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    girls in guy's garb

    Men iin guys' duds Wife beater undershirts. (Yes, we hate this appellation but it has become accepted); Pajama tops, if such are still to be found; vests; The danger is avoiding the "Annie Hall" look, painful to say because I have a crush of 30 years on Diane Keaton.
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    Typing gloves?

    Typing gear Gloves maybe; the Nike Type-Man sneakers for $280 are a rip-off. Slippers are fine.
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    The Moustache

    Got milk? Bravo and congratulations for all moustaches, my mom's included. I have had them off and on, now off. For some men, they are as essential as ears, nose and mouth. What would Einstein, Hulk Hogan, Clark Gable, Wilford Brimley, James Joyce, (unfortunately for the fraternity, Hitler and...
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    Stiff Starch Shirts: The Japanese Method

    Is that a collar stay or just happy to see me? I used to launder, starch and press my own shirts. Finally, and for the past 30 years, my means ( and a spouse who refuses) have allowed me to have them laundered. My laundry kept advising me to stop the heavy and medium starch but I ignored them...
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    If you said you looked like one celebrity from the Golden Era...

    20's gal Clara Bow? Google her and a pic that looks like her comes up.
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    Tweed jacket, looks good

    Harris Tweed It's ironic and fun to imagine so many homeless folks about in Harris Tweed jackets. That does not delay my ebay acquistion for a second, however, having myself bought beautiful and well fitting ones from ebay, in wonderful condition. Democracy in action!
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    RAF SERVICE DRESS UNIFORM HELP PLEASE!

    RAF Battledress in Bomber Command sizes George Petersen at National Capital Historical Sales, Inc. in Virginia can have anything made in real Barthea in any size. Nice quality made in Thailand. Ok, it's not Hong Kong but nice workmanship and linings and buttons. Any rank is available.
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    The Miracle of Absinthe

    Absinthe Fun to read this thread. We will never get to enjoy the original Gaslight era recipe anyway, so what? I served some Absinthe late in the evening last spring at my younger daughter's graduation party to any volunteers, already well buzzed on more plebian libations. What fun! Yes, the...
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    Lid for a Tux; Advice?

    Hat finds Tux It may well be that the white dinner jacket or tuxedo is, like the hospital gown, that rare ensemble that defies a hat.
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    Cheers To The Baseball Cap

    Take me out to the ball game Does it depend on the occasion? I think they do not look as 'right' on a commuting businessman in trench or topcoat, as a fedora or homburg but knocking about on a weekend errand, or on a campus visit or sporting evernt, (yes, even football, not that we in...
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    Vintage Movie Suits

    Also check out how short the jacket is. Nowadays, and it was not uncommon then, the jacket hem would end near the ends of the first knuckles, the hand could 'catch it' with curled fingers. This suit emphasizes Gary's height and slim hips. He could wear anything and look good.
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    Bigger Than Life

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    "Mad Men" on AMC (US) - (Spoilers Within)

    You must be dissappointed. I love the show but your fears have been realized. It's not 'freewheelin'.
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    Steampunk, Dieselpunk, etc.

    Steampunk Like others, I deplore the nomneclature but adore the ambiance. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the HG WELLS Timemachine movies were forerunners of Steampunk. Golden Compass is a good current example of the genre.
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Introduction I may share more later but it's only right to register and join after enjoying the 'Google' hits for so many years, researching vintage clothing/costume questions. My only regret is that I can no loger revel in the sinful, mysterious bliss of being a 'lurker'. Now I get jaw slapped...
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    Western, anyone?

    Western hat The best, and one I have and might actually wear: Seth Bullock's from Deadwood. Black wide brimmed Homburg style with dark gray brown grosgrain trim and large standing pencil roll.
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    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Last movie seen The Dark Knight. Yes, I am the last person in North America to see it. Loved Heath Ledger's Joker-please don't start the controversy!
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    Snot Rags?

    hankies Even the pioneers would have been glad to have Puffs with aloe. These germ lockers are nice to remember but now, best for show, safely tucked into the suit or jacket breast pocket, never to be removed for the originally intended purpose. They are the sartorial equivalent of a duck press.
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    Prohibition

    Quote: "it also argued that drunken husbands were responsible for dragging their wives and children into poverty." With that arguement, can an Amendment banning Ebay be far away?
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    Prohibition

    "The Noble Experiment" indeed. I would still like to know how it gained enough support in post WWI America, with tens of thousands of Doughboys coming home badly in need of a drink, to become an Amendment to the Constitution. Makes one wonder about the clout of organized crime (not seriously)...

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