Men - where are you getting your 'nicer' clothes?
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I'm looking for nicer, slightly pricier British brands. Along the lines of Universal Works, Percival. More contemporary, not tweed horse type clothing. The sort of place where you'd get a 'nice' jumper for about £90 that lasts and fits well and feels good on the skin.
Master_Tadpole_142@reddit
I love Charles tyrwhitt for my work shirts and polos. The non iron range work a treat.
thelaughingman_1991@reddit
I find brands I like then search for them on Vinted
One-Mud7175@reddit
This is a list of cheap clothing. wtf you need vinted for
Why_you_so_wrong_@reddit
Literally none of that is nice and all throughly mediocre.
Da5ren@reddit
Uniqlo is great. Good quality, decent price and they make good staples that aren’t branded and you can wear easily.
cowie71@reddit
I’ve actually bought direct replacements on clothes on Vinted. Had a pair of jeans that I loved that I wore out (really not fancy ones, something like Peacocks but they fit just so!) bought exact same replacement for a couple of quid !
Psychological-Bag272@reddit
Yes, this is the way. Although sometimes Vinted can be a bit dodgy so I buy directly to benefit from return policy.
thelaughingman_1991@reddit
Yeah, it can be worth having your wits about you with people's account reviews etc, but I've had loads of successes from it.
It's my default for books, clothing, video games and Christmas shopping now!
fuzzerino@reddit
Peregrine, Private White VC, John Smedley, Black Horse Lane, theres more but they dont come to mind atm.
Redsetter@reddit
Peregrine are great. Barbour’s older, weirder brother.
fuzzerino@reddit
And crucially all still made in the UK, unlike Barbour which afaik has outsourced all but a few of their waxed jacket models.
Redsetter@reddit
Yep, and from your other choices you clearly share my interest in UK made clothing.
Ales1390@reddit
Love John Smedley. I respect that it’s all made in proper looms, and you can really feel the quality
wabalabadub94@reddit
Private white VC are top notch. Nice they are made in Manchester too but they are extremely expensive
fuzzerino@reddit
Yeah probably not the place to get everyday basics, though they do decent sales a few times a year.
That being said I've been getting into the mindset that I'd rather have fewer clothes of higher quality that are repairable and durable, rather than a huge wardrobe of fast fashion.
Neither_Process_7847@reddit
Depends exactly what style you are after- would normally heavily recommend Bruar but you say not tweedy. Hawes and Curtis or Tyrwhitt are good for formal looks. For good basics like pure merino jumpers or good chinos / jeans then Uniqlo or M&S are perfectly fine especially considering their low price points. Otherwise Barbour, Finisterre? Loake or Crockett both very good for shoes.
Sea-Leave2077@reddit
Got a peregrine jumper and coat. It’s a wax jacket but a bit smarter than a Barbour - wouldn’t describe it as horsy. Both great quality and made in the UK.
Peppy_Tomato@reddit
Fatface make good quality clothes.
CanisAlopex@reddit
Actually, I’ve found the opposite. I often carry a satchel and my next shirts & t-shirts hold up just fine but my fat face stuff always gets warped. I’ve just stopped buying from there and assumed they’re just poorer quality (though I still get their slippers).
Fred_Derf_Jnr@reddit
Weird Fish and Saltrock as well.
Ales1390@reddit
Real men buy from the Joe Browns catalogue that comes in the post
midnightrambler91@reddit
Hebtroco
davedoesntlikehats@reddit
Norse Projects. Folk. Private White VC. Community Clothing. The Real McCoys. Oliver Spencer. Kestin.
jeremybeadlesfingers@reddit
Reiss
tinyqueenplay@reddit
vinted is a game changer
veryoddnames1989@reddit
Arne is the one for me at the moment for basics and the. I use Mr Porter for nicer statement bits.
