Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements

Is it just me or is tan shoe polish really tough to find? I have been to several pharamacies, supermarkets, and whatnot over the last few weeks and...

Look at this a WWI Aviator Watch: http://www.colonellittleton.com/?p=products&f=prod&cat=72&id=clw1b5

Maybe someone could give me advice concerning a 30'-40's look man's casual jacket. The kind I have in mind is what we'd call a "windbreaker" today; a...

a photo essay of a denim distressing factory in Kentucky. If you look closely , the jean's label is the pricey RRL. ...

Does anyone have any recommendations for good vintage shops in L.A., Dallas, New York or Atlanta? I'm going to be in each of those cities for...

I am sitting here at the computer at 0:600, reading some of the threads that the members post.I do not want this to be a long winded post mind you...

Won it on the bay ... my father had a very similar watch ages ago (that his father gave him) but sadly lost it on a train ... I remeber this watch...

Has anyone a source for false collars (Detatchable)? I'm looking for either Rubber collars (actually celluloid) or Paper Collars (actually...

I just love those well sculpted collars. Picked these up from a church rummage sale for $1 each. ;) First, the white shirt. Two rows...

Hello folks. I'm in search of a few good vintage clothing shops in Austin, TX. Myself and a few friends are making a road trip down to Austin this...

They only offer regular length jackets. So I bid farewell to Marshalsea. That is all.

I don't recall Indy wears any watch in the movie, but in case he does.. as an adventurer roaming jungles and desert.. what kind of vintage watch /...

Guys, I've been eyeing these up for a while. Is this the kind of thing you would have seen guys wearing back in the 1940s? Looks a little funky to...

Friends and Neighbors, Does such a creature exist anymore? I have searched high and low, but they either have a toe cap, a squared-off box toe,...

If one were to attach a bow to these,would they pass as opera pumps?And no,I'm not planning on doing it,I just wondered if it would work.

Hi guys, as you can tell I haven't posted here much, but I'm currently looking for a nice leatherbound, blank (unlined) journal to use as a...

Has anyone got one of these?What is it like in terms of quality?I would like to try it,but I'm not sure I'd want a pinpoint or twill formal shirt.I...

Teflon reflective trim cuffed pants & lined in the pockets. Bike safely at nite. Video demo: http://www.cordarounds.com/bike-to-work/

I did this one myself. I have Wahl clippers, which are a dream, but when I started to taper the sides it became very difficult without a triple...

In comparing shirts in many period pictures with todays shirts, there are many obvious differences, but some things that I cannot figure out. ...

I searched and couldn't find older posts on this subject. I'm looking at buying one of the "Kent Military Hairbrushes". They are pretty expensive-...

Any idea where I can get myself kitted out with 1930's/40's men's shirts and ties (original or repro)...? Just trying to get my wardrobe sorted at...

I need some info on Paratrooper boots. Who makes the best repro? My choices seem to be the following. Corcoran/Cove, which I am wearing right now,...

last: A last is a form either plastic or wooden which is used to create the shape of the shoe. Like a block for a hat though for a shoe. I’m all...