There's part of me that thinks what they are wearing is atrocious! But then, another part loves the fact that they're expressing themselves and their personalities with their dress.

The gentleman with the bike looks good however. That's something I could actually see myself wearing.

 

There's part of me that thinks what they are wearing is atrocious! But then, another part loves the fact that they're expressing themselves and their personalities with their dress.

The gentleman with the bike looks good however. That's something I could actually see myself wearing.

The man with the bike is well dressed without crossing over into costume as most of the others have done.
Not that there's anything wrong with that either.
There are lots of great items on display, and some cool ties, but you'd probably not wear them outside of an event like this

Some of them ruin the effect they're trying to achieve by having tattoos. What's the point of making such an effort to dress in a certain style and then destroy any credibility by having a huge tattoo on your hand?
Isn't the "Working Class Dandy" in there somewhere as well? Another inked offender.

 

The man with the bike is well dressed without crossing over into costume as most of the others have done.
Not that there's anything wrong with that either.
There are lots of great items on display, and some cool ties, but you'd probably not wear them outside of an event like this

Some of them ruin the effect they're trying to achieve by having tattoos. What's the point of making such an effort to dress in a certain style and then destroy any credibility by having a huge tattoo on your hand?
Isn't the "Working Class Dandy" in there somewhere as well? Another inked offender.

He is, indeed!

I don't care for Tattoos. And I too find the aesthetic attempted at odds with them. But I'm also aware that this is purely a personal bias, and it seems to be a generational mode, particularly among artsy/artistic youngsters. So protest as I might, it's shoveling sand against the tide.

Much too much red above, but as I've said, I'd rather see someone fail at being interesting than succeed at being dull.

 

For the next week the sartorially-inclined of both sexes could do far worse than to scour the interwebs for JALP pictures. Inspiration, awe, and amusement are there for all who seek it.

My own outfits:
Brooks "Cambridge" (3r2, dartless, unlined, unpadded, single vent, slimmer fit) blue/white seersucker jacket and matching "Milano" trousers (sadly BB has no midrise or pleated trouser in matching fabric)
Brooks "Great Gatsby Collection" white OCBD, customized with brown horn buttons
Generic silk bowtie - navy/green diamonds with small yellow dots
Brooks Peal & Co. white nubuck wingtips
Navy & white argyle socks
Fuschia linen pocket square
Venice boater with brown & white hatband

Haspel DB cream linen suit
Jos. A. Bank navy pencil stripe shirt (contrast collar & French cuffs)
Gold & navy silk paisley tie
Garnet/olive/cream jacquard silk pocket square
Cole Haan Bragano walnut/cream spectator balmorals
Brown/tan houndstooth socks
Boater as above

So nothing terribly showy or expensive (both suits bought on end-of-season sale, Peals at 30% of retail from SF, Bragano from eBay) or rare or period. Lots of compliments though. :thumbs-up:

 

Isn't the "Working Class Dandy" in there somewhere as well?

He served as a dance floor bouncer.

 

For the next week the sartorially-inclined of both sexes could do far worse than to scour the interwebs for JALP pictures. Inspiration, awe, and amusement are there for all who seek it.

My own outfits:
Brooks "Cambridge" (3r2, dartless, unlined, unpadded, single vent, slimmer fit) blue/white seersucker jacket and matching "Milano" trousers (sadly BB has no midrise or pleated trouser in matching fabric)
Brooks "Great Gatsby Collection" white OCBD, customized with brown horn buttons
Generic silk bowtie - navy/green diamonds with small yellow dots
Brooks Peal & Co. white nubuck wingtips
Navy & white argyle socks
Fuschia linen pocket square
Venice boater with brown & white hatband

Haspel DB cream linen suit
Jos. A. Bank navy pencil stripe shirt (contrast collar & French cuffs)
Gold & navy silk paisley tie
Garnet/olive/cream jacquard silk pocket square
Cole Haan Bragano walnut/cream spectator balmorals
Brown/tan houndstooth socks
Boater as above

So nothing terribly showy or expensive (both suits bought on end-of-season sale, Peals at 30% of retail from SF, Bragano from eBay) or rare or period. Lots of compliments though. :thumbs-up:

Sounds like fun, and obviously, you enjoyed it!

