I've been meaning to post a picture of this shirt for a while, I made it almost a year ago. I just finished making the trousers as well. The shirt was copied from an original arrow shirt and collar I own. The trousers were drafted from an original 1890s manual online, and the construction methods were based on a pair of 1930s trousers I have to fill in the blanks. I replaced the hat band on my boater as well.
I got the fabric for both the shirt and trousers at Fabricmart. My buttons, cufflinks, other accessories/notions were gotten second hand or I already had them.
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on second thought. it’s going to be in the 30s tonight so I decided to dress comfy
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THE STEELY GAZE OF MODERNITY- I am really enjoying this photo of painter Bernard Boutet de Monvel and coveting his wonderfully graphic ensemble.
I can’t find an exact date on this, I want to say circa 1931? If anyone knows for sure do let me know!
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Saturnine but impeccably attired, 1942.
Photo: Helen Levitt via The Guardian
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headline: "trendy colored dress shirt and tie color scheme"
★When choosing a colored dress shirt and a smart tie, place it in front of the mirror for a moment★
Coordination Guides From Men’s Tailoring Magazine Danshi Senka (男子専科), early 1950s.
★ via putthison.com, @holespoles, @klappersacks + google
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headline: "this is a typical combination of clothes and props"
★Please keep this on your seat at all times, and when you go out, please first shine a little light on it★ (getting a little weird there, google translate)
headline: "pants, shoes and socks— the best combination of these three"
"★ keep this at your right hand at all times, and when you go out take a moment to compare it ★"
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1930s evening ensemble
Every piece is vintage except for my socks, and I bought them all separately across the country over two years. Almost everything required repairs.
The jacket had damaged sleeve lining which I replaced. One of the front buttons had bent and busted off, and was placed in a pocket. It’s roughly 1930s I think. The company was Foreman & Clark Clothes, “Upstairs from coast to coast”.
The trousers are Basil Durant Inc. New York. Most likely 1930s as well. Basil Durant was a vaudeville actor who started a tailoring business after vaudeville’s decline. It has silk lining on the trousers which had to be restitched.
1940s/30s? Red Suspenders. I’m honestly not as sure on the date for these, but they are in perfect condition. Bonus picture of Paris Swing suspenders about 1930s or 40s.
Paris garters 1930s or 40s.
1910s/1920s vest. It was heavily yellowed from starch which came out with gentle hand washing. Unknown maker
1920s/1930s evening shirt. This one probably had the worst damage since I know it was used by costumers/actors. The second buttonhole was completely opened and ravelled. Various stains and pinholes. I had to rebound the buttonhole.
1900s-1920s collar
Silk scarf about 1940s.
1970s Floreshime shoes.
1890s-1910s watch fob.
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Frank Capra traveling in style
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