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[Speedster]

Very cool jacket BellyTank

That is a very cool military jacket BellyTank. Looks like the style that the original Banana Republic or Bensimon should have stayed with.

 

[LolitaHaze]

BellyTank... That is a swell tie!! Beauitiful. Does it have a metallic sheen to it or is it matte?

On another note. I don't want to start an argument or debate here so this is just a yes or no question. Since this is a show your purchases MEN thread, I know I obviously can't show my purchases here, but am I allowed to continue to comment to the men's purchases? Yes or no is all I need to know.

 

[herringbonekid]

it's ok by me toots.

 

[Salv]

Comment away, Lolita.

I finished the alterations to the suit mentioned above and had it cleaned but it was too hot today to try it out properly with shirt and tie, plus I want to get a more typically British tie to wear with it. I'm looking at the Old Town ties and I'm watching a couple on eBay so I'll get some pics up eventually.

 

[otterhound]

Love that tie, Belly!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Should probably be posted in hats ...

... but this is easier than starting a new thread.

I reckon 30s Borsalino. Off to Art in the morning. What thinks ye? Is this 30s? 2.25" brim, ~5" crown (will lose ~0.25" crown in resizing process - this hat is 6 3/4 so i need it resized. This is how ye pick 'em up for $8.50).

bk

 

[Marc Chevalier]

GREAT '30s tie (good eye, mate!) ... and I really like the hat, jackets, cufflinks, all of it!

.

 

[scotrace]

BellyTank... That is a swell tie!! Beauitiful. Does it have a metallic sheen to it or is it matte?

On another note. I don't want to start an argument or debate here so this is just a yes or no question. Since this is a show your purchases MEN thread, I know I obviously can't show my purchases here, but am I allowed to continue to comment to the men's purchases? Yes or no is all I need to know.

Ladies are welcome everywhere.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Hear, hear! :eusa_clap

.

 

[Rosie]

You guys have GREAT taste. :eusa_clap Belly Tank, LOVE that belted back jacket. Baron Kurtz, great hat, looks so suave. AlanC, great cufflinks. I always want to wear some with the french cuff shirts I have but haven't worn the shirts yet and haven't gotten any cufflinks.

 

[Shaul-Ike Cohen]

Off to Art in the morning. What thinks ye? Is this 30s?

The height looks like it. Beautiful hat in any case.

Is talking about money bad manner? How much does having a hat reblocked by Art cost? This is more a matter of curiosity, as with my budget, I shy at the shipping costs already.

 

[BellyTank]

YES

BellyTank... That is a swell tie!! Beauitiful. Does it have a metallic sheen to it or is it matte?

On another note. I don't want to start an argument or debate here so this is just a yes or no question. Since this is a show your purchases MEN thread, I know I obviously can't show my purchases here, but am I allowed to continue to comment to the men's purchases? Yes or no is all I need to know.

Thank you Lolita- yes, it is an irridescent tie. Fully gleaming in it's vintage indigo lustre.
Sheen-a-rama-a-go-go.

By all means comment on our Man-junk, of course we want to hear if the Ladies of the female disposition like our purchases.


Youse Truly,

B
T

 

[Salv]

50s style suit made by Burtons in 1975, after alterations and cleaning:

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

By all means comment on our Man-junk,

Ummm... ummm...

No.

 

[AllaboutEve]

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Hi Herringbonekid, love your finds!!.....

My Father-in-Law has one of these tank-tops from the 1940's that is made of really fine 2ply yarn, in a very complex Fairisle pattern that his sister knitted.

It is a bit dusty but I will try and dig it out and photo it next time we are over there. Like you say very "home front" .

What is extraordinary though is the fact that she was born blind.
I will try and post some pics when we are next visiting. (I hope that's ok as I know this is a "Guys" thread)

 

[Salv]

Hi Herringbonekid, love your finds!!.....

My Father-in-Law has one of these tank-tops from the 1940's that is made of really fine 2ply yarn, in a very complex Fairisle pattern that his sister knitted.

It is a bit dusty but I will try and dig it out and photo it next time we are over there. Like you say very "home front" .

What is extraordinary though is the fact that she was born blind.
I will try and post some pics when we are next visiting. (I hope that's ok as I know this is a "Guys" thread)

Of course it's OK - I'm on the hunt for a nice Fair Isle tank top, but since they're far from fashionable it's difficult to find a new one, and there aren't many old ones in chunkier sizes...

There are some lovely new ones in kids sizes

but I can't find anything like that in a grownup size.

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks AllaboutEve.

Salv, there have been a couple of good copies*(from vintage patterns) on english ebay recently in larger sizes.

*tank tops i'm talking about.

suit looks great !

 

[Salv]

thanks AllaboutEve.

Salv, there have been a couple of good copies*(from vintage patterns) on english ebay recently in larger sizes.

*tank tops i'm talking about.

suit looks great !

I've seen a couple - the seller I bought the suit from had one that finished in the last few days, but I stupidly forgot to bid on it and missed it. I'll find one eventually - I'm hoping the weather stays warm enough that I won't need it yet.

The suit is a different shape to my usual style - trousers are narrower and jacket shorter, with vents - but I like it a lot. The fabric is fantastic.

Edited to note: Search engines are wonderful things I've just found this brand new one, which is a true Fair Isle sweater i.e. actually made on Fair Isle in the Shetlands:

In addition to the cardigan they sell a v-neck/crew neck and a vest - I'm guessing that the v-neck has sleeves while the vest is sleeveless, but I've just sent them an email to confirm that. More info and ordering here.

 

[herringbonekid]

continuing my out of season english wartime knitwear purchase spree, here's one i bought earlier....but i'm still back-dating a little.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Not to be totally Cheesy, but I love the Fair Isle sweaters ever since "The Aviator." That was a great look with a brown leather jacket and high-waisted khakis. Those above are very nice.