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Post by Old26 on Oct 2, 2014 19:45:52 GMT -6
Well, the killer GAP run came to an end tonight. Kinda glad because I guess I'd be pissed if I could get this good stuff across the board so cheap.
The two other grey shirts I got tonight were not nearly as substantial, and the fit/cut was kinda Old Navy-like. Not bad shirts, and for about $34 a piece, still OK.
Just not nearly as nice as the other two, which I love. One had a button one tiny thread from falling off too, so I cut it off and threw 'em all in the cold wash. Their shirts smell like a factory, so I just tossed 'em in.
All in all, I'd say I got two great shirts and two OK shirts for about $140 total. That's one awesome shirt by Gustin, or maybe two by LD. Time will tell what they have...
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Post by Mattbert on Oct 2, 2014 19:54:13 GMT -6
You can tuck it into white jeans. That's how. |
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Post by Mattbert on Oct 2, 2014 20:03:50 GMT -6
As you can see I added some suspender button to the to give them a bit of a twist. The great thing about repro brands becoming mainstream is that brands like Gap & Jcrew are starting to put copy cat products out but of course affordable to the masses Well, dammitall, if this stuff goes mainstream how are we going to be able to tell the real pretend coal miners from the poseur pretend coal miners? |
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Post by ickes on Oct 2, 2014 22:30:39 GMT -6
As you can see I added some suspender button to the to give them a bit of a twist. The great thing about repro brands becoming mainstream is that brands like Gap & Jcrew are starting to put copy cat products out but of course affordable to the masses Well, dammitall, if this stuff goes mainstream how are we going to be able to tell the real pretend coal miners from the poseur pretend coal miners? lol....ha! seriously though, I pray that this stuff doesn't go mainstream. I love being part of the underground scene. |
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Post by Old26 on Oct 3, 2014 8:35:22 GMT -6
It's as "mainstream" as it's gonna get at this point. Which, BTW, there is a lot of. Look at how many brands have "work shirts". Not saying any of them are good/bad, but it's everywhere. Even places considered "preppy" like GAP and JCREW.
Getting it done right is another story. I washed the two new GAP arrivals and they're not as bad as I felt last night. Just comparing to the first two, they are not as big and not as substantial, weight wise.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2014 10:41:09 GMT -6
agree. it's already pretty mainstream when old navy and the gap are featuring work shirts. it's not a bad thing, and such things will come and go at those places. i saw a work shirt at costco the other day and started laughing...even though i do know a few guys who buy a lot of their clothes there and would put a solid work shirt to good use.
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Post by stinky on Oct 16, 2014 7:46:24 GMT -6
I'm looking quite handsome today in my new $35 Gap workshirt. Also picked up a couple of henleys, including one that is indigo dyed.
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Post by gaseousclay on Oct 16, 2014 8:57:41 GMT -6
How heavy? The Chambray looks nice too. I like the bedford cords but they don't offer it in a regular fit. slim fit doesn't work for me |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 10:07:31 GMT -6
gaseousclay i'd say ~10oz. it's a decent weight and has a very feint vertical striping to the denim which i've grown to like.
