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#5101 2016-11-17 15:08:54
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#5103 2016-11-19 07:01:08
- Armchaired
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
�Careful with that axe Eugene.�
#5104 2016-11-19 12:27:00
- Acton_Baby
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
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#5105 2016-11-19 13:35:53
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#5106 2016-11-21 10:03:30
#5107 2016-11-21 11:21:45
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Be careful playing around with it mate it could go into a wrinkly old shape and you could get dips in the shoulders
#5108 2016-11-21 11:53:33
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"Florid, smug, middle-aged golf club bore in this country I'd say. Propping up the 19th hole in deepest Surrey bemoaning the perils of immigration."
#5109 2016-11-21 11:59:42
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
I'm talking something for UK August temperatures plus that I could wear if I end up in the tropics (or on the continent in the summer).
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#5110 2016-11-21 12:27:34
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
However wrinkles would not be good. Most of the old school light jackets have a little bit of lining - shoulders and upper back I think. That would be fine for me although it would be more work for my tailor compared to simply taking it all out. I'm sure he won't agree to do anything that would harm it, but if the lining stays I suspect the suit will be unwearable in temperatures of beyond 20° (maybe less). I think Stan has mentioned full linings being inadvisable in tropical climes.
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#5111 2016-11-21 12:39:27
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#5112 2016-11-21 12:59:55
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay"
#5113 2016-11-21 13:33:53
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
The shoulders haven't got much in them so that's not much of a big deal either way. The seams could be a problem but I'm going to ask my tailor to do a 1/4 or 1/2 lining as it will make the suit a hell of a lot more versatile. Even though it's probably 80s and I'm more of a 50s guy, the trousers are pretty much perfect (well they will be when I get the cuffs lengthened from 1.5 to 1.75") and the jacket is pretty classic too - lapel width, button stance and vent length are all pretty timeless. Reminds me of the 70s guy from the Japanese magazine that HTJ posted a few years back.
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#5114 2016-11-21 13:35:23
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I have 1 pair of Rancourt pennies that I regard as being damn near perfect. I also have some vintage Florsheims that feel and look a lot cheaper.
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#5115 2016-11-21 14:36:39
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
You sound very happy with it, Yuca. Fair play. Wear it well. And I look for to the action shots next summer!
I don't mind the seems looking untidy on an altered sport coat but it's the fact that if they are not finished ( on a tweed sport, for example) they can rub and ruin a sweater or cardigan. You'll not have that issue... but if you decide to go Rab C Nesbit you might find they chafe...
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rab+c+nesbitt&client=safari&hl=en-gb&prmd=ivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi4jrzl5rrQAhWKhpAKHT4wDYwQ_AUIBygB&biw=320&bih=460&dpr=2#imgrc=8ehCRdLGOZ5Z9M%3A
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#5116 2016-11-21 15:23:07
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#5117 2016-11-21 15:43:40
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#5119 2016-11-21 21:37:42
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That 1980 pic is badass.
"The only comment a gentleman’s outfit should generate is that he is properly dressed for the occasion" - Calvin Trillin
#5120 2016-11-21 21:51:15
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
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#5121 2016-11-22 00:40:35
#5122 2016-11-22 07:41:10
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
Very happy to hear you're pleased with the suit, Yuca. If I had to pick an option for the lining I would go with the half-lining because I feel like the difference in temperature is marginal between half and quarter lining. Also, with the half lining it's easier to slip on and off the jacket and generally more comfortable because a cotton suit can easily catch or snag on whatever shirt you will be wearing underneath. Freedom of movement is high on my list when it comes to tailored clothing.
#5123 2016-11-22 08:48:26
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
"I have about 100 pairs of pyjamas. I like to see people dressed comfortably."
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#5124 2016-11-22 08:55:30
#5125 2016-11-22 09:14:41
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Re: Recent Old Ivy Finds
It's quite obvious when you look at his right leg, which I why I never previously thought cuffs were lacking. It's probably even noticeable if you look long enough at his left leg - my fault for posting late at night when I'm suffering from sleep deprivation.
Re. the lining: in that case maybe it's essential, so I may just leave it as is. It's hard to know without removing it, which I don't want to do if it's unnecessary. Otoh: http://maturestyle.tumblr.com/post/147043188975/heavytweedjacket-huntington-chambray-jacket-b%C2%B2
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