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    Hair cuts

    Good timing- Speaking of Anton Walbrook, can anyone break this haircut down for me? It's a bit different from the standard short back and sides, and will require that I grow my hair for a while. As far as I can tell, It seems to be: long on top, long on the sides, maybe with a slight...
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    Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]

    Fading Fast, LMM, thanks for sharing your experiences. I can definitely see how a wider waistband would function better with braces. Today I took some measurements to decide whether to have some alterations done to a few of my trousers. to further illustrate my conundrum: the trousers in the...
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    What are you wearing today??

    wow, great tip. I had seen some Italian navy ones online as well, but these Kriegsmarine ones have the advantage of a breast pocket. You've 'civilianised' it very succesfully in your outfit. Though I'm sure most think of the 6x3 as a strictly nautical, and mod look, this type of cut is quite...
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    What are you wearing today??

    cool blazer! does it have a story?
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    Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]

    Hello all, I have a question, and I thought it would be a good excuse to give the thread a bump. I have worn size 34 trousers for most of my adult life. Recently though, in measuring my waist, I found that I am actually more like a 36. I'm not talking about 'vanity sizing' here, all my trousers...
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    What would a Janitor wear in the 1950s

    Very fascinating and obscure info, thanks for sharing. Here is Henry Fonda playing a working man in The Long Night in an M-41 You can also find photos of James Dean wearing an A-2 flight jacket, and Paul Newman wearing an N-1. People often think of military surplus worn by civilians as a...
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    Canadienne 1940s-1950s French Mackinaw larger size 46

    Still available. Obviously it's still summer, but here is an investment for many future winters. Offered considerably cheaper here than comparable items I could find on ebay or etsy.
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    What are you wearing today??

    you've come a long way with your looks. Buddy Holly!!
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    Show off the sports coats.

    Looks good, Hamilcar. Can you provide some specs? 3 roll 2? Some details of the process would be appreciated, for example was there picture you drew inspiration from? Also I think the jacket deserves clearer pics- Let's have a look at it from a straighter angle. ;)
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    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Nicely done Giftmacher, looks like they did a good job with the lapel. You must have a good communication with your tailor.
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    Sprezzatura vs trying too hard.

    I think this would look good if the gloves were stuffed in a large patch pocket that could accommodate the gloves more comfortably, because that way it would appear that you did so absentmindedly. With an elegant, small, jetted pocket like that, it is obvious that the wearer forced the gloves in...
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    Summer blazer double breasted 4x2 triple patch pockets 42 long

    Modern, but with a certain vintage flair. Sleeves too long for me, with working sleeve buttonholes, so I am passing it on. Check out my ebay auction: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272255540568?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Thanks for looking and don't hesitate to...
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    Canadienne 1940s-1950s French Mackinaw larger size 46

    Still available.
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    Post '30s belt-back jackets and suits

    Jamesmac, the suit is nice, and your accessories definitely give the whole outfit a mid 20th century look. I wouldn't say that the suit specifically imitates the 30s or 40s, but like you say it is relatively conservative- the 1970s style of shoulders have more in common with the late 20s-mid...
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    Canadienne 1940s-1950s French Mackinaw larger size 46

    1940s-1950s mackinaw, of the type very popular in post-war France. Referred to as the 'Canadienne' Canvas outer, sheepskin lining, leather buttons, detachable belt. Here is an article on post war French style which was moving away from the established fashions: ''the Frenchman is above...
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    Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits

    In my opinion it is more versatile than it looks: Wear the two separately, and you have a versatile pair of trousers to wear with tweed or leather jackets, and a casual coat. and that belt is removable, isn't it? Sans belt you have a casual belt-back sports coat. Worn with a bit of colour, it...
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    What are you wearing today??

    Nice one Giftmacher. Shouldn't be hard to have a buttonhole added I think? Can you tell us more about the suit, maybe post in the 'suits' forum, about the pattern you used, and your experience with the tailor etc, if you have the time?
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    Paintings that showcase vintage fashion

    Thanks for sharing the link, Tuesday. What a great resource for illustrations! Here's a nice painting showing the function of sleeve garters (which incidentally I haven't seen many people wearing here, I guess it is pointless if your sleeves are the correct length) The Cypriot William Dobell
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    vintage caps

    Incredible photos, spanning the decades, thanks. Very handsome elderly couple on the top of the page. 8-panels were obviously a lot more popular in the US in the 30s.
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    Show off the sports coats.

    3-4 inches is ideal I find, but as you say, it is not all about the chest. I have a jacket with 5 inches of ease in the chest, but it tapers to a slim waist. As advertised here: Then my jackets that are labelled '38' measure 22 inches pit to pit, giving me 3 inches of ease, they fit pretty...

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