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  1. S_M_Cumberworth

    '40s Tweed Suit

    It is really nice fabric. It's a shame the trousers are so short.
  2. S_M_Cumberworth

    Formal Wear Primer

    It's not. The length of the jacket seems pretty standard. On a related note, the original owner was a rather tall, thin man. The tuxedo is a 36, but before I got it altered, the trouser inseam was about a 34", and the jacket sleeve length (from shoulder seam to cuff) was about 26". That's good...
  3. S_M_Cumberworth

    Formal Wear Primer

    It's single breasted, peak lapels. The vest is also a tad longer than what I'd expect.
  4. S_M_Cumberworth

    What are you wearing today??

    That's some incredible fabric. Is it an overcoat?
  5. S_M_Cumberworth

    Formal Wear Primer

    I just received a mid-1930s Richman Brothers tuxedo in pristine condition. (Even the lining of the arms shows no yellowing whatsoever — it's still brilliantly white.) There are two things about the tuxedo that I'm confused about, though. First, the rise of the pants is about an inch shorter...
  7. S_M_Cumberworth

    What are you wearing today??

    Great ensemble. I especially love the tie. It's warmer in Milwaukee than I'd expect it to be.
  8. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Agreed. I'd love to have that hat.
  9. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    rlk, where do you get such wonderful hats? It seems like you have one or two new ones to share daily, and they're always fantastic.
  10. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Wonderful.
  11. S_M_Cumberworth

    Unpopular music opinions

    Oversouling is definitely irritating. I'm confused as to why the author mentions melisma in conjunction with Charlie Parker and Miles Davis, though. . . unless they also sang and I just never knew it. I can't imagine Miles Davis ever singing, though, with a voice like his. Also, how's this...
  13. S_M_Cumberworth

    FA: Stetson Whippet 7 1/8 Unworn condition Green Don't miss out on this one

    Beautiful hat. Already five unique bidders, and there are five days left in the auction. This is definitely one that's going to fly out of my price range.
  14. S_M_Cumberworth

    Unpopular music opinions

    I was speaking about Baroque in general, not about Baroque opera in particular. I can actually do without opera for the most part, with the exception of Handel and Rameau, and a handful of others. But I don't have a problem with oratorios for some reason. Well, maybe it's only Bach oratorios I...
  15. S_M_Cumberworth

    Unpopular music opinions

    I don't know. I think this is cool: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjpYMz61Q-Q The driving rhythms, the harsh accented notes. . . It's succinct, to the point. A far cry from the long-winded operas that turn people off, I think. But that's why I love Baroque in general: composers did a lot in...
  16. S_M_Cumberworth

    What are you wearing today??

    You have no idea how I agonize over color harmonization when I'm getting dressed. And then when I feel I do get it right, it seems to be happenstance more than anything else. I hope to become a natural one of these days.
  17. S_M_Cumberworth

    What are you wearing today??

    The jacket is a late 40s number (39 Union tag, no maker label) in a really rich chocolate color-on-color herringbone. It almost has purplish undertones in certain lighting. The label on the tie reads, 'Imperial Cravat, exclusive with Younker's Man's Shop'. (I like that it's called a man's...
  19. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Yeah. In comparing these photos, I'd have to agree. What I might do now, though, is look for a hat with a wide brim and a tapered crown. We'll see what effect I can get with that.
  20. S_M_Cumberworth

    What are you wearing today??

    I decided to go a little Bold today (something I don't often do).
  21. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Certainly. I am rather thin, and the two hats imbue me with two rather different characters.
  22. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Thank you!
  23. S_M_Cumberworth

    Post New Hats Here!

    Yeah, this brim is 2 3/4", too. 'Garbage can lid' is almost exactly what I felt when I first put it on. I'll just have to wear it out tonight to get used to it. And tomorrow night.

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