Friday Challenge AMERICAN TRAD HANDBOOK

[JohnAAG]

@Clouseau quick question: can we try a look that's inspired by the illustrations? Or are we aiming for looks that are as direct a copy as possible? Thanks!

 

[Clouseau]

@Clouseau quick question: can we try a look that's inspired by the illustrations? Or are we aiming for looks that are as direct a copy as possible? Thanks!

Of course you can post a picture inspired by the sketches, as i don't expect you to have exactly the same clothing. But the closer the better...

 

[Inkss]

 

[An Acute Style]

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Very nice. Where’s the jacket from?

 

[Inkss]

Very nice. Where’s the jacket from?

Brooks Brothers.

 

[Swampster]

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Great magazine choice.

 

[Kingstonian]

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Very well done. Black and white too. Could easily pass muster as a photo from fifty or sixty years ago.

 

[Clouseau]

An enlargement of one of the drawings, that shows 3 different outfits...

 

[cerneabbas]

Bloke on the left with check trousers,even got the parting and smile !

 

[Clouseau]

 

[everyday]

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That's amazing!

 

[Clouseau]

That's amazing!

Thanks !

 

[Kingstonian]

That's amazing!

Yes, though if you wanted to nit pick then a larger cup would look closer to the original.

But then a Frenchman would have better options than an extra large Starbucks.

 

[Clouseau]

MORE INSPIRATION

You can also use those illustrations...

And if you want to use a Duffle Coat in your outfit (it's already cold here !), that must stay of "American Trad" style however.

 

[Swampster]

I very nearly bought a vintage Gloverall duffle coat last winter. Decided I was probably a bit old for it.