What are you wearing today??

[maisie]

It really is quite toasty in my neck of the woods, so I spent some of the afternoon knitting in the garden wearing a 50’s sun suit (YES- a sun suit in March!!!)
Not sure it’s the best colour for a pasty creature like me though!

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T x

That quote reminds me of me at Detling last year sitting on the wartime beach display! I wore a rather pale 1930s elasticated swim suit, and pale colours do not go with my pasty complexion either haha! The swimsuit is fabulous however! I'm pretty sure I'm worrying about being sunburnt in this picture!

 

[Miss Tuppence]

Wow you look amazing! I have a very similar swimsuit in white, though I’ve never worn it as it makes me look like I’m in the altogether! I wouldn’t say it was the most practical of swimsuit choices either.

Tx
(oh, and I'm in love with your sandals and straw hat

 

[Flicka]

You both look swell. Makes me feel I might dare venture to the beach this summer even though I'm two shades paler than Snow White. If you can carry it off so well than maybe so can I!

 

[H.Herdick]

Yesterday:

 

[maisie]

Wow you look amazing! I have a very similar swimsuit in white, though I’ve never worn it as it makes me look like I’m in the altogether! I wouldn’t say it was the most practical of swimsuit choices either.

Tx
(oh, and I'm in love with your sandals and straw hat

Why thank you! My shoes were actually from clarks last year (the originals range which does a few proper vintage inspired shoes every now and again), they remind me of the vintage kids sandals you see in pictures! I think they have redone them this year too which I'm pleased about!
Yes white doesn't seem the most practical colour for a swimsuit! I have a linen blue one in the elasticated style as well, which seem like a silly fabric to use as it get sooo heavy once wet! I suppose it must have just been used for posing in !

 

[Gene]

Leisurely wearing vintage leisure wear

 

[Widebrim]

^^Looking cool, Gene!

 

[reetpleat]

Leisurely wearing vintage leisure wear

NIce look. The thin whip belt is a nce detail, and I am glad to see some 50s slip on loafers getting the appreciation they deserve. These days, i will only pick up a particularly good pair in the thrift store because they are a little too underappreciated. But for a good 50s look, they are just the thing.

 

[cherry lips]

I, too was on the late '50s kick-

I love this look! Reminds me of The Graduate.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

..."Mrs. Robinson..are you trying to seduce me"?

 

[Mercer]

I highly doubt this would be considered vintage . . .

I've lurked on this forum for a while but have only posted 5 times or so. I can't really say my attire is vintage (unless the 1980s or even 1990s can also be considered vintage). At any rate, here's what I was wearing on Thursday (I took the picture that night after getting home, which is why my shirt is all wrinkly):

Outfit
Beige Polo button-down shirt
Levi's 505 jeans
Fossil belt
Navy argyle socks
LL Bean bluchers -- originals made in USA

Now for Friday's outfit (I took the pic this morning, so hopefully I looked less wrinkly):

Outfit
White Polo OCBD
Levi's 505 jeans
Fossil belt
Charcoal gray argyle socks
Sebago Campsides -- also made in USA

I honestly couldn't say whether I like the Bean bluchers or the Sebago Campsides better!

 

[Patrick Hall]

Welcome Mercer. To paraphrase the immortal Kanye West, "You're looking pretty frat in your beige polo." I sport the RL/BB button-down and jeans look many a day, along with a pair of well-worn topsiders, which truth be told, are probably my favorite pair of shoes.

Took a girl to the theatre tonight for a second date. I know some of y'all from the suits section disavow the Trad aesthetic, but I think there is nothing more quintessentially American than a gray 3-2 sack, cordovans from alden, and a slim brooks brothers tie. Trad fundys might knock me points for the spread collar and french cuffs - but I've never been able to countenance wearing a button-down shirt with a suit.

 

[Gene]

NIce look. The thin whip belt is a nce detail, and I am glad to see some 50s slip on loafers getting the appreciation they deserve. These days, i will only pick up a particularly good pair in the thrift store because they are a little too underappreciated. But for a good 50s look, they are just the thing.

I own one pair of solid loafers and I keep pennies in them religiously! I agree, loafers are quite underrepresented in a lot of vintage wardrobes.

 

[Mercer]

Welcome Mercer. To paraphrase the immortal Kanye West, "You're looking pretty frat in your beige polo." I sport the RL/BB button-down and jeans look many a day, along with a pair of well-worn topsiders, which truth be told, are probably my favorite pair of shoes.

Hey, thanks for the welcome; as for the style you and I often sport, I guess it's true what they say -- great minds DO think alike!

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I almost always wear Loafers (when not wearing cowboy boots, odd combo, right?) They're my favorite, most comfortable shoe I've found.

I own one pair of solid loafers and I keep pennies in them religiously! I agree, loafers are quite underrepresented in a lot of vintage wardrobes.

 

[Mercer]

I almost always wear Loafers (when not wearing cowboy boots, odd combo, right?) They're my favorite, most comfortable shoe I've found.

Well, assuming that you probably wear white socks with cowboy boots, just make sure to wear dark socks with loafers if you don't already. True, I know white socks with loafers was common in the 50s (at least among teens), but it doesn't automatically mean it was good or right.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

I never wear white socks with loafers. Usually black, or argyle. Today, they're tan with a black houndstooth pattern.

Well, assuming that you probably wear white socks with cowboy boots, just make sure to wear dark socks with loafers if you don't already. True, I know white socks with loafers was common in the 50s (at least among teens), but it doesn't automatically mean it was good or right.

It wasn't just for the kids either lol

 

[Mario]

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[Lottie]

Mario, splendid as always!

 

[Edward]

I own one pair of solid loafers and I keep pennies in them religiously! I agree, loafers are quite underrepresented in a lot of vintage wardrobes.

What's the deal with the pennies? I've heard them called penny loafers, but never caught the etymology of that.