How did I do?

jz007

Here are my purchases:

Am I ready for Port Au Prince?





Chukka boots in chocolate brown from Bata - purchased in Verona, Italy - €69.90
(link shows color "Marrone")






Jersey pocket polo in true navy purchased from Land's End (online) - $11.99 (regular $29.50) - no longer for sale
Five-pocket chino in natural stone purchased from Banana Republic (online) - $44.00 (regular $69.50)
Two-tone solar stainless steel watch from Seiko (online) - $129.99 (regular - $235)






Poly jacket from Structure (now Express Men) - purchased in USA

Couldn't resist throwing the entire ensemble together, as I already wear this type of casual wear... just needed the boots!

How about a return to the Bahamas?




Polo shirt in astral aura by Claiborne - $13 (regular $40, currently listed at $19.99) at JCPenney




Five-pocket chino in acorn purchased from Banana Republic (online) - $44.00 (regular $69.50)




Sunglasses are Ray-Ban RB3362-004 Cockpit in Gunmetal

The sunglasses are a good mix between the Tom Ford/Oliver People's and the Persol's pictured, if you can't afford both.

roi007

Thank you!
This is fantastic!
Where can I get a coat like that?

Wilde

Good job!

Mr Beech

Great assembly of photos and items. Nice job!

roi007

How about this?
Similar?
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_094010470560_-1?breadcrumb=Home~txtHarrington+

jz007

Not bad, roi!

I would probably hem both pants and maybe even taper them a little to get a nice Sta-Prest look. They're very comfortable, though from what I'm reading, not as Sta-Prest-ish as the earlier model: http://dappered.com/2011/08/the-greatest-pair-of-non-denim-pants-ever-now-at-40-off/

And I hate the Land's End polo... would definitely get some pique-knit polos from them, or just suck it up and get the Sunspel in both Navy and, if available, the Cobalt Blue. They routinely have sales, and - if you do your homework - have some great quality mid-level polos, logoless, that Bond would approve of.

The boots, are awesome. Wouldn't change a thing.

77007

Looks good. -{

Those boots look black in your pics. And i like the jacket. I don't see it on the Express site.

jz007

The chocolate brown boots I purchased because of their darkness. I can almost get away with black with them, and that adds great versatility. The jacket I purchased BEFORE QoS came out... which is why I often comment that James Bond dresses like ME, and not the other way around.

77007

Yeah those look dark as hell. Do they ship worldwide? Can't read their non English site lol. I kinda figured it was an older jacket since you mentioned Structure.

Mr Beech

77007 wrote:

Looks good. -{

Those boots look black in your pics. And i like the jacket. I don't see it on the Express site.

EDIT: Just realized that you understand the jacket thing now, but my post anyways:

He was saying he bought it a while back before Bond had the similar one. He conveniently was already dressing that way, so he managed the jacket look easier. Express would no longer carry it after this many years.

An alternative? Best of luck and let me know if you find a good alternative:

This maybe?

http://www.landsend.com/pp/FleeceJacket~184031_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::BLA&CM_MERCH=IDX_Men-_-Outerwear

jz007

Not sure how Bata ships online, as I purchased the shoes in-store.

I remember seeing quite a few poly jackets at Kohl's. If you do a search of their casual jackets section online, there are several jackets that look like this:

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/mens/coatsaccessories/casual/PRD~793538/Apt+9+Filled+Tech+Jacket.jsp

Any of these could work as a budget substitute.

Edit: Heck, I've found four jackets already, and there's 6 pages of them:

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/mens/coatsaccessories/casual.jsp?ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3ENe=&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3ENo=0&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3ENs=p_Product_Total_Inventory|1&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3ENtt=&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Erecs=84&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3EN=4294638913&ENDECA_SEARCH_INPUT%3C%3Etype=2&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524892740364&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374757603927&bmForm=guided_nav_search&bmFormID=1317708026240&bmUID=1317708026240

drum007

My jacket is an Alfani from about 2 years ago. Again, buy one size down to get the fit like Craig's!

77007

I've been meaning to stop by Kohl's, since I skipped them on my last shopping trip. Hope they have some jackets in store.

jz007

Just picked up a pair of Levi's Action Slacks with a permanent crease in Sta-Prest style and a pair of linen/cotton trousers at a thrift store here on post for $2 each.

