This is fast because the Monday Style post, no…? I almost made it.
Eh.
I could also call this the gosh-late-new-year-formal-speakeasy-burly-Q-over-the-top-yay!-fun-stuff edition. *whew*
I realized going into the night at Dr. Sketchy’s that with the exception of the fuzzy hat, the silk vest and sock garters the balance of the evening’s outfit was a result of the DAV stores. And this included many little pieces. Also the wide-collar overcoat I wore there.
This week also demonstrates the growing pile of projects and details that I have been negligent in attacking…
The jacket is the same as the one I wore during the pseudo-Valentine’s Day shoot with dakoopst. The buttons for the faux fur collar still are not installed. (gods but I hate sewing on buttons…) but I did use a whip stitch to hold it in place instead of pins… I would like to put in the buttons, so that I could swap the collar to any other coat it may fit.
About the jacket… well, it is over-sized; too long in the sleeve, flimsy in the body and at least a bit ridiculous in the long body ( I mean, really, four buttons…?) But I do love the absurdity of it – in the proper context of course. Please, remember that I went to a combination speakeasy/sketching class/burlesque show. I think the coat fit perfectly.
The scarf was a find! I landed a bag stuffed with three such linear scarves, a big square paisley-esque square of the sort mothers were so fond of draping about them in the early nineties, two red hankies, slick looking brown pocket square and an odd crocheted yellow potholder. Marked down to a buck forty eight, half off. I love Sundays.
Another project in waiting: I haev been saving up those big scarves with the intent to cut and hem pocket squares. Some are large enough to yeild numerous squares with different pieces and colors. I may also cut a length from the diagonal of some to make pleated hatbands.
As for what I will call the linaer scarves, this is the first time braving the application. they are girlie; they are frilling; they are sheer and fancy. they are perfect for the fey touch! This one, in particular, is quite handsome. I will brave this idea more in the future.
Also, I should note about the color palette. I originally started all of this wishing to hold a tight palatte; one keen for a pasty Irishman. This outfit here shows none of that, but with the stipulation of budget thrifting at the DAV, I am picking instead the quality and fit I can find. Even still, the bulk of my closet is in the autumnal range…
I think this is the first close-up I have gotten of this great fuzzy hat. It was a gift from kumazuki some while back… even still, I have a hard time capturing the details of black clothing. Eh. I will keep working on it…
The gloves may well be the find of the day. I had been looking for dress gloves. I have great functional gloves in the car, but they are bulky and don’t fit in any coat pocket anywhere…. And there they were. I didn’t pay much attention at first, either. Now, to back up, some things just don’t work on the Sunday quarter sale at the DAV. Things like gloves and hats and scarves and some slacks won’t hang around until they get that marked down. If the are well-made and fit me, I will get them when I find them. this is if I am looking for such a thing. When I was cackling madly and running my hands through the loot removing the tags and checking for fit, I noticed the label: Brooks Brothers. For three and a half bucks. The same with the trousers I wore. I have used them in a previous Sunday Style post, only know they are pressed and rehemmed…
The shirt is new today as well; my second French cuff shirt. This one? Free. yeah… the stores have occasional free itens, the word scrawled across the price tag. One per customer per visit. This was the first one I ever foudn that I wanted. The first is a pale cream, this one would be more like ecru. yes, I am that gay…
The collar chain is another sweater clip. this one was landed from furrcrazed‘s day job store. anarchy_lime and I stopped in there on Saturday while wandering through Westport after lunch. really all I was looking for – outside of ideas, of course – were sweater clips and tie bars, both of which Andy states can’t be given away… Yay! for that. this one is unique in that it is very plain, very frill-less. And it is not gold-tone. Yay!
Oh! Looking at that shirt collar, I am reminded of one more task to complete. i need to locate and purchase some replacement collar stays. Many of the dress shirts from the DAV only have one or they are seriosuly bent.
The tie is an earthy burgundy color in a nicely textured monochromatic necktie.
Lastly, the shoes: my burgundy and black saddle shoes. I seem to be falling to the favor of two toned saddle shoes; good or bad.
I don’t care.
Coming up as time permits: behind-the-scenes images from my Dr. Sketchy’s photo shoot.
Way cool!
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