What are you wearing today??

[Anthony Jordan]

Accessories for the office

 

[Anthony Jordan]

There is a hint of 'Farmer Giles' Sunday Best' about this fairly pedestrian 1950s (or possibly 1960s?) tweed three-piece, lifted a bit by the unusual striped weave and nice trousers. Worn (with a smarter shirt) to church this morning and then for a turn around the local woodland park this afternoon. Donald Geddes wool tie in red/orange/green stripe, Crombie shirt, silk pocket square, collar bar possibly by Swank, Thurston braces, etc. Worn with chestnut gloves, green Adventurer Fedora and my only pair of Edward Green shoes, chestnutty-tone Adelaide quarter-Oxfords.

 

[Edward]

There is a hint of 'Farmer Giles' Sunday Best' about this fairly pedestrian 1950s (or possibly 1960s?) tweed three-piece, lifted a bit by the unusual striped weave and nice trousers. Worn (with a smarter shirt) to church this morning and then for a turn around the local woodland park this afternoon. Donald Geddes wool tie in red/orange/green stripe, Crombie shirt, silk pocket square, collar bar possibly by Swank, Thurston braces, etc. Worn with chestnut gloves, green Adventurer Fedora and my only pair of Edward Green shoes, chestnutty-tone Adelaide quarter-Oxfords.
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You say pedestrian, but I think this period of English tailoring is great. I love those mid 50s suits where the lapels have started to narrow but the trousers are still very full-cut. Not as immediately eye-catching as a 40s bold look DB or a 30s beltback with all the bells and whistles, true, but they have a wonderfully wearable subtlety that to my eye just sums up that era when men still wore suits semi-casually as a norm, and you could wear one of these on a night out and not felt out of place whether everyone else was in a collar and tie, or your pals were in slacks and a short jacket. They also accessorise so beautifully, as you've done with it here. Bravo!

 

[Edward]

By complete contrast to the above... on Saturday morning I grabbed what came to hand first just to take the dog out for a walk.

Did you ever catch your own reflection in a shop window and realise you're inadvertently cosplaying Ed Gein?

A slightly more presentable casual shot when I arrived in Paris for a work trip the previous week...

 

[Edward]

Sunday 23rd November, 2025, the occasion of the sixth Chap Grand Flaneur Walk, and the first Winter walk. Since 2019 (barring a short break for Covid), aficionados of The Chap and the broader community around the magazine (which is itself now transitioning into a Member's Club as the publishing world changes beyond recognition) have met annually at the statue of Beau Brummel on London's Jermyn Street, at noon on a given Sunday in May, to promenade through the streets. A santeur sans purpose, stopping for light refreshment at the occasional hostelry encountered en route. This was the first such event arranged for Winter weather, with the explicit purpose of allowing for the wearing of colder weather wardrobe that is normally not an option in May. The first big event in central London for young Bertrand Russell " Bertie" Marlowe (hound), who selected for the occasional utility coat and hoodie, as if to present himself as the sulky teenaged child of vintage-oriented parents. He did have a jaunty little red beret (the Sensible Beret, as it's known in these parts; out little man is a bit of a punk), but by this point four hours into the afternoon, he had decided he didn't wish to wear a hat any longer. He did well with it. He also owns a small top hat, which he usually tries to eat after five minutes.

Everything Bertie's responsible human is wearing here is reproduction, cut to an older pattern. The sweater vest was a bit of a find, quite inexpensive via Amazon. I intend to buy one in All The Colours.

 

[NorthernBloke]

1930's flat cap, American tweed jacket, 1950'S Dunn & Co tattersall waistcoat, white shirt, frogmouth pocket moleskin trousers tailor made from 2006, neckerchief and cadet boots.

