What are you wearing today??

[Panache]

From the other day after spending too much time and too many bandaids putting on patches (my wife eventually intervened and told me to "put the needle and thread down and step away from the sewing table" )

This year my son was invited to join a cub scout troop and I was asked to be the assistant den leader. As I child I was never involved with Scouting and looked at this opportunity to do something with my son as a welcome opportunity.

I was informed that this den only required the scouting shirt with proper badges and the necktie (a scouting hat was optional as well). The boys may wear pants, jeans, shorts, etc... as long as they were neat and clean. The den mother made it very clear that I was more than welcome to wear a kilt. She also stated that there was no need for me to go out and get one of those "Smokey the Bear Ranger hats". With great seriousness I informed her that I would see the need for getting a campaign hat as an essential part of MY scouting experience! lol

So to be clear the kilt is not part of the uniform, but I was inspired by Scouting in the British Isles for the things I wore with it.

A friend sent me this picture of The late Sir Charles Maclean of Duart and Morvern ( later Lord Maclean of Duart ) was Chief Scout of the Commonwealth. So it looks like I came close to the mark!

Next time I will carry my cromach

Cheers

Jamie

 

[MissHannah]

Miss Hannah - perfectly turned out - as always!

Not strictly worn today but I did wear this to my friend's Hen Party on Saturday - grey Suzy Perette dress, red swing coat, navy satin LK Bennett shoes and black Chanel clutch:

Oh my goodness - what a spectacular set of clothes! I adore both the dress and the coat.

 

[Edward]

Nicely assembled uniform - looks great. I understand a kilt to be part of the official uniform of a number of Scottish Scout troops. Which tartan is that one?

 

[Foofoogal]

Miss Golightly

You look exquisite. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap You look so vintage.
Love the chrome pieces as well.

 

[Chasseur]

La Medicine, Hap and Panache, thanks for your kind words!

Hap: Its half and half, the coat is vintage Harod's from the 1950s or so, the trousers are vintage Moss Brothers from about the same time, cufflinks are old but I couldn't tell you when from, the rest is modern. Still looking for a vintage stroller/black lounge/director's coat in my size.

Panache, that is a very nice kilted scouting uniform! :eusa_clap

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Panache]

Nicely assembled uniform - looks great. I understand a kilt to be part of the official uniform of a number of Scottish Scout troops. Which tartan is that one?

Edward,

My understanding is that in the UK Scottish boy scouts (or boy scouts of Scottish heritage) may wear their clan tartan* while Irish boy scouts (or boy scouts of Irish heritage) may wear a saffron kilt.

In keeping with the Scottish Scouting tradition I am wearing my clan tartan, Galbraith.

Cheers

Jamie








* I believe there is a neat little story where the then Chief of Clan Maclaren stated that to those boy scouts in Scotland who had no clan tartan that he considered them all his clan and could wear the Maclaren tartan. Not sure if it is true or not but there are historic conections with the Clan Maclaren and the Scouts from the beginning of the scouting movement.

 

[Torpedo]

 

[rmrdaddy]

You are one cooool customer Torpedo! How was the mojito?

 

[GoldenEraFan]

This is what I wore today at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island. Vintage attire includes my pre-1949 jacket, 1920's tie, and circa 1960 tie clip.

 

[Dinerman]

At the American Folk Festival- Bangor, ME

 

[kyboots]

Car

Was that a '62 Rambler?

 

[Mr Badger]

We were out for Sunday lunch so made an effort - this was snapped by a pal on his phone.

Top to bottom: Stetson hat, vintage Rayban Clubmasters, Arrow spear collar shirt, 1940's handpainted tie, 1950s hopsack tailored jacket (Minneapolis label), Sean John (yes, Puff Daddy's label!) reverse pleat/drop loop/cuffed wide-leg trousers from K&G in Memphis ($25!), and basketweave/moc alligator Stacey Adams Madisons.

All went nicely with roast beef and a pint of Marstons Pedigree pale ale!

 

[agapimou]

Ah.. All of you look so lovely!!
Well, I didn't wear this today.. It was worn a while ago. I happened to spot a Packard one night and I was taking pictures of it. Then the owners saw me and let me take some pictures in the car.. I was ECSTATIC.

Me

The car is GLORIOUS!

 

[laotou]

Chill'n In The Shade

J. Peterman Linen Jacket and my new Montecristi from PB.

 

[davestlouis]

laotou, am I seeing things, or has your beard disappeared?

 

[hailey greenhat]

So'd you buy it?

 

[laotou]

laotou, am I seeing things, or has your beard disappeared?

Yes it has Dave, but that's another thread.

 

[Jan]

First time posting in this thread.

I'm not much of a suit guy, as I don't own one at the moment...

Had to help move some stuff around...

This is pretty much my every other day look.

"workshirt"
LEE Jeans
Boots

 

[GoldenEraFan]

This what me and my friend, a fellow Fedora Lounger, wore at the 2nd day of the Jazz Age Lawn party on Governor's Island. My vintage garb includes another 1920's tie, my usual 1960 tie clip and my recently purchased pre-1962 sport coat. My friend's wearing a 1930's sportcoat.