What are you wearing today??

dh66 · Jun 7, 2014

Sharp look Giftmacher. I especially like your bold-look tie. Are those gents in historical uniforms?

Big Man great photo and I'm loving the look you've got going. As a southerner I well remember my grandfather's and occasionally my dad rocking the short sleeved shirt with a necktie during the summers. It's not a look I see very much these days. Most men seem to consider a golf shirt and khaki shorts acceptably "dressed up" for the summer months.

RW Observer you rock the short sleeves well too.

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Giftmacher · Jun 7, 2014

Thank you! Yes they are policemen (gendarmes) of the First Czechoslovak Republic (30's)

Two Types · Jun 8, 2014

Giftmacher: You suit looks good. When was it made? And where?

Giftmacher · Jun 8, 2014

Suit was made in USA, brand Leonard Cincinnati. I found a label inside with date 6-3-1946, most probably from cleaning service.

The Good · Jun 8, 2014

I don't post often, but here are some recent pictures. The first one is of today.

Two of these ties are vintage, but the middle one is modern, a midnight blue grenadine tie made by Sam Hober.

Steve27752 · Jun 8, 2014

The Good said:
I don't post often, but here are some recent pictures. The first one is of today.

Two of these ties are vintage, but the middle one is modern, a midnight blue grenadine tie made by Sam Hober.

Are you the Lone ranger?

The Good · Jun 8, 2014

Steve27752 said:
Are you the Lone ranger?

No.

I do have a habit of partially covering my face when posting online photos, though.

Patrick Hall · Jun 9, 2014

Back from a couple weeks in Israel/Palestine. Never experienced such an arid climate, but the trip was great! It proved to me that a vintage-inclined wardrobe has a certain utility - never have I been more grateful for straw hats, safari jackets full of pockets, and lace-up boots. Also, I never had to worry about being dressed too "immodestly" for the many Orthodox churches we visited.

Garden of Gethsemane:

Sea of Galilee:

on the close of St. George's Cathedral in Jerusalem, where I stayed:

Exploring the ruins of a Byzantine cave-chapel at Tekoa, near Bethlehem:

Fastuni · Jun 9, 2014

I like the strongly curved brim front of the hat.

I do that as well, as I wear my hats a bit tilted backwards.

Two Types · Jun 10, 2014

It looks a bit warm to be wearing ties! Israel in summer? I'd say that was cravat season.

tropicalbob · Jun 10, 2014

Patrick, I really like your style! What kind of straw is that, and is that the Gustin chore coat?

Hal · Jun 10, 2014

Two Types said:
It looks a bit warm to be wearing ties! Israel in summer? I'd say that was cravat season.

While I applaud the sentiment behind your last sentence, please don't discourage anyone from wearing ties!

Fading Fast · Jun 10, 2014

Patrick Hall: fantastic look for your trip. Vintage but not a costume at all. And, as you said, pragmatic to the weather and the culture. You looked great.

HoosierDaddy · Jun 10, 2014

Very nice,Patrick..and what a wonderful location to visit.
HD

Patrick Hall · Jun 10, 2014

Fastuni said:
I like the strongly curved brim front of the hat. I do that as well, as I wear my hats a bit tilted backwards.

Yeah, especially with my straws I tend to worry the brim as a nervous habit, rolling it under until the curve is pretty steep. It is a distinctive look - that was a bit of a problem when the wind would slap my forehead with it!

Two Types said:
It looks a bit warm to be wearing ties! Israel in summer? I'd say that was cravat season.

TT, you pull off the cravat look extremely well, I'm not sure I have enough panache to do it. I am always worried about being worn by clothes, rather than the other way around. So I haven't found the courage to try out a cravat. The temps were pretty reasonable though, so I rarely had occasion to curse my compulsive insistence on neckwear.

tropicalbob said:
Patrick, I really like your style! What kind of straw is that, and is that the Gustin chore coat?

Thanks tropicalbob, not a chore coat, actually just a safari jacket from Peterman. Nice, relatively inexpensive piece with no lining so it was cool, and as i said, had a preponderance of pockets. The straw is from J Press, purchased years ago. It's my beater hat that I don't worry about sweating through. Kept the sun off fine though.

Thanks for the compliments guys! It was a great trip.

Metatron · Jun 10, 2014

Best dressed tourist i've ever seen! I grew up in Cyprus, saw my fair share.

cpdv · Jun 11, 2014

I got a haircut today. I finally got the barber to not blend the sides (which made them very uncomfortable) Just wearing a typical 20s inspired casual outfit for my day off.

Patrick Hall · Jun 12, 2014

Looks great cpvd. Love the shawl collar cardigan + bow tie look. I like a tight fade as well, and my barbers are equally obsessive about blending out the lines. When someone asks them not to, they capitulate, but make you promise not to tell anyone where you got the haircut!

kwitie · Jun 12, 2014

avedwards said:
Metropd pulls off the high crowned fedora very well - the one in the picture was actually designed by him. I think fedoras would suit you too - it's just a case of getting one with the right proportions to suit your face and being confident enough to carry it off.

The suit was made by a made to measure tailor based just round the corner from where I work in the south of England. The idea was to keep it subtle, interesting, classic and modern all at the same time!

May I ask which tailor?

avedwards · Jun 12, 2014

kwitie said:
May I ask which tailor?

A made to measure outfit in Hertfordshire, UK. Conveniently around the corner from where I work.
http://www.williamyoung1876.com/

Although the tailoring on their website is very modern, they were able to make classic looking suits for me as I gave them very specific measurements for things like the lapel width, button spacing and height, trouser width, rise... They also have a huge selection of classic British cloths.

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