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    What are you wearing today??

    Knitted ties are an absolute necessity, especially in solid colors. For years I wore only black ones (silk and wool), but I've recently branched out into several other colors. Etsy always has quite a few.
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    Matching your Leather Jacket and Shoes

    I always thought sneakers looked fine with any leather jacket. Never even thought about it. The kind of thing I've run into, though, is when I wear my brown LHB with a tie, sweater vest, trousers and wingtips, or something similar, and somebody's got to make a negative comment about it. Worse...
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    Berman Buckskin Leather Jacket Size 40

    This is from back when "genuine leather" actually meant what is says. If you see those words on a leather garment today it means it's processed leather parts - not really a leather hide at all. BTW, that's a beautiful, unusual jacket.
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    Calling on all AERO "Happy Days" Jacket owners...

    Know the feeling. I don't know why, but that particular design really attracts me. I'd love to get one in black.
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    That's exactly what I'm going to do with these new jeans (with the gadget inserted). What did you mean, though, when you said "flip them back?" Turn them inside-out?
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    Ha! I got mine the other day. I haven't quite figured out yet exactly how the thing works, but I'm going to give it a shot today. Last night I remembered that I have a couple of pairs of old jeans and corduroys that I "grew out of" that I'll try it on. Yes, it's exactly this kind of thing that...
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    You can't go too far wrong with Gustins if you order the straights and are completely honest with yourself about the waist size. To figure that out, just take a pair that really fit you, button them at the waist, and measure straight across. Then double it. As an enabler, I might mention that I...
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    Problem is that they're extremely rare. I'll just keep breathlessly awaiting my "Inch-Master" and wash the jeans in Woolite and cold water with it in the waist. Afterwards, I'll hang 'em high with the device still in them and see what happens. Keeping my fingers crossed. Is "raw" the same as...
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    Getting Vintage White Label Vanson ENFIELD

    That's a great find. The style has always seemed very 1960's to me. I wouldn't mess with the color. What size is it?
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    Just kidding. I've got a beautiful wife and kid, and I love what I do. Really can't complain.
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    Story of my life.
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    Hey, I just hit 3,000 posts! Do I get an award? Pension? T-shirt?
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    Isn't there something about this kind of thing that drives you nuts? They can never quite get it right, mainly because their entire reason for existence is to sell the crap they feature. If you ever need a laugh, check out the "Top Ten in Leather Jackets" in any of the magazines.
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    eBay sucks

    I had a similar experience on Ebay and it was the last time I've had anything to do with them. These days I get most of my stuff from Etsy, where I've never had a problem. Right now I'm thinking of selling a couple of good guitars, in the $3,000-4,000 range, and I'm going to do it through...
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    The Non Shorpy Web All Stars.

    Ozark was still going in the 1980's when I was traveling two weeks in every month. They were my favorite airline: nicest people, plenty of leg room, and the best food. And lots of free drinks!
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    I feel as though I just ordered some kind of weird prosthetic device. Watch, now I'll start getting all sorts of emails for "chubbies".
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    Thanks, everyone. As they fit perfectly in the waist but are way too long and voluminous right now, I'm going to take 58panheadfan's suggestion and get the stretcher. It seems to be the most practical way of approaching the problem if I want to wash and eventually get to wear 'em. I've never...
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    Got blocked by Simmons Bilt Instagram because my comment

    I'm a little late entering the fray here, but, going back to the generational fusillade of a few pages back, I have to say I feel some sympathy for the kids today. I'm 66 years old, but when I left home on the morning of my 18th birthday I was free as a bird and managed to travel for most of the...
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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

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    Washing Unsanforized Jeans

    Thanks, but I'd be afraid that here in Miami in the summer I might be in danger of creating new life forms if I tried that and left them outside.Maybe when the weather lets up a little. Thanks.

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