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Any ladies here shave 'vintage'?
Following the lead of many of the other gentlemen around here, I switched to a double-edge razor early this year. I have been quite satisfied with that choice - no more razor burn, no more absurdly expensive cartridges, a much more aesthetically pleasing shaving implement. So on a whim I got... -
Thank you all for being here
It seems that less and less often I know people who enjoy smoking and drinking like we do here. I'm not a smoker, so to speak. I smoke sometimes because I enjoy it. Cigarettes, cigars, pipe, hookah. I'm not a nicotine addict - at the most, I was up to a pack of cigarettes a month and a bowl a...- Geesie
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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These pants too 70s?
I got these pants and two others cut exactly like them (but in grey and charcoal) for free. I wanted them because they're medium-weight wool, but the cut has that 70s tightness in the thighs. Do you think the cut is good? Also, if I keep them, there's plenty of fabric to cuff them when I hem...- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Best sausage in San Diego - and a step back in time
It just kills me that I only found out about San Diego's Sausage King this winter, but who would have expected an old-world sausage shop in Spanish-settled San Diego? It's wonderful. All their meats are processed on site - the smoked ham, the blood sausage, even the liverwurst. They have...- Geesie
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Don't be a suit wimp!
I thought that in these (for most of you) gray January days it might be nice to pull out a couple summer suit articles I've had sitting around. First, the suit wimp. Ah, a classic case of being worn by a suit instead of wearing a suit. The confident man can wear white linen and look fine... -
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New ties. Thoughts?
While visiting home this Christmas, I noticed a bag of my father's clothes that my mother was going to get rid of since he hasn't worn them in at least 25 years. So I took the ties, even the ones I thought were ugly. Other than "they need to be cleaned and pressed", what are your thoughts on these?- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Suitcase usage?
I've been using this old Towncraft (JC Penny store brand) suitcase for a while, used to be my father's. I'm not terribly concerned with how "vintage" it is or anything - it's a nice tan hard-sided suitcase and that's what matters to me. What I'd like to know is what the things inside were...- Geesie
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- Forum: The Display Case
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People with more money than sense
What would YOU pay for a Western Electric Model 500? Well, if you get it on eBay, about $20-40. But what if you wanted it painted Day-Glo Orange? Aside from questioning your judgement, I'd say you would pay $20-40, plus a couple bucks for hobby store paint. Or Krylon. But what if you're...- Geesie
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Hat styles for oversized melons?
Size, of course, is relative. I wear a 7 5/8 - 7 3/4 hat, which is large but not huge. However, I'm a slim guy. 6'2", 42L jacket, 30 inch waist. My head would be proportionate to a boxer's frame. When I was a kid, I got teased a lot - I was even skinnier and I looked somewhat like a q-tip... -
Quickpoll: Vest without jacket
Thumbs up/down?- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Everyday trousers (non-suit)?
Does there exist a seller of non-suit trousers (i.e., good to wear just with a sport coat or vest or sweater) for a reasonable price? I can't bring myself to wear khakis all the time, I'm starting to feel too old for jeans, but I really can't afford expensive clothing yet. Most of the dress...- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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How much can a suit easily be altered?
I wear a 42L jacket and 30x33 trousers. Naturally, I cannot find anything of these dimensions in thrift stores or vintage stores. How far beyond suit measurements can simple alterations take the garments? -
CNO's looking good!
Well at least I'm excited about this... As seen in this video, Admiral Mullen himself is wear-testing the long-awaited Service Dress Khaki uniform. I have always wondered why that great WWII style uniform went away. Well, it's back. For comparison, a pic of Bull Halsey that I just swiped...- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Favorite pipe case/pouch?
A simple Google search shows no end of pouches to carry a pipe, tools, and tobacco in when traveling. Therein lies the problem I have. Too many choices. So, gentlemen, what do you carry your pipe and accessories in that you especially like?- Geesie
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- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Summer hat suggestions?
My wife has decided that I shall help her find a sun hat, for use at the beach or the park. Sadly, I am less confident in my vintage knowledge than she is. I've seen a few threads in here that have floppy sun hats but I haven't seen any threads that feature vintage pictures of these hats, or...- Geesie
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Summertime and the living is vintage
I was perusing the college wear thread and it seemed that most of the items listed were geared towards a New England aesthetic. This isn't surprising, since New England (and New York) was the cultural center of America up until mid century. Lots of sweaters, tweeds, etc. I happen to be in San... -
How are pumps supposed to fit?
I just got a pair of formal pumps (no bow, though :( ) and I'm not sure if they fit right. My feet aren't super-wide but they are large so the narrow toe pinches a little. My immediate thought was to get a size larger, but as I walk the heel slips a bit so I don't know if it would get worse with...- Geesie
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Homburg with black tie, vintage pictures?
Here and elsewhere on the 'net I've read that a black homburg is a good accompaniment to black tie attire. There have been a few pics of members here wearing it, as well. Does anyone have pics/links to Golden Age use of the homburg with black tie? I've searched a little but no luck so far...
