Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be a snarky New Yorker once per week.
While looking at vintage items for the last issue of Etsomnia™, I kept coming across marvelous items that I would categorize as gentleman’s accessories (though they are certainly not limited to men!). I spend a large percentage of my Etsomnia™ time talking about women’s wear, but men’s formal wear items deserve their day in the sun, too.
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Smoking jackets make me want to get in touch with my inner Hugh Heffner! By LavidesignsCoSteampunk, when done right, can be so fun! Monocle by AtticRaidersI’m not that surprised that men’s formal facemasks are a thing on Etsy, but I didn’t expect face tuxedos!This dashiki is just stunning! By IreAfricanClothingThis anchor walking stick would be perfect for everyone from a shipping magnate to a retired sea captain! By VintageGiftCraftsYikes. Hopefully this will only ever be worn as part of a Dumb & Dumber costume…These are stunning! Gloves by 1861GlovesLook at this beautiful wooden bowtie with matching pocket square. So elegant and modern! By MOAccessoiresI’m all for a bold accessory, but this near-life-size pug head belt buckle is a bit too far for me.There’s a fine line between fashionable and costumey. This ponce is waaaay over that line.I’m not sure I’ve ever been to an event where spats were appropriate, but I think I’d like it! By TheGreyDeerI love penguins, but as shirt studs? Hard no. Formal occasions are no time to be cutesy.Ever since I started watching Bravo TV’s Family Karma, I have become obsessed with Indian sherwrani (formal coats). So beautiful! By AradhyaFabWeddings during the time of Covid now include matching pocket square, tie, and mask. Respect! By SadeNewYorkMagnificent raw watermelon tourmaline cufflinks! By FizzCandyBecause cumberbunds aren’t dumb enough.
I rented a tux for my wedding but that was the only time I ever dressed formally. With that said I did have a collection of cuff links. A very good friend did have a couple of ‘smoking jackets’ that I liked. At one point, Jan and I were going to wear jeans under our wedding clothes and take the wedding clothes off and ride off on the bike. Her mom found out and put her foot down. Finally, I enjoyed looking at all of today’s post. Hal
Why are cummerbunds still a thing? There are lots of lovely items in this week’s installment of Etsomnia but I especially love those tourmaline cufflinks. I think my 15 year old could have happily spent this pandemic year in smoking jackets. He’s all about the loungewear now.
Back when I was younger (and much thinner) I used to wear ruffled tuxedo shirts and totally would have worn that peach one. (Sorry). Lots to love here . . . and a few things to not love.
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April 22, 2021 at 7:19 am
Oh dear
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April 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Accurate.
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April 23, 2021 at 2:40 am
😎
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April 22, 2021 at 7:37 am
Kind of a mixed bag here…..
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April 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Indeed!
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April 22, 2021 at 7:48 am
I rented a tux for my wedding but that was the only time I ever dressed formally. With that said I did have a collection of cuff links. A very good friend did have a couple of ‘smoking jackets’ that I liked. At one point, Jan and I were going to wear jeans under our wedding clothes and take the wedding clothes off and ride off on the bike. Her mom found out and put her foot down. Finally, I enjoyed looking at all of today’s post. Hal
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April 22, 2021 at 5:37 pm
I would have loved Jan! I’m with you on the cuff links. Love the things!
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April 22, 2021 at 12:30 pm
Why are cummerbunds still a thing? There are lots of lovely items in this week’s installment of Etsomnia but I especially love those tourmaline cufflinks. I think my 15 year old could have happily spent this pandemic year in smoking jackets. He’s all about the loungewear now.
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April 22, 2021 at 5:38 pm
Cumberbunds are just dumb. I thoroughly approve of you son’s loungewear habit.
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April 22, 2021 at 8:00 pm
Back when I was younger (and much thinner) I used to wear ruffled tuxedo shirts and totally would have worn that peach one. (Sorry). Lots to love here . . . and a few things to not love.
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April 23, 2021 at 11:16 am
When I was much younger (and much, much thinner), I had a black semi-sheer ruffled tuxedo shirt I used to wear clubbing. Loved those things!
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