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  1. reetpleat

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    Very beautiful brown Sanford. 11C. slight bit of breaking in to wearer's foot, but just barely. Condition of leather etc is quite good with very little signs of scuff or tear or other wear. Just very slight scuff on the toe. See pics. The color is taking on a real beautiful finish. $50...
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    1970s? G 1 Imperial jacket 42. $100 Price reduced

    This is a pretty nice jacket in pretty good condition. from what I can see on line, it is from about 1976. Any correction would be appreciated. The maker is Imperial leather and Sportswear Company. The code is MIL-J-7823E (AS) There is also other numbers 8415-00-268-7800 and...
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    "Discovery of U-Boat Wrecks Rewrites the History Books"

    Do you want the book on CD?
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    "Discovery of U-Boat Wrecks Rewrites the History Books"

    Interesting. I listened to a book on cd about the guys that were deep wreck divers and discovered and explored a wreck off the coast of NEw Jersey. It took years and numerous deaths before they finally got a positive ID, which was a boat thought to have been sunk off the coast of Africa. The...
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    When did the Slide Toward Casual Begin in Earnest?

    I can't imagine attire getting much more casual. I mean, a guy in sweats or pajama pants, flip flops, and a t shirt can't get more comfortable without being naked. And that would be cold. I imagine it will become more common to wear this stuff to work or nice places, but that is happening...
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    What we have to put up with!

    That is what he is talking about. Any resemblance to actual fl members with nice hats is strictly accidental. So don't take such offense. OF course, he does not know enough to distinguish. but if the hipsters were wearing quality hats I don't think the trend would be so maligned. OF course...
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    When did the Slide Toward Casual Begin in Earnest?

    True. A big part of that shift from East coast to west coast as a focus of culture. The west was more inclined to be casual and less formal, and the weather demanded looser lighter clothing. The lounge jacket, sport shirts etc were a California innovation in a lot of ways. Also, the rise...
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    When did the Slide Toward Casual Begin in Earnest?

    Actually i was thinking of men. And meant it would not be considered acceptable for the office. Obviously, the people in the pics look great. No offense meant. But a guy or woman in a robe would be out of place in a typical work setting. Maybe too formal.
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    When did the Slide Toward Casual Begin in Earnest?

    Well, despite the jeans and motorcycle jackets of the Hamburg days, when the Beatles hit the word scene, they were wearing sharp suits, high collars, leather boots and ties. hardly the end of civilization as we know it.
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    Not Like New... Like Vintage!

    Well, there are many here who wear modern classic style stuff, or mix and match. But, if you want a vintage look, assuming you do, you just aren't going to get without spending more than vintage for new custom. Now, a modern dress shirt, or retros style sportshirt might have the look, but...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    I don't think I want to touch that one. You might be in for a bit of disagreement from many of the vintage ladies.
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    Retro-extremists? What are we called?

    Minor point, but I don't think drinking a lot or a little or clubbing is modern. I would love nothing more than to go out to Harlem, then to a late night jam session in an apartment basement that lasts till six in the morning, although at my age i might not make it quite so alcohol fueled, and...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    Certainly young guys care about what people think. No need to suggest sexism here. I freely acknowledge that. Thing is, young men generally do not care what people think about their partners except appearance because men don't tend to be judged as much for the style, or clique, or other...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    Younger women also are more concerned about what people think of them. They do not meant to date a guy who others will think are weird, or different, or not attractive or whatever. they also think the clothes you wear or the scene you are in is more important than it really is. As they get...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    On the other hand, sometimes you just click with a person. I used to have a girlfriend. We lived together in a small apartment, and were together all the time . We went out and socialized with friends together, ate together, and when she went to work I would go hang out there for part of the...
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    PO'd about stains

    Wool can get wet without shrinkage. But the hot or change in tepmerature messes wool up. You may find that it never looks quite as crisp. But ironing or dry cleaner pressing will make it look pretty good. Dry cleaners only can get at oil soluble stains. Not quite the right phrase. Water...
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    My Search for a Mate is Confined to my Sock Drawer

    Very well said, mjr. Could it be that you are a "friend of ours"?
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    My Search for a Mate is Confined to my Sock Drawer

    Just to bump an interesting thread with my two cents. guys that do not understand why women go for jerks do not understand a simple fact. Women, as smart as they are, do not base their relationship decisions on a rational decision. No one does. We base it on how we feel or how the person...
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    Dating for Fedora Loungers?

    Guys need to understand that women will go along with just about any type of guy if he is strong enough in being himself and owning his style, look, personality. Sure some girls are superficial, and some are too hardcore into their own clique or style. but the majority of women are quite open...
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    Ew! Armpit stink!

    Not to naysay the vodka people. But I expirimented head to head. Bought a wool shirt from a fellow lounger. Bad bad armpit reek. I will give him the benefit of the doubt as to awareness of it I tried vodka on one arm, baking soda solution on the other. Wanted to do a second...

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