Clear_Lie_6668@reddit
Folk, Wax London, Service Works and Parlez
clubkoolio@reddit
+1 for service works, best trousers ever
Duskspire@reddit
Spoke (Trousers and Jeans) Finneston (Shirts, jumpers) Community Clothing (across the board, especially good socks though) Charles Tyrwitt (Work shirts and Polos)
gherkinassassin@reddit
Depop, Ebay and Vinted.
uglywhitekid@reddit
uskees
dan994@reddit
Octobre Editions is great
Secure_Music_6062@reddit
Folk is a good label for me.
bishopsfinger@reddit
Not for me. Looked like trash after a single wash.
stedowil@reddit
P&Co or Folk?
bennettbuzz@reddit
Danish though iirc
reasonably-optimisic@reddit (OP)
Precisely the sort of thing I'm looking for thank you
finH1@reddit
They’re very often in TKmax too, even just the plain t shirts are such nice quality
TomfromLondon@reddit
They are often on tk max as well
stedowil@reddit
Seconded. P&Co have a fairly small range but nice quality.
Reeelfantasy@reddit
I’ve been downgrading myself over the pass two decades. I was the designer clothing man who enjoys Tommy, Levi’s, KL…etc. I’m now content to pop into primark and buy what I want. It looks good on me but it DOESN’t define me!
NorthernGooner77@reddit
As someone who's lost 115lbs in the last year, I am into clothes again and I've found these brands fit the bill:
Wax London Uniqlo Zara Folk Carhartt WIP M&S autograph Edwin Penfield
Have a look at end clothing, The Cream Store, The Forum Store and for the websites of the brands above.
Successful_Buy3825@reddit
The holy trinity of UK Reddit’s thoroughly mediocre male wardrobe
LittleSadRufus@reddit
"What are some pricier nice clothing brands" and in this thread people have said M&S, Next, Uniqlo, Zara ...
Aside from George at Asda etc, I don't know where you'd get cheaper than these really.
PutAutomatic2581@reddit
Still one of the few places that aren't all polyester.
NorthernGooner77@reddit
Thanks for your contribution.
Why not be useful and add some recommendations rather than just criticise?
TomfromLondon@reddit
Uniqlo, zara and m&s sit in the "nicer" category? Aren't they more of nicer cheaper clothes? Iask this as someone who likes Uniqlo
NorthernGooner77@reddit
I have a mix of the more expensive brands and combine it with items from Uniqlo, Zara and M&S.
Best of both worlds and my bank balance/wife can then be happy 🤣
cheflifecdf@reddit
Love service works. Got into them as they started off as chefs clothing, but now pretty much exclusively wear their trousers, and the hoodies are super comfy
NorthernGooner77@reddit
I've just bagged a pair of green searsucker trousers from them as they will be the perfect summer fit.
I didn't bargain on how baggy they would be when I bought my first pair (as I was between sizes) but as a 49yr old I bloody love the skater feel to them and just make sure I wear trainers like AF1's so that they don't drag on the floor.
Quality is fantastic and they will last for years.
dDtaK@reddit
Spoke
Ales1390@reddit
Find a style that you’re into, and then find brands that cater for it. There are some great independent brands that tailor for specific styles.
Alert_Tone2049@reddit
Bosie do lovely Scottish wool sweaters/cardigans - got one for Christmas and love it so will definitely be getting more.
kingceegee@reddit
Folk off AI
TheIllRip@reddit
Paul Smith, Barbour, Peregrine, Reiss, AllSaints, Belstaff.
Non-British labels sold here:
Norse Projects, Comme des Garçons, Maison Kitsune, Hugo Boss, North Face.
Thorpedo870@reddit
CP company/belstaff for jumpers
RL for polo shirts
Boss/belstaff for shirts
Represent if I want to feel im a decade younger than I am
richard0x4a@reddit
Spoke.
Spunderbungle@reddit
Seconded - came in to say Spoke
OrangeRipple55@reddit
I work for a billionaire. All he wears is M&S. Wver since I started working for him, I've stopped buying branded clothes and this year, actually last month, I bought my first new car. Only a mini, but brand new. Couldn't of done that wearing branded clothes.
jizzyjugsjohnson@reddit
The name of that billionaire? Albert Bollocks
cheflifecdf@reddit
How much clothing were you buying that meant you could now afford a brand new car?
