There's one in the regular Fashion Forum and there's one in the Temporary SF Forum. Should Trads have one of their own?
A Trad "What are you Wearing"
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Jamaica?????? The Brothers are having shirts made in Jamaica? Not exactly a country known for its high quality manufacturing.
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I think they are a brand of sunglasses, and the croakie is one of those rubber type things that hangs around the base of your neck so you can let the specs just hang on your upper chest when not on. I'm pretty sure, but maybe someone else can confirm!quote:Originally posted by shuman
For the uninformed midwesterner, what are these? Thanks. And what are Croakies?quote:Originally posted by Thomas
BB OCBD in blue
Costa del Mar's with red croakies from my local marina
Ben Silver Beefy OCBD, Charleston khakis (2" cuff), Royden flying mallard belt from Kevin's, Alden 986's w/ Byford blue wool socks. Silk regimental striped (silk w/ solid brass buckle) strap by Robert Talbott; LL Bean (gold toned) field watch. Navy blue cotton chino "Ducks Unlimited" ball cap.
Cheers,
Harris
Cheers,
Harris
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Man am I learning a lot from you Harris. I had seen a few posts where guys were wearing grey socks with chinos. I don't own any grey, and wear navy with my khakis. You just answered my question. I am too extreme on being a "minimilist" I know.
Black socks for my suits (only navy and grey suits) and navy socks for chinos. (I think black would look horrible with chinos by the way.)
PS You were the one who educated me that my Charlestons are 8.0 and not 8.5 like Bills by the way. Thanks. (I can't tell the difference by touching them, but I would guess the Bill's are more "sturdy."
All the best,
Joe
Ancient BB Rep Stripe Rugby shirt (faded cherry red with 1" royal blue and white stripes at 2" intervals).
Cuffed Cabellas flat front chinos- again ancient and retired from heavy starch/pressing rotation.
Nautical Flag grosgrain belt with SC Flag emblamatic brass buckle.
LLB Camp Mocs; sockless (60' today).
c1950 Omega wind up watch; Red, yellow grosgrain watch band
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Yesterday:
BB pinpoint tab colar shirt (Red White label and made in the USA).
BB small pattern tie (moroon purple backround with a fine grid pattern in dark royal blue).
BB charcoal grey worsted trousers, cuffed.
BB moroon/navy grosgrain braces.
Dumas (local Trad clothier) worsted navy blazer.
BB black merino wool socks.
Ancient black Bass Weejuns
Watch- same as yesterday.
Best,
Ross
Cuffed Cabellas flat front chinos- again ancient and retired from heavy starch/pressing rotation.
Nautical Flag grosgrain belt with SC Flag emblamatic brass buckle.
LLB Camp Mocs; sockless (60' today).
c1950 Omega wind up watch; Red, yellow grosgrain watch band
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Yesterday:
BB pinpoint tab colar shirt (Red White label and made in the USA).
BB small pattern tie (moroon purple backround with a fine grid pattern in dark royal blue).
BB charcoal grey worsted trousers, cuffed.
BB moroon/navy grosgrain braces.
Dumas (local Trad clothier) worsted navy blazer.
BB black merino wool socks.
Ancient black Bass Weejuns
Watch- same as yesterday.
Best,
Ross
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Wow. I thought you felt the Charlestons were pure crap. I must take lots of posts way to literally. I remember you saying they were 8 ounce piece goods and just assumed that meant you did not care for them. Not true obviously! All I know is this.........My little store here in Columbus (used to be all trad now sorry to say they have the "typical mix" eg like Ben Silver) does not carry Bills but lots of Berle. With tax included I saved about 26 bucks getting Charlestons vs. Bills. Also, their alterations are totally free for the LIFE of the garment. Lose or gain weight, take em in. Free. She does a sweet job on cuffs too. All hand sewn, hidden edge, and none of that clear "fishing line nylon" crap which catches on your toes and comes all out. Nice cotton/silk tan thread. Very crisp.
Weekend spent reading:
Oldest pair of Bills button-fly - cuffed and quite frayed
Old paint splattered plain grey sweatshirt
No shoes,socks,watch or jewelry (weekend at home)
Book: Reflections in a Silver Spoon by Paul Mellon
Red wine: Cuvee Rouge
Oldest pair of Bills button-fly - cuffed and quite frayed
Old paint splattered plain grey sweatshirt
No shoes,socks,watch or jewelry (weekend at home)
Book: Reflections in a Silver Spoon by Paul Mellon
Red wine: Cuvee Rouge
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Party tonight:
Bass Weejuns, burgundy
Polo wool socks, navy
Bill's M2, khaki
J Crew web belt, tan
Bean flannel BD, green/white/blue/grey plaid
Barbour shetland crewneck, hunter green
BB blue plaid watch strap for the old Timex
Sterling flask with Jim Beam.
Bass Weejuns, burgundy
Polo wool socks, navy
Bill's M2, khaki
J Crew web belt, tan
Bean flannel BD, green/white/blue/grey plaid
Barbour shetland crewneck, hunter green
BB blue plaid watch strap for the old Timex
Sterling flask with Jim Beam.
