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Brooks Brothers still prestigious or has it faded away?
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:18 pm
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:18 pm
or become watered down?
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:18 pm to prplhze2000
I have always thought it was overpriced for what it offered. Nothing really different or extraordinary.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:20 pm to prplhze2000
Not sure if it is prestigious, but if you don't buy from an outlet, their stuff is good quality.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:22 pm to prplhze2000
Still the oldest men's clothier in the US.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:25 pm to prplhze2000
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Brooks Brothers still prestigious
It amazes me that this shite really bothers a large number of you guys..
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:26 pm to prplhze2000
Their non iron dress shirts are really the only thing I wear. If you catch the deals, they are well worth the money in my opinion
Posted on 1/19/15 at 1:27 pm to prplhze2000
I have gone in their stores and not been blown away by anything they offer. It's pretty pedestrian for what they put on the price tags.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:05 pm to prplhze2000
Brooks brahs is still tier god in the frat clothier rankings
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:11 pm to prplhze2000
It's still good, there are just a lot of really good menswear companies now. The outlet quality has declined, like they're basically producing shittier versions specifically for the outlets (they might be, but I don't think it was always like this).
I like Orvis sports shirts and pants better than BB now, get a lot of my casual stuff from more rugged companies like Patagonia, Filson or Mountain Khakis, etc. I like Peter Millar better for almost everything BB does.
For years I couldn't find a dress shirt alternative, but Roundtree and Yorke Gold (Dillards in house top label) works well and saves me about 30 bucks per white/blue staple.
All that said, I still purchase it, I just don't seek it out as my first choice as much.
I like Orvis sports shirts and pants better than BB now, get a lot of my casual stuff from more rugged companies like Patagonia, Filson or Mountain Khakis, etc. I like Peter Millar better for almost everything BB does.
For years I couldn't find a dress shirt alternative, but Roundtree and Yorke Gold (Dillards in house top label) works well and saves me about 30 bucks per white/blue staple.
All that said, I still purchase it, I just don't seek it out as my first choice as much.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:13 pm to prplhze2000
I still like their shirts. Their white button down oxford is the only shirt I wear to court. They also still have a pretty good selection of bow ties.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:16 pm to prplhze2000
its definitely faded, lots of competition. bespoke is where its at for the money. guy comes to your house, measures you, sends shite to india about 2 months later you get a nice bespoke suit.
I have never been a fan, I find the suits make you look fat and aren't that fashionable. they are timeless though, and good quality.
I have never been a fan, I find the suits make you look fat and aren't that fashionable. they are timeless though, and good quality.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:21 pm to prplhze2000
I am a fan of their slim fit long sleeve button down shirts...haven't bought much else from them.
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:23 pm to prplhze2000
Brooks Brothers is for poor people.
ETA: Unless you're Chicken.
ETA: Unless you're Chicken.
This post was edited on 1/19/15 at 2:24 pm
Posted on 1/19/15 at 2:48 pm to prplhze2000
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prestigious
If it has an outlet store it is probably not prestigious.
That doesn't mean it isn't good quality, but I think you are paying for the name.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 9:05 pm to prplhze2000
Their no-iron shirts are worthy, they bake in some chemical into them (or so I was told), plus, they stay new looking forever.
Posted on 1/20/15 at 9:14 pm to prplhze2000
I wouldn't call it prestigious
Despite what Cades said, even their outlet stuff holds up well. Randy has worn their polos two years in a row with no holes and no fricked up collar
Despite what Cades said, even their outlet stuff holds up well. Randy has worn their polos two years in a row with no holes and no fricked up collar
Posted on 1/20/15 at 9:16 pm to prplhze2000
obviously not in the elite tier, but good for the money, if not slightly overpriced
Posted on 1/20/15 at 9:20 pm to prplhze2000
Only thing I have bought from BB was a light sweater. Had a hole in the shoulder where the seam came apart within 3 months. Never bought anything from there again. Anecdotal obviously, but it is my experience.
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