Old fashion but maybe better??

[bobg]

I had a mammoth loft clear out recently and came across an aged pair of braces, a "proper" mid calf length overcoat, a trilby and some "under the armpit" trousers that belonged to my old Dad.
Which set me pondering over practicality vs fashion and I couldn't resist a test run ( after dark)

1. The braces with the high waist trousers are supremely practical and comfortable, no constant tucking in of shirt, no exposed lower back when bending, no restricted stomach for those of us not as slim as we might be. button flies were a bit inconvenient though
2. The long overcoat stops soaking wet thighs and knees that modern coats/macs allow plus it keeps your legs warm
3. The hat stops rain from trickling down your neck and keeps the sun out of your eyes and keep your head warm

I wonder how many other things have fallen out of use that were designed by sensible people for practical use??

 

[Baggy]

Housecoats!

 

[Maz]

button flies were a bit inconvenient though

I hate button-up flies!
When you're in a public toilet and desperate for a p1ss they seem to take forever to undo. Then when you do them up again, you have to fiddle for ages and people think you're having a w@nk or something.

Still, on an old pair of trousers, they were probably more reliable than zips inthose days.

 

[Fnaar]

Bring back pantaloons with a rear flap for taking a dump through, I say! And a big ruff round the neck to stop you spilling hot coffee on yer moobs.

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[col]

Simon cowel tried to reinvent the style didnt he?

 

[tyred]

I've always fancied a pair of plus fours

 

[Edwards80]

Bring back pantaloons with a rear flap for taking a dump through, I say!

I can't support that. Think how often people forget to do up their fly. . . wouldn't want to see someone with an open bomb bay door going back to their seat in a restaurant

 

[Piemaster]

Capes. apart from on a rare cyclist.

 

[Fnaar]

I can't support that. Think how often people forget to do up their fly. . . wouldn't want to see someone with an open bomb bay door going back to their seat in a restaurant

Is that where "Bombay" comes from? Cos really, you should (these days) say "with an open Mumbai"...

 

[Silver Fox]

Penny rounds with two-tone flares and high waist band, fab and groovy baby.

 

[tyred]

I often wear a flat cap when I ride one of my vintage roadsters. Cycling helmet 1920s style

 

[accountantpete]

Nowt worse that saggy socks

 

[Headgardener]

Still wear braces on my trousers as well as a belt.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

Any chap worth his salt wouldn't be seen without spats, wot!

 

[Headgardener]

Yuppy!

It's alright they are not bright red.