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    Denver hat shopping

    Much of my thrift store stuff carries names no longer existent -- Cottrell's, The Denver, Denver Dry Goods, and even several custom tailors that are so old as to not be found in Google. I also have suits and ties with hotel logos on the tag. Apparently a lot of the grand old hotels had custom...
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    Denver hat shopping

    Hi Fred, I'm in Denver but don't know of any hat shops that carry quality stuff. Along South Broadway and Lincoln (South of Alameda, if you look at a map) are a lot of antique stores. They'll occasionally have hats, but it's tough finding anything smaller than a size 7. These stores go...
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    Does your partner ever point out your style idiosynchracies?

    My wife will sometimes roll her eyes when I'm fretting over which tie to wear with a suit. She also thinks the fedoras are a little odd...but it beats the alternative of what most men here wear. She knows that.
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    Where am I going to wear a black suit?

    I'm wearing a black suit today (Banana Republic, of all things, from a thrift store) and find it exceptionally versatile. It looks great and up-to-date worn as a two-piece with a white tab collar shirt buttoned at the top with a small black tuxedo stud. It looks formal as a three-piece with a...
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    Vintage Homage in Today's Casual Office

    George Orwell wrote about a similar experience in Down and Out. When poverty drove him to shabby clothes, he was elated to have another person address him (in England) as "mate" for the first time. I've always found it interesting that dressing classic vintage is often associated with high...
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    cashmere topcoat cost ?

    If you're in a big city, a good way to find affordable good coats is to hit thrift stores. There are always LOTS of coats in thrift stores, and many of them are vintage. My last purchase was a 70% wool / 30% Cashmere topcoat, in gray, for $10.00. It was dusty but is now at the dry cleaner's...
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    Vintage Homage in Today's Casual Office

    I work for a local government agency with very relaxed dress codes. I could get by with faded jeans and a sweatshirt. But I don't. Although I've never worn spats, I almost always wear a coat and tie. I favor vintage, but also wear things like denim shirts with a coordinating vest and tie, or...
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    Jiffy Hat Steamer

    I use a hand-held steamer I bought from Target for around $30.00. It' similar to this one, but doesn't have temperature control. There's a built-in brush so I mainly use it for suits, but it works fine for hats. It's saved quite a bit on dry cleaning bills.
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    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I just bought this for $18.00...I always wanted a boomerang coffee table, and this is bi-level! I'm assuming it's repro, not vintage, but it's made out of formica-type stuff and solid wood. Anyone have a guess as to the age?
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    steam wand :)

    It's a clothing steamer. This one is similar, but not exact -- it says the item is not available in stores. Mine is a basic Conair model, without the temperature control, but seems to work just fine. It also does wonders on silk ties, my wife's wool skirts, etc.
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    steam wand :)

    I bought a small hand-held steamer at Target (for around $30.00, as I remember.) I've used it to re-shape hats, pull wrinkles and odors out of delicate suits, smooth linen shirts, etc. It heats up rather quickly and has certainly paid for itself. I can quickly brush and steam a suit, so I no...
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    Is there a passible hat out there for around $100?

    I also have "two small kids, a mortgage, and a soulless harpy to support," and the best bang-for-the-buck is Akubra, in my opinion. Slightly more than a C-note, but several levels above what you'll get from Stetson, et al. Good luck!
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    Does anyone have an Akubra Bogart?

    My Akubra Bogart (in black) is my favorite hat. If you look at stills from Casablanca, it looks like the exact same hat. I also have a couple of Stetson Temples -- I cut down the brim on each about a half-inch -- yet the Bogart is a better-looking hat. I'll likely only buy Akubra from now on.
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    Belts or Suspenders?

    Braces may be "out of style," but so are many things we discuss on this board. I have my tailor put suspender buttons in all of my pants; she does a great job and only charges $8.00. I've had her put suspender buttons on a pair of Levi 501s and worn them with a french-cuff shirt, no tie...
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    Easy Way To Shorten Ties?

    I have a number of ties that are simply too long, and would look much better on me with a few inches snipped off. Is there an easy way to do this? How hard is it to re-sew? Should I ask a tailor, or is there a company that does this in bulk? Thank you!
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    When Did Suit Pants Get Back Pockets?

    Hi everyone -- I bought a vintage suit that I absolutely LOVE, and it appears to be late-thirties, tailor-made. The pants don't have back pockets. Was this an option, or a standard, or just a matter of style? When did back pockets become common? Thanks!
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    Did you attend a college or university?

    Undergrad in Philosophy, minor in Spanish, University of Texas at Austin - 1987. THEN, when I couldn't get a job (ha!) I took an MBA with a concentration in Information Systems from Texas Tech in 1991. I work in IT, but Spanish was the most practically-useful thing I studied. Philosophy...
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    Calling All Mods! Calling All Mods!

    Whoa -- just found this thread. I remember all my friends were into Punk, or New Wave, or Metal, when I first saw Quadrophenia in 1980 or so -- and that's when I knew I wanted to be like THAT. I still drive a classic two-cycle scooter to work when it's not cold, and have often wondered how...
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    Fixing Moth Holes without reweaving

    I just bought a late-40's suit with very tiny holes in the back. They weren't that noticeable, and I'm not sure if they're moth damage or just weak fabric, but for $7.00 at the thrift store I was willing to experiment. I bought a $1.99 packet of Dritz "8 Twill Iron-On Patches" at a local...
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    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    After receiving several compliments on my style of dress -- and appreciating them -- it made me realize that giving OUT compliments is certainly appropriate, if done with honesty and good taste. I've yet to have a negative reaction from sincerely stating: "You have a GREAT sense of personal...

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