Just wanted to share a quick inspiration album of actors from America’s “Golden Age of Hollywood” which is widely considered one of the best eras of men’s style ever. It was a time when the understanding of proper dress form, proportion and color theory were at an all-time high amongst the general male population. I’ve included images of legends such as Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and Humphrey Bogart, amongst some other lesser known individuals. I hope you enjoy.

Do you guys think this era of men’s style was the “best” in history? Is there any objective qualifiers for that opinion or is it all subjective? We have an in-depth discussion about this very topic already going on in my subreddit /r/threadtalks. This is the only place on Reddit for genre-agnostic enthusiasts ranging from menswear nerds to vintage heads and even avant-garde and streetwear fans to share knowledge in an open-minded and unique way. We discuss all manner of fashion history, personal style and garment construction. Hope to see you there.

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Hey everyone! I would really love to hear your thoughts on this fit. In my head it’s giving mid-century academia, but really I’m curious to see if that’s how it comes across from an outside perspective!

I’ve included a brief outfit run-down below.

Jacket: Stanley Blacker for Meier & Frank, Harris Tweed in oatmeal.

Shirt: Gant in tricolour stripe; red, white and blue.

Trousers: Ralph Lauren ‘Andrew’ trousers in chocolate brown corduroy.

Belt: Ben Sherman woven belt in red, white and blue.

Shoes: Loake 1880 Imperial loafers in tan.

Tie: Racing Green knit tie in navy.

I will be in Paris for a couple of days. Are there any good preppy/ivy shops/boutiques etc one should see besides the usual suspects (PRL/Sebago…). Thanks a lot in advance!

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Looking for some advice/input on this S&M blazer I received last week (MTO). Ordered with natural shoulders and half canvas construction. The L shoulder, however, appears to me to be more square and rigid around the top of the sleeve head as compared to the R shoulder. R shoulder has my desired shape. The rigidness of the L also seems to be creating some tension ripples between my upper arm and the sleeve head.

Am I out of my mind or this clearly a fabrication inconsistency and/or quality issue?

Found this at the Brooks Brothers outlet. Funny story: I saw this coat last year priced at 400 USD. This one stuck in my brain all year. On my way up to the outlets I found myself thinking how cool it would be if the coat was still around. Sure enough, it was there. Lucky for me, I was able to snag it at about an 80% savings. Now…if you would be so kind as to indulge me with your styling ideas. Thanks!

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Music festivals

I've noticed that a lot of festival style guides suggest buying a whole new wardrobe for a weekend.

I've always preferred sticking to the clothes I'd wear the rest of the summer: OCBDs, popovers, chinos or shorts, a lightweight overshirt for the evening.

It still feels right, just a bit more relaxed.

Curious whether anyone else does the same, or if you have a completely different approach.

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I am looking for a pair of dressier chinos, higher rise, maybe pleated, etc. as opposed to my typical more casual flat-front J Crew stretch chinos. So obviously J Press came to mind as a step up and I liked that the chinos are MIUSA. However upon trying them on I was quite dissatisfied. They fit well for me, nice higher rise, I am a skinnier guy so I was able to go with my usual size. But the material and construction seem very lackluster given the price and MIUSA. I understand these typically come with unfinished hems and whatnot but man there are tons of loose threads everywhere, the fabric feels cheap, the belt loops are not sewn fully and hang off. I’m not sure how other MIUSA chinos compare but just comparing to others these feel remarkably cheap.

Has anyone else had this experience with J Press chinos specifically? I can share photos later if needed. I have heard good things about their OCBDs but I’m a bit hesitant to try now after these

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