r/AustralianMFA

Hi all,

Has anyone bought a suit from mytuxedo.com.au? Looking at 50/50 wool polyester blend for a tweed suit, and wondering if this would be a good purchase? Only looking at occasional use

Am looking to invest in a good pair of boots. RM Williams seems to be the default option, but I have read that the quality has gone down significantly over the years. Any other brands that you’d recommend for a decent quality pair of boots?

Hi everyone,

As the title suggests - can anyone recommend any good brands for gym clothing?

Tanks, shorts, t shirts etc

For context, I am 6ft3, 100kg. Wide shoulders and about 15% BF.

I used to wear Lululemon by I feel like the quality has dropped and the fits are more towards the hybrid style bodies that are super lean. XL even feels like a squeeze on the arms, but XXL is too baggy sadly. 😂

Have worn Gymshark for years, but again - really dropped in quality.

I have also tried Uniqlo gym gear but not a huge fan.

I sound picky, but I’m actually not! I wore Gymshark for years and never had a problem until the quality dipped.

Open to suggestions !! Thanks!

keen to hear what separates a decent printed or patterned sock from the bargain bin stuff. colours, how busy the pattern is, material? and any aussie sock brands you actually rate?

Hey legends, I’m looking for some good long‑lasting plain cotton T‑shirts within 100AUD

I’ve tried Levi’s and Wayver, but the quality on both was pretty disappointing.I’m after high‑quality, thick cotton tees that last well — mainly for office use. Would love recommendations based on what you’ve personally used.

I wanted to find anywhere that sells baggy denim jeans for reasonable price (anything below $200) any stores or brands that you guys think are good and that fit this criteria.

I've got the classic annoying build where nothing quite works.

Shoulders are fairly broad, arms are on the shorter side and I've got a bit of a chest on me. If the jacket fits my shoulders, there's heaps of room everywhere else. Size down and I'm fighting the jacket whenever I move.

Been getting stuff altered for years and it helps, but there's only so much you can do with something that wasn't made for your shape in the first place.

So is custom tailoring actually worth doing in this situation?

I'm seeing everything from under $1k to several grand and I'm having trouble working out what the sensible middle ground is. Probably happy around $1.4k to $1.9k if that's where the decent options start.

Also, what should I actually be asking the tailor?

Like, how they're taking measurements, whether they're drafting a pattern for you, what construction they're using, how many fittings etc.

Don't want to walk in knowing nothing and just nod along while someone tells me it'll be great.

Hi all

I have been thinking lately that I should get myself some decent colognes for all the typical occasions but there's so many out there that I feel overwhelmed. I have ordered a few samples (listed below) but a lot are very strong (I don't want to be one of those guys who smells strongly of cologne).

I don't want to get many and I'm willing to pay however much (within reason).

I'm fairly average looking and not super masculine (although going to the gym currently to try to change that) but I understand how to dress etc. I don't wear cologne all the time and only to work (office), special occasions or dates. I don't want to wear a cologne that smells really obvious and in your face - I want more of a subtle and classy smell (a unique smell from what most guys wear would also be good).

Currently I pretty much only wear Solid State cologne which is a copy of TF Tobacco Vanille and I also have Sport Allure which I hardly use.

I ordered a few samples which I've listed below, and haven't tried them all but a lot do smell intense and as I said I'm not really wanting to go for that.

• Althair EDP — Parfums de Marly

• Ani EDP — Nishane

• Armani Code EDT — Giorgio Armani

• Babycat — Yves Saint Laurent

• Bleu de Chanel EDP — Chanel

• Burberry Touch for Men EDT — Burberry

• Club de Nuit Intense Man EDT — Armaf

• Dior Homme EDT — Christian Dior

• Dior Sauvage EDT — Christian Dior

• Gentleman Réserve Privée EDP — Givenchy

• H24 EDT — Hermès

• L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme EDT — Issey Miyake

• La Nuit de l’Homme EDT — Yves Saint Laurent

• Montblanc Explorer EDP — Montblanc

• Prada Luna Rossa Black EDP — Prada

• Prada Luna Rossa Ocean EDT — Prada

• Queening EDP — Mind Games

• Replica Jazz Club EDT — Maison Margiela

• Terre d’Hermès Parfum — Hermès

• Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP — Tom Ford

• Valentino Uomo Intense EDP — Valentino

Looking for some help from those of you with more experience in this area. Thanks

I am looking for smart pants for work. Found this pair from Zara.

https://www.zara.com/au/en/100-wool-regular-fit-trousers-p04579156.html?v1=582553352

Am aware Zara‘s rep is very mixed. People say their stuff looks great online but IRL does not hold up. Many oZara pieces have caught my eye in the past but their rep put me off.

The pants above are online only so I cannot try them on.

I did visit their store one time and was not impressed (hand feel of garments was scratchy, visible loose thread, garments attracted dust).

But my partner bought a really well styled corporate overcoat from Zara. That shit is built like a tank, it must be 12 years old, got a lot of wear and looks as good as the day she bought it.

So any reports on your purchase? Pants above are 100% wool. Thx.