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Another gloomy Sunday Denim Fishernans cap Vtg "Ponderosa" Wool flannel 501 STF 30s Cowboy boots

Lazy fit Vintage everything but the tee (Skeleton Key Brewery) and denim (h&m)

Another photo dump on these STF 501s Almost 2 years of occasional wear with a lot of activity in the last 9 months. Still starchy and crunchy, the indigo is slowly chipping away revealing the light blue and white slubs nicely contrasting with the pink weft. I love this denim. Last shot under interior lighting.

And another pair of vintage boots. Vintage Cole Haan Country boots. These were a gift from friends. They were cleaning out their father's wardrobe and knew I would appreciate these. Very well made, solid construction. Not quite a cowboy boot but very western. Low underslung heels but no decorative stitching or toe bug, heavy leather but very polished. Slim and elegant like a Chelsea boot. First pair of denim are Mister Freedom Californian Outlaw in deadstock Cone Mills White Oak selvedge. Second pair are a cheap pair of wide leg jeans from h&m.

My humble western work boots. Not as sleek as my cowboy boots, not quite as clunky as a engineer boot. The fancier footwear gets all the love but these are the real MVPS. These are my rainy/snowy/slushy/wet floor at work/ beaters and they are pretty bulletproof. Thick hard wearing rubber Vibram-esq sole, good grip but great support, and a pretty unremarkable workhorse leather that's starting to patina. Amd maybe the longest wearing heels I've had on boots. They shine up ok but look better dull and dirty. Sedona brand? Made in Mexico. As a bonus, the simple retro rope pattern and shape reminded me of CLINCH, it also gives them vintage vibes.

Future Monsters x Ebbets wool Cap Thrifted Quilted Cotton Cardigan Vintage Levis trucker Mohammed Ali T Vtg belt with brass snake Cheapo Wide leg denim by H&M Laredo beaters

Hunted for this one for years. 1984 Roy Rogers L.A. Games Tee as worn by Val Kilmer in Real Genius. One of my grails. A few cheap and inaccurate reproduction have been made but I wanted an original and few years back I finally found one. Im not saying it's screen used but I bought it from a seller outside of L.A. so you never know! Just perfect.

Vtg Denim RR Cap Vtg Levis trucker Vtg Eraserhead tee Painted leather belt Bronson MFG 1936 101b Cowboy Lee-pro 1960s ACME Thunderbird Cowboy boots

Greek Fisherman's Cap Vtg Vanderbilt Wool Western Yoke jacket Corduroy trucker Santa Fe Speedway reprint tee Painted belt Bronson MFG 1936 101b Lee-pro. 1960s Frye

We have a few various vintage threads and one dedicated to loopwheel stuff but I thought we could use one dedicated to the humble tee. Graphic or plain, vintage or new, share your favorites here. I'll start. Vintage Lake Whippoorwill Speedway Tee Thin knobby fabric, single stitch, no label but feels like 50/50.

Very very frigid today so I'm bunded up inside. It's 0°f/ -17c outside right now and Hell has actually frozen over in the United States. To those of you living in other parts of the world, please keep a close eye on us. Things are about to get downright sketchy. Multiple friends working in or for multiple three letter agencies have privately cautioned to keep our eyes and ears open. Stay safe Sufu. Wool watch cap Fuzzy Unif Cardigan The Cure Lovesong reprint Vintage Gap braided leather belt H&M Loose denim Vtg Tony Lama cowboy boots with riding heels

Barker Black Archdale Wingtips on my feet. Seem to run a bit roomy so no dress socks. Might add a thin cork footbed to take up some slack.

Top 32 x 30 Bottom 34 x 30

A Tale of Two Sizes Levis 501 Shrink to fit with Indigo X pink denim. Size 32 x 30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right The differences look pretty subtle at first but they are pretty drastic on closer inspection. The smaller pair is closer to my true size and shrank to a pretty snug nearly perfect slimmer straight leg. A pretty noticeable difference in the rise, hips, thighs and leg shape. The hem is still fairly roomy allowing all my boots plenty of space. Oddly enough the two pairs are nearly identical below the knees. In contrast the bigger pair is still fairly fitted in the top block due to the higher rise but is much looser in the thigh and all the way down with a slightly roomier leg opening. The knees bags are pretty stretched out too. Closer to a classic mid century fit. Relaxed and straight but not baggy. Both pairs have been worn pretty regularly in my rotation for about a year but neither have accumulated the six months of use to qualify for a full wash yet. The slimmer pair has been worn about 25% less often but were started a few months earlier. I'm preferring the wear pattern and developing fade on the looser pair and that seems to be a result of the fabric having more room to move and fold while worn. It's also because I prefer the looser fit these days, and therfore they are just getting more wear. I took these shots to compare the silhouettes more closely and also to compare the way the denim is fading.

Did something a little different today. Took the same fit pic with two different size 501s for a direct comparison. Size 32x30 on left Size 34 x 30 on right More pics in the denim thread Levis 501 STF Indigo x Pink Vtg denim engineer cap Orphaned vest Lichtenstein reprint tee ( og is THRASHED) Antique Cowboy Boots I love them both but for the record I prefer the looser pair these days. Makes for more balanced proportions as seen below.