College wardrobe

[Matt Deckard]

Thanks for making this Matt, I'm heading off for soon, and I want to really want to start out as vintage as possible...

Keep us posted, and get us some pics, and tell us about reactions, and keep those grades up.

 

[Zach R.]

As I'm unlikely to find a vintage navy blazer in my size, could you suggest a good modern alternative? I know you said one of the Polo blazers was as close to vintage as you could get these days, but are there any others?

BTW, in regards to sneakers, I've always been partial to the Jack Purcells.

 

[BellyTank]

Jack Purcells were 're-modelled' a year or two ago- they made some 'improvements' to the classic shoe.
Those PF Flyers have gotta be the koo-oolest vintage style sneakers- nothing else like 'em around.

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[ADGENTNC]

Brooks Brothers new collegiate blazer is pretty darn sharp...
Here it is

 

[Matt Deckard]

I like the patch pockets, though if you are going to wear a crest try to find one from your own school.

 

[flat-top]

You will ABSOLUTELY need one of these!!
www.lettersweaters.com
Kinda pricey, but I think I want one!
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[Vladimir Berkov]

What I have always thought were cool are the turtleneck-type letter sweaters you see in a lot of the old college movies.

The single letter on the sweater has always struck me as far more dignified than the logoed attire most of my associates wear at university.

 

[BellyTank]

I have what looks like a '30s (from the construction and buttons)cardigan style sweater in a golden yellow with a purple and yellow letter monogram- something from New Mexico, can't remember right now- I really like it.

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[Thomas Walden]

Endorsement

I ordered a pair of these babies per Matt Deckard's recommendation because I am heading for university in less than a month (yikes!).

I was lucky; they fit perfectly. They are nice and simple, and will do very nicely for running and other such physical activity.

Anyway, I recommend them. They were exactly what I was looking for, because I can't stand modern athletic shoes. They even come in an old-style shoebox.

 

[Matt Deckard]

From where did you order the high top Derby style? they are getting hard to find for sale online.

 

[flat-top]

www.zappos.com is where I got my pf Flyers!

 

[Thomas Walden]

^ Unfortunately, zappos only seems to carry "lo" derbys.

I got mine here: http://www.classicsportsshoes.com/pff-70380.html

 

[Zach R.]

How did you find the sizing? I wear a half a size smaller in Jacks and Chucks, are these similarily sized?

 

[Thomas Walden]

I just ordered what I thought would fit. I guess I was fortunate because I haven't ever worn PF Flyers before and shoe sizes can really vary by brand and shoe type.

I haven't ever worn Jacks or Chucks, so I don't know about that. Sorry.

You can fill out their "Wishlist" form on the page I linked to earlier if they don't have your size and they will place special orders, too (instructions to do so are here: http://www.classicsportshoes.com/pfflyers.html).

 

[Matt Deckard]

I think I'll go for the low top for now, I haven't been a fan of high top athletic shoes as of late (I like the easy on and off factor of low tops)

I usually wear 9 1/2 eee in dress shoes and sometimes 10 in sneakers, so I'll try the 10.

 

[flat-top]

Matt, get them from Zappos. The shipping is free and they'll "upgrade" you to two day shipping automatically--well at least they did with me!
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[Matt Deckard]

I did before you posted, and they did upgrade. Should see them Tuesday.

 

[scotrace]

Please share

I did before you posted, and they did upgrade. Should see them Tuesday.

Perhaps you'll get a chance to snap a picture or two after they arrive?

 

[swinggal]

Don't forget saddle shoes either. No collegiate outfit would be complete without them. Brown and white were popular in the late 30s early 40s too. I often pair them with long argyle knee socks, a woolen vest, a-line skirt and my original 40s silk bat-wing, puff sleeved blouse.

Bow ties were worn a lot with vests too. How bout a fur coat, like the ones seen in this late 40s pic.

 

[Mojave Jack]

What I have always thought were cool are the turtleneck-type letter sweaters you see in a lot of the old college movies.

The single letter on the sweater has always struck me as far more dignified than the logoed attire most of my associates wear at university.

I love those type of sweaters, but good luck finding one for your school these days. I've been looking for one for my school since I started there. Since then I've graduated, worked for several years, and started school again!

Just recently I stumbled on this site: Stewart & Strauss

You can custom design the sweater you want from quite a lot of colors and options. The prices start around $139 for a crew neck or v-neck and are $149 for the cardigan. Apparently the only other thing that costs are $20 for a letter, and $10 for each number or letter in a name. Could get expensive quick! Anybody had any experience with these folks?