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  1. shindeco

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    As for the rest of us...
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    No, wait, I've heard that one...
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    Jeans

    Ray, I think it's just the cut. I've never found a pair of 501s that fit me (any colour). Levis, in general, don't look good on me.
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    The BEST shoe color !

    I have a pair of Dacks (very old Canadian shoe maker -- started in 1834) made of water buffalo that are oxblood. They are the sturdiest shoes I've ever seen. My dad has a pair that are older than I am! (and I'm 38). They're also incredibly comfortable. :offtopic: Dack's is a great shoemaker...
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    Modern sources for Plus Fours

    Zach, Have you looked into converting a pair of trousers? A tailor could probably do it fairly reasonably.
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    Boutonniere help needed

    But also remember that, unless you're 6'7" or so, most people are going to look down to see the flower. The bulb will not be perceived as highly prominent unless they're much shorter than you.
  8. shindeco

    1920's name generator...

    Burt Blake ... sounds a bit too butch to be me! Not bad for a private detective, though.
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    Vintage mens Bathing Suits and Swim Trunks

    Actually, it's a very good question. I have no experience myself. I know the Cave and Basin Hot Springs in Banff used to rent out suits like this until quite recently (may still do, I don't know). I assume the pool is chlorinated but I can't find any information one way or the other. They use...
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    Vintage mens Bathing Suits and Swim Trunks

    Root, I'll wear mine if you wear yours! I've always wanted to wear it in public. I've worn it in the back yard... I ALMOST took the 'thirties reproduction one with me when we went on a cruise but didn't. Still kind of regret not taking it.
  11. shindeco

    Vintage mens Bathing Suits and Swim Trunks

    The trunks are absolutely flat front, no cup; no shaping whatsoever. There is a fairly narrow liner down the insdie front to minimize "showthrough". The belt is woven cotton with a double D-ring buckle.
  13. shindeco

    Vintage mens Bathing Suits and Swim Trunks

    2 swimsuits Here are the two that I own. The one on the right is a vintage Jantzen that I bought at a local vintage store. The one on the left is the one my friend knit for me from a vintage pattern. It's burgundy, if you can't see the colour too well.
  14. shindeco

    French cuff shirts

    Not spoiled; just sensible!!
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    French cuff shirts

    Convertible cuffs are always a bit looser than a FC as you don't have the extra fold of fabric. Small, light cufflinks work best.
  16. shindeco

    Collars

    I think that by the time interfacing quality improved enough to get away without starching, it was a fashion thing. Stand up collars were just seen as too old fashioned. They made a brief resurgence in the 80s (when I first got hooked on them) but it was more of a fad. That's what brought...
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    For all the die hard vintage lovers...

    I don't have a cell phone and am perfectly content without one but my biggie: High index lenses 60 years ago, I would have been wearing coke bottles!!!
  19. shindeco

    Collars

    Fashion and the lack of someone else to do your laundry. Stand up collars need to be starched stiff to hold their shape. It's actually not that hard to do but most people don't like doing laundry so ... Fold over collars don't need that strength of stiffness (they're folded over so...
  20. shindeco

    French cuff shirts

    They're only formal when on a boiled shirt. In the 50s and 60s they sold a lot of "convertible cuffs" which were a single cuff with both a button and a second button hole. I've had a few of those. I would point out that you're limited as to cuff link choice because they're not as sturdy. If...
  21. shindeco

    Charm School

    There was a British TV series several years ago about an English finishing school in the 50s. It was very well done and very funny. Unfortunately, I can't remember the title. someone else here may know.
  22. shindeco

    THIS PHOTOGRAPH WAS BANNED

    Obviously the reason for the ban is that the hats are so amazingly good looking that they would draw everyone's attention from anything else. We could call them "weapons of mass distraction" [ducking to avoid the flying tomatoes] They are beautiful hats!
  23. shindeco

    Formal Wear Primer

    For what sort of function? It's an ensemble you only generally see at weddings nowadays; usually worn by grooms whose brides choose their clothing. I can only give my personal opinion but I would say avoid it. To me it tends to scream "badly advised rental!!" If you're going to wear a...
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