The London Lounge

Thanks. I've never tried either one. I'll give them a try.

Several years ago, I stopped at Trumper's St. James shop to pick up some aftershave. They had their Extract of West Indian Limes in stock but no Astor. The assistant said they no longer made Astor as an aftershave. I was disappointed but decided it wasn't worth having a stroke. More recently, I trie...

Frog in Suit wrote:Who needs one ?

Hear , hear!

Here's a picture of the silk I found. The photo is somewhat lighter in shade than the actual cloth because of the flash used. It's acually a deep navy blue tone-on-tone. The right side of the photo is probably the most true to life. http://www.kwd-radio.com/WEB_files/picture_files/chinese_silk01.jp...

Costi wrote:Here is Rudolf Valentino in a bad picture that doesn't do his great gown justice:

The velvet cuffs are optional, I think. But the generous cut and flowing line is a good inspiration.

That is just the sort of thing I'm thinking of.

Here's a picture of the silk I found. The photo is somewhat lighter in shade than the actual cloth because of the flash used. It's acually a deep navy blue tone-on-tone. The right side of the photo is probably the most true to life. http://www.kwd-radio.com/WEB_files/picture_files/chinese_silk01.jpg...

I just picked a bolt of a beautiful dark blue brocade in pure silk for a dressing gown. The cloth is a tone-on-tone with small chinese dragons. I will post a photo when I get the chance. I plan an calf-length gown with quilted satin collar and cuffs. This cloth is what I always pictured in my mind f...

The wearer of suit B appears the most comfortable and natural of the three.