 

[GHT]

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Sunday 23rd November, 2025, the occasion of the sixth Chap Grand Flaneur Walk, and the first Winter walk. Since 2019 (barring a short break for Covid), aficionados of The Chap and the broader community around the magazine (which is itself now transitioning into a Member's Club as the publishing world changes beyond recognition) have met annually at the statue of Beau Brummel on London's Jermyn Street, at noon on a given Sunday in May, to promenade through the streets. A santeur sans purpose, stopping for light refreshment at the occasional hostelry encountered en route. This was the first such event arranged for Winter weather, with the explicit purpose of allowing for the wearing of colder weather wardrobe that is normally not an option in May. The first big event in central London for young Bertrand Russell " Bertie" Marlowe (hound), who selected for the occasional utility coat and hoodie, as if to present himself as the sulky teenaged child of vintage-oriented parents. He did have a jaunty little red beret (the Sensible Beret, as it's known in these parts; out little man is a bit of a punk), but by this point four hours into the afternoon, he had decided he didn't wish to wear a hat any longer. He did well with it. He also owns a small top hat, which he usually tries to eat after five minutes.

Everything Bertie's responsible human is wearing here is reproduction, cut to an older pattern. The sweater vest was a bit of a find, quite inexpensive via Amazon. I intend to buy one in All The Colours.

What perfect wear for a santeur sans purpose, the bowtie is the finishing touch, I love it, and I love the coat. My lady gave me the pattern and fabric among my Christmas gifts, she didn't have enough time to make the coat in the run up to Christmas. Here's the pattern, my choice is the middle version.

Today I took my lady to her friend's place, they are off to Bournemouth together, whilst I have an appointment in Shaftsbury, a town made famous by a television advert.

Gamble & G*nn https://gambleandgunn.com/ made my hat, bespoke to order. John Perret of Fox Tailors https://foxtailoring.co.uk/gallery/ made the blazer. Scroll down that photo gallery to see the blazer once more.
Colin Johnson made the shoes, https://www.colinjohnsonshoes.com/product/a-brogue-black-white-black-eva-sole-2/ and Tina, my lovely wife, made the shirt and trousers.
Not in the photo is the overcoat that today's weather, all but demanded, a cashmere full length by Hammersley.

 

[Jon Crow]

You say pedestrian, but I think this period of English tailoring is great. I love those mid 50s suits where the lapels have started to narrow but the trousers are still very full-cut. Not as immediately eye-catching as a 40s bold look DB or a 30s beltback with all the bells and whistles, true, but they have a wonderfully wearable subtlety that to my eye just sums up that era when men still wore suits semi-casually as a norm, and you could wear one of these on a night out and not felt out of place whether everyone else was in a collar and tie, or your pals were in slacks and a short jacket. They also accessorise so beautifully, as you've done with it here. Bravo!

Reminds me of Siegfried in all Creatures

 

[Rocktransformed]

Flat Head single riders jacket, western flannel, and wallet; TCB Late S40s BKBK jeans; Wesco Mister Lou Maryam.

 

[murphykobe]

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Flat Head single riders jacket, western flannel, and wallet; TCB Late S40s BKBK jeans; Wesco Mister Lou Maryam.

Nice car too!

 

[BBhatt]

Full Canadian tux today. Breaking in 33oz SoSo jacket, 33oz Bravestar jeans, and new Attractions 444 "Avancorpo" boots.

 

[Edward]

London Town is cosplaying as Hell this Bank Holiday Monday - at 34 Celsius, it's the hottest May day on record since 1922. Really not conducive to trying to get some actual work done. Any semblance of dressing respectfully is out the window; I'm reduced to a t-shirt, The lower half, not in picture, is a pair of SoF denim BattleDress trousers (which cope fairly well with the heat, and that thigh pocket does a lot for the pocket-detritus that would otherewise be in a jacket in civilised temperatures. On my feet, a pair ofc Van Authentic plimsols, as this is the sort of day I have to give in and eshew the footleather in favour ofc canvas. Come back Winter, please!

Can't believe it was only last Sunday I was able to dress decently, for the annual Summer Chap Flaneur...

Second photo copyright Andrew Fish

Third photo copyright Clayton Hartley; full outfit and canine accessory visible. (Doubtless, young Bertrand would refer to me as the human accessory...).

 

[Harp]

^ Straw boater done right. Looks a curved briar bullpup holstered pocket.

 

[Edward]

^ Straw boater done right. Looks a curved briar bullpup holstered pocket.

