It definitley works. The grey/blue windowpane in the vest compliments the suit very well, and with grey being an all accepting color, the beige just pops out very nicely giving a wonderful contrast.
I'd say it is. The low gorge, big shoulders, decent sized lapels and boxy cut all say "bold look" to me. A very nice example I might add. From what I've read and seen in person and in movies, the "bold look" was in vogue from around 1947-1955.
Chimney sweep? They were probably thinking of Dick Van Dyke in "Mary Poppins", even though he wears a suit.
What really should come to mind with shawl collar cardigans/sweaters
I have belief that it was that kind of '20s jacket, (which in the film shows it also has a belted back), is really what inspired the '60s/'70s mod versions instead of the '30s ones.
Couldn't decide on just one so here's, my top 5 list
Harold Lloyd
Buster Keaton
James Cagney
George Formby
Humphrey Bogart
And here's the link to an auction which has the Lloyd suit mentioned earlier.
http://goldenagedames.wordpress.com/category/actors/harold-lloyd/
Was just on the Old Navy website to see their new stuff for fall, and they finally have tab collar work shirts.
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=56792&vid=1&pid=250887012
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-20s-30s-Salt-Pepper-Fleck-8-Panel-Newsboy-Laborer-Hat-Work-Wear-XL-/300783523031?pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item46081854d7
A real gem of a cap!
Mistake on my part, I've just always refered to any straw fedora/porkpie as a panama hat. Now I'm glad that I understand the proper term for that weave.
What I wore to work last week. 1950's Adam. The guys at the local hat store where I get my vintage hats serviced couldn't decipher whether it's a fedora or porkpie. I just refer to it as a "Forkpie".
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