[Jake Gittes]

I really, really like the waffle polos. Hopefuly back again next year. Where are the shorts from ?

Sorry, Tommy, I missed this question of yours. The shorts are a Soldier of Fortune item (although I think they aren't the actual manufacturers). Khaki Drill, Shorts (1941), if I'm not wrong.

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And yet another of those great polos - this is from the cellular cotton series. Very, very good material for the summer here; of course, if Aertex was chosen as the best material for His Majesty's soldiers in the Far East theatre, the Mediterranean climate is not much of a challenge for it ;-)

[Jake Gittes]

...and yet another polo in action!
The ones from the long sleeved collection look nice with a tie, too.

[Philipp]

Very nice, Jake! Elegant, yet looking like a man of action! Can I ask where you got the boots?

[Tommy]

Do you find the buckles on the shorts slip, I've a pair of What Price Glory ones and the material is tough as nails, but I have to double back the buckles...

[Hilton]

Philipp, similar boots;

https://fredericcishoes.com/en/ii-world-...MmNstPnxHU

[Philipp]

Thank you, Hilton, that's very useful. I haven't come across this maker!

[Philipp]

Me earlier today. Left: Dressed up a little for an online meeting, hence the unsightly slippers (my feet are under the table...). Two thirds of an older SJC tweed suit and one of the formidable linen shirts.

Right: Later tonight. Same shirt, the crumpled chinos are actually one of last year's SJC khaki herringbones. Them and the linen shirts get a lot of use these days.

[Edit: Not sure why my head and feet are missing, but neither is a loss......]

[Jake Gittes]

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Very nice, Jake! Elegant, yet looking like a man of action! Can I ask where you got the boots?

Thanks, that was the idea I had in mind ;-).
The boots are from a local manufacturer, can't recall the name... they came with a commando-style sole, which I had ground down to a more appropriate thickness. I think they look the part.

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Do you find the buckles on the shorts slip, I've a pair of What Price Glory ones and the material is tough as nails, but I have to double back the buckles...

I have had no problems with that, and have used them for some outdoors activity, with no belt. Possibly the buckles are not the same. It could be the waist fits me pretty closely to begin with, and less stress is put upon the buckles.

[Jake Gittes]

Workhouse collection shirt, and flannel cap, for another country stroll...

[Royohboy]

No photos, but I thought  this might be the place to post it:

I took the King Cole DB chalkstripe flannel suit to my alterationist today, and she was full of praise for the suit, with all its nice details and lovely cloth. She remarked over and over how this 'old-fashioned' cut looked so much better than contemporary suits with low-waist skinny legs.

I take this to be high praise from a taillor who is also running a tailcoat and tuxedo rental.

[Jake Gittes]

The Brookland jacket proved to be a good choice for today's expedition, it having good wind-cheating properties (it's good for rain too - I can attest it).

[Nik]

I think I recognise the plusfours and socks, Daniel.

[samtemporary]

Simon, that email just now - how to pair the new releases - that's great! I'm fashion impaired and things like that are a great way to help people like me out!

[SJC]

Ah, thanks Sam, that's good to know, more of it to come! There is such a range of pieces that I had pre-planned to work together and am now able to put them together. Funny to look at a man today in all SJC head to toe and think wow its happening. Thanks Sam, you guys, you are a great help and an inspiration.

[metatron]

Yeah Simon, if the new items are as good as they look, you may be at a point now where if someone asks 'how do I get started with a vintage wardrobe?' I will just link them to SJC. In the past I liked some items more than others-but now everything I see fills a 'need' if that makes sense. Like Sam, I enjoyed the 'how to style' email. Would it be worth adding a 'lookbook' section to the site?