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VERY wide leather belt and loose dungarees on male teen in 1930s?
I'm curious if anyone here can explain the VERY wide leather belt and loose dungarees on this teen in the 1930s? It almost seems like a kidney belt/gut belt that we used to wear when riding motorcycles back in the day. The loose pants look off for that period too, but maybe they were lose...- Abraham
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Which color for Donegal Irish Walking Hat?
Hello, I'm thinking about a new Donegal Irish Walking Hat to help me get through this winter. I have narrowed it down to either "Gray Salt & Pepper" (first photo) or "Moss Green Salt & Pepper." Is one color the more traditional of the two? Does one typically look better on a dark complected... -
When did the tacky practice of wearing brown shoes with blue suits become accepted?
Was this a Wall Street thing? I think it looks absolutely hideous! Black shoes only with blue suits. I'll even go a step further and say I would never wear any shoes other than black or cordovan shoes with a business suit.- Abraham
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Seeking a kilt for everyday wear?
I'm seeking a simple kilt for everyday wear. For a long time I considered a 5.11 Tactical Kilt. Unfortunately I can't tell is they are still being produced? I'm now considering a DNKE Greenhorn or Sports Utility kilt www.damnnearkiltem.com or maybe a Utility Kilt www.utkilts.com Utilikilts...- Abraham
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List of different hats from more dressy to less dressy?
Does this seem about right? 0. Top hat 1. Homburg 2. Fedora 3. Trilby 4. Bowler 5. Western/cowboy -
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Wearing a top hat with a business suit and overcoat?
Two weeks ago my wife and I attended an Christmas parade, followed by dinner with some friends. I figured when I got home I could change (I was wearing a charcoal business suit, white shirt, tie and black brogues) into some more casual, warmer clothes until I was informed about dinner. Since...- Abraham
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Would a Bowler like this be... ?
Would a bowler like this be: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quality-Black-Wool-Felt-stiff-bowler-hat-Major-Wear-satin-lined-5-sizes-/162156659446?var=&hash=item25c14a42f6:m:mqKWhvMJQO5akdajDwxg62g A.) Immediately recognized as an el cheapo model that will wear quickly by anyone even remotely... -
The Little Things Really Make a Difference!
I was sitting in my vehicle waiting to give someone a ride when I noticed two guy leaving the local gov't center. They looked very similar and were dressed very similarly -- nice khaki pants and blue button down long-sleeved Oxford shirts. One guy had a ball cap on (nice as far as ball caps...- Abraham
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Is/was there a "color code" for suspenders/braces in corporate US?
Is there or was there a "color code" for wearing suspenders/braces in corporate US? Back around 1990 I was given a very nice set of red braces as I prepared to intern. A wise old sage in my office said that not only was I too young to wear braces, I also didn't hold the job title to justify...- Abraham
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Who still wears suits these days?
What professions still pretty much require the wearing of a suit these days and where? Attorneys? Only on court/important client days? How does it differ by city -- NYC, Chicago and LA? CPAs? Corporate officers? Anyone else? -
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What color waistcoast for morning dress?
What color waistcoat would you prefer with a black morning coat, white shirt and light grey flannel slacks? Thanks... -
If I was a rich businessman, this is what I would wear to work on my head each day of the week...
If I was a rich businessman, this is what I would wear to work on my head each week: On Mondays a nice gray Homburg to start out the week: Tuesdays I would celebrate my heritage with a black Bolero/Gaucho hat: On Wednesdays a nice Akubra Campdraft in silverbelly: On Thursdays I would get... -
Just got a travel bar. Which 3 bottles would you include?
Just got a nice old travel (small suitcase) bar. Which 3 bottles would you include? I would like liquors can can be drank neat if possible. I was thinking: A scotch whiskey. A bourbon whiskey. An Irish whiskey. Thank you!- Abraham
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How you ever worn certain clothes to give others "the finger?"
Have you ever worn certain clothes in a business/professional setting to effectively give others (especially superiors) "the finger?" I was thinking today of the gentleman that was the director of internal audit at the firm I used to work for. He was a very serious, smart and formidable... -
Would an Akubra Campdraft work in big city business?
Would a silverbelly Akubra Campdraft with a fedora bash match well with a navy blue suit, white shirt and polished black brogues in a downtown/large city environment? Thanks. -
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Where does the "ill-fitting ball cap with a suit" look originate from?
Where does the "ill-fitting ball cap with a suit" look original from? We've all seen it hundreds of times at outdoor church events, graduations, upscale car shows, etc., etc. A guy will be wearing either a fairly nice suit or a sports coat and a tie. Then laying on top of his his threadbare... -
Grey flannel or twill trousers with morning dress?
What are your thoughts about grey flannel or twill slacks in place of striped or houndstooth slacks as a part of a morning dress outfit? What color waistcoat (different than the vest below) would you pair with grey slacks and a black morning coat? Black or possibly dove? Thank you. -
That combination makes for the most conservative and formal black tie outfit?
What combination makes for the most conservative and formal black tie outfit? Below are my best guesses. Did I miss anything? Thanks. Color: Black rather than midnight blue? Lapels: Peak rather than shawl? Shirt: Turndown collar rather than wing collar? (black tie only.) Bow Tie color... -
Which looks better -- a Stetson Open Road or an Akubra Campdraft with a Cattlemen's Bash?
Which looks better -- a Stetson Open Road or an Akubra Campdraft with a Cattlemen's Bash? -
Wearing white tie to a black tie event?
I typically go to 2-3 black tie events per year. People seem to adhere to the dress code in maybe one of them -- usually weddings. Several months ago I bought a gorgeous BB white tie outfit (trousers, tails and vest) at a local thrift shop that supports hospice. With the exception of having...
