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#1 2018-03-12 00:04:25

The_Shooman
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Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

Last edited by The_Shooman (2018-03-12 00:33:59)

 

#2 2018-03-12 10:23:59

Berkeley_Breathes
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From: Crabapple Cove, ME
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

I actually read about this style recently in a book called Alabama in Africa. This was something that emerged during colonial rule in many African countries, it's a fascinating topic. If I can hunt down the passage of the book later today I'll post it.


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

 

#3 2018-03-12 22:50:59

Film Noir Buff
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From: Devil's Island
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

Clothing is for everyone.

Kind of similar to England's mods. Except that these guys are all Ozwald Boateng fanatics.


I am not sure why some people think nice clothing is only for the wealthy. I had someone tell me they used to dress like me when they were making a lot of money. I didnt realize you had to throw your nice clothing out when that stopped. Might be more of an American disease.

 

#4 2018-03-13 10:01:38

Berkeley_Breathes
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars


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

 

#5 2018-03-16 10:24:58

Film Noir Buff
Dandy Nightmare
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

James Laver knew well that clothing is primarily about status. And that status is crucial to human identity.

 

#6 2018-03-16 15:09:18

woofboxer
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From: The Lost County of Middlesex
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars


'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
John Simons

Achievements: banned from the Ivy Style FB Group

 

#7 2018-03-16 23:40:10

The_Shooman
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

 

#8 2018-04-25 23:32:02

Beestonplace
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Re: Living in poverty - spending a fortune to look like a million dollars

Not the same as a "30k millionaire" (which I had to look up)


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