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  1. jdbenson

    Vintage Military Glove Sizing

    I have seen three different sizing systems used in gloves. First the basic XS, S, M, L, XL (pretty basic) Second a number system that indicates the number of inches around the widest part of your hand. See here...
  2. jdbenson

    Day travel messenger bag

    If you are OK with EBay, I recommend keeping an eye on www.collectorsweekly.com. They have great stuff listed for both briefcases and messenger bags: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/bags/briefcases/auctions https://www.collectorsweekly.com/bags/messenger-bags/auctions
  3. jdbenson

    Pocket Knife

    Wow, that is gorgeous! What knife/maker is that?
  4. jdbenson

    Kilts

    Ahhh - I'm ashamed I missed that inversion...That Border tartan is just beautiful.
  5. jdbenson

    Kilts

    That is one beautiful kilt - is it a tweed or just a very small set tartan? Also, it looks like it wraps right over left, so the opening in the apron is on your left...I've only see kilts where the opening is on the the wearers right...
  7. jdbenson

    J. Peterman to Open a Brick & Mortar in Cincinnati.

    Oh many that's close to me...I could be in trouble $$$$!
  8. jdbenson

    Question about the Raiders brim

    I have yet to find a hat that does NOT touch the top of my head! Even my Campdraft with a minimal center bash still touches the top of my noggin. I guess I've just got a high dome head.
  9. jdbenson

    Where to Get 1940s-Style Trousers?

    I've had good luck at Jos A Bank. In general, the rise of their trousers is 12" for my size 36" waist pants. For me that puts the top of the waist band right at my navel. I've also found higher waisted trousers at Macy's and Dillard's and other national department stores. The trick is to...
  10. jdbenson

    What Does It Mean To Dress CASUAL In The 1910s And The 1920s And The 1930s And The 1940s?

    If you search for images of "1940s crowds" or "1950s crowds" you'll get a ton of images of what people wore in public - everything from suits & ties, to trousers and shirt sleaves...
  11. jdbenson

    Two Classic Fedora hats

    I once put instant coffee in a microwave and went back in time...
  13. jdbenson

    Courage to Wear a Fedora

    My advice is to take your time. Give yourself the time to discover who you are and what makes you happy and then give that gift of happiness to yourself. You like hats? Then you should wear them. After my divorce I realized I no longer knew who I was or what I wanted or even what I...
  14. jdbenson

    Where to find high waisted pants for under $75

    Yes, Jos A Bank trousers are all pretty high rise. You can usually find them on sale for a resonable price.
  15. jdbenson

    The Annual Affliction.

    I was a boomerang kid...Post college I moved to CA to find a job and get my carreer started. No such luck. (I ended up singing in the Sacramento Opera Company's chorus of La fanciulla del West just to make spending cash). Eventually I gave it up, put my tail between my legs and called my...
  16. jdbenson

    Where to find high waisted pants for under $75

    You're never going to know what you like or what works without trying them on. I suggest Joseph A Bank. They have their Travelor Pleated Khaki's on sale now for $60 (over 50% off). They are resonable high waisted and the stores are everywhere: go in and try a pair on.
  17. jdbenson

    40s Disney Fifteen Wide Brim Fedora Sz 7 5/8

    Wow, that's really nice! I have a Disney that I absolutely love but this is a bit out of my price range...
  19. jdbenson

    Vintage Stetson Fedora 7 5/8

    What color is this hat? On my screen it looks black in some pix, blue in others...
  20. jdbenson

    Retro Future

    Absolutely keep us informed!
  21. jdbenson

    The Knox Tom 'N' Jerry

    Rodkins - yours is remarkably similar to one I just one on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mens-Knox-Tom-n-Jerry-Fedora-Hat-7-1-2-Long-Oval-/110968319199?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&nma=true&si=nX1LgNAA0onFUhbowozO2hc%2BThM%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc Not sure of the age...
  22. jdbenson

    The "Pleasing Phrase" Thread

    I've been tryin' to bring back the phrase, "Glad rags," as in, "Put your glad rags on baby, we're doin' the town tonight." There's another good one: "Doin' the town."
  23. jdbenson

    Ring around the Collar-- HELP!

    I have the same problem. Apparently, that ring is NOT dirt, it's oil from your skin, so to truly remove it you need a soap that is designed to break up oil. Dawn does work if the stain has not been set in, but you need to scrub. I've found that the Oxyclean spray designed for treating laundry...

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