Pre- and post-WWI office wear

"The brute covers himself, the rich man and the fop adorn themselves, the elegant man dresses!"

-Honore de Balzac

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Concordia
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Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:56 am

A nice contrast in styles and levels of wear. Truman got some heat while President for how he dressed, but was on at least one occasion voted the best-dressed senator. Suits like this certainly helped.
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Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:45 pm

In the US you no longer see Presidents or Senators wearing DB suits. I think it´s a pity.
Truman´s jacket is a beauty. Although I would have asked for a sleeve a tiny bit narrower on the cuff and the front pocket closer to (even starting under) the lapel.
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Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:13 pm

Garner's tailcoat is impressive too.

Interesting 2-button cuff - and the sheen on the fabric makes it look like Melton?
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Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:49 am

I think the sheen is from years of wear and bad pressing.
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Thu Apr 24, 2014 8:37 pm

Melcombe wrote: the sheen on the fabric makes it look like Melton?
Good eye, Melcombe. The brushed nap makes me think of Melton too, although regarding the sheen itself I believe Concordia has a point.
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