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  1. TraderRic

    What are you listening to?

    Right now I'm listening to Sing, sing, Sing as performed by Mora's Modern Rhythmists and the Goblin Market CD. It's on my laptop as I work.
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    The Labor Day Rule

    I wore a boater to church yesterday for the last time this year. All my straws will go back in their boxes and be relegated to the top shelf as will the saddle shoes. My suites will take on darker tones, but the fabrics will still be light. I grew up in New England so, even in southern...
  3. TraderRic

    French Cuff Puzzle

    If the shirt size is marked with a variable sleeve length (16 34/35) then it is to adjust the length. In my experience it is neither a 34 nor a 35, but a "close enough". You'll find which brand suits you best. It may take several shirts to find the brand you like best. Many formal (tuxedo)...
  4. TraderRic

    Sailor pants, how to date and what's the history?

    There is an old story that the 13 buttons on the broad fall front represent the 13 colonies. This story is false. I can tell you this with authority because I just looked it up in my Basic Military Requirements book (NAVEDTRA 12018) and I'm a Naval Officer. As to the date, they may be...
  5. TraderRic

    Breeks/Knickerbockers question

    Possible source Try sportsmansguide.com in the surplus section. They had some German surplus breeks in wool and moleskin for 15 USD. They have a cargo pocket on the side, but they would be good for hiking and such. I just checked the website. The wool breeks are 15 USD and they only have...
  7. TraderRic

    Newbie Question

    YUP, 100 makes you a regular. lol :eusa_clap lol
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    Suspenders For D-Rings?

    Convertables I think those convertable suspenders are usually just awful, but in this case it may be just the thing. Do you know the ones that can go back and forth from clip to button? They have the stud on them.
  9. TraderRic

    Sock Garters

    I started wearing sock garters in college (dress sock type). I wore them with knee socks growing up in Scouts and still do. It was a sad day when the BSA took them out of the uniform inventory, but felt vindicated when they were brought back. I still wear them with knww socks. I like to wear...
  10. TraderRic

    Ice Cream Parlor Talk

    As a child I grew up making ice cream at home in an old hand cranked machine, so vanilla will always be my favorite. I can add anything to it to suit my needs dor the day. When I lived in Germany and travel back to Europe I love Tiramisu.
  11. TraderRic

    Newbie Question

    This one gets me even closer! lol lol lol
  13. TraderRic

    Newbie Question

    This post gets me closer to 100.;)
  14. TraderRic

    Fashion fads we love to hate

    What's even worse is having the waistcoat tucked in your trousers! :mad: I saw a commercial that had a young man wearing a pocket square in the upper breat pocket of his waistcoat which suggests that it's outerwear. Removing your coat in the office is fine, but I don't think of a waistcoat...
  15. TraderRic

    Fashion fads we love to hate

    Here's my short list... 1. Those tiny little skirts that look more like a wide belt made to be worn over some sort of legging. 2. Men who can't fit themselves properly in a suit. It's OK to buy off the rack, but know your size and if you are disporportionate, get it tailored! 3. A vest...
  16. TraderRic

    Boater faction!

    I have three boaters. Two bought new in the 80's and a vintage one (30's) from Canada. I never had a shrinkage problem. I wear all three quite regularly in the summer. I even used to wear one with a tuxedo ala Maurice Chevalier!
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    If I had to pick one girl from the golden era

    I'd have to go with Veronica Lake and Marlene Dietrich. Although, I agree with Matt Deckard on Diana Rigg. She was my first love and my wife still teases me about it. I can't watch the end of "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" without shedding a quiet tear.
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    The Adventurer's Gear Thread

    Mark G, don't know if you've been to the Seychelless before, but it's gorgeous. Especially if you get out of the touristy areas. I've been there twice, most recently in November. My friend and I paid a local taxi driver to give us a driving tour of the island (Mahe). You must go to the...
  20. TraderRic

    The Swing Movement

    For one thing, I don't think I could ever dance like Fred Astaire. Maybe we could pull it off if we still had teak decks, but now we have this coating called "non-skid". Think little 1/8 inch spikes so you keep tracktion when it's wet. I don't think it would work out so well. I suppose we...
  21. TraderRic

    The Swing Movement

    I learned to dance tonight!!! Today is my birthday and I'm still at sea & away from home. I was telling my friend at dinner that I wanted to do something fun tonight since I had so much work to do all day. When she asked what I wanted to do I said "take me dancing". I knew that she had...
  22. TraderRic

    Ascots

    Very nice, Spitfire. I think cravats are perfect for the Continent. I was in Cartagena, Spain last week and wore one of my cravats with fishing flies on it paired with a tattersall and Purdey safari jacket. May men were wearing them, so there were no second glances like in America. Two...
  23. TraderRic

    The many Virtues of the Bow Tie (Send Pics)

    I wear bow ties more often than long ties. I have 40+ in my closet. I went about 15 years without purchasing any new ones because I had all the ones I needed. Everyone that carried them had the same stripes and paiselies that were just slight variations of what I already had or some...

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