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Ebay Hats: Victories, Defeats, Gripes & Items of Interest
It isn't ebay, but I have to vent... On a recent antiquing expedition, I found an absolutely gorgeous, near mint silk collapsilble opera top hat for $140. It looked at first glance that the hand written tag said 7 1/2, my hat size. I was practically giddy when I asked the shopkeeper to let me...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #23,287
- Forum: Hats
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Show us their suits
No, you mis understand me. I mean to say that they never smiled at all, but the reason was because they knew they'd be sitting for several minutes, not because they were mirthless individuals. The sense for formality in the occasion of having photographs done may be at issue, but also remember...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #714
- Forum: Suits
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What do you use to shave?
I have the identical razor which once belonged to my grandfather. Yours is incredibly pristine! It looks as if it has never been used! It's certainly a lovely little razor to shave with, given the right blades. I don't get to use mine as often as I'd like, since I usually can't spare the 20...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #1,459
- Forum: Skills and Smarts
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Vintage Eyeglasses
Has anyone got any idea where I might procure a decent and affordable pair of pince-nez SUNglasses? My online searches have been relatively fruitless. I would, I think, prefer the rigid bridge style with the spring loaded clamps. Any information is very much appreciated.- Gin&Tonics
- Post #795
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us their suits
Actually, the lack of smiles in these old photos may be more a symptom of the technology of the time than anything else, especially in the case of the first photo, which may be a dageurrotype. With old photographic equipment, the exposure time was extremely long, measured in minutes, not...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #695
- Forum: Suits
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What are you wearing today??
Wow, what a page! Outstanding showing, gentlemen. I did dress vintage today, but unfortunately I was too busy to get a picture. Merry Christmas everyone!- Gin&Tonics
- Post #20,951
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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24 Rules For Gentlemen in 2014
I must respectfully disagree with you on some points, Baron. First I'd point out that if you haven't personally interacted with many of us in a close relationship for a long time, you can't say whether we are or are not decent folk. Maybe the rest of us are too, but you haven't had the chance...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #72
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Matching vs Unmatching Vests
Indeed we owe much to old Beau. He was in many ways an arrogant vapid twit, but we cannot deny, the man had style.- Gin&Tonics
- Post #9
- Forum: Suits
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24 Rules For Gentlemen in 2014
I can say from personal experience that I long felt that the idea that women were largely attracted to sleazy a-holes must be true. Not that it is true in absolutely every case, but from my experience it seemed to hold true for a long time. Given the option of either becoming a sleazy a-hole...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #25
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us your waistcoats/Vests?
That waistcoat is bloody gorgeous. What size is it and how much would you be asking for it if you sold it?- Gin&Tonics
- Post #149
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show us your waistcoats/Vests?
I have several vests from Gentlemen's emporium. The quality of their stuff varies. If you stick to the 100% natural fiber stuff, it can be excellent. Even the polyester stuff isn't terrible, it's just, well, polyester. I have a polyester vest from them that's actually fairly decent, but a 100%...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #148
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Formal Wear Primer
I know this is super old, but my passionate ardor for all things Victorian forces me to reply to this question - a frock suit (or just the coat with separate trousers) was the Victorian (and stretching back into the Regency period) equivalent of the modern informal suit. It was the ordinary day...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #1,535
- Forum: Suits
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What are you wearing today??
The crazy thing is, I went there with 50 cents in my pocket specifically looking for a suit, because I know that thrift store sometimes has sales where a particular colour tag is 50 cents. Lo and behold, I walk in and the first thing i see is a 1960 vintage tux with the sale tag on it! It fit me...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #20,895
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What are you wearing today??
Not actually wearing this today, per se, but I couldn't resist showing off this awesome find :D Tuxedo dated Nov, 1960, near mint condition, and I paid...wait for it....50 cents! Shown here is my little ad hoc take on black tie - the tie is a puff tie and the vest is a Victorian style with a...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #20,892
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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1920s suits
This photo is a perfect example of everything wrong with modern tailoring. Although the overall look is a nice attempt at the old days, the trousers are far too long with too low a waist, the jacket is too tight making the x-phenomenon appear, and the button stance on the jacket and waistcoat...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #529
- Forum: Suits
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What's the meaning behind your Avatar ?
You have a highly enviable desk, sir. I hope someday when I own a house big enough for me to have a study, that my desk looks much like it! I thought i had replied to this thread, but I realize after a review that I haven't! My avatar is the incomparable Jeremy Brett in the role he is most...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #33
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Fedora Lounge Membership Surpasses 30,000
You want to hear something funny? I was going to ask jokingly in relation to your previous posts, "Ahh, but are they edison bulbs?" And lo, they are! lol Edison was a lazy good for nothing belly crawling scoundrel, btw.- Gin&Tonics
- Post #35
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Fedora Lounge Membership Surpasses 30,000
I for one, have to wade in here and say that I agree with the sentiment that his is indeed one of the most blessed spots in the quagmire of the internet, and is indeed a place where civility is highly regarded and sought after. I've had my run ins with certain members here and there, but as a...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #25
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Help for Fashion Disaster
I would say that there are two types of shirts you want to get. First is a couple of nice dress shirts. You really can't go wrong with men's dress shirts - they're extremely versatile in that you can dress them up or down either by buttoning the collar and adding a tie or bowtie, or you can wear...- Gin&Tonics
- Post #16
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
