Mad Men attire

[Widebrim]

Imagine the combination of hot Hollywood sets with those suits. Then imagine air conditioning with the hair. I am not surprised that in some scenes the actors look like they have just gone for a summers run in their suits.

Exactly. That's why Bob Crane wore a lighweight A-2 jacket on Hogan's Heroes.

 

[PhantomKnight]

Anyone know of any old Hollywood tricks regarding wardrobe?

What did they do 40+ years ago when lightweight material may not have been used or if it was it may not have been as breathable as todays materials? How do they not appear as though they have just stepped out of a sauna?

I'm looking for Hollywood tricks here.

Maybe they routinely stripped off their suits between shots?

 

[Lear]

I've heard it said that 16oz worsted doesn't necessarily mean you'll swelter. Apparently, the same rules do not apply to heavy flannel. In the early days, 16oz was considered quite normal. I'd love to experience such a worsted suit; one that hangs like iron. However, not sure I'm willing to take such an expensive gamble. Then I watch the old movies, see the old press cuttings etc, and realize that we used to dress like this while still going about our daily business.

 

[Widebrim]

I've heard it said that 16oz worsted doesn't necessarily mean you'll swelter. Apparently, the same rules do not apply to heavy flannel. In the early days, 16oz was considered quite normal. I'd love to experience such a worsted suit; one that hangs like iron. However, not sure I'm willing to take such an expensive gamble. Then I watch the old movies, see the old press cuttings etc, and realize that we used to dress like this while still going about our daily business.

It think you're right about that. I've got several, vintage 16oz-weight suits, and have worn them on warm days. Flannel? No, I'd roast in that.

 

[Tomasso]

To some degree the weave (breathability) of a cloth can mitigate the warmth brought on by its weight. But in the end, there's a reason that linen, seersucker, PB fabric, etc.... exist.

 

[Widebrim]

^^You're right about that...

 

[Lear]

Until Mad Men, I didn't appreciate how amazing women could look showing less. This coming from someone who only visits FL in order to view Aero (Outerwear) posts... or, it could be that I'm getting older.

Lear

To some degree the weave (breathability) of a cloth can mitigate the warmth brought on by its weight. But in the end, there's a reason that linen, seersucker, PB fabric, etc.... exist.

Yes, you are right there.

 

[Benzadmiral]

Here's the real thing (at least what Hollywood considered the ne plus ultra of stylishness ca. 1964): http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5ig53G5b9vM/S08RBnK7w4I/AAAAAAAAADg/7UbC1XmtW6A/s1600-h/quad040_crop.jpg I've always said, "If I get the chance to be reincarnated, can I look like that? Oh, and can I have rich parents, too?"