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post Dec 31 2009, 01:26 AM, updated 16y ago

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Hi guys,

I'm not fashionable therefore, I don't know much about branding but due to my job, I have to wear something exceptionally comfortable as in brand, price also a concern - recommendation of Crocodile not encourage rclxub.gif ....RM200++ for just a normal fully cotton T-shirt tongue.gif? Saw it @ Pavilion, pengsan ler.

1) Padini a good brand?
2) Looking for a decent jacket with a good brand. Budget below RM300. I saw one of Padini concept brand at Parkson, like it but cautious due to my requirement as in brand...

Experienced, bought a jacket I liked named Jefferson but the brand turn me down....sad.gif.

3) Bossini a good brand?
4) I heard Giordano, Guess and Espirit, a not so good brand? true?
5) How abt G2000 for work attire? Good?
6) Casual wear for G2000 blu? good?

Please help need a quick fix, no time to study ler...

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post Dec 31 2009, 01:56 AM

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G2000... support.. i like it very much... the cutting is fit for skinny ppl
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post Dec 31 2009, 02:01 AM

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Padini, Bossini, Giordano are good brands... kinda middle-range pricing...
not too exp n not too cheap... Casual and young taste...

You wont go wrong wif G2k working attire... quality is darn good...

Esprit and Guess is kinda upper-range pricing... a bit exp... RM99 for 1 T...
299 for Jeans... Jacket can go 299-499 depends... These two brand is ridiculously famous... how can they be "not good brand" ?
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post Dec 31 2009, 02:02 AM

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I think Esprit is really overpriced.
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post Dec 31 2009, 02:05 AM

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QUOTE(crapoccur @ Dec 31 2009, 02:02 AM)
I think Esprit is really overpriced.
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it is... that's y buy oni during sales... =)
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post Dec 31 2009, 02:55 AM

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QUOTE(squall3377 @ Dec 31 2009, 02:05 AM)
it is... that's y buy oni during sales... =)
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I like one of the jackets @ Esprit Pavilion. Going to purchase tomorrow after recommendation from you guys...smile.gif.

Overly priced, should be fair after discount...hmmm...

I only can get one...Padini or Esprit....tmw will decide....
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post Dec 31 2009, 03:04 AM

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what's your occupation?
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:45 AM

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yeah man..whuts ur occupation?y have to look into brand?i think whuts important is to look nice and smart regardless the brand..

n crocodile, their fashion line is outdated man..dun buy it..i'd rather buy rm50 padini shirt than rm200++ crocodile??!! doh.gif top up a bit u can buy lacoste polo ady.. thumbup.gif

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post Dec 31 2009, 01:41 PM

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QUOTE(jind86 @ Dec 31 2009, 03:04 AM)
what's your occupation?
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I'm dealing in Sales n Marketing of investment base. In order to break the bottleneck of higher earnings, I need to recruit people to gain the overriding. I'm going towards managerial level as I can't do personal sales most of the time and the earning is limited.

I seldom believe driving nice cars, spent luxuriously, indirect big talk in front of new recruits but the reality is people's first impression is by judging and gauging on all these liabilities to have a quick check on whether to join or not to join you. Can't blame them as all are being programmed unconsciously, similar to clients though.

My upper manager used to be like me but advise me to spend some fortune on this which will help further. Based on my observation, my manager recruited more than he used to. My expenditure is more towards on properties. Need to strike a balance.

Back to main topic:

Heck man...both jackets design are nice - too much influence already smile.gif...

Padini or Esprit? Now going to Pavilion.

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post Dec 31 2009, 01:45 PM

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go for padini or G2000.. shud b ok if ur concern pricewise.. espirit.. hurm nt my kinda taste i guess
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post Dec 31 2009, 01:50 PM

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QUOTE(judojuddy @ Dec 31 2009, 09:45 AM)
yeah man..whuts ur occupation?y have to look into brand?i think whuts important is to look nice and smart regardless the brand..

n crocodile, their fashion line is outdated man..dun buy it..i'd rather buy rm50 padini shirt than rm200++ crocodile??!! doh.gif  top up a bit u can buy lacoste polo ady.. thumbup.gif
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Yup, whatz important is to look nice and smart, that's why I bought the jacket branded Jefferson @ Sungai Wang. Very nice when people ask what brand it that, their facial expression changed drastically, some trying not to be too obvious...aiyeah why man...smile.gif

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post Dec 31 2009, 01:59 PM

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Going for brands alone are the worst things one can do in life.
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post Dec 31 2009, 03:08 PM

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QUOTE(zedstat @ Dec 31 2009, 01:45 PM)
go for padini or G2000.. shud b ok if ur concern pricewise.. espirit.. hurm nt my kinda taste i guess
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agreed..esprit is a bit out lor (although my watch is esprit laugh.gif )..