Lunar-Bill@reddit
M&S are just a solid brand. Good quality, reasonably priced, and in sales there's absolute bargains to be had.
It may be me getting older, but I don't want overly fussy designs, and Marks' strong suit is plain, quality clothes
GaryPartsUnknown@reddit
Plain is the key for me. Every time I go to the high street and all I want is a plain T or jumper my options always end up M&S or Primark
Important-Plane-9922@reddit
😂
Zealousideal-Low3388@reddit
You know where your boss buys all his clothes?
That’s odd.
Psychological-Bag272@reddit
lol it’s not odd. If he saw his boss wearing a nice shirt, he could’ve just asked where he got it from. His boss could easily say M\&S; this is a very normal conversation between two people.
devegano@reddit
Maybe they're a PA or similar? I presume Billionaires have a lot of people doing things for them.
jptoc@reddit
God forbid people talk about things other than work during the course of their jobs.
Virtual_Opinion_8630@reddit
PA? r maybe he talks about it
pigginteabeak@reddit
I really like Finisterre, they are generally a outdoor brand but they’re regular clothing lines are smart and excellent quality
le-Killerchimp@reddit
Seconded. Currently loving their Barents jumpers. Wash well, keep their shape, can be worn everywhere from Autumn-Spring. Big fan.
TheMagicTorch@reddit
The amount of posts on here that are there to generate interest for brands is insane, Reddit is dying very quickly
Portas30k@reddit
Joules, M&S (although the mens section in most stores is now non existent), clothing shops in posh towns, Brax jeans,
toughjack95@reddit
Peggs & Son. Solid list of brands
bennettbuzz@reddit
Agree. If you can’t directly support British manufacturing at least support British independent retailing as it’s on its arse at the minute. Ian who runs it is one of the most stylish people in the country if not the world.
WillSK90@reddit
USKEES, Fera, Finniestere, Finnieston are some decent ones
thesonglessbird@reddit
All Saints and Percival
JackJB94@reddit
Huge fan of Nudie jeans
Affectionate_Way5412@reddit
Personally I have gone through phases where I’d purchase expensive clothes Selfridges, Ralph Lauren ect ect but as I’ve matured I gravitate towards M&S and UniQlo as they have great basics and all natural materials.
Ennochie@reddit
Sharing some love for Community Clothing. I've bought polos, jeans, a jumper and twill chinos from them and haven't a word of complaint. All made in the UK.
https://communityclothing.co.uk/
mikeyyyy_@reddit
And Sons are one of my favourites. P&Co too
No_Sugar8791@reddit
Guide (London), Reiss, Paul James and John Smedley are all excellent.
bennettbuzz@reddit
Mamnick Hebtroco Community Clothing
BobBobBobBobBobDave@reddit
Private White VC and Drake's are very good, but definitely pricey.
For woollen, I really like Inis Meain (Irish jumper-maker) but their prices are crazy, so I only buy sale/second hand, as as much as I love them I am not paying £300+ for a cardigan.
griffaliff@reddit
I love the outdoors and hiking, currently eyeing up a coat made by Hilltrek, Scottish brand and they still make their garments in Scotland. They make some great shirts too but it is on the pricey side, the coat I want is £500 but I know it'll be bomb proof and last me decades.
Inevitable-Yard6567@reddit
I like Joe Browns if that counts
Realistic_Bus_4547@reddit
I don't like picking buttons up off the floor
Realistic_Bus_4547@reddit
... Or restiching
TheDisapprovingBrit@reddit
Or throwing them away when they fade after two washes. I love Joe Browns designs, but the quality is shit.
malin7@reddit
Most of my stuff is from All Saints, very good quality and lasts for years
Still wearing nearly 10 years old leather jacket and winter coat, and 5+ years old jumpers
TheDisapprovingBrit@reddit
Not British, but I’m a bit of a Claudio Lugli addict at the moment.
