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    Put This On - denim

    Ian - what can you wear a Levi's 506XX with? A pair of dress slacks or kahkis? Would look funny to me to wear it with anything but a pair of jeans. I think that chore jackets look better with work pants sometimes, but not always. If it's a classic cut in raw/properly broken in denim it looks...
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    Put This On - denim

    Interesting, but they left out a ton of info.....guess it's for a beginner. Also, their advice on not wearing a denim jacket with denim pants is total BS.
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    This Ricky is a reproduction, right?

    Definitely agree with flat-top. Not worth $150 in this market and the fabric is not as good as the 50's stuff. You can also see that the collar looks a little small to be original also.
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    Best FL-er costumes 2009

    My wife and I as classic dirty robbers!
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Not true, I posted the following in response to GHQ1's original post: "I've got the USN Chambray and it's pretty good...feels like it'll stand up to some wear and tear. Also have the USN denim deck jacket with the shawl collar...very nice!"
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    Pomade

    Did you dry your hair before using the Layrite? Not sure if you're going to find a water based pomade with much better hold.
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    Pomade

    I would guess that John Travolta's hair came from a ton of hairspray and an army of on set hair stylists. His hair appears to be shorter on the top than on the sides. Royal Crown is pretty thin and I have no experience with SGB in the purple tin. You might try Layrite, but that can be pricey...
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    Service shoes/boots pics?

    We're they initially this brown or have you been polishing them with a darker color? They look great!
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Looks like J. Crew will be coming out with some more vintage workwear style/influenced clothing next spring. Check it out here: http://secretforts.blogspot.com/2009/10/coming-attractions-j-crew-ss10.html
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    Hair cuts

    I've been getting my hair cut by the same person for 12 years now. I look for someone who is friendly, remembers your name and is willing to work with you. A lot of barbers seem to be lazy and only want to give one or two haircuts. I've over the years experienced a great haircut around the...
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    My new Whites Traveler boots, black with cap toe pictures

    Second on my list (after a pair of Alden's)...love the blocked heel on them!
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    The foundry must've paid more and had better hours than the mines! Ever seen photos from a bar in a mining town?
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Everyday people that were well off maybe. When my great-grandad came home from the coal mine he ate, took his clothes off, bathed and went to bed. Not much time for socializing after working a 14 hour day. He had one suit and one dress shirt that he wore on Sunday. The whole point of repro...
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    I'm willing to pay a lot for stuff, but not overpay. Especially for stuff that's made with a fairly low cost (i.e. RRL). The hand made quality stuff from Japan is great, but some of it is still overpriced too.
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    I was joking...but they do look like upholstery tacks! LOL!!
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Hmmm, not sure I can agree with you on the point of really using this stuff for work. Most newer work wear looks like dire shit and you wouldn't want to wear it for anything but work to begin with. I don't see anyone on here running out to buy used Cintas uniforms!!! I understand the...
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    That shawl collar Mackinaw pea coat is killer, but about $550? Sheesh...
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    30's~40's Work Boots

    Are those upholstery tacks on the sole?
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    Reproduction classic workwear

    Honestly, I have no idea...bet you're right about Kohl's. Maybe this is their forray back into higher end department stores? I personally think that the Officer's Chinos made by J. Crew are probably the best for the price. I've never been overly impressed with the quality of Docker's myself...
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    Vintage Workwear

    Great pic dinerman! I've seen this one on Shorpy!

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