tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post1821328183877330843..comments2009-11-22T22:18:59.491-08:00Comments on A Suitable Wardrobe: History On SaleWillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173316804999411413noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-61810735192081069132009-11-22T20:52:39.467-08:002009-11-22T20:52:39.467-08:00I remember visiting the 1997 sale. It was odd, pa...I remember visiting the 1997 sale. It was odd, part museum and part pop-up shop -- I remember men trying on his shoes. The oldest coat, as I recall, was a giant plaid from 1898, made for one of his older relations and then retailored for him.aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03328570894203572328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-31838819589999610892009-11-21T14:46:55.913-08:002009-11-21T14:46:55.913-08:00Four inches too tall? How tall was he?Four inches too tall? How tall was he?MCCVIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05354413438342895210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-7295610111413985062009-11-20T20:23:44.630-08:002009-11-20T20:23:44.630-08:00How come the suit coat is buttoned on the ladies s...How come the suit coat is buttoned on the ladies side ?Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12173874998137828280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-78822898829456342932009-11-20T15:11:28.161-08:002009-11-20T15:11:28.161-08:00If you were 5'6" you'd only be four inches too tal...If you were 5'6" you'd only be four inches too tall.Willhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173316804999411413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-79776125144313662572009-11-20T15:07:33.765-08:002009-11-20T15:07:33.765-08:00Thanks for the notification, Will. I'm going to tr...Thanks for the notification, Will. I'm going to try and attend, though I'm not about to delude myself that I'm suddenly 5'6" and richBarimahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16387094956196586964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-86508467862531377022009-11-20T13:37:02.898-08:002009-11-20T13:37:02.898-08:00Thank you, Will, for the clarification. I love you...Thank you, Will, for the clarification. I love your website, it's beautiful pictures and great information. Please keep up the good work, and excuse my rash outburst!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744934328082424022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-53807760921092967012009-11-20T13:32:11.175-08:002009-11-20T13:32:11.175-08:00Everyone is entitled to his or her point of view. ...Everyone is entitled to his or her point of view. We admire the clothes, not the man.Willhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173316804999411413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4593388140454867428.post-66499037295683405802009-11-20T13:18:18.118-08:002009-11-20T13:18:18.118-08:00Although sartorially very fine indeed, and histori...Although sartorially very fine indeed, and historically fascinating, I wouldn't want to step in those shoes. I feel the Duke's personality cult with so many fashion types a little disheartening, based on HRH's love affair with fascist Germany before, during and after the war. Although his clothes are timeless, I would hope his character a little less fashionable.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13744934328082424022noreply@blogger.com