man about town
A gentleman will always look debonair wearing a blazer, turn-up flannels, accompanied by a cravat, a Panama or Homburg hat and don’t forget a touch of Brylcreem, of course. A rolled-up umbrella, cigarette holder or eye-glass will finish off a top-class and sophisticated look that Cary Grant or Terry Thomas would be familiar with.
A country gentleman might wear a sports jacket, trousers and braces, with checked shirt, tweed hat or flat cap, and a woven tie. Accessories could include a pipe, binoculars or a shooting stick for that ‘James Herriott’ look.
Perhaps you might prefer a mechanic’s white cloth overall (with charcoal for oil stains), leather boots, and accompanied by a flat cap, leather belt and clockwork stopwatches? Alternatively, be a ‘rebel’ and dress as a Mod or Rocker!
A man in uniform is always a pleasing sight for the ladies, so why not wear an Army or RAF uniform from the period – in keeping with Goodwood’s WWII RAF history?