Some 'New' Old Vintage Illustrations. . .

A selection of vintage 1930s and early 40s Apparel Arts illustrations, which I have never come across before, that I found very early this morning, well before 7am, while enjoying coffee in my pajamas and the blissful quiet of the house before anyone else was stirring. My late maternal grandmother always used to say that the early morning was her time of the day before the rest of the family was up and running. I concur.

On a different note, I dropped off a couple of new sports jackets with my tailor yesterday for alterations. We've built up a wonderful working relationship in the last five years or so as I have periodically taken in suits, sports jackets, and odd pants for various adjustments.

Yesterday, within a matter of minutes, Mr. T. measured, made a few chalk marks, and pinned the side seams, sleeve lengths, and sleeve widths on both a navy linen jacket with patch pockets and a blue micro-check worsted wool jacket. Almost before my eyes, the two items suddenly looked much better, fitting as though made to measure.

Can't wait to retrieve them next week once the actual alterations have been made.

-- Heinz-Ulrich

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The Problem of "Business Casual" Attire. . .

This is how it's done. Business Casual the RIGHT way, ladies and gentlemen. Even during the summer months. A photograph (taken by Studio B Portraits ) which appeared in 425 Business Magazine in May 2017. T his post on the problem of business casual dress began as a quick postscript to a previous blog entry last week but quickly grew and grew as additional thoughts occurred, were developed in more detail, and revisions made. So much so, that it seemed, eventually, like a better idea to make the initial P.S. afterthought into its own entry . Are ya ready, Freddy? Then, here we go. . . ------------ U nless you actually plan to sell beach snacks and trinkets on Cozumel, become a serial barista, or greet customers at a fancy nightclub after taking out huge student loans to attend university somewhere for four or five years, plus an MBA afterward, it's really a better idea to err on the side of (somewhat) more formal work attire any time you head into the

"If you see something you want. . ."

The above photograph has been "borrowed" from the J. Press website. "I f you see something you want," advised my late mother, "buy it. It won't be there when you go back later." A favorite (and wise) adage hers that I still follow whenever possible. So when this item appeared on clearance at J. Press, I mulled it over for a couple of days, and then clicked the requisite boxes to make the online purchase. Should be here within the week. Once upon a time, I had a similar jacket by Corbin that I foolishly purged before we left Central Illinois ('Illi-noir' anyone?) for Michigan almost 10 years ago. Not sure what I was thinking at the time since I did like the item and wore it routinely. This one will be a bit nicer and help me make sartorial amends. At least to myself. -- Heinz-Ulrich

The Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style Now on Ebay!!!

Another great old Laurence Fellows illustration of menswear from the classic era, the 1930s. T he Average Guy's Guide to Classic Style is up and running on Ebay. -- Heinz-Ulrich

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