Friday, 12 October 2012
Little Wars dress code
My previous post prompted many comments querying the players' attire. As can be clearly seen in this photo (from Mark Hides), standards have slipped since HGW's day. From left: Lloyd (umpiring), Martin (apparently thinking), your humble correspondent (adding quality), Ian and and Dave (heckling).
Does it look any better in black & white? You tell me.
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17 comments:
Tim Gow,
For game photos it HAS to be B&W so that they are in keeping with the originals.
All the best,
Bob
Very funny, I have indeed unwittingly adopted the pose of Rodins 'The Thinker'.
I was pondering whether it was time to deploy from march column yet. See, there is some tactical decision making in FLW....
Having a dress code for indoor games hadn't occurred to me, but is easily done. For a lawn game naturally it is blazer, waistcoat and appropriate headgear.
Bob Cordery
It's strange that the b&w effect can add so much 'atmosphere'.
Martin Rapier
Typically ponderous Vulgarian staff work!
I'll bring the straw boater next time.
Standards have definitely slipped.
No straw boaters.
No cricket whites.
No preposterous moustaches.
Oddly the removal of colour muffles the variety and casualness to some degree or at least does not draw attention to it. Perhaps if every one wore white shirts and grey flannels (or evem white tees with crey sweats) it wouldhave the effect of removing the players from their prominent role in the photos, making them blend into the background, like ghosts looking on from a bygone era.
some great posts over the last few days Tim
Tim
The B&W does add a touch of class to the look of the thing.
PD
I am a little surprised at that lack of military head dress.
I thought it was a staple for gaming.
Phil Broeders
I feel we've let you down terribly.
Ross Mac
I'll do my best to raise the sartorial standard.
Al
One aims to please!
Peter Douglas
I quite agree! So much for the march of progress!
Paul
Sadly authentic early 20th century Forbodian headwear is quite tricky to find.
Come along now Mr Gow!
A cravatte, at the very least, is expected if you have taken off your Old School Tie and are in casual attire!
Kind regards, Chris
Chris Kemp
I get the message. I am racked with guilt over the lapse of standards.
Back and White does it for me!
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