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One of my favourite films of all time!

I've lived in both the USA and Scotland so my language is all over the place. I have no clue if I am saying something American or British anymore! Suspenders is another word that has completely different meanings in the two countries. American: item to hold up trousers British: item to hold up garters (stockings).
 
I love "It Happened One Night!" I watched a 1933 Claudetter Colbert movie last night, "Three Cornered Moon."

Here's what we call a "vest" in the US. Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in "Annie Hall" - 1977:

Annie Hall vest.jpg

(One of my all time favorite movies!!!)

Linn
 
cmpollack said:
Love the lesson in vernacular diction on this thread!

Ruby--I caught an episode of the Dick Van Dyke show last week (first half of the 60s), and Morey Amsterdam was wearing a sweater just like this (couldn't tell what color, of course!), with trousers. Dick was in a suit and tie, with the only concession to comfort the loosened knot in his tie!
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It's great how old tv shows can help pinpoint clothing styles. I've always wished they were in color though, I mean can you imagine how much more gorgeous those dresses would look in color? Haha but I guess the black and white is part of its charm.
 
... and in New Zealand they're jandals - I didn't get that one at first at all. And now I've learned a few more expressions that aren't the same - though if I can keep them in mind - we'll see. :) But I guess it's the same with any language.

Oh, I love "It happened one night"! These 30s screwball comedies are so much fun.

Karin
 
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