What are you wearing today??

Marty M. · Nov 15, 2007

You mean I missed it?

StanleyVanBuren said:
Nice! Looks like today was the day for silk knit ties!!

I missed "Silk Knit Tie Day"

. Oh well, I'll catch it next time.

Marty Mathis

RetroBabydoll · Nov 15, 2007

I like the silk knit tie look. I've never seen a tie like that or maybe I've just never noticed. The ones that I've seen to be rare are the ones with the hidden pinups on the inside part of the tie.

As for what I'm wearing today......
M-F are the days I have to wear a uniform with black pants, black shirt, and a black sweater. The only way I can be myself is through my shoe style, hairstyle and jewelry. My shoes are white ballet flats with a cap-toe. My hair is usually up in victory curls. At least on weekends I can wear anything I want. Can't wait till the weekend.

ChazVanEyck · Nov 15, 2007

Here is the look I was going for today.

J. M. Stovall · Nov 15, 2007

ChazVanEyck said:
Here is the look I was going for today.

You look a lot like this guy:

Jovan · Nov 15, 2007

RetroBabydoll said:
I like the silk knit tie look. I've never seen a tie like that or maybe I've just never noticed. The ones that I've seen to be rare are the ones with the hidden pinups on the inside part of the tie.

As for what I'm wearing today......
M-F are the days I have to wear a uniform with black pants, black shirt, and a black sweater. The only way I can be myself is through my shoe style, hairstyle and jewelry. My shoes are white ballet flats with a cap-toe. My hair is usually up in victory curls. At least on weekends I can wear anything I want. Can't wait till the weekend.

I tend to get the most compliments on it in real life from other ladies.

Do post a picture sometime in here.

lyburnum · Nov 15, 2007

That's what I wore today. I wore it with a white jacket and black fur muff. It's cold outside!

My alarm didn't go off so I lost 35minutes and had to get ready in a rush. So I didn't get a chance to do my hair

Diamondback · Nov 15, 2007

Jovan said:
Do post a picture sometime in here.

Oh, please do indeed, young lady. You might find stepping back and watching us guys doing a passable imitation of sharks in a feeding-frenzy in our rush to praise amusing...

and if that's you in your av, I'd expect the compliments to be coming from all directions in bulk quantities.

Jovan · Nov 15, 2007

Your hair looks fine.

RetroBabydoll · Nov 16, 2007

Jovan said:
I tend to get the most compliments on it in real life from other ladies.

Do post a picture sometime in here.

Hey Jovan......if I do put a pic up of what I'm wearing that day it would have to be from the weekend.....otherwise it's the usually black pants and black shirt. I miss my dresses during the weekdays.

lyburnum ---- I wish my hair looked that pretty when I'm rushing out the door. You're so cute!!! You have such a classy look.

RetroBabydoll · Nov 16, 2007

Diamondback said:
Oh, please do indeed, young lady. You might find stepping back and watching us guys doing a passable imitation of sharks in a feeding-frenzy in our rush to praise amusing... and if that's you in your av, I'd expect the compliments to be coming from all directions in bulk quantities.

Hi Diamondback. Thank you for making me blush

StanleyVanBuren · Nov 16, 2007

AlanC · Nov 16, 2007

^Nice jacket.

StanleyVanBuren · Nov 16, 2007

AlanC said:
^Nice jacket.

Haha, thanks! It's definitely become one of my favorites.

Do you guys think it works with the light grey trousers though? I figured I'd give it a shot today but I'm still on the fence as to whether it is a good combo or not.

A.R. McVintage · Nov 16, 2007

StanleyVanBuren said:
Haha, thanks! It's definitely become one of my favorites.

Do you guys think it works with the light grey trousers though? I figured I'd give it a shot today but I'm still on the fence as to whether it is a good combo or not.

Yeah, it gives you more of a mid-century look.

