I have a genuine US Navy issue Pea Coat, which I think fits the genre somewhat. Alas, it was issued to me when I was 19 years of age and 180 lbs soaking wet. I do have 4 tobacco pipes, 2 of which are very nice indeed. So between the 3 of us I think we have the full kit.
So, I should soon be well versed in dandy-ism. I had no idea that there was 14 ways to tie a neck tie, or 13 ways to fold a pocket handkerchief, but evidently, there are.
I’ve got the jacket and hat, but no pants. Now we can tell you not to get your knickers in a knot!
I’m in! Have you seen the photos? http://www.flickr.com/photos/roxysreal/sets/72157612934832373/ I get the impression that everyone in London owns at least one tweed suit.
I have a genuine US Navy issue Pea Coat, which I think fits the genre somewhat. Alas, it was issued to me when I was 19 years of age and 180 lbs soaking wet. I do have 4 tobacco pipes, 2 of which are very nice indeed. So between the 3 of us I think we have the full kit.
I just ordered Lord Whimsy’s book (on sale for $5).
So, I should soon be well versed in dandy-ism. I had no idea that there was 14 ways to tie a neck tie, or 13 ways to fold a pocket handkerchief, but evidently, there are.
I prefer to get all of my Anglophilisms from watching Masterpiece Theatre.
I really enjoyed Whimsy’s book. That man can wear a fucking cravat like no other.