On eBay I see a lot of trousers that have a rise of 12''. This is obviously a change up from modern pants I've worn with a rise of 9'', but I'm curious as to what measurement will be required to have results such as these.
Perhaps 12'' is enough?
I often drool over vintage shoes that are in good condition, but what stops me from buying a pair is the feeling that I'm exposing a piece of history to the elements, and it would be wasteful to submit a slick pair of spectators to the ground. Is it possible to cop a pair that's in great...
Members familiar with Dallas, TX, I need your help! With so many thrift stores here, it's very difficult to weed out the ones that are flooded with 20-year-old garbage. Since I'm vacationing here, I would love to be exposed to stores known for selling Golden Age clothing, if any.
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Throughout my time of browsing suits from this time range, I've noticed prevalence of tuxedos specifically. Does anyone have a theory as to why these overpower, say, lounge or business suits being sold? I would think fewer people would be eager to sell their tuxes.
Perhaps I'm underestimating the value of these, but I frequently check listings for 1940's fedoras, and a lot of them are VERY expensive, reaching upwards of almost $380. Does anyone know why this is so with these hats specifically?
Hello all. I found this forum upon my quest for vintage 1930-50's clothing, as this era of menswear really appeals to me. Fedoras, expressive shoes, swing ties, you name it. Of course, a big part about these decades is the suit. I love the look of 'em. As a 15-year-old boy (Yes, it says 18 on my...
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