 

He served as a dance floor bouncer.

Uh, oh, I'll have to remember that the next time I wish to give him grief!

(Though, of course, he might trip over my walker.)

 

Even though most of these getups are too "out there" for me, they're generally done in good taste.

The man with the bike is well dressed without crossing over into costume as most of the others have done.

+1

I would wear this rig with a few adjustments:

- lapels about 3-1/2"
- more narrow tie knot
- thinner hat band
- creased trousers

 

They look good but they should button up those DB jackets.

 

I appreciate people who dress like this, because outliers like them put the rest of us closer to the center of the dress spectrum where good dressing belongs.

On the other hand, they reinforce the idea that dressing well is a costume on the same level as a good Halloween outfit. As a guy who likes to wear nice conservative fedoras with his suits (2/3s of which are double breasted), this is already a struggle.

But I do get inspirations from these people. Then I tone it down. A lot.

 

They look good but they should button up those DB jackets.

Mine stayed buttoned save for a few times I needed ventilation after dancing.

On the other hand, they reinforce the idea that dressing well is a costume on the same level as a good Halloween outfit.

In the first picture it's very easy to identify which guy is wearing a costume and which guy is in his element.

BTW, we gents don't provide all the eye candy at JALP...

 

Mine stayed buttoned save for a few times I needed ventilation after dancing.

In the first picture it's very easy to identify which guy is wearing a costume and which guy is in his element.

BTW, we gents don't provide all the eye candy at JALP...

What a lovely young woman!

Frankly, without a female compliment, I'd think the event fairly pointless.

 

Hummina hummina hummina...

BTW, we gents don't provide all the eye candy at JALP...

 

Such a disclaimer shouldn't be necessary when it's a frigging JAZZ AGE LAWN PARTY, but the anti-fun, anti-dandy contingent was in full force last time you posted pictures of such outfits so I don't blame you.

He is, indeed!

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I don't care for Tattoos. And I too find the aesthetic attempted at odds with them. But I'm also aware that this is purely a personal bias, and it seems to be a generational mode, particularly among artsy/artistic youngsters. So protest as I might, it's shoveling sand against the tide.

Much too much red above, but as I've said, I'd rather see someone fail at being interesting than succeed at being dull.

The red blazer would look better if it were actually a shade of maroon or burgundy, IMO.

I find tattoos on hands, necks, etc. to be a little distracting. In the middle of an arm or leg it isn't so much. That said, I have a few friends with them and know full well that people are looking there so at least they're aware.

You get a huge thank you for keeping it to personal aesthetic, by the way, instead of making accusations about the tattoo wearers' character and supposed drug or sex habits.

 

I find tattoos on hands, necks, etc. to be a little distracting. In the middle of an arm or leg it isn't so much. That said, I have a few friends with them and know full well that people are looking there so at least they're aware.

To get off topic, while I have no plan ever to get a tattoo, and they aren't something I particularly care for, the one thing I've always thought is that, if I did get one, it would be in a place that would either be covered, or not covered, by what I was wearing. On my forearm, for example, it would be completely covered in long sleeves, and completely uncovered in short sleeves. I really don't understand the tattoo that is designed so that it gets cut off by one's clothing. Sleeves, which are most often cut off by actual sleeves, are the most obvious example. I find most hand tattoos fall into this category as well.

Also, as this is a costume event, the tattoos didn't bother me. Obviously they don't fit in with the Jazz Age aesthetic, but it's not as though you can just leave them hanging on a hook at home.

 

^ Agreed. They don't bother me THAT much, but I just wonder why they get them there.