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post #1 of 15
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Anyone here enough of a dandy to wear either a collar pin or tie bar, or as Astaire was want to do, both?
post #2 of 15
LOL! Let me answer this with a resounding, "Yes!" A dandy in both fragrance and dress.

Fragrance for every occasion and mood, and an outfit to go with each of them.

A pocket square and a boutonniere, a tie bar or jewellery. It's all in the mix and makes each day an adventure.

And as many a dandy was wont to do, throwing care for other's opinions out the door.

You will find many dandies here, even if they don't admit it to themselves.
post #3 of 15
We have a few dandies here! I'm perhaps less of a dandy than a dandy aficionado! I love the dandy spirit - and I tend to think that dandies are far more substantial and deep than most people give them credit for.

Let's have some pictures! Show us some "dandywear", people!
post #4 of 15
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Originally Posted by Primrose View Post

LOL! Let me answer this with a resounding, "Yes!" A dandy in both fragrance and dress.

Fragrance for every occasion and mood, and an outfit to go with each of them.

A pocket square and a boutonniere, a tie bar or jewellery. It's all in the mix and makes each day an adventure.

And as many a dandy was wont to do, throwing care for other's opinions out the door.

You will find many dandies here, even if they don't admit it to themselves.


I like the way you think! Fragrance without a fabulous look is like a battery powered gadget without the batteries. Well done that man!
post #5 of 15
For a special event, I will strive for the dandy look -- that is what makes the event so special. Then, I will use a pocket square (which I like in a pouchy style rather than a Don Draper sharp edge... a more bohemian look for me).
For the workday, I strive for "natty" which I see as a low-key version of dandy. I particularly like colourful socks. And I also like a little jacket collar pin, either of my school or a whimsical one.
post #6 of 15
So far, I did wear either of the two, yet not both at the same time, on certain special occasions.
I quite often wear a pin in combination with a scarf/ascot, apart from my more regular accessories (watch, fragrance etc.).
post #7 of 15
It is my understanding that the buttonhole is making a comeback, or the jacket collar pin. Ditto for the boutonniere in the form of a carnation or gardenia. This is more geared to weddings, but it shows some choices for boutonnieres.

http://www.marthastewartweddings.com...4/boutonnieres
post #8 of 15
This book discusses both Penhaligon's and Floris:

http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Gentle...fect+gentleman
post #9 of 15
Yes to dandyism! The dandy often finds a way to add an interesting twist or accent to whatever he wears. But what would a dandy add to a pair of swimming trunks?
post #10 of 15
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Originally Posted by Diamondflame View Post

Yes to dandyism! The dandy often finds a way to add an interesting twist or accent to whatever he wears. But what would a dandy add to a pair of swimming trunks?

A statement divers watch. Classic Rolex Oyster?

How about a means of showing off his tattoos?
post #11 of 15
Yes, another Dandy.

I don't wear a collar bar, my gentleman's gentleman doesn't agree with them. I do however, wear tie pins and antique cuff links.
post #12 of 15
I'm a little Dandy too. Although I don't wear a tie bar, I have a collection of pocket squares, bespoke suits and a Rolex oyster date. 😉
post #13 of 15
Used to wear a tie bar many years ago. Had almost forgotten I had worn one.
post #14 of 15
It is such a handsome trait for a man. I love the attention to detail on the tiniest things. It really does get noticed.... and it makes you stand out a mile.
post #15 of 15
Hail to dandyism. Yes I think it looks great and I try my best.
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