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I want to learn to dress in modern/timeless style

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momo

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I want to learn to dress in timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?
 
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I want to learn to dress in modern/timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?

What do you want, exactly?
 

momo

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What do you want, exactly?

just want to dress conventionally and good like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/1e/ce/431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg
or
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/57/86/73/578673e290db807f84fcbf287729e890.jpg


NOT
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/72/18/1b/72181baaf95a1b58d7d7525928d8eab9.jpg



Can someone tell me what this website is about? Because I went to the about section and all it says is it's for "Golden age" style.
What is the golden age?
I just want to dress conventionally and well, is all
 
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Hats are classic/timeless.

-classic winter(wool)coats
-classic (authentic) trenchcoats
-flatcaps
-(winter)scarves
-suits
-leather-jackets

And so on...

If Fedoras/traveller-hats are too much for you, just wear a nice decent flatcap and be relaxed. :)
 

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Are you sure that those outfits don't look good because of the couple model+photoshop? Do you have a very developed upper-torso area that can stand the "dwarf-ing" effect of low rise skinny trousers? Are you sure that a shirt cut so tightly around your body will drape so perfectly and won't stretch in the space between the buttons every time you move your arms?

I have - my luck - very long legs and a quite sleek silohuette. Neverthless I can't fit in skinny shirts like those without having the feeling of popping out buttons and every pair of modern trousers makes me feeling a dumbass that borrowed someone other's clothes.

I forgot to mention: I'm 24.
 

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just want to dress conventionally and good like this:
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/1e/ce/431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg

I just want to dress conventionally and well, is all

431ece976c65adf503b05d304daec0c9.jpg


This is certainly not timeless. In a few years this look will be viewed similarly as the worst fashion crimes of the 70s and 80s, no doubt. But if you want to dress like this any high street chain store will have what you want. Just make sure to leave the fly partly unzipped or you miss the most important part of the look. :D
 

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I want to learn to dress in timeless style. This isn't the right forum is it?

I saw the "What you're wearing today" forum and everyone looked like they were out of the 50's or something. To me they seemed like they were going to a golden age theme party or something. I respect this style and I think it's good but I want to join a community where I can grow my style sense.

Is this a good forum for someone who wants to dress well and conventionally these days?

While I would suggest you aren't in the right place for the specific look you require but you will find some good hints and tips about dressing well.
This forum is more specifically about historical clothes styles and dressing. Having said that, I have no specific interest in wearing vintage style clothing but I have found many useful hints and tips that have, hopefully, helped me in my daily clothing choices.
Style is timeless while fashion ages quickly - you will find lots of style here, in my humble opinion.
Your mileage may vary, as they say!
 
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Actually, there is a vintage style that is timeless! Levis 501 jeans, boots, cowboy, motorcycle, or the ones I get lots of complements from young people on, Wolverine Addison 1000 mile wingtip boots! Then, either a T-Shirt, sweatshirt, or a dress shirt, white or color with the sleeves rolled up a couple of turns. For a jacket, either an A2, G1, or a good old Perfecto style motorcycle jacket. As for hats, now is the new golden age of hats from what I have seen of young men, Cowboy, news boy, even a fedora will do! This style has been around since WWII, probably will out last most of us!
 

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Actually, there is a vintage style that is timeless! Levis 501 jeans, boots, cowboy, motorcycle, or the ones I get lots of complements from young people on, Wolverine Addison 1000 mile wingtip boots! Then, either a T-Shirt, sweatshirt, or a dress shirt, white or color with the sleeves rolled up a couple of turns. For a jacket, either an A2, G1, or a good old Perfecto style motorcycle jacket. As for hats, now is the new golden age of hats from what I have seen of young men, Cowboy, news boy, even a fedora will do! This style has been around since WWII, probably will out last most of us!
This is true but so is a three piece suit, black brogues, white shirt and a tie.
The devil, as always, is in the detail. ;)
 
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You are in the wrong place momo
Mike is right, you see what we espouse here is a recreation of a time when pride in appearance was second nature. So too was courtesy and manners. A time when forth coming help and suggestions to a question would have a thank you, without being asked.
 
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