Your fashion accessory weakness???

thecardigankid · Jul 26, 2011

So just curious what is the one item that you love the most and is the deciding factor of your attire? Be it a hat, a set of cufflinks, a tie etc. etc. Since moving to the sunny south 3 years ago I have fallen in love with all sorts of vintage sunglasses. Though my collection is small it is growing.

Your Grandpa Dressed Cool · Jul 26, 2011

Collarbars! The collarbar is, what I believe, the one part of the outfit that sets me apart from some other guy wearing a suit and tie. Also, it tightens things up and pops the tie. It also makes the shirt look better fit. If I am not wearing a wide-spread collar, I am most likely going to be wearing a collarbar. -Shaw

Tomasso · Jul 26, 2011

Watches followed by belt buckles and then cufflinks.

thecardigankid · Jul 26, 2011

Your Grandpa Dressed Cool said:
Collarbars! The collarbar is, what I believe, the one part of the outfit that sets me apart from some other guy wearing a suit and tie. Also, it tightens things up and pops the tie. It also makes the shirt look better fit. If I am not wearing a wide-spread collar, I am most likely going to be wearing a collarbar. -Shaw

Ah man, you would have loved this antique store here in beaufort that closed not too long ago, some really nice 1950s era collar bars, lots of them too, ranging from 3-7 dollars a piece. I know the dealer that had them, if he still has them I'll see if I can get the lot of them for ya.

Yeps · Jul 26, 2011

Well, as far as accessories go, I am known on campus for my hats and my bowties, although I love knit ties and always am on the lookout for more. I do have a weakness for non-elastic suspenders. I cannot resist a pair.

Also, I pretty much only wear white shirts, and almost always have a vest, but those aren't accessories.

Your Grandpa Dressed Cool · Jul 26, 2011

thecardigankid said:
Ah man, you would have loved this antique store here in beaufort that closed not too long ago, some really nice 1950s era collar bars, lots of them too, ranging from 3-7 dollars a piece. I know the dealer that had them, if he still has them I'll see if I can get the lot of them for ya.

That would be fantastic. I have a few modern ones from my fathers store. Some vintage would be really klazz though.

Shangas · Jul 26, 2011

Pocketwatches, fountain pens. If we're talking about clothes, then add waistcoats to that list.

scooter · Jul 26, 2011

UHHHHHHHHH, HATS, this is the Fedora Lounge!! Laughing out loud

Michaelshane · Jul 26, 2011

Hats shoes

TCMfan25 · Jul 26, 2011

#1 Hats, #2 Shoes, #3 Pocket Watch, #4 Tie or Bow/Collar, #5 Cufflinks, #6 Sunglasses (though I rarely wear them)/ Monocle.

Shangas · Jul 26, 2011

I have never seen anyone in this day and age wear a monocle (I don't think I even know anyone who owns one).

Can I see yours, TCMfan?

TCMfan25 · Jul 26, 2011

Yeps said:
Well, as far as accessories go, I am known on campus for my hats and my bowties, although I love knit ties and always am on the lookout for more. I do have a weakness for non-elastic suspenders. I cannot resist a pair.

Also, I pretty much only wear white shirts, and almost always have a vest, but those aren't accessories.

I am a non-elastic man myself, look up Trafalgar Suspenders/Braces on the Bay, they have them new at Nordstrom <also Knit ties.

White Shirts :arated:

TCMfan25 · Jul 26, 2011

Shangas said:
I have never seen anyone in this day and age wear a monocle (I don't think I even know anyone who owns one).

Can I see yours, TCMfan?

Too tired for photos, but I can tell you I purchased it from a local Antique Mall that I frequent, It is in Pristine condition, real gold and a thin black silk cord/string, +3 magnification, it came in a small glasses case made by (faded but I think it is correct) Kaufmann Optical 1934 for Jameson something, the location is completely gone.

I love it! And for $25 I was happy

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Shangas · Jul 26, 2011

When you're a bit perkier, I'd like to see photos, if it's alright. I had a chance to buy a monocle once, but I stupidly passed up on it. Should've snatched it when I had the chance.

TCMfan25 · Jul 26, 2011

Shangas said:
When you're a bit perkier, I'd like to see photos, if it's alright. I had a chance to buy a monocle once, but I stupidly passed up on it. Should've snatched it when I had the chance.

Non-Costumes are few and far between, but when you find a great one, you need to act on it.

Shangas · Jul 26, 2011

I forget why I didn't buy it. I think it was because at the time, I couldn't think of a use for it. But a magnifying monocle always has a use (especially for someone like me!)

Feraud · Jul 26, 2011

thecardigankid said:
Your fashion accessory weakness???

Anything with a monogram.

Nick D · Jul 26, 2011

Shangas said:
I have never seen anyone in this day and age wear a monocle (I don't think I even know anyone who owns one).

Can I see yours, TCMfan?

I have two, one with a gold rim and black cord, and a rimless one. I have only seen two other people wearing one, a gent I saw at a petrol station and an employee at the British Library.

Subvet642 · Jul 26, 2011

Ya know, some days it's a hat. Some days it's a fountain pen or a pair of shoes. Basically, I have a weakness for accessories, generally. Lately, I've been pining for two very cool pairs of bucks, one pair in blue suede and one in brown and white.

Hap Hapablap · Jul 26, 2011

Soft, detachable collars. I love being able to mix-and-match.

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