What are you wearing today??

Vintage Betty · Nov 19, 2007

Ada Veen said:
Lovely hat, it really suits you.

Awww...thanks so much!

Thanks for the compliments Mr. Feraud and Ms. Antje! Ms. Antje, are you coveting my $5 Wool Coat with the pleated back?

Mr. Orgetorix - Proper and well-coordinated as usual. Your jacket has an interesting taper to the length of the chest. Is that common?

Mr. AlanC - I covet those shoes. In no way will I ever wear them, or get my husband to wear them. But I covet them anyway (covet, covet, covet).

VB

Antje · Nov 19, 2007

Vintage Betty said:
Ms. Antje, are you coveting my $5 Wool Coat with the pleated back?

VB

Vintage Betty I adore that coat It looks lovely,
I really loved the outfit you where wearing but this coat catched my eye

Orgetorix · Nov 19, 2007

Vintage Betty said:
Mr. Orgetorix - Proper and well-coordinated as usual. Your jacket has an interesting taper to the length of the chest. Is that common?

Vintage Betty,

I'm not quite sure I understand what you're referring to. When my tailor took in the waist on the jacket I had him leave a bit of fullness in the chest, so that might be what you're seeing.

imoldfashioned · Nov 19, 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

Oh, Vintage Betty! The whole outfit is spectacular but those gloves! That hat! That pin! Just fantastic.

imoldfashioned · Nov 19, 2007

Kitty M said:
I actually wore this last Saturday to an afternoon tea but had to wait all week for registration to post on here!

I'm very proud of the dress as I made it from a pattern in an Australian Home Journal from 1947 and did all the beading on the bust myself!

The hat is a black beret with trimmings of feathers and brooch added.

I love this dress Kitty--aren't those old ladies magazines the best? Any chance of some detail shots (especially of the bodice)?

Baron Kurtz · Nov 19, 2007

Been a while. here's me today:

Yes, the lapels are really that massive.

bk

GwenLake · Nov 19, 2007

Today I wore:
a plaid red flannel shirt with the sleeves rolled up
off-white slacks
brown belt & brown hiking boots
Hair in messily braided pig-tails

I've been raking leaves in the front yard.

Marty M. · Nov 20, 2007

I've been wondering where your pics have been.

I like the outfit Baron. The suit has a certin attitude to it. Can you tell me more about your suit? I've never seen lapels that wide before.
Marty Mathis

Baron Kurtz · Nov 20, 2007

'Twas made in the early 40s (probably; i'm guessing by when this style - DB 4x1 - was most popular) for a chap called Gonzales. Beyond that, i know nothing about it.There are other pics of it in "show us your suits" where there are better frontal shots.

bk

Edward · Nov 20, 2007

Okay, let's try this.... it's a bad photo (phone flash in the lift mirror has overdone things...), but this is fairly standard office wear for me these days:

I'm hoping this is going to evolve into some more Golden Age over time as money allows.

skbellis · Nov 20, 2007

Edward...what type of hat are you wearing?

---Scott

Edward · Nov 20, 2007

skbellis said:
Edward...what type of hat are you wearing?

---Scott

It's a yachting cap type hat - some good photos of it on the thread I started when I bought it a few weeks ago:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=24321

I normally prefer a fedora for the office, but it's been so wet and windy this last few days that I felt the desire for something more nautical!

pennycarrol · Nov 20, 2007

Edward, I totally love your style!!! I think that a man who wear a hat is always charming and classy!!!

StanleyVanBuren · Nov 21, 2007

CharlestonBows · Nov 21, 2007

StanleyVanBuren said:

Nice fabric!

StanleyVanBuren · Nov 21, 2007

CharlestonBows said:
Nice fabric!

thanks!!

here's another:

AlanC · Nov 21, 2007

^Pocket square! Pocket square! I thought we'd fixed that problem. :eusa_doh:

imoldfashioned · Nov 21, 2007

Edward said:
Okay, let's try this.... it's a bad photo (phone flash in the lift mirror has overdone things...), but this is fairly standard office wear for me these days:

I'm hoping this is going to evolve into some more Golden Age over time as money allows.

You look fantastic as always Edward--I think the photo is really cool too.

Jovan · Nov 21, 2007

AlanC said:
^Pocket square! Pocket square! I thought we'd fixed that problem. :eusa_doh:

Indeed. But, that sport coat is ridiculously awesome. I thought I'd never wear any tweed that "wild," but I love it!

Today, I was dressed for an interview at a casual place. Somewhat... fashionable, I guess, but it was cold this morning and tonight.
-lemon short sleeved pique polo
-white undershirt tee (tucked into jeans)
-black jeans from late-'90s Old Navy
-surplus navy blue web belt
-for cold weather, navy cotton sport coat (the same one I wear all the time)

Vintage Betty · Nov 21, 2007

StanleyVanBuren said:

This is a great look on you. Very handsome! :arated:

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