History Of Clothing Gifts

The Ascent of Trousers

Killer Executive Suits.

Formal SuitsBusiness SuitsBirthday Suits.

Men's Suits. I hear being suave and sophisticated is coming back in style. That's just an urbane legend.

CLOTHES-HORSES OF THE ART SCENE

Victorian Lady

Two women wearing identical dresses head toward exchange window at department store.

'We live in difficult times. These underwear don't help one bit.'

'She's so put together!'

"I think I've found the most comfy jeans."

"Oh to be young and in love and wear things cut on the bias."

"This is daring, but I like it."

Cat Tie

"Most of these pelts were suicides."

'I knew there was part of the pattern missing!'

"If the economy's ground to a halt, we can help by carrying on shopping."

'At least we look cool. Especially with the wind chill factor.'

Sir Joseph Porter, KCB, First Lord of the Admiralty HMS Pinafore

'This is too small. Get me a 12...How many times?! I'm a 10 or a 12 on top and a 12 or 14 on the bottom depending on the shop, the cut of the fabric, the ambient air temperature, and the rotation of Pluto...and we always try the 10 first capiche?'

'These fit just right. Do you have anything too tight?'

"And now. . . which shoes?"

"T-shirt weather's coming. How ready are you?"

Man admiring his patterned clothes in the mirror

I like this one. Do you have it in blue?

'My diet seems to be working great! Do you have any less relaxed jeans?'

Look At Me I'm Still Wearing Shorts.

At the suit makers

"It's black, but it's not New York black."

'What are the other nonconformists wearing this year?'

"Are you looking to accentuate or camouflage?"

"Some fitting room. Nothing fits!"

'Trust me, it's very proper to mix stripes.'

"He'll never grow out of it. It's made of rubber."

'I love shopping for clothing I don't need with money I don't have.'

"Honestly sometimes I'd like to pretend I don't know you!"