A Peterson Standard System Straight 31, with the Peterson P-lip mouthpiece. Souvenir from a holiday in Dublin over Easter 2016. I have a bunch of other pipes, but my pair of Petersons are my favourites.

 

[Harp]

^ I've a rusticated English briar with curved stem acquired somewhere lost youth when Frog Morton
Virginia leaf readily found and Elizabeth Barrett Browning spake thought.

 

[Anthony Jordan]

For Trinity Sunday I thought I would give this 1950s Savile Row polychromatic d/b suit an outing with a Liberty tie and a Christy's fedora. Aside from the cloth I also like the 5" lapels.

 

[nowthatsjustdandy]

The shirt and sweater vest are just regular modern brands, but the collar, collar bar, and glasses (minus the chain) are antique from somewhere between the 1910s/20s. I got the collar and the collar bar online but the glasses I got for $15 at a local antique store and had my optometrist put my prescription in them. The tie is from Nordstrom and a linen/silk blend, unsure of the year. I (poorly) modified the shirt to put the collar on. At least you can't see how awful my sewing is when I wear the collar

 

[Yamahana]

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London Town is cosplaying as Hell this Bank Holiday Monday - at 34 Celsius, it's the hottest May day on record since 1922. Really not conducive to trying to get some actual work done. Any semblance of dressing respectfully is out the window; I'm reduced to a t-shirt, The lower half, not in picture, is a pair of SoF denim BattleDress trousers (which cope fairly well with the heat, and that thigh pocket does a lot for the pocket-detritus that would otherewise be in a jacket in civilised temperatures. On my feet, a pair ofc Van Authentic plimsols, as this is the sort of day I have to give in and eshew the footleather in favour ofc canvas. Come back Winter, please!

Can't believe it was only last Sunday I was able to dress decently, for the annual Summer Chap Flaneur...

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Third photo copyright Clayton Hartley; full outfit and canine accessory visible. (Doubtless, young Bertrand would refer to me as the human accessory...).

Is this the Vintage Revival UK cotton-linen jacket and waistcoat you're wearing? If so your thoughts on it.

 

[Edward]

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Is this the Vintage Revival UK cotton-linen jacket and waistcoat you're wearing? If so your thoughts on it.

Yes, the Gadabout jacket and waistcoat, under the 'Socialite' label. Revival Vintage's own label. AFAIK they started out trading in original 'vintage' (they still do, of course), with the own-label growing on the side as original 30s-50s stuff. I picked up the jacket and waistcoat in an end of season sale last year at a ridiculous bargain as they'd sold out of the matching trousers and just had a few bits left at the two ends of the sizing range. I'm very pleased with the quality. We'll see how it lasts over time, but it feels and wears as good as anything in my wardrobe, some of which was significantly more expensive. As memory serves, the full suit was worn by Connor Swindells in SAS Rogue Heroes (looked great in the full period setting too). I'd very much recommend it, even at full price (£354.99 for three pieces). The *only* note of caution is the waistcoat pockets are on the shallow side. The one at the waist are just deep enough to accommodate a pocketwatch, which is fine. Those on the top are only about an inch deep, more for show, really. It's nice they went to that effort (rather than some awful fake pockets), but I wish they were full depth like my Gurteen and other waistcoats, as I like to slip a phone or a pen in there. Particularly handy in infernally hot weather if I opt for a waistcoat as an alternative to a jacket. Keep meaning to drop them a line with this feedback.

