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Georgiana BrummellSince this post is about fashion, let me start by answering the question that I am sure will be on your mind upon seeing my name. No, I am not related to The Beau. However, I love dandyism as a whole, and I took this name in tribute. I am also working to have his book, Male and Female Costume, published online freely, but that's for another post and time. At any rate, I am forty-one and am passionate about antique menswear, Regency as a scholarly pursuit, and Edwardian for daily wear. Naturally, I am constantly researching and trying to expand upon my knowledge. I am totally blind, so I must rely on descriptions rather than images. I am the type who would like to wear a three-piece suit and accessories everywhere I go. I've decided that for my first one, I should get a lounge suit, since I can wear it almost anywhere during the day, provided it's not a formal occasion. I will eventually have morning wear, white tie, black tie, and informal evening wear, but that's for later. I have found some sites which create reproductions of men's Edwardian suits, but most use synthetic materials and/or zippers, which I refuse to wear, and none uses fabrics of the proper thickness. I found sites that make women's suits with men's specifications (no ridiculous enhancements of breasts, butt, shallow pockets, soft colours, buttons on the wrong sides of shirts, etc.) but they only make modern clothing. Ebay and Etsy occasionally have some authentic pieces, but most are too formal for daily use, even by Edwardian standards! I am also having difficulty with finding some accessories, such as proper ties and socks without elastic. My other option is to have a suit commissioned, but for that, I need to find a good tailor. The best in the world, in my opinion, is Zack Pinsent, but he's in England and I'm in America (New Jersey). I am seeking those who share my interest in antique menswear, and perhaps some advice as to where I can find such clothing and/or accessories. Even a bathing suit would be great, since we do own a saltwater pool. <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/accessories" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#accessories</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/antiquemenswear" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#antiquemenswear</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/bespoke" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bespoke</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/clothing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#clothing</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/dandies" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dandies</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/dandyism" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dandyism</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/daywear" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#daywear</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/dressing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#dressing</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/edwardian" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Edwardian</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/eveningwear" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#eveningwear</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/fashion" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fashion</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/formal" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#formal</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/historicalclothing" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#historicalclothing</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/informal" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#informal</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/loungesuit" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#loungesuit</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/masculinewomen" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#masculinewomen</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/mensfashion" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mensfashion</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/menswear" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#menswear</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/morningwear" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#morningwear</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/offtherack" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#offtherack</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/regency" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Regency</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/suits" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#suits</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://blob.cat/tag/tailors" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tailors</a>

Peter RileyA verse in used fabric <a href="https://electronicintifada.net/content/verse-used-fabric/50302" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://electronicintifada.net/content/verse-used-fabric/50302</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fabric" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fabric</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Palestine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Palestine</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Repairs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Repairs</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Semolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Semolina</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailors</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Verse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Verse</a>

Bruce MacDonald“Suits are still being worn by attorneys in courtrooms and by doctors at the Mayo Clinic,” said Chuck Simpkins, who spent 37 years at Hubert White before it closed and is now at J.H. “But the tailored business is definitely being more driven by events [like] weddings and galas. It’s not a day-to-day kind of tailored world anymore.” <a href="https://www.startribune.com/top-shelf-custom-clothier-suit-maker-closing-casual-office-wear/601209892" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.startribune.com/top-shelf-custom-clothier-suit-maker-closing-casual-office-wear/601209892</a><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/clothing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#clothing</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/formalwear" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#formalwear</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tailors</a>

Paul H :tinoflag:Budapest, 1977. Tailors at work at the Police Clothing Store in the Pest County Police Headquarters in Budapest's XIV District. There is something almost reverential about people who sew: the way they bow their heads in quiet contemplation at the miracle of their handwork.Source: Fortepan [22487] / Magyar Rendőr [Hungarian Police]<a href="https://mastodon.nz/tags/fortepan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fortepan</a> <a href="https://mastodon.nz/tags/Budapest" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Budapest</a> <a href="https://mastodon.nz/tags/Hungary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Hungary</a> <a href="https://mastodon.nz/tags/tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tailors</a> <a href="https://mastodon.nz/tags/PoliceUniform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#PoliceUniform</a>

Mx Amber Alex (she/it)<a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailors</a> of the fediverse! I have here a pair of trousers (edit: men's suit trousers) that I really like that is unfortunately massively too large for me.The legs can stay as wide as they are, I don't mind that, but the waist has to be narrower.By 16 cm (don't ask).That's 8cm on each side of the centre back seam. It will leave enough room between the pockets, I measured (about 6cm). But.Is that even doable, or will that absolutely butcher the proportions and fit of the trousers?I don't mind the waist being much narrower than the legs (au contraire – the illusion of a slimmer waist is always welcome), but it would be unfortunate if i.e. the front of the trousers started pulling away in all directions weirdly.And if that's too much, how much do you think I could take it in?<a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Tailoring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailoring</a> <a href="https://eldritch.cafe/tags/Sewing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sewing</a>

Starchy Compliment<a href="https://newsie.social/tags/RIPEdwardSexton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RIPEdwardSexton</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/EdwardSexton" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EdwardSexton</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/SavilleRow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SavilleRow</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Fashion" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fashion</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Tailoring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailoring</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Tailor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailor</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailors</a>Photo: Mark C. O'Flaherty/"Financial Times"

FinchHaven hachymmm...Kept wondering why so many people on <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Threads" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Threads</a> keep referring to <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Tailors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tailors</a>Tailors ThreadsTailorsThat's what the <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/FollowTrain" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FollowTrain</a> fans call themselves<a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/OrganicEngagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OrganicEngagement</a><a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Threads" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Threads</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Meta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Meta</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Project92" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Project92</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Barcelona" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Barcelona</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Instagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Instagram</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Mastodon</a> <a href="https://hachyderm.io/tags/Metaverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Metaverse</a>

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