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Saturday Night
Out with friends for the evening, so:
Charcoal grey 3-2 button roll jacket with feint blue/red windowpane check, single vent, undarted with raised seam handstitching. UK MTM/semi-bespoke.
Dark blue mohair and wool flatfront trousers, same source.
Pink BB ocbd.
New & Lingwood dark red silk knit tie with blue polka dots.
Cordo leather weave belt.
Dark blue cotton socks.
BB cordo moc handsewns.
Sunday morning
Just back from walking the dogs:
Dark green/black 60s vintage tweed 3-button sack.
Cordings maroon lambswool crewneck.
Maroon University stripe ocbd.
Black Khakis(Banana Republic)[:0]
Brown leather weave belt.
Black cotton socks.
Brown Sebago Sierra chukka boots.
Hamilton watch both days.
Out with friends for the evening, so:
Charcoal grey 3-2 button roll jacket with feint blue/red windowpane check, single vent, undarted with raised seam handstitching. UK MTM/semi-bespoke.
Dark blue mohair and wool flatfront trousers, same source.
Pink BB ocbd.
New & Lingwood dark red silk knit tie with blue polka dots.
Cordo leather weave belt.
Dark blue cotton socks.
BB cordo moc handsewns.
Sunday morning
Just back from walking the dogs:
Dark green/black 60s vintage tweed 3-button sack.
Cordings maroon lambswool crewneck.
Maroon University stripe ocbd.
Black Khakis(Banana Republic)[:0]
Brown leather weave belt.
Black cotton socks.
Brown Sebago Sierra chukka boots.
Hamilton watch both days.
Alden cordovan tassel loafers in burgundy, JPress charcoal gray flannels--cuffed, brown alligator belt with monogrammed buckle,blue Mercer BD, old Brooks green/red repp bow tie--narrow Archibald Cox style, old JPress Harris tweed jacket, brown herringbone repaired by Press with elbow patches and leather cuff trim, my dad's vintge Hamilton gold watch, tartan grosgrain band, Gloverall duffel coat
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This beautiful Sunday afternoon...
Brooks OCBD (burgundy candy-stripe)
J. Press "Shaggy Dog" sweater (sky blue)
Orvis "King's Cords"
Brooks braided belt
Brooks watch
navy/burgandy watchband
Bean cotton ragg socks (tan)
Bean down jacket (hunter)
Bean boots
Brooks OCBD (burgundy candy-stripe)
J. Press "Shaggy Dog" sweater (sky blue)
Orvis "King's Cords"
Brooks braided belt
Brooks watch
navy/burgandy watchband
Bean cotton ragg socks (tan)
Bean down jacket (hunter)
Bean boots
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Saturday: Harris tweed harringbone sack coat, 3-2 buttns, raised seams, patch/flapped pockets (Italian bespoke); black merino turtleneck, charcoal socks, burgundy Weejuns; tan corduroy trousers (cut like jeans) and Barbour Bedale in the morning; tailored medium olive green hopsack trousers and black leather above-the-knee-length overcoat in the afternoon-evening. A M-51 US Army fishtail parka from Korean war as extra protection while riding my scooter (can certain military gear be considered Trad?[8)]) Driving gloves and scarf when needed.
Sunday morning (strolling downtown): dark grey 3b suit, white button down shirt (long-ish points, an old cheap bespoke), repp tie (BB n.1, 2"3/4, sky blue-white-navy); black oxfords captoes, navy Chesterfield cashmere coat with dark red silk lining and velvet collar. Paisley hanky in coat's top pocket.
Sunday (lazing about): lilac crewneck jumper, blue/burgundy/grey striped button down shirt (both Italian), tan cord jeans, Clarks cognac loafers.
Monday: my office attire isn't very different from friday; trad-ish touch, a forward point collared silk shirt, pale cream, with a safety pin thru the collar (this detail awoke colleagues' curiosity...) and a 2" wide knitted tie, dark bottle green.
ps) Chris, great outfit for the "Steppin'Out East"![8D] Any other member of the London Trad community there?
Sunday morning (strolling downtown): dark grey 3b suit, white button down shirt (long-ish points, an old cheap bespoke), repp tie (BB n.1, 2"3/4, sky blue-white-navy); black oxfords captoes, navy Chesterfield cashmere coat with dark red silk lining and velvet collar. Paisley hanky in coat's top pocket.
Sunday (lazing about): lilac crewneck jumper, blue/burgundy/grey striped button down shirt (both Italian), tan cord jeans, Clarks cognac loafers.
Monday: my office attire isn't very different from friday; trad-ish touch, a forward point collared silk shirt, pale cream, with a safety pin thru the collar (this detail awoke colleagues' curiosity...) and a 2" wide knitted tie, dark bottle green.
ps) Chris, great outfit for the "Steppin'Out East"![8D] Any other member of the London Trad community there?
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