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  1. Retro Spectator

    Did only Women use Shampoo?

    Looking at vintage shampoo ads, it appears that shampoo was intended for use by women, rather than men. It would seem that men did not use shampoo, since vintage advertisements for light products, such as Brylcreem, show men with neat hair. If one was to shampoo daily, and use a light hair...
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    What was the Most Popular Hair Product in the Era?

    I was wondering, what was the most commonly used hair products in the era? Were heavy pomades the most popular, or light products, such as Brylcreem more popular? Or were products in between the most popular?
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    Details to Look for When Buying Vintage Neckties

    I already know to look for length, as all (I could be wrong) vintage ties are shorter than modern ties. But are there any other things, besides length, to tell for sure if a tie is vintage?
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    Hardening Crushable Hats?

    I have a crushable hat that I really do not care that much about, so I soaked it with warm water. It got a bit stiffer, but it did not do that much. Is there a way to stiffen a crushable hat?
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    Leather Watchband Rot

    I am thinking of purchasing this Citizen watch. However, it has a leather watchband. My previous experiences with leather watchbands is that they rot. Then they smell foul, and crack after rotting. I usually wear my watch all day. The minute is put on my tie, I put on my watch, and the minute I...
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    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    I figured this would be an interesting thread. Thus, I included a poll too. I dress vintage inspired daily. At the time of this post, I do not own any vintage clothes, except three tie clips.
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    Looking for vintage-styled patterned sweaters for under $50

    I have been looking for patterned sweaters of under $50 lately, but I cannot seem to find any with the pattern on the back or the sleeves, except this one, which has a crew neck, and this one which is a vest. Do you think a thrift store may be selling a patterned sweater? Are you supposed to...
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    Early Birds

    Since we have a Night Owl thread, I figured I would create an Early Bird thread. I personally dislike the night, and I always go to bed at 9-10pm. I can't keep my eyes open past 9:30pm. I always wake up at 6:00am.
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    Are dresses coming back in style?

    I was away for a week in Cape Cod, and I noticed there were lots of women wearing dresses. Most of them were wearing maxi dresses, but I noticed about half of them were wearing New Look dresses. About 25% of all women I saw there were wearing dresses. Are dresses coming back in style? A funny...
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    Where to find high waisted pants for under $75

    I have been looking for high waisted pants for under $75. I currently wear Dockers D4 pleated slacks, in khaki. They are higher waisted than my previous pants. However, they just aren't high enough. So I have a question: Do any companies make high waisted, wide legged, pleated, slacks for under $75?
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