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    Reproduction Suits & Jackets?

    While searching the internet, I discovered http://www.prohibitionclothing.com which had some beautiful action back sport coats. I have sent numerous emails with no response. Is http://www.prohibitionclothing.com still in business. I have been corresponding with Stuart aka Chester Cordite and...
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    Suit jacket, fashion suicide?

    I see what look like very nice suit jackets, pinstriped, gaberdine solids, etc.. for sale. Is it acceptable to wear a suit jackets such as double breasted pinstripe with solid slacks or is it fashion suicide? Thank you Michael
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    New Luxury Genuine Panama Hat Superfine "Optimo" Rollable quality from Ecuador

    So I bought this Panama hat from the ebay... Anyone else purchase from this company "genuine_panama_hats"? I am not disappointed, though i had to do some work. The hat was snug for my prescribed size so I had to disassemble the ribbon and stitch it back together as well as use my hat stretcher...
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    Button suspenders and messy shirt

    I've collected some nice button suspenders and discovered my shirt tails work their way up leaving a messy unkempt look. I noticed vintage shirts had long tails like sleeping gowns. Any suggestions to keep my shirt from coming up no longer having a belt to keep everything in place. Never wear a...
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    Too big or too small?

    Hello all. There is a straw material hat I must have. I wear a 7 1/8. Only available sizes are 7 & 7 1/4. I've bought a few 7's and stretched them, they fit well as long as I keep my hair very short. If I must, should I get slightly bigger or slightly smaller? Thanks Mike
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    Undershirts for the 30s-40s?

    Did men wear mostly tank top undershirts in the 30s-40s? Are "T"shirts a no no when wearing vintage clothing? Just wondering Thank you Michael
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    Proper shoes with tuxedo 1930s-1940s?

    I would like to know what is acceptable footwear with a tuxedo. I do not want shoes formal shoes only, I want them versatile enough to wear with non-formal clothing. Are spats acceptable with a tuxedo? I was thinking of Stacy Adams 00026 black/white faux spat? Any thoughts? Thank you Michael
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    Arrow Mitoga tunic shirt, need collar

    Hello, I did a cursory search and grew weary. Please recommend a seller of detachable collars and studs, wingtip preferred to go with my Arrow Mitoga tunic shirt. I need this to go with my 30s -40s tux. I live in California so the closer the seller the better, but I notice all of the good...
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    Button Boots Anyone

    Late to the button boot party I have recently become obsessed. I searched forums but could not find anything. Does anyone wear button boots? I like spats, but the button boots(Victorian inspired) look awesome. What do you think? http://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/button-boots
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    OK, bought a vintage leather jacket but...

    I bought this jacket from eBay England and I am not disappointed. I did want a jacket that looked vintage and could pass for 1930s vintage when I drive my 38 Chevrolet. The liner has been patched where the label goes so not sure if label is original. The picture of the zipper is not readable...
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    Stratoliner Value?

    I'm just trying find a gray large brim fedora that fits. I thought I could fit in a 7 because the 7 1/8 Open Road I bought is a bit big. - The dark gray Stratoliner is from the 40s based on the liner timeline. The hat is super clean and the liner is immaculate. The size tag still has the...
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    Hat Sizes Vary From Brand to Brand?

    I am perplexed by hat sizing. -My first and favorite hat is an old Borsalino homburg size 4 1/2 which fits snug if not a tad tight. -2nd hat was a Stetson Royal size 7 (looked to be a more modern version a modern logo) which felt a bit loose -3rd hat was a Stetson 25 Open Road size 6 3/4...
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    Wanted: Stetson Open Road 7 1/8 with Trolley cord

    PM me if you have a Silver Belly Stetson Open Road size 7 1/8 with the trolley cord.

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