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  1. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Yes, there is quite a lot goin on in that washington state (thanks fastuni) group picture. One of the guys in the last row wears a DB with really tiny lapels. All in all they look like they didn't get the memo for the picture and just stopped whatever they were doing to get it taken. Quite...
  2. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Some more including some bobbysoxers. Search for the photgraphers Nina Leen and Alfred Eisenstaedt who shoot quite a few series about american teenagers from the era for the LIFE magazine.
  3. Flat Foot Floey

    Unbroken movie

    Yet they are crazy about americana, vintage workwear and so on. Maybe part of the denial?
  4. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Found some pics that look less like dustbowl farmer and more like students.
  5. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    True! Very good and easy to follow. Here are a few more items which work well with 40s/50s casual: The striped T-Shirt. Works perfectly with cuffed jeans too. For colder weather the V-Neck cricket sweater is also still around. Made from wool or cotton depending on the climate you live in...
  7. Flat Foot Floey

    Chino?

    Hey, I am not looking for trouble or a lenghty discussion. Of course they have their place and for a pair of beater trousers they might be fine. But here is the context I which see this thread: There is a guy logging into a vintage forum and asking for trousers that have a vintage cut. This...
  8. Flat Foot Floey

    Chino?

    Normal dickies? They are more than 50% poly and I doubt they still have the original cut from the 40s. At best it looks like a modernised 60s cut to me. They made a repro of their own originals but they are much more expensive. Looks nice though: http://www.dickies.com/1922/vintage.jsp If you...
  9. Flat Foot Floey

    Czech 30's-40's three piece suit

    Nope. Not in the most cities. The stores are empty here too. There are a few stores in Berlin but they ain't cheap. Fastuni is finding amazing stuff in more rural areas. It means going to every fleamarket and every second hand store. Sometimes you are lucky but it doesn't work without investing...
  10. Flat Foot Floey

    Chino?

    Use Google or the stickies to look for old threads about just the same question. I got Ralph Lauren and Abercrombie and Fitch (from a few years back). They are high waisted and have a wider leg. But both companies also make modern skinny low rise pants so you really have to compare yourself...
  11. Flat Foot Floey

    Czech 30's-40's three piece suit

    Oh you bought it online yourself? Yes, the description certainly doesn't fit the condition.
  13. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    The grizzly is a bit much considering the rest of his wardrobe. Do it step for step and don't start with the flashy stuff but the basics. High waisted trousers for example. resortes805 made some good points and I am curious what he will write next. Listen to him.
  14. Flat Foot Floey

    What about the European catalogues?

    A danish catalog! Nice! http://www.kb.dk/pamphlets/dasmaa/2008/feb/daellsvarehus/object87015/da/
  15. Flat Foot Floey

    How did people in the 40s-50s casually dress? (Without Suits)

    Most stuff has already been mentioned. I am a big fan of "vintage casual". Looking at the stuff you already own I would say the next step is a Tweed Jacket and some high waisted wool trousers. Maybe grey flannels or other high waisted trousers in a rather neutral color (dark brown, navy) which...
  16. Flat Foot Floey

    How to Have a Bespoke Tailor Make a Vintage Suit?

    And lapels are almost obvious compared to shoulders and waist suppression. Explaining the right kind of shoulder without an actual example is really difficult.
  17. Flat Foot Floey

    How to Have a Bespoke Tailor Make a Vintage Suit?

    The best thing would be to bring an original (even if it is the wrong size) and discuss details in person. It's useful if you know these details yourself and are able to explain them. For example it doesn't really work if you ask for big lapels. Chances are it will look like something from the...
  19. Flat Foot Floey

    Czech 30's-40's three piece suit

    Yes, some close ups of the defects would be good. Also the waistband of the trousers and a pic of the vest. Is the color black, dark blue or dark grey? What's your price?
  20. Flat Foot Floey

    Iron Rangers or Wolverine 1000mi?

    I got RW Beckmans and iron works boots from LL Bean. Those are being made by Chippewa I was told and look more like iron rangers with the cap toe and all. The leather of the Beckmans looks better but the Chippewa boots are more comfortable. I like them both and would buy both again if I'd find a...
  21. Flat Foot Floey

    1923 fabric swatches

    BADA-BUMP for the amazing fabric swatches! :eusa_clap
  22. Flat Foot Floey

    1930s Belt Back Suit and other Cool Stuff for Sale

    Yes, of course. I love me some flecks and haven't bought any real vintage in quite some time except for some french trousers.
  23. Flat Foot Floey

    On Ebay: 30s/40s DB Suit, 40-42 LONG

    It's a great suit and very nice fabric. Unfortunately not my size. FStephenMasek, your comment make me chuckle. It's not at all the same as the modern Penney's suit. I assume you are either very young or have never handled a vintage suit from the 30s-40s before. The cut and fabric ...you...

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