College wardrobe

[Wild Root]

Don't forget...

THE RACCOON COATS!

Here is a swell photo of two guys sporting the famous raccoon coat. It was popular from the 20's to the 30's. They can cost quite a bit, but I think they look so cool!

Root.

 

[Mojave Jack]

Those are awesome! But you can wear those about what, two days a year?! Gads, they must be hot in anything but the dead of a New England winter!

 

[Wild Root]

Don't forget that Canada is cold 75% of the year! Trust me; those coats would get some serious mileage.

Root.

 

[Dahlia]

Great thread... I'm considering making copies of Matt's list and strategically posting it around campus. Think any guys will take the hint?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Great thread... I'm considering making copies of Matt's list and strategically posting it around campus. Think any guys will take the hint?

I think that would be cool, even post it with old college kid pics.

 

[Matt Deckard]

I am putting together a business wardrobe list as well for those that want to dress old school at work in the modern times, so those that have been asking about it, it will be up soon enough.

 

[Daniel Riser]

I almost won a raccoon coat, just like the pic Rob posted, for $100. It was really cool! but alas... snipers.

What I'm becoming more and more fond of is the collegiate look, I need something to complement my pipe smoking.

 

[Matt Deckard]

I believe Root has a Bison coat in his wardrobe.

 

[Daniel Riser]

It wouldn't be surprise me... By the way Root I love the new avatar!

 

[Mr. Rover]

Lookin' Dapper there, Root.

As far as shirts go, what works the best for that look? Pinpoint oxford? Broadcloth?

 

[Phil_in_CS]

an excellent post on ths subject at AskAndy

Link

I live in a college town, and this isn't exactly what the kids are wearing these days.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Sweatered and tieless was rampant on campass in the 30's.
Lots of tweed sport jacket and mismatched trousers.

 

[Vladimir Berkov]

Sweatered and tieless was rampant on campass in the 30's.
Lots of tweed sport jacket and mismatched trousers.

That is my current look on campus, and I think it still looks great. Trim V-neck sweater, oxford shirt, baggy slacks, argyle socks and penny loafers. When I feel like it I add a tie. The guy at the far right in the third picture down might as well be wearing my exact daily outfit.

It doesn't stand out like wearing a suit would, but looks plenty vintage and is also considered "dressy" by todays standards.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Satchel, uke, raccoon

When I was an undergrad, I got lucky and found this soft briefcase in a thrift store. It's a perfect size for books (even my large art history books) and the leather just gets better looking every year.

http://www.leathershop.co.uk/detail.asp?ID=6077

...nice Keaton photograph, too. In that scene where he steps off the train, he's also carrying a ukulele.

Anyone here have a collegiate raccoon coat?

"College men, knowledge men,
Do a dance called raccoon;
It's the craze, nowadays,
And it will get you soon.
Buy a coat and try it,
I'll bet you'll be a riot,
It's a wow, learn to do it right now!

rac-a-rac-a-raccoon!"

 

[Wild Root]

Cool photos!

Say, I knew it! This photo proves it! There were tall guys back then! The guy in the white pants is my hero!

=WR=

 

[shamus]

Say, I knew it! This photo proves it! There were tall guys back then! The guy in the white pants is my hero!

Turns out he was 5' 9" and the star of his basketball team.

 

[scotrace]

Turns out he was 5' 9" and the star of his basketball team.

And they called him "Peewee."

 

[Wild Root]

If that guy was 5'9", then I'm George Washington

You guys crack me up.

=WR=

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Anyone here have a collegiate raccoon coat?

No, but vintage ones are on eBay at least twice a month.

 

[Wild Root]

And they range from $100-$300 US. But, I'd think it a worthy investment.