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#26 2018-01-12 10:28:21

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#27 2018-01-12 10:32:03

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Re: The ideal wardrobe

I just tell them "it's the new punk rock."


"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#28 2018-01-12 12:35:49

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"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"

 

#29 2018-01-12 12:43:50

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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#30 2018-01-12 22:57:11

ste
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

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#31 2018-01-13 06:02:00

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Otter : Take it easy, I'm pre-law.
Boon : I thought you were pre-med.
Otter : What's the difference?

 

#32 2018-01-13 11:34:45

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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#33 2018-01-16 16:18:19

ste
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#34 2018-01-16 16:38:12

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#35 2018-01-16 19:39:20

Worried Man
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

I'd love a linen jacket.


"We close our sto' at a reasonable hour because we figure anybody who would want one of our suits has got time to stroll over here in the daytime." - VP of George Muse Clothing, Atlanta, 1955

 

#36 2018-01-16 20:21:08

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Re: The ideal wardrobe

I have to say, looking at this photo makes me feel vindicated about still really liking an old Anderson-Little madras jacket I own with beautiful shoulders just like on WFB's jacket above - and wide lapels, too...


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#37 2018-01-17 07:44:45

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#38 2018-01-18 11:48:18

ste
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

I think if you're going to wear wide lapels you at least need longer hair.

But wider belt, wider pant legs, wider tie, slightly longer collar points. It doesn't necessarily look bad. A lot of crap was produced in that era which gives it a bad rap.

 

#39 2018-01-18 12:19:52

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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#40 2018-01-18 13:29:38

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#41 2018-01-18 13:35:34

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#42 2018-01-18 13:49:57

mhalat
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

YUP! That is the Millennial Canadian financier/pro athlete look du jour.

 

#43 2018-01-18 13:55:46

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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#44 2018-01-18 14:08:51

mhalat
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#45 2018-01-18 14:30:27

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#46 2018-01-18 14:34:00

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

#47 2018-01-18 14:41:48

mhalat
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#48 2018-01-18 15:29:50

Jeff Reed
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

That poor button is doing a lot of work.

 

#49 2018-01-18 18:28:55

ste
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Re: The ideal wardrobe

Speaking of ample figures - I wonder if the peak lapel came back for the large chests of today? Of course models are always effete, but the buyer needs more lapel real-estate to avoid looking like Disney introducing the Space Program.
And wide lapels aren't popular other than with the high-waisted, wide band, no belt pleated trouser crowd who tie their ties incorrectly (but exactly like each other).

One of the reasons I can't handle off-the-rack (except for H&J) is I need narrow lapels for my narrow frame. I imagine it's the opposite for larger folks, and the peak lapel works I guess.

Personally, I never have been a fan of peaks. To me they're like opera shoes, felt boutonnieres,  or skulls.

On a tux or double-breasted jacket I can accept it. I'd rather have a shawl collar tux. On a double-breasted jacket I'd prefer the upper angle of the peak to be more horizontal, and for the peak itself to be wider. Not narrow, pointing up and thus in need of a button like my collar points.

 

#50 2018-01-18 20:01:03

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: The ideal wardrobe


"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin

 

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