In my opinion, sometimes less is best. Rather than painting yourself up like a peacock, the understated, elegant simplicity of the dinner jacket is it's success. In addition, it leaves the lady partner free to get all the attention, with the man's clothes merely complimenting hers.
I think that depends on your definition of natty. Through work, I've noticed that even Austrian CEOs are incredibly dapper, despite coming from one of the most conservative countries in Europe. These CEOs and board members are always seen with pocket squares, argyll socks, and even DB suits, or...
In 1945, the atomic bomb "Fat Man" was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39000 people outright and injuring a further 25000, with thousands more succumbing to radiation sickness. On August 15th, Japan announced it's surrender.
Modern fashion? I hate it. That said, they can be more practical for lazing around, looking after small children etc, activities where a tshirt and jeans are far more useful than suit and tie. Don't want to rip expensive suits!
The classic "train going into the tunnel" cutaway, unlike today where director's are just keen for the actress to take off her top, despite the fact she's often too skinny to even have anything, unlike the real women of 50 years ago or so! (Keira Knightley springs to mind)
A touch of brylcreem for the old fashioned hair style. Not greasy though. I do have an old fashioned styled safety razor, although of modern make, similar to the one used on the blane by Bond in Goldfinger.
Brett, I checked out your site, and saw the bit on pocket watches. Laughed the hardest today when I read " Hell, even Saddam Hussein rocked a pocket square when he was on trial–a man should never defend his war crimes without one."
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