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Help with an approximate time-frame for this French 3pc suit
This was a relatively recent purchase: a black Conchon-Quinette 3pc peak lapel suit. Seller listed it as 1920's/1930's. I asked an esteemed former member as to his opinion, and he said that it could very well be 1920's, but that such suits were worn for weddings, funerals, and the like for... -
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Kirschbaum Clothes
I couldn't think where to post this, but I recently purchased a 1920's tuxedo made by Kirschbaum Clothes of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, I am one of those people who is obsessed with dating clothing, and the tag with that information was absent from the pocket. I've done some research on... -
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Overcoat for Black Tie?
Yet another question about black tie, this time with outerwear. For black tie, is it absolutely necessary that the overcoat have a chesterfield collar? Also, must the overcoat be black? I have, confusingly enough: --a black double-breasted overcoat from the 1930's or early 1940's with...- AEF17
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Spats with black tie?
I've looked to see if anything has been posted about this, and can't find it. My question is whether or not it was acceptable at some point for men to wear spats with black tie. I'm thinking particularly of the 1920's/early 1930's. I've seen a few pictures of musicians(!) of the day wearing...- AEF17
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Recently purchased black double-breasted overcoat
I was pleased to be able to find this fine overcoat. It fits like a glove, and is proof that if one waits long enough, I suppose one will find what he's looking for. That said, it's nothing special, not tailor-made, but I love the very look of the generous lapels, and it fits perfectly...- AEF17
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- Forum: Outerwear and Workwear
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Vest etiquette
I see two trends on the rare occasions that younger men wear vests, and wanted to know if that is what is considered a la mode, or if it is, as I suspect, ignorance and just plain rotten style: 1. A suit vest being so short that the shirt is plainly visible between the vest and the trousers... -
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Single-breasted three-piece suit, peak lapels
I have a somewhat rare (for where I live anyway) opportunity to purchase a single-breasted three-piece suit with generous peak lapels. I'm not going to say that it's "vintage" or "antique," quite frankly it looks as though it is not more than a few years old. A few questions/comments: 1. I... -
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Vintage Ties Stolen--How would you feel?
I don't know if I'm posting this in the correct area, and apologize if I'm not. By the standards of most on here, I have a somewhat humble vintage tie collection; about 70 from the mid '20's through the mid '40s. I have about thirty from the late '30s-early '40s that I wear for swing dancing...- AEF17
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Neckties before the early 1920's
Have any ever come across any, or do any of you own neckties that ante-date the c.1923 improvement, the slipstitch (is that what it's called?)? I'm fairly certain that I have several ties from the latter half of that decade, but, what do ties from the late 1900's or the 1910's look like...- AEF17
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Waistcoat buttons and shirt studs
At the risk of rendering myself annoying in black-tie matters, I had another question. Before I ask, I should state that the venue at which I will be sporting black tie is a 1920's themed dance at a small swing dance club. The crowd ranges from late teens to mid-thirties, and I sincerely...- AEF17
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Gloves for Black Tie?
I have encountered information that white, gray, and black gloves are all acceptable for black-tie. Which is correct? I thought that I would ask those who know, and not go by random internet information. At a white-tie event, I know that gloves are to be worn unless eating. While I sincerely...- AEF17
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Antique tailcoat questions
Greetings to all. I have perused this forum for quite some time, but this is the first posting and question that I have asked. I ask for your patience, as I know hope to eventually be able to become conversant with the optimal manner in which to post on here. To begin, I recently...
