What goofy weather we've had. The temperature has been in the 70s this weekend so I busted out the linen and gabardine one last time for the year.
I tried a look that Ive seen in old Apparel Arts and Esquire illustrations and enjoyed immensely but had never tried for myself even though I've possessed the ingredients to create it for some time now. It is the quintessential 1930s American warm weather look.
I didn't wear a hat because it looks sleeker without one.
Other than the sunglasses, there is only one vintage piece in this look. Can you guess what it is?
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The tie?
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Nope, that tie is from Target. :D
Cheers!
The shoes look too new. There'd be no point in a vintage shirt. The pocket square would almost be a trick answer.
On the other hand, I've never seen patch pockets like that except in Flusser. The jacket?
Nope, the jacket is from Macy's. Good guess though.
Is it the tie bar? It looks like there is a tie bar, but it's hard to see. It must be something small like that.
Nope. It's a major piece, not anything small or hidden.
I've only recently become aware of the cream jacket & navy trouser combo. It's great, and every bit as summery as the navy blazer & cream trouser combo.
I'm guessing the trousers are vintage.
We have a winner!
Yeah, it's the trousers. They're a pair of early 1950s Hollywood waisted trousers.
So--what's the prize? ;-)
Pride in knowing that you chose the one thing that hadn't been chosen before.
;)
i like your style Will!
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