1930s

New here. Just got my very first "custom" jacket this morning! (it was custom made for somebody else, but it's still custom! I got it used.) Aero 1930's Half Belt, size 42, (Black?) Vicenza Italian Horsehide Leather! Um . . . WOW! I'm 42 and so is my chest. It took my entire life to move...

Dear fellow Fedora lounge members, I have a question, for which I wasn't able to find a proper sartorial answer in my beloved Apparel Arts or Esquire drawings :-) When wearing a classic double breasted dinner jacket during autumn/winter time, what is the proper waist covering? I dislike the...

I lovingly restored this jacket before I realized I would never be thin enough to wear it well. It would fit a medium or a small. I'm a large chest with big shoulders, so I realized it would always look too small on me. I'm heartbroken about this, because this is one of the best half belts I've...

To any man who is a modern size 44-50L, have you had any luck finding any Golden Age sport coats or suits? They seem to be impossible to find. Largest I've seen has been a size 42S. Thoughts on the reasons?

Hello all, we have been in the planning stage for some time now on the Aviatrix jacket. Our goal is to produce a high quality, durable "real" flight jacket for women that is an exact reproduction of one of Amelia's favorite flight jackets. Our hope is that this project can contribute to...

I'm looking for a genuine 1930s or 1940s sport coat (belted, pleated back preferred) in a men's size 46 for under 50 dollars. Or alternatively a 1960s-1970s sport coat that is a good copy of a 30s-40s one. If I'm nuts for seeking one this old, in this size for this price, tell me.

hello, i'd like to own a french cycling jacket, here's a photo of the style i'm after: i do know that they're quite expensive, but i am running on a rather small budget, so i am willing to take heavily damaged or run-down ones that need some TLC.... ;) thank you very much in advance for...

Sale is ending today, but thought I'd post for the fellow gal pals who have trouble finding authentic vintage in larger sizes (range typically from 8-16 modern day sizes) https://www.ebth.com/sales/14111-furnishings-vintage-clothing-decor-more/categories