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    How about that vintage western look

    Thank you! Good advice from all. I completely agree with the low-glitz non-urban cowboy approach. You all said it much better than I did. Any style that works looks like an extention of yourself, and not a costume. I'm in my late 50s and am 6'3" so it's all too easy to look like...
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    How about that vintage western look

    Western Wear? Lately I have an interest in things traditional and western. "Open Road" hats, bolos, suits, boots, etc., especially the kind my Texas forebears would have been at home with in the thirties, fourties and on to the early sixties. I'm not as much interested in super blingy...
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    Took the plunge.....

    Japanese Rebels You've just hit on how I tell how to approach the various folks I work with there. Black socks, Japanese corporate uniform = speak of no new ideas least they panic. Tone-on-ton patterned socks, other-than-completely-boring tie = vaguely refer to new ideas. No suit...
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    What did your grandparents pack for personal protection in the Golden Era?

    typo ...oops - that's "winter garb", not "winter grab"....:o
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    What did your grandparents pack for personal protection in the Golden Era?

    Wife's Grandmother.. Except for my father's service in Korea, I'm not sure anyone carried anything, but on my wife's side they sure did. Her grandmother was seldom without a .38 Smith revolver. Her dad ran a roadside bar and grill and carried a .380 Beretta (I think .380 is right; it's been a...
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    Took the plunge.....

    Suits In answer to the question in re suits, there were a lot of suit materials there to chose from. One of the Danes or Germans, or who ever they were was getting a second fitting done on a quite nice looking brown muted check number. It seemed an autumn weight fabric, certainly not...
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    Panama Arrives

    Nice hat ! The shape does look good on you. I'm also waiting on a PanamaBob special - he is one busy man. If you don't know, he has a new addition to the family just recently, and is therefor probably not getting much sleep either.
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    Took the plunge.....

    So - I'm in Hong Kong today on business, which concluded a bit earlier than planned (to a good conclusion). I come here more or less annually, and have for some years. I find the hotel is smack in the middle of a row of maybe 30 or more custom tailors. So I say to myself, "Self - time to...
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    Do you wear hats because you're balding?

    Like an egg with a silver fringe... I've been bald for years, but it's not to hide that fact that I wear hats. I wear them because: 1) I like them, 2) I don't like to be cold and, as we all know, hats help lots there, 3) I've had several pre-cancerous skin patches removed in the last...
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    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Bulova Accutrons Thanks to all the great input here, my watch hunt is (for a minute) completed. I now own three Hamiltons (er, yes, I went overboard). In poking around for these I ran into a gent who collects older Bulovas, esp Accutrons. He maintains that nearly all the old ones he finds...
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    Another Art-ful panama

    Same here! I also have an order in with Bob and Art - I'm looking forward to it, especially after now seeing such a great looking hat!! Looking great!!! :eusa_clap
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    Who makes good loafers?

    Does anyone have any recommendations for a manufacturer of quality loafers? I define that as leather sole, well made, tough and comfy. Not too much to ask these days? I was pretty much raised by wolves, and had never heard of Allen Edmonds until hanging out here. Actually, come to think...
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    Whippet "factory" standard crown and brim shapes?

    Virgin Whippet found Brousing with my wife today I found a seemingly new-in-the-box dark grey (almost black) Stetson Whippet in an antique shop in Chamblee (Atlanta GA area). The crown was open, so I would assume each buyer formed, or had formed for him, the shape he wished. Perhaps this...
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    An observation ..

    Agreed - It's one of the things I like most about FL. I read a fair amount of posts prior to joining - always even spirited and fair (not to mention informative).
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    THING IN MY HAT

    Thanks - I needed that After a long, logic-free day, that helped. Now I have the tune running through my head....
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    Input desired in re linen shirts, slacks, and also on buttons

    It depends somewhat I am a 16 1/2 x 32 or 34 (I think). Tall sizes fit better as the proportions are right and the tails stay tucked in better (assuming it's atuck-in style). As to cost, it would depend on the shirt somewhat. For example MOP buttons would extract more from me than...
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    Input desired in re linen shirts, slacks, and also on buttons

    Who makes linen or cotton/linen blend clothing worth having? It would help if tall sizes were available in the shirt department. I'd be appreciative for any leads to a good value manufacturer. Price is not as important as quality (and never is). Also, what about buttons on linen? Cheezy...
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    How Old Are The Members of The Fedora Lounge?

    Korean War was just ending when I was born - 54 years ago. But I can pass for 65. :eek:
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    Where do you hang your hat?

    I ask for a hat rack When I'm in an establishment without proper hat storage, I'll find a place to park it off-head while I'm eating. When I'm done I often ask for the manager, owner, or other might-be-responsible party. As politely as I can, I usually tell them something like "I'm sure you...
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    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    An addict? Not me...well... Maybe. I started out with a simple harmless Timex. I mean, all my friends were doing them..I didn't inhale. Then it didn't seem any harm in just trying a little Seiko. Just once. Or twice. When Japanese no longer wound me up, it was the hard stuff - sapphire...

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