harmonslide
New in Town
- Messages
- 21
- Location
- Ohio
First off:
I've been a lurker at the FL for some time, then eventually registered, and now I'm finally posting. It, along with the OTJ Forum (Online Trombone Journal), is the best and most civil, informative forum I've come across. What a relief in a sea of superficial, harsh internet communities!
I don't have a huge budget to spend on clothing, but I have acquired an affection for fedoras and for the classic look.
But, I have no idea how or where to get my collection started. Well, continued, I guess, as I have a few minor items.
I'm not exact confident on my terminology, so please forgive any blatant errors I happen to make [huh]
Since I don't have a whole lot of money to spend (I've gotta save what I can for music supplies and savings for college) I went low-budget on my first fedora - a Jason crushable pinch-front. I know it's not a hat with a lot of prestige, but it's something. I like it. I also just got a "Park Royal" fedora off of ebay for $11.50, so we'll see how that is when it shows up.
Goodwill stores are my friend. Got a trenchcoat there for $3. It is moderately gumshoe-y in appearance, except that it lacks epaulets. But, it was $3. And it matches my fedora. Also, purchased a dark grey pinstriped jacket/pants set for about $6 (it wasn't on sale like the trenchcoat).
I'll have to post pictures at some point. But at this point, it's a little intimidating.
Alright, alright already, stop rambling, harmon!
Okay. So to business.
There's a few items I'm wondering about, don't have, and don't know reasonable brands/prices for:
The first... collar bars. What formality is the 'threshold' for wearing them? Dress shirt? Dress shirt and jacket? Suit? Tuxedo?
The second... waist coats. Are these the same as the vest portion of a three piece suit? This is where my terminology is the most vague. I would like to get one that either can stand alone with black pants or that can go with a suit that is black. Must I purchase one that is black, as well, or would a light grey be suitable (so to speak)?
What is a decent price, as far as they go? I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, but I don't want to get something that will be tacky and cheap-looking. Any recommendations as to that?
Thirdwise. Pocket handkerchiefs. What's the scoop on these? How would one acquire some? How would one have them folded? Etc.
Thanks, very, very much for reading this plea! I hope to be active on here... it's a great place.
I've been a lurker at the FL for some time, then eventually registered, and now I'm finally posting. It, along with the OTJ Forum (Online Trombone Journal), is the best and most civil, informative forum I've come across. What a relief in a sea of superficial, harsh internet communities!
I don't have a huge budget to spend on clothing, but I have acquired an affection for fedoras and for the classic look.
But, I have no idea how or where to get my collection started. Well, continued, I guess, as I have a few minor items.
I'm not exact confident on my terminology, so please forgive any blatant errors I happen to make [huh]
Since I don't have a whole lot of money to spend (I've gotta save what I can for music supplies and savings for college) I went low-budget on my first fedora - a Jason crushable pinch-front. I know it's not a hat with a lot of prestige, but it's something. I like it. I also just got a "Park Royal" fedora off of ebay for $11.50, so we'll see how that is when it shows up.
Goodwill stores are my friend. Got a trenchcoat there for $3. It is moderately gumshoe-y in appearance, except that it lacks epaulets. But, it was $3. And it matches my fedora. Also, purchased a dark grey pinstriped jacket/pants set for about $6 (it wasn't on sale like the trenchcoat).
I'll have to post pictures at some point. But at this point, it's a little intimidating.
Alright, alright already, stop rambling, harmon!
Okay. So to business.
There's a few items I'm wondering about, don't have, and don't know reasonable brands/prices for:
The first... collar bars. What formality is the 'threshold' for wearing them? Dress shirt? Dress shirt and jacket? Suit? Tuxedo?
The second... waist coats. Are these the same as the vest portion of a three piece suit? This is where my terminology is the most vague. I would like to get one that either can stand alone with black pants or that can go with a suit that is black. Must I purchase one that is black, as well, or would a light grey be suitable (so to speak)?
What is a decent price, as far as they go? I'm not looking to spend a lot of money, but I don't want to get something that will be tacky and cheap-looking. Any recommendations as to that?
Thirdwise. Pocket handkerchiefs. What's the scoop on these? How would one acquire some? How would one have them folded? Etc.
Thanks, very, very much for reading this plea! I hope to be active on here... it's a great place.