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Post by Old26 on Oct 16, 2014 10:13:48 GMT -6
Ordered a couple more GAP shirts. 60% off and I got a couple for $13.99 each. Seriously, I know they're not IH, but hell, under $15 for a XXL Tall shirt? Cut is good too, so why not. Also got on the cream colored cord jackets. $33? Yeah, WTF, it's worth it to have for days on the beach, etc.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 10:20:22 GMT -6
Ordered a couple more GAP shirts. 60% off and I got a couple for $13.99 each. Seriously, I know they're not IH, but hell, under $15 for a XXL Tall shirt? Cut is good too, so why not. Also got on the cream colored cord jackets. $33? Yeah, WTF, it's worth it to have for days on the beach, etc. the deep discounting, allowing you to get the goods for $20 or less makes it tough to pass up...but for me also has a pang of guilt realizing they're still making a profit at that price, wondering what practices (and wages) are being used to produce the materials and construct the garment. also makes me feel a financial pang whenever i think of buying a $80 - $130 shirt from a place like gustin that's of questionable quality. i think i'm going to construct myself a suit of re-purposed burlap. |
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Post by stinky on Oct 16, 2014 10:23:57 GMT -6
Ordered a couple more GAP shirts. 60% off and I got a couple for $13.99 each. Seriously, I know they're not IH, but hell, under $15 for a XXL Tall shirt? Cut is good too, so why not. Also got on the cream colored cord jackets. $33? Yeah, WTF, it's worth it to have for days on the beach, etc. the deep discounting, allowing you to get the goods for $20 or less makes it tough to pass up...but for me also has a pang of guilt realizing they're still making a profit at that price, wondering what practices (and wages) are being used to produce the materials and construct the garment. also makes me feel a financial pang whenever i think of buying a $80 - $130 shirt from a place like gustin that's of questionable quality. i think i'm going to construct myself a suit of re-purposed burlap. You could pair that suit with these shoes:   |
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Post by ickes on Oct 16, 2014 10:49:14 GMT -6
Ordered a couple more GAP shirts. 60% off and I got a couple for $13.99 each. Seriously, I know they're not IH, but hell, under $15 for a XXL Tall shirt? Cut is good too, so why not. Also got on the cream colored cord jackets. $33? Yeah, WTF, it's worth it to have for days on the beach, etc. I wish I had more days on the beach. I haven't pulled the trigger on these GAP shirts yet but at these prices I would imagine they would be hard to beat. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 10:52:37 GMT -6
You could pair that suit with these shoes: thought about making a 2nd account just so i could like that more than once. |
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Post by Old26 on Oct 16, 2014 10:53:35 GMT -6
Yeah, even the one I got that underwhelmed me at first has grown on me. Just was expecting a heavier material, but I've worn it a few times and it's really a good shirt. Half of my problem now is that I'm just not in great shape, and at my age, loss of muscle tone becomes obvious. Need to get back into a routine...
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Post by stinky on Oct 16, 2014 11:13:06 GMT -6
Their shirts smell like a factory, I just noticed this comment . . . when i opened the package last night, I thought the same thing. Had to wash everything right away. They had a really strong industrial odor that I've never noticed when I've shopped at the store. |
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Post by Old26 on Oct 16, 2014 11:51:48 GMT -6
Their shirts smell like a factory, I just noticed this comment . . . when i opened the package last night, I thought the same thing. Had to wash everything right away. They had a really strong industrial odor that I've never noticed when I've shopped at the store. Might be the Ebola-killing spray they use now  |
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Post by Winterland on Oct 16, 2014 12:55:12 GMT -6
The Gap Work shirt and the J Crew Work shirt, which I have, are almost exactly the same. Could be made in the same factory.
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Post by stinky on Oct 16, 2014 13:27:08 GMT -6
The Gap Work shirt and the J Crew Work shirt, which I have, are almost exactly the same. Could be made in the same factory. Yeah, I noticed that too. I think the buttons are even identical. |
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Post by brentkuz on Oct 16, 2014 14:48:31 GMT -6
Bought a Gap raw selvedge denim trucker $42
Gap denim Indio work shirt $30
Couldn't beat the deals.
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Post by exophobe on Oct 16, 2014 14:49:36 GMT -6
Gap and J Crew are the same company.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 14:59:17 GMT -6
Gap and J Crew are the same company. not technically. jcrew's ceo used to be the ceo of gap, but they're not under the same umbrella. the gap owns b.republic, old navy, and i think one or two other brands, but jcrew is a different company and i think is only associated with one other 'budget' brand (though i don't recall what that brand is atm) |
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Post by exophobe on Oct 16, 2014 15:53:43 GMT -6
Gap and J Crew are the same company. not technically. jcrew's ceo used to be the ceo of gap, but they're not under the same umbrella. the gap owns b.republic, old navy, and i think one or two other brands, but jcrew is a different company and i think is only associated with one other 'budget' brand (though i don't recall what that brand is atm) oh sumbitch I think you're right. For some reason BReps and JCrew are always synonymous in my head. /me respectfully hangs his head in shame. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2014 15:57:33 GMT -6
BReps and JCrew are always synonymous in my head. it's understandable |
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Post by stinky on Oct 16, 2014 16:00:08 GMT -6
BReps and JCrew are always synonymous in my head. it's understandable It's probably all made at the same megafactory anyhow . . . and little lisa slurry is the byproduct. |
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