Thank you, I'm sure I will. I suppose there are those who love vintage in whatever form, and those (like me) who also enjoy accurately reflecting what was worn in the past, so that past conventions still matter. How very British I guess!
Would a Boater be considered appropriate with a white or cream dinner jacket in the UK? I don't want to shock the natives at a vintage black tie event I'm attending in a few weeks by the seaside!
By the way, I too favour a black Homburg with a black dinner suit/Tuxedo. It tops it off nicely...
A navy DB blazer by C F Johns & Pegg, W1, dated 1946. The buttons are extremely shiny and appear to be new replacements to me, and they don't look symmetrically aligned. Should I try to replace them, and if so, with what?
My first post on the FL which I'm thoroughly enjoying. The depth and breadth of knowledge of some members is awe-inspiring! I thought to kick off I'd show you a new suit and jacket from eBay, about which I'd welcome some information and advice:
A DB grey wool suit in a lovely soft wool by...
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