Monday Menswear: 1901 vs. 1968

[write-light.livejournal.com]

1901




1968

Comments

[ejia-arath03.livejournal.com]

And doesn't that fellow just look incredibly excited about that shirtwaist? Why, he can barely contain his ecstasy.

I can't help but think that bit of blurb before the first ellipsis on the jeans one would also suit a "club kids meet manly men" gay porn vid or something.

[song-of-copper.livejournal.com]

Oh my, 'saucy solids and lusty patterns'... well indeed. >.<

[flummoxicated.livejournal.com]

Suspenders on the inside of a shirt? Seems like that would lead to chafed nipples.

[keristars.livejournal.com]

I don't get it. How does the shirtwaist tuck into the trousers like that if it's attached to them from the inside via the suspenders. Shouldn't there be a ruffle of shirt below the waistband?!

[write-light.livejournal.com]

Yeah I can't figure out how on earth you'd attach the pants, unless the shirt folds up underneath the waist - v. uncomfortable!

[murakozi.livejournal.com]

It looks like the suspenders button to the inside of the shirt. Maybe the shirt then buttons to the pants? It sure seems overly complicated, but I guess it'd work. The thing still looks like something Houdini would escape from, though.

[write-light.livejournal.com]

Or be restrained with at the asylum.

[song-of-copper.livejournal.com]

Maybe the suspenders attach to his underpants... which could lead to all manner of sartorial unpleasantness! XD

[hutchlover.livejournal.com]

I think the guy from 1901 looks more stylish than the guy from 1968.

[luke-russell.livejournal.com]

But the guy from 1968 looks vaguely much more well-endowed.

[write-light.livejournal.com]

Holy crap! He's showing everything! He dresses left, I'd say, but the boys go right.

[luke-russell.livejournal.com]

Yup! First thing I noticed!

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

That 1901 shirt looks excessively complicated, especially since he would also have to attach the collar. Also, is it just me or does that guy look a bit like Sheldon Cooper? OMG, Jim Parsons is yet another celebrity vampire! It would explain a lot. He doesn't age.

[teamrodent.livejournal.com]

How far back has '68 guy leaned back and what wacky colors do you think he dyed his trousers?

[luke-russell.livejournal.com]

He's leaning back to show his package. That's how hip he is!

[1geek-queen.livejournal.com]

I'm voting for the 1968 ad. The beach jeans are ugly, but, at least, the man wearing them appears to be having a great time.