Lucky Strike · Nov 16, 2007

StanleyVanBuren said:
Do you guys think it works with the light grey trousers though? I figured I'd give it a shot today but I'm still on the fence as to whether it is a good combo or not.

It works!

Yesterday:

Grey pinstripe suit, SB3B, two vents
Etro shirt
Polo tie
Generic charcoal knit vest
Sixties navy crombie-cloth (Moorbrook, Huddersfield) double-breasted overcoat
Santoni wholecuts

Now, send me some nice shoes, or Bambi here gets it:

Today:

Hackett suit, herringbone weave, SB3B, one vent
Shirt from local shop Lacrosse
Cordings tie
Same generic charcoal vest (cold office, I keep it in a drawer there)
Tootal scarf
Thrifted pocket square
Plastic flower picked up from the street
Loake Twyning half-brogues
Not in photo: Brown suede gloves with tan stitching and Brooks Bros. braces in navy and gold

Antje · Nov 16, 2007

lyburnum said:
That's what I wore today. I wore it with a white jacket and black fur muff. It's cold outside!

My alarm didn't go off so I lost 35minutes and had to get ready in a rush. So I didn't get a chance to do my hair

beautifull skirt, actualy your whole outfit is very beautifull.
and theres nothing wrong with your hair.

And to all you guys you all look great also

Jovan · Nov 16, 2007

You forgot to say she is beautiful in general.

Lucky Strike: I don't think you have any problems with nice shoes!

Stanley: There's not a thing I can think of that grey doesn't work with.

Vintage Betty · Nov 16, 2007

I wore this on Sunday, while visiting Mr. Barry in Washington DC.

1940's Burgandy Red Felt Hat with Satin Band and Red Ostrich Feather. Label reads: Abraham & Straus, a store in Brooklyn NY. Has a headband, which I placed under the beaded 1930's snood.
1930's pearled Butterfly Brand snood
1940's wool suit (Info forthcoming)
1940's silk shirt
1930's Gloves dyed doeskin with deco design and leather tassels accent. No label.
1950's Paisely chain necklace and bracelet set. No maker's mark.
1950's Trifari pearled costume pin
1950's Trifari pearled costume earrings
Modern Stuart Weitzman shoes

Brought with me, but not used or photographed: Vintage Jill Jr. Overcoat

RetroBabydoll · Nov 16, 2007

Vintage Betty said:
I wore this on Sunday, while visiting Mr. Barry in Washington DC.

1940's Burgandy Red Felt Hat with Satin Band and Red Ostrich Feather. Label reads: Abraham & Straus, a store in Brooklyn NY. Has a headband, which I placed under the beaded 1930's snood.
1930's pearled Butterfly Brand snood
1940's wool suit (Info forthcoming)
1940's silk shirt
1930's Gloves dyed doeskin with deco design and leather tassels accent. No label.
1950's Paisely chain necklace and bracelet set. No maker's mark.
1950's Trifari pearled costume pin
1950's Trifari pearled costume earrings
Modern Stuart Weitzman shoes

Brought with me, but not used or photographed: Vintage Jill Jr. Overcoat

Wear did you get the snood? It's so beautiful!!!!!

Vintage Betty · Nov 16, 2007

RetroBabydoll said:
Wear did you get the snood? It's so beautiful!!!!!

I'm sorry, I don't remember. I do believe I've had it for over 10 years though. I had other plain snoods that I wasn't using and sold them off on ebay last year. I'm kinda sorry, because they had great packages, but they were plain hair snoods from the 1940's. However, I wasn't using them, so I figured it was better to pass them along (sigh). I'm not sure, but I think this is my last remaining snood in good condition. Hair snoods from the retro period are incredibly easy to break. Or maybe I'm just klutzy.

This was the first time I took this snood out of the package. If you are interested in more info, I shipped the hat and accessories back to my home to save on space in my luggage. I'd be happy to snap a picture when all the stuff arrives.

Vintage Betty

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