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    FS: Size 40 three-piece DB suit, 1930s

    For sale is a fabulous 1930s three-piece double-breasted suit, styled by Brandon. The fabric is a wonderful mid-to-heavyweight navy blue wool with alternating white and red pinstripes. The suit is in fantastic condition -- no noticeable flaws -- and I hate to part with it, but I'm moving and...
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    F/S Eastman B-3 size 44

    It's closer to dark brown than black (the horsehide facings in particular are much browner in person than in the photos -- and sorry for the upside-down nature of 'em!)
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    F/S Eastman B-3 size 44

    My move is your gain! Having relocated from the frigid climate of Minnesota to the decidedly warmer one of Washington, D.C., I've found my incredibly warm B-3 completely unnecessary. I've had it for about two years and it's been lightly worn (some scuff marks on the horsehide facings, but I...
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    Heavy Wool Russian Military Longcoat on Ebay

    Two things. One, the insignia are probably post-war; WWII-era shoulderboards and collar tabs had piping based on the branch of service. Two, WWII-era overcoats apparently did not have the lining extend to the, for want of a better term, right lapel (at least, that's what a Soviet reenactor...
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    Heavy Wool Russian Military Longcoat on Ebay

    It's probably from the 1970s or 1980s, but the cut and construction are essentially unchanged from WWII. I'd bid myself, if I didn't already have three! (And if it wasn't 70 degrees!)
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    Cognac - where to begin?

    I second Bache Gabrielsen (the VS and VSOP are somewhat more moderately priced). Widely available in Minnesota -- one of the sales reps explained to me when they introduced it here that the company is expanding into heavily Scandinavian areas in North America, which so far means New York...
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    $20 Suit

    That would be me! I'll probably need to go to a tailor for some minor alterations (I'm closer to a 40" than a 42") but you can't beat the price!
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    What's for Dinner?

    "German" chocolate cake is truly delicious, but it's actually named after American chocolatier Sam German, who developed a kind of sweet chocolate back in the 1850s. It was originally called "German's Chocolate Cake" before we Americans do what we do best and simplified the name...
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    Custom/MTM linen suit

    Yes, I was afraid of that, but A) there's always next year and B) it's convention season for me in the winter. Last year I was in Houston, the year before that San Diego and Washington -- and wool doesn't hold up well in those climes, even in winter!
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    Custom/MTM linen suit

    With the heat of the summer fully upon us (and plenty more to come), I think it's time for me to get a linen suit! I have a Ralph Lauren linen jacket that I wear all the time (despite it not fitting properly), and it's absolutely perfect for the hot summer months, but I'd like a matching...
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    Does Anyone Drink Rye Whiskey?

    The brown spirits guru at my local liquor store told me that there's currently a shortage of Rittenhouse. Anybody catch wind of it?
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    Canvassed suit & handwoven Donegal tweed, Brooks Brothers moleskins 42L, 34W

    Moleskins spoken for? I'll take them if not.
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    Levi's 501 Selvedge BNWT

    Are these shrink-to-fit?
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    Reduced: '50s 3-piece suit, 40R

    I cannot believe no one has pounced on this suit. I'm tempted to grab it anyway even though it won't fit me :)
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    A martini: 1 part Beefeater, 1 part Noilly, a dash of orange bitters, and a twist. Not noteworthy otherwise but I'm drinking it out of my "new" cocktail glass(es) I picked up at the antiques store. I already broke one, but I've still got four left!
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    Reduced: '50s 3-piece suit, 40R

    I'd jump on this like that, but it's just a smidge too small for me, even if it were altered.
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    Gin vs Vodka (Martini)

    I wish I had a good story behind it, but I had a bottle of Noilly Prat and I read in an old cocktail book that they used to add orange bitters to the drink. It's actually quite good. The citrus of the twist and the bitters is balanced quite nicely by the Prat.
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    What Did You Drink Last Night?

    This explains why my friend from LA always says that the Guinness in Minnesota tastes better.
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    Gin vs Vodka (Martini)

    I get weird looks (and occasionally snooty service) when I go into a bar and order the following: 3 parts Gin (never rail, rarely Gordon's, usually Beefeater, occasionally Tanqueray, and at home Plymouth or Old Tom) 1 part French vermouth (preferably Noilly Prat) Stirred Dash of...
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    letting out a waistcoat

    So I found a series of AMAZING late 30s three piece double breasted suits for a steal at a local thrift store yesterday, and what's even more amazing is they fit... well, sorta. The waist on the jackets are too high and the pants are a bit short - as it stands now, I look a bit bulky in them...
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