I would say get the matching charcoal grey waistcoat - dove grey is fairly easy to find ready made (Pakeman Catto and Carter, for example) whereas this is really your one chance to get a matching waistcoat made. I can't immediately think of a good source for houndstooth trousers in your budget...
I've now got some collars up and an Esky plate. There was a bowler but it has gone already! If time permits I have another bowler/derby to go, also a nice 42"L black velvet jacket and (possibly) a stroller as well.
I would guess somewhere in the range 1930s-1950s. A little research suggests that the Radiac name may have been dropped around 1964, when the parent firm was merged with Tootal; this may help give a "not later than" date.
Currently auctioning black imitation pique cufflinks for black tie wear, plus some nice collars and an Esky plate. As ever, 10% discount or free shipping (choice at my discretion) to Lounge members.
Mine too; I was lucky enough to find one just the right size for credit cards, etc. At £14 for a solid silver case, I thought that it offered far better value for money than any wallet I might find, as well as durability - plus I like it as a thing.
I recently bought the nail buffer below, which is feeling fairly sorry for itself, as can be seen. In particular, the chamois buffer is rather dry and coarse - is there anything anyone can suggest to rejuventate it a bit?
Thanks in advance!
Currently auctioning white evening waistcoat, two vintage "trubenised" semi-stiff turndown collars, moleskin trousers and MoP snap cufflinks. As ever, 10% discount or free shipping (choice at my discretion) to Lounge members.
To add to Josephine's reply, UK versions often look like this:
They occasionally turn up on eBay, and can be bought from Clermont direct, thus:
http://www.clermontdirect.com/marcella-waistcoat-buttons-p-180.html
In extremis, sewn-on buttons can be substituted, but the effect is...
Currently auctioning white evening waistcoat, three vintage turndown collars in rare shapes, white tie studs and cufflinks. As ever, 10% discount or free shipping (choice at my discretion) to forum members.
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