An English Gentleman

[Michael Palaeologus]

Having reached a certain age I am thinking that I may focus my sartorial style on that of an Engish Gentleman. To that end I was wondering where one would go to find the appropriate clothing? But on a budget.

Tweeds would go down well, autumnal colours going with my flaming riah and peaches and cream complection.

[paragon]

Suggest Charity shops, they normally have loads of old jackets in there. Obviously you would need to keep this info on the DL to avoid suspician.

[Moos]

Carnell's wardrobe?

[daizie]

Lmfao Moo .. hope you know him ? Dressing appropriately for ones age is an 'art . So many people get it so wrong . I'd suggest getting a personal dresser, well worth the money ..

[HonaloochieB]

I bought a pair of green tweed Vans in ED last year.

[daizie]

what are Vans ? A smart name for a pair of Gloria's ?

[Jeremy]

trainers/"sneakers"

[Brendan]

Vans were the first ever trainer designed specifically for skateboarding (in the 1970s by a guy who defected from nike) dontchaknow. During the ?90s their 70s style skate shoes became more of a mainstream fashion item but they still produce pretty good practical shoes.

I thought you were a with-it hipster like like honalooch here Daizie.

EDIT: becasue they are trainers not trains.

[daizie]

Michael Palaeologus if you have / want a partner please dont leave this to chance . Changing one's style can have a negative effect on one's love life . Think very carefully and get expert advice , even if you then adapt it accordingly .

[Moos]

daizie Wrote:

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> Lmfao Moo .. hope you know him ? Dressing

> appropriately for ones age is an 'art . So many

> people get it so wrong . I'd suggest getting a

> personal dresser, well worth the money ..

It is my privilege to know both Mr. Palaeologus and Mr. Carnell reasonably well but not, you understand, Biblically. I leave that highest privilege of all to others.

[daizie]

Course not Brendan .. Ive never dated a skateboarder.. or had any interest in skates .. give me a pair of Winkle Pickers anyday :)

[Brendan]

You wouldn?t have had too, everyone and their uncle wears them these days. You can even buy green tweed ones on Lordship Lane.

[daizie]

Oh ok, are they like converse ?

[????]

A cane and some brogues are a must

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

E-Bay should see to your needs. Lots of good quality, vintage stuff. Suggest a fob watch and silver topped cane to finish off the look.

Few men could carry off the sock suspender - you are one of the few.

[SimonM]

Just don't wear brown shoes with a blue suit....or is it blue shoes with a brown suit? And eschew yellow waistcoats.

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Never wear brown in town.

Except for these: A suitable wardrobe

[david_carnell]

Michael, PM me for all your satorial needs.

Moos - see me after school for spreading vicious rumours!

[macroban]

Gentlemen wear hats.

Not many in East Dulwich.

[citizenED]

Is a baseball cap a hat? Lots of them on Lordship Lane.

[Michael Palaeologus]

daizie Wrote:

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> Michael Palaeologus if you have / want a partner

> please dont leave this to chance . Changing one's

> style can have a negative effect on one's love

> life . Think very carefully and get expert advice

> , even if you then adapt it accordingly .

Sadly I am as yet unspoken for and so am flying solo on the wardrobe front: indeed on a number of other fronts. I rather took to the tweed jackets that I saw in Edinburgh last weekend.

Although the Scots had made a valiant attempt to hide them behind a mass of the most God-awful Touro-trash accompanied by the cocking awful abomination that is "Bag-rock" as played by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Scots, hang your heads in collective shame!

Anyway, I quite liked the tweed and have oft fancied a jacket for those long winter nights, sitting in wood panelled pub, next to a roaring fire, beside a roaring woman. They are quite pricey new and I thought a pre-worn, previous owner croaked in-situ garment might be a bit cheaper and would come with patina.

I shall take the advice of Mr Carnell who, when wearing clothes in his off duty hours, is a tweedy of Girls Aloud proportions. Although, I am not a standard shape and lack Mr Carnell's towering form.

[MrBen]

Mikey P big chief nagha nagga of the bhuna. You already have pink cords (from memory). Why stop there?

On a budget you have sales at Hackett and Ede and Ravenscroft for classic quality country attire. I picked up a country blazer there last week at 40% of retail (about 190) for which you get real quality and get a tailor to make adjustments.

Whilst I apologise for aforementioned "bag rock" and wince at your encounter you will find the worlds best tweed in Scotland with the Harris tweed shop still operating in the Hebrides. We also have great home spun cashmere.

As for a non standard shape - I fear you'll need to lay off these curry nights for a while to get a sub 3000 daily calories intake and do some cardio - fast walking or something. Or embrace it and invest in bespoke.

[Moos]

david_carnell Wrote:

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> Michael, PM me for all your satorial needs.

>

> Moos - see me after school for spreading vicious

> rumours!

Scuse me? What rumours? I said I DIDN'T.. oh whatever.

[david_carnell]

Moos - we shall discuss this on Friday. Until then, keep schtum!

Michael - cords are an excellent first step, bravo. For tweed I would recommend two options. For vintage, head to Hornets just off High St Kensington. They have a wonderful selection. See their website for more details.

If you're splashing the cash a little further then you could do a lot worse than Cordings on Piccadilly. Lovely fit and a contemporary take on some classic styles.

You'll be wanting brogues too without doubt. I own Loakes which have served me well but the Herring Shoes interweb emporium have other brands at reasonable prices.

I look forward to another member of the East Dulwich Tweed Army joining my solitary rank.

[Sue]

OMG don't do it, MP!!!!