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TARDIS Tuesday: From the archives: Tom Baker- style inspiration

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I haven't had time to think about TARDIS Tuesday this week so I thought I'd dip into my archive again to see if I can share an outfit from the past.  This was probably my second EVER Doctor Who outfit (pre-TARDIS Tuesday) which I wore on the blog. It came about because my dear blog friend Melanie decided to make an outfit inspired by a few of the Doctors. As a long-term Who fan, I LOVED this idea and so I joined in with her. Even if you are not au fait with modern era Doctor Who, you can bet you've seen and recognize this outfit inspiration.
Here's the original url. I thought I'd share the original comments too because it's always nice to see who was around first time round. This was from November 2012, some 7 years ago.
http://kerenzaallin-garner.blogspot.com/2012/11/style-inspiration-tom-baker-doctor-who.html


Style Inspiration: Tom Baker (Doctor Who)



Hello there! Continuing with the lovely Mel at Folly Bird blog's Doctor Who style inspiration, I thought I'd try my hand at the most iconic of all the Doctor WHo costumes! In my mind anyway. You wear ONE long stripy scarf and everyone thinks of him instantly!  TOM Baker, the voice of Little Britain, Puddleglum in the BBC adaptation of The Silver Chair and er- some sort of evil wizard in one of the Sinbad films (they creep me out!  They're like  nasty Indonesian horror serials that always seemed to be on when I rarely watched TV in Indonesia featuring vampiric character- urgh, can't abide with vampire thingies!)

The key features of his look I see as:

  • Three quarter length Frock-coat:  IN a range of Autumnal colours: tweed, red, brown
  • THE stripy scarf (did you know, he wore a variety of different patterned ones as well as a different red shade one!)
  • Waistcoat
  • Cream shirt with lapels out!
  • Tweedy trousers
  • Brogue style shoes (actually I am just guessing this one!  Brogues seem appropriate!)

And....................


DA NAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Do you like the attempt at Tom Baker boggly eyes (he has REALLY boggly eyes.  I sometimes wonder if they would pop out!) in the right-hand shot?

So....the outfit:
Yes, in case you are wondering, the scarf IS 10-foot long!  It is one of the best Christmas presents I ever received.  A dear family friend, in fact the one who supervised and almost lynched me making my dalek costume, made it for me when I was about 15, knowing how much I adored Doctor Who. It must have taken her hours- it's really wide as well. At the time, I remember thinking, "OH NO, it's not the correct colours- there's too much pink!" but now, it's good to be different!


The coat is from the Petite Range at Debenhams- despite being 5ft 8" plus, I have realllllly narrow shoulders and so many coats look ridiculous on me because they swamp me! It's actually dark but vivid purple but the horrid inside light renders it dull and generic!
Thought I'd give you a look under the coat (ooo-er!) featuring Per Una floral cream shirt, La Redoute waistcoat, thrifted Next tailored trousers and tan brogues.
 I did feel a bit like Sue Perkins in this get-up and felt rather smart at school! Once again, my deputy called me Diane Keaton in this outfit- I indignantly retorted, "NOOOOOOO, TOM BAKER!!!!!!!"

 Oh and thought I'd wear some pocket watch type jewelley (Both Alice in Wonderland- both from Asos, one Tom Binns at Disney) since Tom Baker spent a lot of time hunting for the key to time (which looked like bits of quartz crystal in geometric formations, not like a pocket watch incidently).  I'm saving my real pocket watch for when I tackle my beloved Paul McGann!

So, what do you reckon?  Would YOU have guessed who I was channelling with this outfit?

Don't forget to pay Mel a visit, though she hasn't tackled Tom's outfit yet, she WAS practising her boggly-eyed stare here when wearing her Jon Pertwee outfit!



"Loook into my eyeeeeeeeeeeeeees, you are feeling sleeeeeeeeeeeepy.  Now, leave me lots of comments!"


Previous Doctor Who style inspiration outfits:





15 comments:

  1. Hi my dear-wow, this is spot on and what an awesome scarf too-hand knitted just for you, it really is so unique and stylish and the ensemble looks very Tom Baker, well done! Hope you're well and wishing you a good weekend xxx
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  2. Don't you look wonderful! If I were to see you out and about, I would know exactly where you were coming from; I love your scarf!
    I am all set for Tom, but lack the energy to do put it into practice, it's about all I can do to comment at present, but I am hopeful I will manage it within a few days xxx
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  3. p.s - all my Who posts now have a button I made which you may take and then use to link back to me if you like xxx
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  4. haha! I LOVE this post Kezzie. I was just thinking that some Dr Who fans wouldn't like a non-exact replica of the scarf and then you wrote at your horror of it having to much pink - I did chuckle to myself!
    I think it's rather lovely and may even have to knit one for myself.
    Love your take on this outfit - it is rather Diane Keaton, which isn't a bad thing as she is fabulous!
    Looking forward to Paul McGann x
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  5. I love the scarf! the whole look is great!
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  6. Haha! You look great!!Love the scarf. I've never been super into doctor who but I hear it's pretty awesome.
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  7. You are too cute! Your scarf is like perfect. Totally perfect!
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  8. Even though I never seen the show, I do remember his version of Dr. Who
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  9. Kezzie, thanks for stopping by! I've popped in and out on your blog but usually have time getting the comment to go thru. I'll try again....
    Something looks different about you. And, yes in a positive way. Maybe more comfortable with the self portraits? Hope you have a great weekend......
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  10. I love your scarf, and I suspect you would have loved a tardis cake I made for a going-away party for a friend recently. :)
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  11. There's no mistaking your inspiration, the scarf says it all! x
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  12. You do look smart. Fantastic scarf and I love the coat. I need a new winter coat as I haven't had one for a couple of years but I can't face shopping for one, it's really hard to get things that fit me!
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  13. Anonymous5:10 pm
    WIthout the scarf there is a strong diane keating vibe but with the scarf unmistakable for Dr Who! I have just knitted myself a scarf that is super wide by accident (first thing I have ever knitted) but I love it for its extra wide & snuggly capabilities.

    Loving this post xx
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  14. I can just immagine the confusion on a headteacher's face with you replying "nooooo, Tom Baker!"
    Well I ruddy love this look, regardless! The masculine tailoring is awesome and a 10 foot scarf woooo! x
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  15. Gosh I wish I knew who these people were. I am glad you two are starting a link up. It's great. Love the length and colors in your scarf. dawn suitcase vignettes xo
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