A Trad Confused

40 something Bucknellian.

[a-trad-confused]

All together now…

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Haven’t logged into the Tumblrsphere in ages... scrolled though my old feed.  Brought back delightful memories and spurred a few “now where is that ____?” Happy New year.  

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(HTJ Reports). This week’s little project was using Shoe Goo to repair a couple of pairs of Jack Purcells. I started to use Shoe Goo years ago on running and tennis shoes. Generally, sneakers are just coming into their own when the soles begin to wear out, and Shoe Goo is an easy way to lengthen the life of the shoe. After removing the innersoles, I placed clear tape inside the heel counter area to ensure that the Goo would dry flat facing the inside of the shoe. Then after placing clear plastic tape around the heels, I filled in the worn areas with Shoe Goo, smoothing the areas as level as possible. After about 36 hours, the Goo was dry, but because it contracts as it dries the worn areas needed a few applications before the heels were level again. After trimming the excess the shoes were finished. (Article: People 8/9/82 Vol.8, no.6).

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Shoe Goo is great. Just FYI, they also sell it in black.

[tjtevlin]

@a-trad-confused would appreciate this post.

[a-trad-confused]

Yes! Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.

[theoldlaw]

Fresh from the tailor. New (to me) Polo linen/silk slacks, because I was tired of baking my netherds each year when The Swamp returns to NoVa. How could I still wear socks after putting these on?

Also had the buttons changed out on what was formerly the suit jacket to my only summer suit. The thing was old as dirt, so far as suits go. Brothers Brooks from the 1980s made with tropical weight wool. Wore it on my wedding day several years ago. But the pants finally gave out recently. Still, this thing has a lot of memories for me, and it has all the makings of a nice jacket - three roll two, completely soft shoulders, light weight wool with sturdy construction. As @a-trad-confused says, use it up, wear it out, and so on. So I will get some more life out of this jacket as a blazer. And the memories get to hang around a while longer.

[a-trad-confused]

Excellent!

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I had to send back 6 Brooks Brothers OCBD's because the monogramming was too large in the font I wanted. These came back just in time for vacation. I had them reduced now they are small and discrete, like monogramming should be. Back home for two weeks in the room I grew up in. It's true, you can come home again.

[a-trad-confused]

This. Here. Now. Freshly chalked bucks. J.Press shirt, belt, J. Crew shorts

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Doing my best impression of @a-trad-confused

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Once you go Belgian's you never go back...

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Brooks Brothers, shirt, belt and khaki's... Belgians on the feet.

[a-trad-confused]

There. Now you're all caught up. Everything I've bought.... Totally off the reservation as of late.

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Brooksweave candy stripe OCBD, Uniqlo linen cardigan, and a Orvis/Hamilton manual wind watch, c.1980. A Christmas present from my parents many years ago. Worn with the original band. The watch has a hacking feature that stops the second hand in order to set the exact time. Still keeps very good time.

[a-trad-confused]

Second HTJ wrist-shot! My pleading is yielding results. Now @heavytweedjacket come to Instagram and we can all be happy!

[putthison]

Collars, Collars, Collars

Which one should I pick? I like my oxfords beefy, I like them extra thick. 

Glengerry Sporting Club has an Instagram account just for button-down collars. For now, anyway. I imagine the account will later be filled with other trad-y things. 

(hat tip Zach)

[glengarrysportingclub]

Thanks for the post!

[a-trad-confused]

Great press for a great guy! A++

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Omega, cal. 265 (c. 1947). I usually don’t post watches, but this nicely patinated Omega is a wonderful timekeeper. It keeps time to within about 2 seconds a day. Not bad for a watch that is almost 70 years old.

[a-trad-confused]

I've been waiting a long time for a HTJ wrist shot. A very long time.

Thank you.

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Yesterday we were visited by members of the foundation that majorly funds our institute, i.e. the people whose names are on the building. We are asked to dress up, so I wore my trusty security guard uniform. And since I’m contractually obligated to post on tumblr anytime I wear a tie, enjoy my mug.

[a-trad-confused]

@justbudfox security guard... Ya hear that?! Navy blazer, grey slacks, OCBD and rep tie. Boom!

[postgradfrat]

Channeling @a-trad-confused

[a-trad-confused]

Well done. 😎

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This evening at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples. Lilly Pulitzer Blazer, business on the outside, party on the inside. Belgian loafers on some delightful carpeting.

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Good morning. Haven't shared a wrist shot in forever. One of my more understated watches. If you know, you know.

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A long morning of running errands and an afternoon of product planning. Ready for the weekend. Unshaven and rumpled. Old RL shirt and poplins, Brooks Brothers for St. Jude's, and my mossy Belgian's.

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Pants folded ✅. Old Polo made in the USA shirt. Frayed collar, so soft and beat. Perfect for Saturday errands.