I have some others bits from them as well; two Gallivant blazers (the fawn they currently do and the blue stripe that they also had last year), a bunch of their ties, and the demob DB suit in navy blue pinstripe. The suit is "only" 50/50 wool/poly mix, but unless you're a purist for all-wool, I don't see that as a problem. It feels the same as any of my pure wool pieces, and hangs beautifully. Not worn in a while as I've gained a little weight and need to get back down to the waistsize. Hopefully by next Winter... Also got my eye on the same suit in brown, which looks marvellous. Qualitatively, I'd put them on a par with Darcy Clothing (similar in price, though not so fully detailed; the majority of their suit jackets are unlined). About the same price for a suit. My RV bits also don't disgrace themselves up against my Cathcart bits either, though I still have to see if they wear as well over time (I still have some early Cathcart polos that go back about a decade to the first run now, still being worn, still look great). My sole problem with Cathcart is that they have in the last couple of years made a 46Ch / 40W the top end of the sizing range in all their tailoring, which unfortunately cuts me out. My shoulders spread to a 48 in the last decade or so, and I can't imagine I'll ever get below a 42w again. They do do M2M which would accommodate, though at least for now that sits beyond the boundaries of what my disposable income could stretch to for regular wardrobe as opposed to "special occasions only". Very competitive for what they are offering (MiE, highest quality materials, beautiful cuts and detailing), of course. If the big money millions lottery win came in, I'd be in there looking for two dozen suits in all the shapes and colours, and I'd wear a suit just because it happened to be a Tuesday.

But yes, the Revival Vintage: very much worth looking at if you're in need of a Summer jacket / blazer / suit.

 

[Yamahana]

Yes, the Gadabout jacket and waistcoat, under the 'Socialite' label. Revival Vintage's own label. AFAIK they started out trading in original 'vintage' (they still do, of course), with the own-label growing on the side as original 30s-50s stuff. I picked up the jacket and waistcoat in an end of season sale last year at a ridiculous bargain as they'd sold out of the matching trousers and just had a few bits left at the two ends of the sizing range. I'm very pleased with the quality. We'll see how it lasts over time, but it feels and wears as good as anything in my wardrobe, some of which was significantly more expensive. As memory serves, the full suit was worn by Connor Swindells in SAS Rogue Heroes (looked great in the full period setting too). I'd very much recommend it, even at full price (£354.99 for three pieces). The *only* note of caution is the waistcoat pockets are on the shallow side. The one at the waist are just deep enough to accommodate a pocketwatch, which is fine. Those on the top are only about an inch deep, more for show, really. It's nice they went to that effort (rather than some awful fake pockets), but I wish they were full depth like my Gurteen and other waistcoats, as I like to slip a phone or a pen in there. Particularly handy in infernally hot weather if I opt for a waistcoat as an alternative to a jacket. Keep meaning to drop them a line with this feedback.

I have some others bits from them as well; two Gallivant blazers (the fawn they currently do and the blue stripe that they also had last year), a bunch of their ties, and the demob DB suit in navy blue pinstripe. The suit is "only" 50/50 wool/poly mix, but unless you're a purist for all-wool, I don't see that as a problem. It feels the same as any of my pure wool pieces, and hangs beautifully. Not worn in a while as I've gained a little weight and need to get back down to the waistsize. Hopefully by next Winter... Also got my eye on the same suit in brown, which looks marvellous. Qualitatively, I'd put them on a par with Darcy Clothing (similar in price, though not so fully detailed; the majority of their suit jackets are unlined). About the same price for a suit. My RV bits also don't disgrace themselves up against my Cathcart bits either, though I still have to see if they wear as well over time (I still have some early Cathcart polos that go back about a decade to the first run now, still being worn, still look great). My sole problem with Cathcart is that they have in the last couple of years made a 46Ch / 40W the top end of the sizing range in all their tailoring, which unfortunately cuts me out. My shoulders spread to a 48 in the last decade or so, and I can't imagine I'll ever get below a 42w again. They do do M2M which would accommodate, though at least for now that sits beyond the boundaries of what my disposable income could stretch to for regular wardrobe as opposed to "special occasions only". Very competitive for what they are offering (MiE, highest quality materials, beautiful cuts and detailing), of course. If the big money millions lottery win came in, I'd be in there looking for two dozen suits in all the shapes and colours, and I'd wear a suit just because it happened to be a Tuesday.

But yes, the Revival Vintage: very much worth looking at if you're in need of a Summer jacket / blazer / suit.

Thank you sir for your comprehensive review of the Gadabout suit. I’m about to purchase their 2 piece suit myself. I’m opting out of the waistcoat as it appears to have synthetic lining which would defeat the breath ability of the cotton linen to begin with. Does the jacket have a minimal skeleton lining?