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The Declining Popularity of the Necktie
Another... ...thought. Regardless of cause, what I've noticed is a shift in goals. Previously, the goal was to dress as well as possible, consistent with practicality. These days the goal seems to be to dress as informally as possible, consistent with acceptability. The shift is that...- Mid-fogey
- Post #48
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Declining Popularity of the Necktie
Agree... ...and of course generalizations are usually problematic even in cases where they are useful. There have been many threads here on the decline of suits, ties, and dress hats. A great many factors were responsible. My only point was that the circumstances after WWII accelerated...- Mid-fogey
- Post #47
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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My Minneapolis Thrift Store Finds! 3 piece suits, other goodies
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The Declining Popularity of the Necktie
Interesting... ...discussion. I think it's worth noting that suit and ties were in many ways a time and place solution to the technology and culture of the times. We tend to not necessarily remember the past as it was. There were many men in the golden era that work work clothes to work...- Mid-fogey
- Post #36
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Shave of the Day
Jeep... ...I do believe you have the worst case of razor, soap, brush, and aftershave acquisition disorder I've ever seen. I've started with a DE before the craze a few years ago. My motivation was a better shave. I'm big on being able to buy things locally, and this limits what I can...- Mid-fogey
- Post #739
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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The Demise of the Summer Suit
It's difficult.. ...to draw the line between the general draw down of dress clothing wear and general changing fashion and wear patterns. When I graduated from college, every man in a professional job wore a suit. Now that only certain professions wear them, it is difficult for sellers and... -
Getting by during the Great Depression
My 80 year old dad... ...spent some time last weekend talking to my 10 year old daughter about growing up during the depression. She has the American Girl doll "Kit" that has a depression-centered storyline. My dad was born the year the depression started and never knew anything else. He...- Mid-fogey
- Post #51
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Dating: Do's and Dont's (1949)
Interesting video... ...but what struck me is that adults put something like that together it the first place. Used to be little books, pamphlets, and all sorts of guidance and advice produced and distributed. I guess with the 1960s, and "don't trust anyone over 30", the notion of actually...- Mid-fogey
- Post #117
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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vintage tobacciana?
Wow... ...I've got the exact twin of this lighter. I use it often to light my pipe. It was engraved in Japan in the early 1950s. My mom bought a sterling silver blank and a Japanese carver did the rest. Mine has my Dad's initials in the rectangular blank spot on the top.- Mid-fogey
- Post #38
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Period flatware
It's... ...Gorham Colfax. I'm not sure the original was Gorham, but it was Colfax. Replacements Limited sometimes carries the 1920s version. There are some differences. Our pattern is "European" or "Dinner" sized, versus most patterns, so the pieces are different than the original. I...- Mid-fogey
- Post #9
- Forum: The Display Case
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Period flatware
Not vintage... ...but a re-issue of a 1920s pattern in the 1990s. It's worth noting that, while Art Deco is very associated with the 1930s, colonial/neoclassical revival was more prevalent. Restoring Colonial Williamsburg, the 150th anniversary, etc were major influences.- Mid-fogey
- Post #3
- Forum: The Display Case
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Offering ciggies to visitors
My folks... ...had little lacquered cigarette boxes and silver lighters they brought back from Japan -- just for guests. My mother still has little sterling ashtrays a few inches across with a little divot for a single cigarette that she put by each place setting. None of these items has been...- Mid-fogey
- Post #18
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Tuxedo Rental
I agree... ...I bought one 20 yrs ago and have worn it at least a few dozen times. I've made my money back many times over. It feels a little classy to have you own. -
Please Help Identify These Trousers
Yep... ...recognize those from my wedding. And from the little Monopoly dude. -
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Caps and gowns and flip flops
It's a hit... ...you sunk his battship. With a flip flop.- Mid-fogey
- Post #48
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Secret Passageways
Many of... ...the old Virginia homes had secret rooms and escape routes built from fear of Algonquin attacks, pirates, the Spanish, etc. In the old days, you were on your own. Sometimes those old single shot pistols weren't enough, and you needed a plan "B". Westover, for example, had a...- Mid-fogey
- Post #50
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Bay Rum year round?
That's because... ...there isn't one.- Mid-fogey
- Post #29
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Caps and gowns and flip flops
Many of... ...these kids have been raised without ever having to dress up, sit at table for a meal, use manners, learn any social grace, etc. It isn't their fault. It's the way they were raised. As I noted in another thread, I saw a man in church with a white t-shirt, cargo shorts and flip...- Mid-fogey
- Post #46
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Specific Predictions on Style
Risky... ...to predict the future. One trend I've noted is that the common wear of today is the formal wear of tomorrow. The everyday "claw hammer" jacket of the early 1800s became white tie and tails later. We already see celebrities on the red carpet with a black suit versus a tuxedo and...
