July 4th is a great day to look back on history, even if it's your family history. So I thought I'd bring out one of my favorite shots of my Great-Great-Uncle Chris Wright (left) and his friend Doc Pee in their 1940s sartorial splendor. Hammy poses aside (this one was one of Doc's faves; I've found it at least 2 pics so far and it's raised a couple questions, but that's a separate issue) several trends we see today on the streets are right there in the photo: oxfords with patterned socks peeking out from under shorter pants, and a focus on tailoring balanced with casual. If they were walking down the street today I'd cross traffic to take their pic!
