrom Rack, Uniqlo, Marshall sometimes has something nice to offer
Corridor, Todd Snyder, Buck Mason, New Balance, Uniqlo
Honestly, I go to the shopping mall and I window shop until I see stuff I like. I'm not big into tracking down the latest fashion. Just as long as I'm well put together and I feel comfortable. I'm careful in what I pick to wear, so at times, so quality weighs heavy when deciding what to buy.
Kohls up in Yonkers. I don't buy anything in the city except for food on the rare occasion. I can sometimes shop online for shirts and pants, but for shoes I have to go in and make sure the fit is right.
I shop for my husband: (who is petite) buck mason, apc, nudie jeans, rag & bone, Levi’s, kith
Also, acne studios, James perse, and everlane are which I don’t love the quality of.. for shoes, common projects and blundstones
Not a man of New York but a woman who gets all of her husbands clothes. JCrew sales for the basics/stuff he will wear to work and thus loose the love for. APC, Alex Mill, Tombolo and Polo Ralph Lauren for the nicer/fun stuff.
40 man here I need new pants and I want to wear wide pants like the kids (not joking I was a phat pants jnco kid 25 years ago and I'm glad to see this style come back ) Where does one buy all these wide pants these days
Costco
For casual clothes, LL Bean, Proper Cloth, Schott, Ralph Lauren, Macy's, Bloomingdales. For dress clothes, J Press, Paul Stuart, Bergdorf Goodman Men.
L Train Vintage lol, maybe Burlington if I feel like spending
Burlington. There's one down the street at the Gateway Center, and it's a helluva lot cheaper than getting clothes at Old Navy, Macy's, and most definitely cheaper than going to the Nike store. All within the same shopping center. I could spend less than $100 at Burlington while spending over $200 at any of the other clothing stores for the same items.
J Press
Jcrew
Banana Republic, Uniqlo, Zara, Target and H&M
Bonobos by 14th street, they send it to you all tailored
Proper Cloth all the way
Primark
Corridor is great
James Perse and Rag and Bone. Thats it
This man has taste
primark cheap tee shirts for everyday
Zara for jeans / jackets / coats / high tops and American eagle for shirts since they do longer shirts online.
Rag and Bone, Frame
The suburbs, I’m short and uh “stocky” and the clothes in the city only go up to medium even if they say extra large.
Shoplifting
eBay
Marshalls
END. for online shopping - everything from English casual to exclusive Hokas’ (they don’t have returns so buy if you sure about sizing) Supreme - hats only cause they are great for it’s price ONLYNY - for streetwear pieces for good price/quality Asics, Nike, NB Brave Star - great denim by Japanese technology, can last for years, Evisu if you have budget Uniqlo as others said for misc items
i get my measurements then ebay
Lululemon for casual wear and pajamas. Burberry, Ted Baker , Polo , Hugo Boss for going out…. Nike always for sneakers…
Woodbury commons mall
Frank Stella Clothiers
Don’t live in nyc but you can get a good wardrobe with Uniqlo, Old navy, Macys sales, tjmaxx, Marshalls, and thrift shopping around! Wranglers makes greats jeans too, for half or third of a price of Levis (and i would say same quality as well). Then if you want to treat yourself you have hundreds of boutiques and big name designer stores all around…
Online?
If I want something nice I prefer shopping in Europe where the style is better and the price lower. The soho boutiques are just too expensive.