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  1. WolfeMan

    New york thrift stores

    I'm touring the northeast with my family, visiting friends and relatives, and we're going to the city later this week. I was wondering if anyone could suggest any thrift stores. We'll be staying in park slope (Brooklyn) near where my dad used to live, but will of course be going into Manhattan...
  2. WolfeMan

    Hat shrinkage

    I recently rode my bike home in the rain while wearing a Stetson crushable wool felt fedora, and on the ride it got pretty wet. When i got home i placed it on a table to dry, brim down, and let it sit there until dry. However, after drying it seems to have shrunken a little. The ribbon is loose...
  3. WolfeMan

    WWI peacoat or similar.

    I plan on purchasing another peacoat soon, and rather like the look of the WWI pea coat. However, ive been having trouble locating one, or one like it. I was wondering if anyone knew where i could find one, or one of a similar style. Can't cost an arm and a leg, because i don't have much money...
  4. WolfeMan

    Quick cost question

    I bought a three piece suit today, my first, but the vest is a bit big. It has large armholes, which i dont think can be remedied, but what im more interested in doing is having it taken it. How much does this usually cost? Thanks, Wolfe
  5. WolfeMan

    Legging laces

    I purchased a pair or what i believe are original (seller wasnt very specific, but they were cheaper then new repros) leggings in excellent condition off ebay not too long ago, and they arrived today. I was lacing up the right one when suddenly, snap, the leather lace broke. I was wondering...
  7. WolfeMan

    A hat for my aunt.

    My great aunt has this old hat, and she would like to get a replacement. However, we dont know what this style of hat would be called, or how to go about finding one without this knowledge. Could anyone help point me in the right direction? Does not have to be straw, like the original. Thanks...
  8. WolfeMan

    Belted back suits

    I was wondering about belted back suits. Would it be ok to have a belted back on a three piece wool suit in dark blue? Most of the people in my family are against it, but i personally like the look. I was just wondering if this is unusual for a belted back, and if so what more normal fabrics and...
  9. WolfeMan

    Putting a half belt on a jacket

    Hi, i have this jacket (not a suit jacket, just a zippered jacket thats a little below the waist) That i would like to put a belted back on. I saw another thread on doing this to a suit jacket, but it didnt help much. What i want to do is fold some pleats into the back and sew a belt over them...
  10. WolfeMan

    Regarding a decision in purchases

    I have recently come into some money, and am going to make a purchase. However there are several things i would like to purchase, but i just can't get them all. So, i have decided to ask all of your opinions on the matter. Replica M1 Garand drill rifle Boots (type II service shoes or brown...
  11. WolfeMan

    Pea Coat buttons

    Hello, I am looking for a set of metal buttons for my pea coat, and was wondering if anyone knows where i can find some? Thanks Wolfe
  13. WolfeMan

    Straw hat

    My grandmother is looking for a black straw hat with a wide brim, 4 inches, no particular style. It has to be pliable so she can manipulate the top of it and the brim, but not floppy. Any idea where i can get one? we were looking around but she didn't like any of the ones we found...
  14. WolfeMan

    Military style cap?

    I like the looks of the peaked cap that militaries around the world use, and was wondering if there is some sort of civilian cap thats similar to one? particularly to the crush cap. Or perhaps a crush cap with the badge taken off could be worn if these are difficult to find? I have searched...
  15. WolfeMan

    Buying a suit

    Currently, i have a sport coat and a couple pairs of pants i wear to nicer occasions, but id like to invest in a suit once i can scrape together the dough. Since i have never purchased a suit before, i thought i'd ask peoples opinions on where to get one, keeping in mind i have a limited budget...
  16. WolfeMan

    Telescope

    My "great aunt" gave me this telescope, it belonged to her late husband. She isn't sure what the era is, but she thinks it might be from around WWI. Any ideas?
  17. WolfeMan

    Grey trousers

    I have a pair of grey trousers, they almost look a little blue, and i was wondering what colour shirt to wear with them. The only shoes i own are a pair of corcoran boots and some brown dress shoes. Ive been wearing them with a black shirt and the boots, but would like to wear them more often...
  19. WolfeMan

    New jacket

    This is the jacket 442RCT sent me, the arms are a little long and a little wide, but other than that i love it. been wearing it every chance i get since it got here. Anyone know where i could maybe find a guide to shortening the sleeves? I look sorta strange in that last one. oh well...
  20. WolfeMan

    442 Regimental combat team

    At the request of 442RCT, i am posting this. He asked me to reaserch the 442RCT in exchange for a generous gift of a jacket, so here is some of what ive learned about them. The unit was comprised of Japanese Americans, mostly from the Hawaiian islands. They landed at Oran, Algeria in september...
  21. WolfeMan

    Cloth A-2s

    While looking at jackets that i can't afford on the internet, ive noticed that i have come across several cloth A-2 jackets. Theres one with a thinsulate lining (...
  22. WolfeMan

    Leather Shrinkage

    Hello, i have a leather jacket id like to shrink. Its a bomber jacket ( not anything nice, just a $100 knockoff ) and its about a size too big. Ive read an earlier thread on the matter, but i can't use the dryer to dry it because its too heavy, and a tailor is out of the question. Any other...
  23. WolfeMan

    Electre paris overcoat

    Hi there, i recently discovered a webcomic where the main character is wearing a nice overcoat. when i inquired with the author about the make, he told me it is an electre paris overcoat, but i have had no luck so far finding it , any suggestions? ( maybe something similar looking ) Not too many...

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