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#1 2010-07-19 05:44:49
- Rip Rig & Panic
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Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
Too old for these myself, but someone ten or fifteen years younger would probably look stunning: in the right location. I think Jesmond may have discussed these in the past; and, slightly under the influence of The Beatnik, I invested, early last summer, in an elusive (thanks, Cardinal!) Viyella 'Corker', with a more restrained neck opening. Then I forgot to pack it for my Breton holiday and spent most of the time in Smedley sea island cotton instead.
#2 2010-07-19 05:47:21
- Hard Bop Hank
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
I gotta lose a few kilos to wear sailor shirts again, I think!
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#4 2010-07-19 06:00:50
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
A fairly fitted thick cotton top, dark green background with vertical white 'rope' effect. Internet searches have proved fruitless, J, even though I live just miles from the original factory. I saw it on Ebay, liked it, and, oddly, the seller lives in the next village. She sold me the boat neck for an extra fiver. I'd say each item was circa 1960, though heaven knows I'm no expert. Does look nice with shorts.
#5 2010-07-19 06:35:43
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
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#6 2010-07-19 06:48:41
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
Jesmond - I think you'll know what I'm talking about here - wearing it represents my 'dual personality', i.e. slightly non-Ivy. In order to remain individualistic - as you know so well - one has to imitate the restricted American suit-wearer a la 'Esquire' circa 1960 and push out the canoe a little. No pipe or tam o'shanter for me, but, when the mood swing demands it, a little 'Vince'-inspired Breton chic. This is from one who is still much taken by that Soho, beret-wearing, breadstick and 'Le Monde' carrying experience, y'know?
#7 2010-07-19 06:59:31
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
...Yes, i do... i STILL have my own berets... 
#8 2010-07-19 15:23:05
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Re: Continental Style 1: The Boat Neck
Now we're talking...
The Bretton under a fine knit cardigan. Turned up chinos or levis, sockless. And.. Dare I say a sandal. I favour the Birkenstock... My summer look (when the sun's out)