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    When did people start wearing vests/waistcoats with tuxedos?

    My feeling is that the cummerbund is a late 19th and early 20th century idea and that vests were more of a 19th century convention. However, I have seen vests up and through today - albeit they are purists or downright oddities. I have a black silk vest... but.... I'd probably never wear it.
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    Hair Tonic

    Hey MrBork Thanks for the suggestion! I'd like to try him. Can you shoot me an email for directions? Braxton36@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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    Hair Tonic

    MrBork - Headed to New Orleans next week - any suggestions of a good barbershop to do the kind of cut you mentioned?
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    How do you like your eggs?

    Still up inside the chicken would suit me best!
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    Pomade

    Vintage combing technique Longtime American Crew user here. I've tried a few other things but I keep coming back to AC. I've enjoyed reading what everyone else uses, though. Wondered if any of you have ever heard of this combing technique that my very-much vintage era barber showed me...
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    How to do It: Stiff Starch Grandma's Way

    My question is - Does starch like this have a scent to it? What about after its been worn for awhile?
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    Men who can cook.

    If we eat at home, it's usually something I've done. If I had more time, I'd do it constantly. It's fun if there's no pressure.
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    Which religious group?

    Episcopalian - which fits only in the broad category "Protestant." Sorry, but this isn't a very well-designed poll.
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    Cleaning ties at home?

    Another possible option An antiques dealer who specializes in old linens gave me this tip: Soak soiled linens/garments is a large glass bowl filled with water and a thick paste of Ivory Snow (the stuff used for washing baby clothes) on the badly stained area. The bowl with whites and...
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    What's Cooking for Your Holiday Dinner?

    Since you asked...from the deep south... Christmas Eve: Standing rib roast (a gift, didn't know about the price, wow!) Yorkshire pudding (which didn't turn out well last year) Asparagus Roasted potatoes Cauliflower (not my idea) Appetizers: Assorted cheeses Marinated shrimp...
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    The comfort of a fireplace

    We have old coal burning fireplaces in our house (age 116) that I won't use for wood as the fireboxes are too small. Coal is nearly impossible to find around here anymore. In the absence of the real thing, I've found that a group of big fat candles in the bottom of the fireplace can give you...
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    Men: Is your wife/s.o. into vintage?

    Not really. She likes old jewelry and will wear some re-made coats on occasion. She carries vintage evening bags on occasion, too.
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    Formal Wear Primer

    I have an English formalwear shirt (pique with a bib front) that buttons in the back with a detachable collar as well. Damnably difficult on nights when the butler has the night off...;) I think if you try it on, you might find that you can button the bottom few buttons and possibly the top...
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    Would you chose to know: boy or girl?

    Congratulations! We chose not to know just as someone else said - there are so few surprises left in the world and there's nothing you can do about it anyway. We also had an old-fashioned doctor who didn't believe in sonograms if everything appeared to be going well which luckily it did...
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    Locks of Hair -- Romantic or Creepy?

    I had no idea this work was still being done. I recently was at an antiques seminar and there was a lecture on portrait miniatures by one of the foremost authorities on the American ones. She had some actual examples with her and many slides during her lecture. About half of these had hair...
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    What were you doing December 31, 1999 at 11:59 PM?

    I was at a festive party with my wife who was in an exceedingly bad humor. Perhaps it was the Y2Kpause. I dunno. But, I never do. [huh]
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    Dopp Kit/Toiletry Bag

    Does anyone know why it's called a "Dopp Kit?" I always said "shaving kit" but many use "Dopp" instead. Curious.
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    Wifebeaters?

    Yuck.
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    Hair cuts

    I use this. But it's not vintage so I feel a bit traitorous.
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    This Stuff Isn't Rare - Why So Expensive?

    All the points made seem to be valid. I'll add one more: Common ordinary things that were used every day (eg clothing, fountain pens, etc.) often simply wore out. They weren't sent to thrift stores to later be e-bayed - they were just thrown away. In our modern culture we now have multiples...

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