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1930s belted back leisure/sporty suit jacket top found
During the war, there were a lot of articles on how to repurpose old men's clothing for women's clothing. The war effort and all that. This seems like it might be an example of that. The brest pocket is what really says suit jacket. Is it structured and lined on the inside front? -
1930s belted back leisure/sporty suit jacket top found
It kind of looks to me like a suit jacket that has been altered extensively. The bottom "skirt portion is very short, the breast pocket with the rest of it casual seems out of place, and the collar seems much too small for a jacket of the era, as if they did not have much to work with. On top... -
Dating US 4-piece Sport Suit Brown Fleck
Wow, that looks so fantastic. Totally transformed. Not just from the front but from the back. Weather it had a belt originally or not, definitely worth doing. It would make the difference between me wearing the thing or not. -
Dating US 4-piece Sport Suit Brown Fleck
I think it would be hard to find the length for a one piece belt. But a well sewn, tightly pressed seam should be barely noticeable. -
How far do you take it?
On the one hand, if you spend less than $300 or so, you are still money ahead over what you would pay for a lesser quality lower style dinner suit. On the other hand, vintage tuxedos are a dime a dozen and do not bring a lot as far as I can see. Now, bug sizes, and single breasted are rarer... -
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Dating US 4-piece Sport Suit Brown Fleck
I would take the fabric from the flat front and keep them as a back up in case I wear out the pleated. Because I like pleats. But I love the idea of plus fours AND a flat cap, if there were enough fabric for it. -
Have you ever gotten into a heated argument with a "tailor"?
I am confused about the pants length. True, most men wear their pants a lot lower these days. But wouldn't any competent tailor have you try them on, stand on a stool and pin them for perfect length? If so, then you must wear the waist where you normally do at the pinning. If not, well, I am... -
Dating US 4-piece Sport Suit Brown Fleck
At a glance, based on fabric and cut of jacket, I would have guessed early 50s. But I know some fabrics that were common in the 50s were also popular in the 30s and 40s. The button fly, while not conclusive, would be an indication of earlier. The fit of the jacket without the belt really... -
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Dating US 4-piece Sport Suit Brown Fleck
That makes a lot of sense. Of course, then you have to see how far the pants have been taken out. Or, they might have just thought it was an unattractive look, outdated style, getting caught on things etc. no one back then ever imagined someone 80 years later would wish they had not cut a belt... -
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Oxford Bags
All I can say is that you should prodduce them in a heavy weight, maybe a flannel. In teh late 90s, I saw a lot of cheap repro bags done for dancers in light weight fabrics. In my opinion, they looked awful, costumey and ridiculous. Just my opinion, of course. But without the weight, they...- reetpleat
- Post #309
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Oxford Bags
Exactly. Forgot to add that it was not all that uncommon for a working guy to want to have one great suit for evenings out, church, or what have you. By the 40s and 50s, you see working class youth dressing sharp, and upper class kids being more casual. Same applies today.- reetpleat
- Post #308
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Oxford Bags
Never underestimate the ability or propensity of a working class youth to scrape together some money and buy some flashy clothes, or some very expensive clothing. Think zoot suiters, for example. You still see it today. Poor kid in the inner city sporting a $250 pair of Nikes or Fubu Jeans...- reetpleat
- Post #307
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Macintosh Hollywood Studio clothes Lounge, you dissapoint me.
Just for fun, here is a little googling. Their old store front, I would assume in LA area. It is now an LA beauty school. Any LA members know where this might be? Found the beauty school and did a street view, but I think it is a new location... -
Holy Grail of vintage suits
I don't really know for sure, but always was under the impression they did custom. I think the advert I saw in the union newspaper, as I recall, was concerning how measurements could be taken by an agent who would be in the area. Maybe they did both, or maybe they did custom only.Obviously... -
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Holy Grail of vintage suits
Okay, late to the party, but this suit is quite amazing, and yes, a holy grail. To take a little exception to the Barron, I would say a holy grail is not just rare, but sought after. Remember, the Holy grail was quested after by many for many years. So it is an apt metaphor. Now, of course... -
Holy Grail of vintage suits
Again, can't believe I am disagreeing with you. But while I would not say this is a style that would be worn by a cowboy oar ranch hand, I would not at all say urban hipster. This, to me would be a country or weekend sporting suit of a wealthy well dressed guy. Especially with the leather... -
Holy Grail of vintage suits
Resortes, I am shocked to be taking exception at your post, as I know your expertise. But Macintosh did custom suits. Did you perhaps mean "wouldn't" Or do you know something I don't? I looked up the old post I posted on the Macintosh suit years ago. Oddly, for some reason I never saw your... -
Macintosh Hollywood Studio clothes Lounge, you dissapoint me.
well, better late than never. Just saw this. Not so bad to revive the thread, given the quality of the maker. I am thrilled to know that my deductive reasoning may have led to a correct conclusion. And while we are on the subject, please enjoy some beautiful Macintosh suits, destroyed by... -
Vintage style, crew neck, undershirts?
https://www.google.com/search?q=james+dean+overcoat&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=Xjo0UZmWMomOigKXuoGIDg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=509#imgrc=8mPE6wd6f-5PHM%3A%3BAi0ptV4pJKpQGM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F4.bp.blogspot.com%252F_rdyuJIuL86s%252FSb1pLPUczMI%252FAAAAAAAAAPU%252Fft3Tevc8pJo%252Fs400%...- reetpleat
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