Tall_Stick5608@reddit
Boss
Psychological-Bag272@reddit
My husband is very picky and rarely shops. When he finally does, he always end sup buying M&S. So I'd say M&S does good quality clothes for its price.
ParticulateSplatter@reddit
Most men I know reached a point in their late 20s or early 30s where you walk into an M&S menswear and think "yep, I'd wear all of this"
NorthernGooner77@reddit
Helps now that they poached the guy that ran Reiss to be head of menswear.
ARC_1999@reddit
Seen folk recommended a few times and I can vouch but you can get all their stuff in TK Maxx (if you can be arsed to sieve through a lot of shit)
Glad_Protection_527@reddit
Arne have been fantastic
BasisOk4268@reddit
Abercrombie for my casual clothes, Calvin Klein boxer briefs, Adidas trainers, Charles Tryhwit for my shirts
Spank86@reddit
Im the size of a 14 Yr old so primary or matalan. Anything "niceness too big
WhyToHide@reddit
Like others suggested - good quality brands from Vinted.
Jumpers - Peregrine, made in the UK. Shirts - Charles Thyrwhitt. T-shirts - Uniqlo.
NaturalOk2492@reddit
Reiss and suit supply are good, some boss stuff can be good quality such as leather jackets etc.
Scared_Cricket3265@reddit
A above the price you listed but Sunspel are very good quality.
ExoticOracle@reddit
I'm young (ish) and like to think I dress well, at least I certainly care about clothing and styling. I love quite a lot of the stuff from M&S recently. Ever since they brought in Callum Briggs in 2024, they've been putting out great stuff.
makeitmakesense44@reddit
Wax London & Percival.
MainGeneral4813@reddit
TK Maxx all the way
AnnualLongjumping473@reddit
Blackhorse Atelier’s are my go to 💕💕💕💕 them
Either_Custard_7438@reddit
F&F
CoolDadCoffee@reddit
Uniqlo T shirts Uniqlo trousers Reiss 1/4 zips Karhu trainers
AWildAndWoolyWastrel@reddit
At my age and waistline? M&S.
stampmanf12020@reddit
Fred Perry, p and co, dickies, Carhartt (workwear not WIP, Stan Ray
HoboStrider@reddit
I kind of want new black timberlands for work. If anyone knows a cheaper version but good looking quality, please let me know.
Aceleeds@reddit
Raging Bull is a great brand and they have genuine sales where stuff can drop to 70% off
pandiculate4@reddit
Charles thyrwitt (that's probs wrong spelling) have nice well fitting clothes without the chavvy labels got few items from there very happy
primary_goosey@reddit
Cos and Arket for good quality and contempory basics. Uniqlo for slightly cheaper.
Shryke123@reddit
Most of my clothes are niche stuff like Yohji, Ann D, Rick Owens etc.
However, having worked with clothes most of my life, I like to recommend Oliver Spencer as making really nice clothes for a fairly standard type of guy.
Sir_TechMonkey@reddit
Vinted got myself a couple of Barbour jumpers and couple of nice rugby tops - but I am cheap arse now.
connolan1@reddit
Uniqlo
PlentyEggplant4497@reddit
Kestin is a Scottish menswear label, they make really nice contemporary pieces. They’re a bit over your budget but good quality: https://www.kestin.co/collections/knitwear?page=2
Virtual_Opinion_8630@reddit
Folk, YMC, John Spencer
MJ-Franklin@reddit
Usually online skate shops, Impericon (Germany), Amazon. You get a lot of fake shit but brands like Levi's on there are usually legit and of solid quality.
mailywhale@reddit
Uskees have some good stuff
RugbyJuggernaut@reddit
M&S or Sainsbury’s tbh. I don’t buy big branded stuff because I don’t think the quality is any better. Majority of my clothes come off Vinted though. All my gymshark and comfies are from Vinted and get them for under £10 each, beats paying £30+ new for a single item.
westmidlands-@reddit
I like H&M and next.
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