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Vintage clothes for the older man? A Harris Tweed coat

Friday, 23 December 2011

Being willing to buy vintage clothes opens up a world of possibilities, as a browse of eBay or a charity shop will show.  In my search for style as middle-age tightens its grip I thought I'd give them a try (only to discover, of course, that my wardrobe is littered with clothing now considered to be vintage).


I'd seen this photograph of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer and loved the look of the tweed coat containing them both, with its oversize leather buttons.  I found this Harris Tweed coat on eBay and bought it.  It turned out to be old and a bit moth-eaten, but some tender care had made it wearable - I think!  Here it is - and no, I couldn't find a Hollywood star to share it with me for this shot!


This shot gives a better idea of the tweed's colour - the two large dark brown buttons are the originals, unfortunately I had to change them as one is missing:

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Labels: Audrey Hepburn, Harris Tweed, leather buttons, Mel Ferrer, men's style
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