Between...
...the Civil War and WWI, the U.S. Army adopted a series of uniforms with standing collars. This reflected style changes in European armies, and somewhat reflected civilian wear of high "wing" collars.
West Point's various uniforms including the full dress, and other uniforms...
Thanks...
....CharlestonBows.
I do have to say that when I wear a regimental stripe I think someone is going to come up and say: "Hey, you weren't a South Wales Boarder Dragoon!"
You know...
...I hate the Roman reenactors. As if they were in the Punic wars. Strutting around in phalera they didn't earn. Shameful.
Back on topic, it's hard to see one of your unique favorites come surging into popularity. You go from being unique, to one of the thundering heard...
Sharp...
...very sharp.
I'm not familiar with the fine points on bowlers, but the item in question reeks of quality.
When you consider the modern world, the bowler with its more compact brim would seem to be pretty practical. They don't seem to be worn, though. I don't know what's...
I posted this...
...in the overcoat section too.
A great thing about being a classic dresser is that you can look forward to the cold weather!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap
As a person...
...who's dressed in variations on of classic styles for 40 years, I intermittently come back into style. I don't really change much from year to year or decade to decade. I pretty much just replace things as they wear out.
Don't know...
...why the change. Nobody ever wears them. Even before 9-11, people hardly ever wore them. Waste of time and money changing them. They will never come up with a coat and tie uniform that the troops will like. Ever.
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