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the_gneech ([personal profile] the_gneech) wrote2009-01-12 03:30 pm
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Di-Vestment

You remember my giant splurge on vests? Here's how it played out:

Thornton: Out of stock in 2X and canceled. Experience suggests it would not have fit anyway.

Vigilante: Received in 2X, too small, returned for refund because it doesn't come in 3X.

Canvas Double-Breasted: Received in 3X, slightly snug (!) but viable fit. Extremely snazzy. Lost a button after a week, but [livejournal.com profile] lythandra was on hand for repairs.

Pocketwatch: Received, worn with vest, also extremely snazzy.

Alternate Double-Breasted: Received in 52. Fit more like a 42. WTF. Return in exchange for a 54 in the hopes that it was mis-marked, still pending.

NET RESULTS: Four vests ordered, one wearable, one pending, two failures. Plus pocketwatch.

Ain't easy being a dapper gent.

-The Gneech

[identity profile] hbar98.livejournal.com 2009-01-12 09:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I love the pocket watch. I have one, a see-through watch, but it is broken. :(

[identity profile] kevinjdog.livejournal.com 2009-01-12 09:57 pm (UTC)(link)
You would have loved the twenties. Buster Keaton films, a silent president, sartorial splendor...
Edited 2009-01-12 21:58 (UTC)

don't forget to bring out ol' reliable..

[identity profile] mammallamadevil.livejournal.com 2009-01-13 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
so we can figure out some adjustments...

MLD

[identity profile] susandeer.livejournal.com 2009-01-13 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Did I mention that [livejournal.com profile] adequatemagic is build like a barrel? He knows where and how to get dapper in distinct dimensions! Seriously. Ping him!

[identity profile] javarod.livejournal.com 2009-01-13 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
I assume your dapperness is aware of Lackadaisy ( http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/ )? I'm so thinking i want to start dressing like that, be interesting to do it as i'm a cabbie, wonder what was appropriate taxi (not chauffeur) driver clothes for the time.

[identity profile] the-gneech.livejournal.com 2009-01-13 12:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Actually, I wasn't aware of it. Thanks for the heads-up!

-TG

[identity profile] javarod.livejournal.com 2009-01-14 08:25 pm (UTC)(link)
http://lackadaisy.foxprints.com/exhibit.php?exhibitid=2

I downloaded that picture from somewhere, possibly the VCL and one day i decided to follow the URL on it, and found my way to Lackdaisy. One of these days i need to take the time and read the archive, the story is interesting, and the artwork is incredible.

Now to find an answer to my question, ifn i can figure out where to look.