In Praise of Cardigans

[Accy cyclist]

Sweeping statement warning.

Males in slacks, blazers, sports jackets, vests, ties, anything biege or brown (except brown shoes), and definitely cardigans...

... signify that they have joined the ranks of the truly old.

The feminine equivalents are; garishly coloured anoraks, tweedy skirts, American Tan tights, hideous long floral dresses, and pearl necklaces (no smut please) and matching 'drop' earrings.

The usual habitat of the above, often found coupled together (probably the only time they do couple), is in the local pub at Sunday lunchtime eating a Sunday 'special'.

All of that, both the male and female wear sounds good to me!!! 🧐

 

[Drago]

And the Sunday special sounds good to me!

 

[craigwend]

One of my favourites...


View: https://youtu.be/u9WgtlgGAgs?si=6cvvHPNNgystdm8C

 

[FrankCrank]

I bought this suede and wool cardigan from the retro clothing shop I work in a few years ago. I"m actually wearing it now as I post. I'd say it was made in the 1960's or 1970's. 🤔 🧐

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That looks a proper bike fettling cardie does that, nice front pockets for all the bits and bobs

 

[FrankCrank]

I was quite fond of tank tops BITD. Still got one somewhere. I think that one came from Greenwoods Outfitters (remember them)?

Each time I watch this Bowie classic, I see myself. There's a lad in the audience with a stripy tank top, looks just how I remember myself back then, even the dark lank hair. He's watching to try and be in shot on the camera all the time, obviously thinks he looks real cool.......

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOKWF3IHu0I

 

[matticus]

Sweeping statement warning.

Males in slacks, blazers, sports jackets, vests, ties, anything biege or brown (except brown shoes), and definitely cardigans...

... signify that they have joined the ranks of the truly old.

Pleased to see red corduroy trousers not on your list 👍

 

[MichaelW2]

I bought this suede and wool cardigan from the retro clothing shop I work in a few years ago. I"m actually wearing it now as I post. I'd say it was made in the 1960's or 1970's. 🤔 🧐

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View: https://youtu.be/yXRafXL_YNI?feature=shared

See at 1min 15 seconds in

 

[stephec]

I bought this suede and wool cardigan from the retro clothing shop I work in a few years ago. I"m actually wearing it now as I post. I'd say it was made in the 1960's or 1970's. 🤔 🧐

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I'm torn between, 'in about another ten years I might actually consider that,' and, 'Last of the Summer Wine.'

 

[Accy cyclist]

Pleased to see red corduroy trousers not on your list 👍

Does that mean you are pro red cords or anti red cords? 🤔 Not corduroy but moleskin trousers I'm wearing now, as I post!!!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'm torn between, 'in about another ten years I might actually consider that,' and, 'Last of the Summer Wine.'

 

[Accy cyclist]

View: https://youtu.be/yXRafXL_YNI?feature=shared

See at 1min 15 seconds in

I didn't know Dunn & Co once had shops! 🤔 I suppose they'll have closed a long while ago, like Greenwood's. I used to look in the Greenwood's shop window in my younger days and think "Mmmm, I hope I don't end up wearing those type of clothes"! Now, If they were still open I'd open an account there!! https://livefortweed.co.uk/greenwoods/


Edit......

Dunn & Co. was a chain of men's clothing stores in the UK that specialized in hats and formal wear. The company was founded by George Arthur Dunn, who began selling hats in Birmingham in 1887. The company eventually went into administration and was wound up in 1996.

 

[Accy cyclist]

There's a Dunn & Co zip up suede and wool cardigan for sale on fleabay. Mmm, I've seen that type of cardi' somewhere before! 🤔

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/286277703593?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110018&algo=HOMESPLICE.C

 

[Accy cyclist]

Mmm, I've seen that cardi' somewhere before! 🤔

Why yes, it's in my retro cardigan collection of course! As you can see, it's a Marks & Spencer one, not a Dunn & Co number, but it's still a decent quality! 🧐

 

[matticus]

Does that mean you are pro red cords or anti red cords? 🤔 Not corduroy but moleskin trousers I'm wearing now, as I post!!!

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I think cord and moleskin both have their place.
As to your photo , I'm not sure if it's due to the camera angle, but that looks a lot like a Zoot Suit. Very natty!

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think cord and moleskin both have their place.
As to your photo , I'm not sure if it's due to the camera angle, but that looks a lot like a Zoot Suit. Very natty!

Not a suit, just Cordings moleskin trousers. Though I do have my eye on a Cordings olive green moleskin three piece suit.