Stay tuned!

77007

I picked up the Dickies Unlined Eisenhower for a cheap QoS Y3. I know the screen jacket is supposed to be black, but I went Navy although black is available. 65%Poly35%Cotton. Besides the zipper, logo, and maybe button colors it seems kinda close. It could have a more tailored fit as well. I haven't owned one of these since the 90's when they were issued to me for work jackets lol.

http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/mens-outerwear/Unlined-Eisenhower-Jacket-JT75.jsp

Thomas-Crown

Very nice, 77007. I actually preferred Navy... A bit more class, IMO. :P

77007

Thanks TC. Yeah I figured the blue would go better with more things for now. Brown and black are hard to pull off together and I want to match well when I get the chukkas. My plan is to eventually have a black jacket and boots just to open up all my options. But one step at a time.

Thomas-Crown

I see your point. Although, IMO, black and brown do go rather nicely, may be not with each other but break it up... I have a similar jacket to the Y3, in black from Zara (brought it a long time ago). With it, a Navy blue Polo shirt, a pair of 7s Mercer and the Desert boots (from clarks) is rather stylish and matching... Very Bondian-like, indeed.

roi007

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Y-3-Yamamoto-Adidas-Polyester-Cotton-Reversible-Jacket-Black-XS-fits-like-S-/140607242758?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item20bcd84206#ht_1715wt_1139

richmenstoys

nice find roi
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richmenstoys

here some pix of my clothing collection...
scroll down...
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36692/trip-to-casino-royale-montenegro-filming-locations/

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77007

Great pics Rich. I see someone was already giving you schit about the popped collar, so I won't.

richmenstoys

77007 wrote:

Great pics Rich. I see someone was already giving you schit about the popped collar, so I won't.

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Thomas-Crown

richmenstoys wrote:

here some pix of my clothing collection...
scroll down...
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36692/trip-to-casino-royale-montenegro-filming-locations/

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Love the entire gear... Especially the pair of 7s.

roi007

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richmenstoys

Thomas-Crown wrote:

richmenstoys wrote:

here some pix of my clothing collection...
scroll down...
http://www.ajb007.co.uk/topic/36692/trip-to-casino-royale-montenegro-filming-locations/

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Love the entire gear... Especially the pair of 7s.

thanks mate!
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roi007

I want to buy a coat like that
But I am debating between these:
http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/me … t-JT75.jsp
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/sto … arrington+
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/mens/co … Jacket.jsp
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/mens/co … Jacket.jsp
http://www.dickies.com/mens-clothing/me … t-JT75.jsp
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Y-3-Yamamoto-Ad … 853wt_1139
http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/p/7666494 … 1b2166c2c0
http://couture.zappos.com/n/p/p/7666494 … 1b2166c2c0
What is most like?
Or that a better solution?
What would you choose? (Money does not matter to me)
Does anyone have a link to the real one?

77007

roi007 wrote:

I want to buy a coat like that
But I am debating between these:
What is most like?
Or that a better solution?
What would you choose? (Money does not matter to me)
Does anyone have a link to the real one?

Roi if money isn't an issue check out the end of this thread: http://www.ajb007.co.uk/post/500530/#p500530
The guy seems to be your best bet if you can contact him.

From your list for me: The Nash and Tony Hawk jackets have the stripe across the chest which is a dealbreaker to me.

The other Kohl's jacket isn't the right texture, it's that suedey type deal. I went to Kohl's searching, saw it and came away empty handed. Same kind of deal with the Adidas track suits, the texture material isnt right for me.

That eBay y3. Again to me if you're going to pay that much then it better be really close to screen accurate. That chest zipper kills it for me.

This line of thinking led me to the Dickies jacket. Replace the zipper, buttons, tailor and it's close for probably well under a hundred.

roi007

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/solace-jacket-casual-p-280.html
Maybe???

77007

Magnoli works. Go for it!

The Solace jacket looks great. Hell, get the Quantum jacket while you're at it. -{

roi007

I think if I had ordered Magnoli
Better:

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/quantum-jacket-casual-p-257.html