What are you wearing today??

[thunderw21]

Pants are wrinkled...but:

Very nice. I'm a sucker for argyle sweaters.

 

[carter]

Nice Outfit

Looking good, MK. I like the argyle. Argyle socks as well? Before long you'll be wearing cords with that ensemble. It's that time of year.

 

[Slim Portly]

MK, add this chap to the list of this ensemble's admirers. I am not usually comfortable without a tie but I must agree that your look is inspiring. Was the sweater vest a recent purchase? If so I will stop by and see what they have in stock.

:eusa_clap

 

[Brian Sheridan]

Great look MK - where did you get the hat?

 

[MK]

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Thanks guys. I bought the sweater vest just last week at Penny's. Get them while they last.

The cap is from B! Wear. See the cap thread for more details:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=4972&page=4

...and yes. I was wearing argyle socks.

 

[thunderw21]

Thanks guys. I bought the sweater vest just last week at Penny's. Get them while they last.

Same here, they were on sale. I'll have to wear it tomorrow...

 

[Lucky Strike]

What is that tucked in your pocket there?

It's a pilot's silk escape map, converted to a pocket square. The idea behind these maps was that air force pilots would be able to carry a detailed, high-quality print map of the area they were flying over, in case they had to jump or were shot down. Silk maintains the print quality even when wet, and is far more robust than paper. There were usually overlapping map leaves on each side, so they would be double-side printed.

The WWII-vintage ones can be fiercely expensive, but the cold-war era ones, like the one in the photo above, can be had for down to $12.50, typically from a place like this:

http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info...d/105?osCsid=e3a88dd83ff541634ba0536766a5b88e

The silk map arrived with fifty-year old folds in it, and some yellowing on the small portion which had been lying on the outside. It had the govt./army storage smell, something like floor wax and machine oil. The smell went completely away in the washing, though. The trouble was that the edges weren't finished.

Here's another site:http://www.omnimap.com/catalog/access/silkmaps.htm

 

[Story]

Late 30's early 40's American wool DB 3pc suit. 30's tie. Turn of century chain and gold fob. RedWing Gentleman Traveller boots (thought I'd try them out with a suit to see if it worked, and they pass muster). Stetson "Nostalgia" Fedora in Caribou. Cafe Latte by PM!

How does the jacket hang, over that shoulder holster?

 

[Mr_Misanthropy]

It's a pilot's silk escape map, converted to a pocket square. The idea behind these maps was that air force pilots would be able to carry a detailed, high-quality print map of the area they were flying over, in case they had to jump or were shot down. Silk maintains the print quality even when wet, and is far more robust than paper. There were usually overlapping map leaves on each side, so they would be double-side printed.

The WWII-vintage ones can be fiercely expensive, but the cold-war era ones, like the one in the photo above, can be had for down to $12.50, typically from a place like this:

http://www.ima-usa.com/product_info...d/105?osCsid=e3a88dd83ff541634ba0536766a5b88e

The silk map arrived with fifty-year old folds in it, and some yellowing on the small portion which had been lying on the outside. It had the govt./army storage smell, something like floor wax and machine oil. The smell went completely away in the washing, though. The trouble was that the edges weren't finished.

Here's another site:http://www.omnimap.com/catalog/access/silkmaps.htm

Fascinating! Thank you so much for the information. Very stylish... I may have to get one and try that some time. With full credit to you, of course!

 

[Lucky Strike]

Fascinating! Thank you so much for the information. Very stylish... I may have to get one and try that some time. With full credit to you, of course!

You're very welcome! I finally found the old thread I made.

 

[tylerevansokay]

In my hair: Layrite Super Hold
On my face: Shuron Ronsir frames
Clothing for the day: Brown 1940's gab jacket
Green and yellow late 50's striped shirt
George trousers
(not pictured) brown cap toe shoes

 

[Panache]

Thank goodness for Fall! With pleasure I pulled out one of my turtlenecks

Cheers

Jamie

 

[Kilted_Surveyor]

Very sharp look! Bravo :eusa_clap

 

[Brian Sheridan]

I have to ask and no disrespect intended but do you consider 60 degrees hot?

It is when you live in a place where winter means 150 inches of snow and weeks of temps in the teens. Brrrrrrrrrrrr. (and no disrespect taken)

 

[thunderw21]

Went exploring today.

-Portis hat
-GAP leather jacket
-repro WW2 HBT pants
-repro WW2 roughout boots

 

[carter]

Thunder, Those pictures remind me of the Kirk Dougles film Ace in the Hole. I hope ther's no one trapped under that mountain.

 

[mike]

BRAND NEW ART FAWCETT JAZZMAN!!
complimented by late 30's/early 40's herringbone tweed suit!!
t'vas a good day!

 

[Dinerman]

Mike, you manage to nail it every time.

but you left your dog plugged in again.

 

[mike]

Mike, you manage to nail it every time.

but you left your dog plugged in again.

thanks! I am just a humble student though

and that's the second picture of robo-dog Dr Gogol... so weird huh?! lol

 

[thunderw21]

I hope ther's no one trapped under that mountain.

I sure hope not 'cause if there is, we sure didn't find them!



Oh, and mike, nice suit and hat. The hat is giving me early-1930s vibes. Art did a great job (as usual).