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    large size suit

    =================== End of quote ======================= I am very sorry, Sir. It may sound incredulous to you, Tally Ho, but actually I thought your post was a joke. Perhaps one reason, though inexcusable, was that I wasn't aware there is really a Classified Ads section in this forum...
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    30-40's suit - on the lookout

    When I searched for the following "vintage single breasted 3 piece 3 button suit" at a very well known auction site, an item that seems to be about your requirements, with the following title description "Vintage 1948 Mens 3 piece Wool Suit" appeared on the search list. Hope that helps.
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    Perhaps the two gentlemen should have their gloves on.
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    RARE 1930s Wraparound Overcoat

    Marc, are you sure you're not trying to pull our leg? At most, I'd grant it's a bathrobe used at seaside resorts.
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    30-40's suit - on the lookout

    Are they very different from those of the 1950s and pre-Beatles early 1960s? Are you looking for bottom corners curving away, squarish or slightly rounded? Do you want short roll or a long roll lapels? SB or DB? How many buttons?
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    Tailor (repair) help question

    In the meantime, or perhaps this is a satisfactory solution, turn inside out the sleeves, fold up the cuffs by one inch, stitch them so that they'll stay in position. The result is your jacket with sleeves one inch shorter, all ready for you to walk the dog.
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    Walking Sticks & Canes.

    ===================== End of quote ====================== There's a minimum height, if not the ideal height, that you can determine your stick should have. Just let your arm hang straight down your side, then tilt your palm upwards. Imagine the top of the cane has to be below your palm...
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    large size suit

    Let me guess. The correct combination should have been an 8X1? 2 button holes are missing; and, so are their corresponding buttons according to the rule that for every button hole, there should be a corresponding button? The original owner has undergone a crash diet and is now unable to...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    ================== End of quote ========================= Oops! I forgot it was for a funeral. Anything gold-plated should be replaced by brass, copper, pewter, steel or solid silver.
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    ===================== End of quote ===================== You're right, Sir, of course. Thanks for the valuable leads, which I shall try to follow up on my next trip to London; maybe I'll look up my old school down in Houghton Steet, and perhaps buy an old school tie there; but they might no...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    My dear Marc, you should try to differentiate a sense of humour from a practical joke more. As far as I can recall, the only time I've tried to pull a practical joke was on Dr. Greg's tie iron (actually, his posting was quite educational and I hope I have not offended him because of that)...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    ===================== End of quote ==================== Now that's a bit hard to do, getting into the formal books of H. Lessor & Sons, or Smith & Co. (Woolens) Ltd. However, as far as I know, most cashmeres are a wool worsted blend and Super 150 are Australian all wool worsteds. Both...
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    Perfectly Perfect Pants

    My trousers are something like that in the picture. But I order them in pairs, one with suspender buttons and one with belt loops. Other possible variations are with cuffs and without cuffs, for example. Don't know Shanghai Jack, he must have been a member ages ago. But I can understand...
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    Top Hat. Costume?

    ====================== End of quote ===================== If the ceremony is outdoors, under a temporary tent, etc., I think the groom should put on his tophat and gloves. Whenever he is indoors, he should take off the hat, hold on to it until he can hand it over to one of the ushers for...
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    Top Hat. Costume?

    If your're wearing Morning Dress for your Big Day, do wear a top hat while outdoors. You'll look real handsome provided you remember to wear a pair of gloves, too. All the ladies and gentlemen attending your wedding will certainly be impressed because you're the best dressed, if not the...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    ===================== End of quote =================== Oh, yes, trust good ol' Marc to give such prudent advice. Thank you, Sir. Therefore, I shall leave instructions in a Codicil to my Last Will & Testament for a last-minute substitution of the valuable pocket watch by an 18-jewel...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    Thanks, Monsieur Anton, for your esteemed advice. Could you kindly elaborate on which particular piece of clothing (e.g., Morning Dress trousers?) you are referring to in particular? BTW, will the Chinese version of your book be in traditional Chinese characters (used in Hongkong SAR and...
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    Deerskin - The Troublesome Hide

    I just love deerskin mocassins. They really help increase feet sensitivity and decrease the danger of falling down the stairs. However, after walking up and down the stairs, the soles have grown darker. I'm going to use Light Tan shoe wax and see what happens. BTW, has anyone tried plain...
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    Your fantasy/perfect outfit

    ====================== End of quote ===================== I'd start by saying there would be different outfits for different purposes. For example, I'd like to get a Morning Dress outfit to wear in my coffin. Black Bally Pedro, grey woolen canvas spats, 100% cashmere wool black morning...
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    USAF General and Chief of Staff visor hats

    Hi, I'm a new collector! Can anyone advise on the authenticity of the two items below:- USAF Air Force General Officer's Dress Cover Hat (260046474448) USAF Air Force Chief Of Staff Visor Hat Cap - Army Navy (130042736103) or does anyone have any reasons for thinking they are replicas?

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