I'm curious to hear about your experiences with them. I signed up for Trunk Club a while back but once I saw the prices, I said bump this. I'll take my ass to Marshall's or Nordstrom Rack. Five Four is much more reasonable with their pricing so I'm intrigued. It seems odd to have someone else who doesn't know you at all pick out your clothes for you, but if the shit looks good, it looks good, right?
So. Anyone?
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2. "They liken themselves to having a stylist" In response to Reply # 1
Trunk Club especially. They hook you up with a stylist, you skype with them, they pick some stuff for you.
Initially I felt the same way as you, but I've got a homegirl that I like to go shopping with from time to time because she'll pick out some stuff that I would have never even considered. And it'll look good. So, while I haven't actually used these services -- I kinda liken it to that.
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6. "I've done Trunk Club before" In response to Reply # 0
the customer service and experience was top notch. I told the stylist the kind of look I was going for and the clothes fell square in that mold. However it wasn't really beating anything you could buy at a high end Marshall's, TJ Maxx, or Rack (some AG pants & jeans, Penguin, Varvatos etc.) on price. All told, I think my trunk was a little over $1200. Unless convenience is that much of an issue for you, if you've ever opened an issue of GQ, you could do a lot better yourself and spare your wallet.
10. "RE: $1200?? What did that include?" In response to Reply # 8
There were about 2 button ups in it between $100-150 a piece. Two pair of jeans that were about $100 per, a $300 blazer, a pair of boat shoes, some shorts and a few accessories (belts, socks). I didn't keep everything though. It doesn't ship on a regular schedule though, it seems to be on demand. I'm looking for similar services at a lower price point just to see what people put together I might like, but again, even if you're slightly into fashion, you could do better on your own.
sixteenstone Member since Sep 22nd 2002 27996 posts
Tue Nov-18-14 06:47 PM
20. "If you keep buying $40 jeans and they fall apart " In response to Reply # 16
you might as well buy some quality jeans once for the year. $100 is pretty standard for good denim. Men anyway, I ain't paying more than $10 for some jeans. But I'm small and there's a million options for me. Smaller men might have the option to find jeans for cheap with lots of options. Larger men, not so much.
PoppaGeorge Member since Nov 07th 2004 10384 posts
Wed Nov-19-14 11:55 AM
23. "RE: If you keep buying $40 jeans and they fall apart " In response to Reply # 20
>you might as well buy some quality jeans once for the year. >$100 is pretty standard for good denim. >Men anyway, I ain't paying more than $10 for some jeans. But >I'm small and there's a million options for me. >Smaller men might have the option to find jeans for cheap with >lots of options. Larger men, not so much.
I'm a borderline "larger" man (38-40" waist). Cheap jeans are easy to find and they last forever. I've never once had a pair of jeans "fall apart" even with my habit of washing after I wear them once.
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sixteenstone Member since Sep 22nd 2002 27996 posts
Tue Nov-18-14 02:43 PM
9. "my husband uses trunk club" In response to Reply # 0
Only really for jeans though. He's very tall and fit so finding jeans is always an isssue. Nigga rips a hole in the crotch of his jeans after six months like he's the hulk or something. So shopping for jeans at the store is nearly impossible. The trunk club stylist sends pants he can actually fit and a lot of choices. The prices are usually like 175 to 250 or so. The shirts they send are usually overpriced and a joke stylewise.
14. "re: crotch blowout - see civilianaire canvas pants" In response to Reply # 9
i've been wearing a pair for a bit. fucking love them i blow though crotches all the time as well. broke my heart when I did that to the last expensive pair i got for myself.
sixteenstone Member since Sep 22nd 2002 27996 posts
Tue Nov-18-14 06:49 PM
21. "Good looks, I also found him some black LEE jean for $28 " In response to Reply # 14
at this swap meet discount type of store. They had exactly one pair that fit him. He hasn't busted out of those yet thankfully. At least the trunk club sends a lot of stylish options of jeans rather than the standard boxy looking cut of jeans.
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