padini is a bit cheap than G2000..so if ure on budget go for padini..they always have sales..

u can oso try zara too
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post Dec 31 2009, 04:05 PM

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so you're looking for something formal/work wear?

what kind of garments exactly are you looking for? i know you mentioned a jacket (you didn't mention what kind?), but that was it..
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:35 PM

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QUOTE(jind86 @ Dec 31 2009, 04:05 PM)
so you're looking for something formal/work wear?

what kind of garments exactly are you looking for? i know you mentioned a jacket (you didn't mention what kind?), but that was it..
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Oh! ya I didn't write properly, my mistake. I'm looking to overhaul myself:

1) Working attire - selected G2k.

1a) 4 x Long sleeve T-shirt (my size sold out, have to wait till CNY for next offer to come).
1b) 2 x Long pants (G2k).
1c) 1 x Leather shoe (Polo).

2) Casual/function wear - might opt for Bossini, Padini, Esprit, Giordano, Topman, G2k Blu and etc.

2a) 2 x jeans - straight, slim or skinny cut (Which brand better? Which cut better? Ain't skinny cut meant for ladies but now for guys as well rclxub.gif ????).
2b) 2 x khaki - short and long (Camel Active - brand ok?).
2c) 1 x belt (Camel Active).
2d) 2 x cotton T shirt - with collar (Bossini).
2e) 4 x cotton T shirt - without collar ( 3 x Giordano, 1 x Camel Active).
2f) 3 x socks (capalang brand).
2g) 1 x jacket (Padini or Esprit - most probably Padini as the Esprit jacket is not available anymore, just came back from Pavilion :-( ).

3) Gym - adidas/nike.

3a) Trousers.

As for jacket meant for function/event wear i.e. fren's wedding, pubs and movie outings.

Hmm...knowledge on jeans upgraded, before doesn't even know the number of cuts existed tongue.gif. Worst still, the era of RM10 for 3 simple T-shirt is no longer available but RM50 sad.gif!

I take this opportunity to wish everyone Happy New Year 2010!!!

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post Dec 31 2009, 10:35 PM

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wow...u really don't go out much do you?
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QUOTE(chuakz @ Dec 31 2009, 10:35 PM)
wow...u really don't go out much do you?
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Not too much except for business...even so, the style is all the same, that's why need to overhaul....Biz wise will wear formal attire like G2k bought last year, I meant last 2 years 2008 (now is 2010) smile.gif.


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QUOTE(judojuddy @ Dec 31 2009, 03:08 PM)
agreed..esprit is a bit out lor (although my watch is esprit  laugh.gif )..

padini is a bit cheap than G2000..so if ure on budget go for padini..they always have sales..

u can oso try zara too
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Tks for ur input. Padini for the jacket, my desired Esprit jacket sold out sad.gif.

Zara not bad but the price is killing smile.gif.

Tried a few jeans on Quicksilver brand on their fittings room, oops...the price is crazy, dashed out from their changing room hahaha - just kidding.....smile.gif.


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QUOTE(zedstat @ Dec 31 2009, 01:45 PM)
go for padini or G2000.. shud b ok if ur concern pricewise.. espirit.. hurm nt my kinda taste i guess
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Esprit quite expensive even after discount, the jacket I'm looking for is around RM310++.

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post Jan 1 2010, 09:02 AM

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zara is one of the best brands that offer good price for above average quality...I would like to think that your income is quite ok....if it is so...don't hold back and just splurge lil bit....
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post Jan 1 2010, 11:51 AM

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well if u willing to splash rm300++ for esprit jacket im sure u can afford to buy zara.. laugh.gif

i personally hate quiksilver coz i think its really overprice for a so-so quality brand.. doh.gif

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post Jan 1 2010, 04:25 PM

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QUOTE(countdown @ Dec 31 2009, 09:35 PM)
2a) 2 x jeans - straight, slim or skinny cut (Which brand better? Which cut better? Ain't skinny cut meant for ladies but now for guys as well  rclxub.gif ????).
2b) 2 x khaki - short and long (Camel Active - brand ok?).
2c) 1 x belt (Camel Active).
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if you're 6 feet and above, with a pretty average (or bigger) build then you can go for straight cut.. otherwise go for slim..

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for khakis, i find camel active a little too rugged, so unless you plan on making trips to the outdoors, find something a little more classic and dressy..

zara is having sales at the moment and i saw some really nice slim fit khakis there, alternatively you can search at dockers, banana republic, gap, etc..

get a dress belt, a good option would be one with the reversible buckle, black and brown color leather.. use black for formal, brown for casual..

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