Comments on: 10 Outdated Men’s Fashions That Still Have The Charm

By: Jer

Jer — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:25:21 +0000

Halfway between knot and tip for tie bar? No! Don’t split the tie in half – boring, and not eye-pleasing. Go a little higher than halfway. 0.61% of the way up from the bottom to be exact. I’ve always thought the tie tack and tie bar were a great place to employ the Golden Ratio. Embrace asymmetry, add a bit of visual interest and give your clothes something in common with classical architecture.

By: Carl Reid

Carl Reid — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:54:20 +0000

Great to see these old fashions coming back. I think it is like a cycle. Many things that are in style now will be back in may be 10 to 15 years. Lesson learned: don’t throw away your outdated fashion items. It can be used as treasures in next decade.

By: j. monck

j. monck — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:21:48 +0000

I’m in a hurry, and have lost track, but to whomever had the issue of where to put a pocketwatch when not in a suit, i keep mine in a leather belt pocket. it was a gift from my uncle when i complained about the fifth pocket on my jeans never being large enough. its made specifically for pocket watches and fits my colibri wind-up perfectly. And as per the Argyle socks… I was taught that not only should your shoes match your belt, but your socks should match your pants. That way there is no break in the continuity of colors, i.e. the picture above. That is just plain distracting in my opinion, and if your dressed well enough otherwise, with a few manly accessories like a nice pocket knife, or pocket watch, tobacco pouch or lighter. Then you don’t need argyle to grab attention and spur conversation. unless your rockin knickers…

By: Tapio

Tapio — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:07:03 +0000

Don’t forget the Edwardian variation which preceded the tie bar — the tie pin or stick pin. Some of these are gorgeous statements. I wear one every day and always get positive comments.

By: Rope Spinks

Rope Spinks — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:02:50 +0000

Where’s the “Trench Coat”?
http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat10007&productId=2101_9158

By: Vincent LoGreco

Vincent LoGreco — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:14 +0000

Great article! As for eyewear, I wear a vintage style from Berkshire Chase known as the Saville Row Saddle Round. They are the same glasses that you see Indiana Jones wear in the fourth movie, Radar and Boone in M*A*S*H had them and of course it was one of the many specs seen worn by John Lennon. They are a style of eyewear that goes back a hundred years and the frames are made to last.

By: MollyNYC

MollyNYC — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:07:28 +0000

You forgot boutonnieres.

By: justin

justin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:12:03 +0000

Never come across the one piece underwear, but it would save the gap! As regards braces, I wear them regularly as they are so much more comfortable than belts. surprisingly, on the odd occasion i have removed my jacket, the girls have been most complimentary.Sadly my male mates do rib me, but at 23 I think I can do my own thing, and my girlfriend loves to twang them playfully. So guys, give them a go!

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:34:41 +0000

Wool knickers?? I was okay with the ascot, that I like, but wool knickers??
I suppose someone may like the “look”.
:)

By: K.

K. — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:54:58 +0000

Originally Posted By pistoletteRegarding #5 , The Tie Bar. my corporation actually sent out a note about them in our newsletter last year. It was a travel warning saying that if you were going to dangerous countries, that criminals or terrorists could tell you were American if you were wearing a tie clip (bar). Apparently European and Asian businessmen do not wear them (at least not in 2007). Interesting.

Tie bars are a breach of etiquette. Wearing a bar implies your tie is of insufficient quality to hold itself in place, and therefore diminishes it. That's why Europeans never wear one. For an otherwise great site that promotes gentlemanly things, the basic rules of etiquette should be considered when making these suggestions.