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  1. Retro Spectator

    1960s Bradlees Sweaters

    Here's some great finds I got over at Goodwill the other day. Three of the four sweaters are Bradlees, one of them being marked Bradfield instead. The fourth is not made by or for Bradlees and is marked Sedgewick. I've never found deadstock sweaters before, and these ones really are interesting...
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    Unusual Harris Tweed Logo?

    So I picked this jacket up today at a flea market, and I noticed that the Harris Tweed logo inside is not the normal one. The jacket appears to be from either the 1950s or 1960s, but I can't be sure because there is no union label inside, but the details seem to point to that era. Any idea when...
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    60s Sport Coat Buttons?

    I have this wonderful plaid 60s sport coat I got from a local flea market store last year. I would love to be able to wear it, but the middle button is broken. Where might I find a button that matches the other buttons to replace the broken one? Thanks! :D I would like to mention that I...
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    How to Stop Losing Lapel Pins?

    It seems to me that my lapel pins are always getting loose, or in rarer circumstances completely falling off. I've lost one close to a year ago, and one fell off today (but I found it.) I could be wrong, but I think I've also had another one start getting loose. What are some tricks on...
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    Interesting Observation

    I've noticed that the difference between styles from 1956 and 1966 is very subtle if we are looking at conservative clothes from both years. However, the difference between 1966 and 1976 is very bold, especially with sport coats, suits, ties etc. The difference between 1976 and 1986 seems to be...
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    Safety of Using Vintage Alarm Clocks

    I decided to use the General Electric (probably 1960s) alarm clock as my alarm clock. Is it safe to do so if you don't notice any apparent frays? The clock.
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    Vintage Supermarket Stuff

    I recently got a job at a local supermarket. I've been enjoying working there. I'm an extrovert, and I get to talk to people all day! :D One thing that I really like about this supermarket is that they have the original decor. The supermarket was built in the late 60s and they still have the...
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    How Does One Comb Their Hair Like This?

    I have seen many old photos where the people comb their hair like this. How is a hair style like this combed?
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    Partly Black Tie With Brown Pants?

    I just got this tie off of eBay. It is cream and black, but mostly cream. Can I wear this tie with brown pants? I have all brown pants, and one pair of black pants, which I do not usually wear, as I don't like wearing black much. Thanks! :) The Tie...
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    List of Vintage Hat Companies, and Their Opening and Closing Dates?

    I have been wondering, is there a list of vintage hat companies (1900s-1970s), and with their opening and closing dates? I can't seem to find such a list. If it doesn't exist, I think it would be quite useful. :) Thanks! :)
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    Bob Lehmann Organist?

    I enjoy buying old records from the thrift store (they are all 50 cents each!), and it is easy to find old records. :D While browsing the records section the other day, I picked up several records, (one of them was from the 20s!), however, the most mysterious record I found was a record by Bob...
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    What Kind of Shirt is This?

    I found this very unusual collarless plaid shirt made by Peter Barton's Closet at the thrift store today. It was made in Italy. It is constructed similar to a normal button down shirt, but the buttons don't go down all the way, and are off center. There is no collar, and the cuffs have only one...
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    Polo Shirt Over Shirt?

    I found this picture of Lawrence Welk wearing what appears to be a polo shirt, over a shirt and tie. Is this a polo shirt, or is it a sweater? Did other people in the Golden Era do this as well?
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    Late 50s Belt Average Width Question

    I have a question about the width of late 50s belts. What was the average width of late 50s belts? I know early 50s belts were very narrow, but how wide were late 50s belts? Also, what were some typical details (buckle, etc.) that were specific on late 50s belts? What is the chance you can find...
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    50s-Early 60s Style Pullover Sweaters?

    I'm looking for a new long sleeve, v-neck pullover sweater for the winter. I have been looking for olive, or beige sweaters, but what are some specific details that 50s-Early 60s sweaters had? I have been looking at vintage ads on Google images, and it seems many had low v-necks, but some were...
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    Tying an Ascot Without it Choking You?

    After following several tutorials on how to tie an ascot without it getting loose (most of which say to do a four-in-hand knot), I have noticed that the ascot still falls, but instead of just falling, the knot also chokes you by getting stuck between your shirt and your neck. How do you stop...
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    When Do You Think This Hat is From?

    While browsing eBay, I found this hat. When do you think this hat is from? It says that it's made in England by/for Marshall Fields. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Tweed-Fedora-Hat-England-for-Marshall-Fields-Wool-Blend-Showerproof-/291589325948?hash=item43e414047c:g:vzwAAOSwjVVVylo0
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    Which Shuron Frames Should I Get?

    After looking at Shuron frames on Frames Direct, I decided to Photoshop both the Shuron Freeway, and the Shuron Ronsir Zyl onto my face. If I were to get the Freeway, I would get them in brown smoke color. If I were to get the Ronsir Zyl, I would get tortoise color (sadly, not available in the...
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    Private Message Notification Suggestion

    I occasionally get private messages, but I never notice until days, or weeks later, as I rarely look at the text at the top right of the screen. I have been on other forums which, when you receive a private message, you get a pop-up in the center of the screen telling you. This would be very...
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    Vintage Collar Bars: Too Small for Modern Shirts?

    I picked up a few vintage collar bars at a thrift store a bit back, but I haven't been wearing them since they seem to be too small to fit. The places which you slide onto the shirt are very tight, and have difficulty going on the shirt. The bars are also very short, making the collars very...

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