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    Starching Detachable Collars

    I followed the instructions above but my collars do not become really stiff. What might be the problem here?
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    Modern fashion tips from a 'security professional' :)

    Wear a jacket one size larger? Ehm... no.
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    Wearing double detachable collars with ties

    It seems to be quite impossible to position the knot higher on the collar band - and have it stay there. And looking at period photographs, it seems to have never been possible, either.
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    Wearing double detachable collars with ties

    I wear a double round collar on a regular basis. After some frustration, I figured out how to arrange things fairly easily: -don shirt without collar -tie the tie loosely around the neck -fasten the collar at the back and the first layer at the front -place the tie knot in front of the stud...
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    Freedom of Arm Movement

    Hi, I have a jacket that makes it quite impossible to put both my arms forward (as in "carry a large object in front of me"). I noticed that the jacket is the only one I have that does this. So: how "free" should one be when wearing a suit jacket? -Anva
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    How to do It: Stiff Starch Grandma's Way

    Is there any secret as to how to get the collars really stiff? Does increasing the starch-to-water ratio make any difference? I cannot quite get my collars back to how stiff they were originally... they do get back that cardboard feeling, but are not as stiff as I would want them to be. Any help...
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    Fragility of wool trousers

    Thanks for your replies! It seems to be a common notion that older/vintage pieces are superior to recent ones. What might be the reason? I gather that if you don't go for Super 5000 suits the material can't have changed that much since it's still wool?
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    Fragility of wool trousers

    Hi, I am going to start this off with a somewhat psycho quirk of mine: I have over the course of my addiction to classic men's clothing developed a certain fear, the fear of trousers ripping, wearing through, developing holes etc. It is especially apparent to me when sitting down. Whenever I...
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    What are you wearing today??

    I'm in love.
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    Necktie Sewing Pattern

    That would be grand!
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    Necktie Sewing Pattern

    Hi, is there any free source of sewing patterns for vintage neckties? I am trying to make my own but find it hard to get the dimensions right (especially the transition from neckband to blade is tricky). Regards, Anva
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    Neckties with little/no lining

    I'm looking for plains/simple patterns. Of course Ebay did come to my mind, but I couldn't tell if they are what I'm looking for just from a photo, so I thought maybe there is a shop or sth. similiar that specializes in these sorts of ties, so I can be sure that I get what I want. @Quetzal: I'm...
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    Neckties with little/no lining

    Hi, does anyone know where to find (on the internet) neckties that have no or little lining, preferably from Europe? I don't want to buy new ties just to rip them apart to remove the lining. Greetings, Anva
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    4 Beautiful Vintage Suits

    Hi, I have just bought four beautiful vintage suits off Ebay. Unfortunately, they don't fit, so I'll offer them on the Lounge so that these pieces don't rot in some dark corner. Here are the links to the Ebay auctions...
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    Suit made from heavier wool

    I wear suits for my own pleasure and peace of mind, but I prefer darker colors... And it is not really important whether vintage or not (I do not own any vintage pieces), but I have a limited budget. But I like that so many people answered! Thank you!
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    Suit made from heavier wool

    The points are: winter is coming and I don‘t much like that flimsiness of modern suits as opposed to the Golden Era ones... So I am going to check out Old Town for once! Thanks!
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    Suit made from heavier wool

    Hi folks, does anyone know where to find suits (online) made from heavier wool (13oz and up), not custom-made? -Anva
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    • Forum: Suits
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    What type of neckwear?

    Hello folks, after having read along for quite a time, I have finally registered due to a question that I hope will be answered here: What kind of neckwear might the gentleman in the photo be wearing? I have thought of some type of ascot, but I would like to gather some other opinions...

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