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Maybe the name is just coincidentally similar to the company we're familiar with since I think they JUST went by Palm Beach, not Palm Beach...
Nice one, Michael. I'm wondering if maybe that top button isn't meant to be fastened based on the crease in your first pic. I could see the lapel...
My hair is pretty bad and I just get a nice, traditional fade and part what I have left on top. And it makes me look like a respectable, old,...
Ugh, yeah, sadly the Pinaud one is a bit like essence of burning tires. I prefer:...
The satin or grosgrain ribbon is part of the tradition of certain formalwear having a military origin. The tailcoat has a similar history.
My biggest concern would be the pockets/pocket flaps looking too low if that makes sense. Maybe fold the skirt up and see if the pockets look...
I am a 36, as well, and all I see are 42s! EVERYWHERE. LA, Portland. They are ALL here. It's a 42 man's world.
A few semi-educated guesses about the jacket: the sharp cut of the lapel, the fabric weight, color, and lack of trousers (although so many suits...
One of the main reasons I joined Freemasonry was to give myself such opportunities. I get to wear black and white tie – as well as daytime...
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A couple of my '30s ensembles
I've found with my own garments, that great look/fit is accentuated by a nice narrow sleeve and high armhole. More so than one might think.
Having just had the opportunity to wear my DB dinner jacket, I guess I've never thought about it. I always go with no waist covering, and just...
Just a personal preference, I guess. But again, I guess it depends on what you mean by formalwear. I would say no for tuxedos, tails, cutaways,...
Roen, when you say "formal" do you mean literally for formalwear, or just something snazzier than a derby? I personally don't like derbies with...
Based on books, movies, etc., I get the impression that back in the day, because of the value of the dollar and the cost of domestic labor, it was...
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Thank you! There is a fellow up here in the Portland area who refurbishes 30s-40s radios of all shapes and sizes. They are beautiful.
Apparently a proper white tie ensemble can make just about anyone look good.
The computer is eight years old, so relatively speaking, that counts as an antique!
