1930s Double Breasted Red Wide Wale Smoking Jacket

[mattface]

http://www.etsy.com/listing/99262829/1930s-double-breasted-red-wide-wale

This jacket is really a wonderful unique piece. I've never seen anything quite like it, but it was clearly meant to be used as an elegant piece of loungewear, and not as a formal jacket, still it treads the line between a dinner jacket and a bathrobe rather elegantly. Just the perfectthing for an intimate evening of cocktails and games.

The fabric is a lush deep red velvet corduroy, with very wide wales. The black shawl collar and trim are of a heavy twill with a slight sheen to it. The quilted lining is satin or silk. I eslecially like the black double breasted detail. Overall it makes for quite a cozy jacket. All the fabric is in excellent condition, with some minor sun fading on the outside of the right sleeve, and a couple of very small pin sized dark stains near the left elbow.

Measurements:
Chest: 23"
Shoulder: 17"
Sleeve: 25"
Length: 31 1/2"

 

[mattface]

I really think this is a very unusual and wonderful find, but I'm taking the underwhelming initial response to mean most folks think it's overpriced at $145, so if you're interested and you want to make an offer please do.

 

[dhermann1]

Too much for.my budget? Yes. Overpriced? Maybe not. I already know that anything that fits you, also fits me. Get thee behind me!

 

[PADDY]

I could see a Don Draper wearing that!

 

[mattface]

Too much for.my budget? Yes. Overpriced? Maybe not. I already know that anything that fits you, also fits me. Get thee behind me!

I'm tempted to keep it for myself. Aside from looking great, it really is super cozy.

 

[Peregrine]

I could perhaps see myself in that - would the costs of shipping the jacket to the UK be prohibitive?

 

[mattface]

I could perhaps see myself in that - would the costs of shipping the jacket to the UK be prohibitive?

Not as bad as you might think. I can ship it to the UK via first class mail for $22.

 

[Peregrine]

Well, I can't say I'm not tempted, but it's a little out of my price range at the moment

 

[mattface]

Well, I can't say I'm not tempted, but it's a little out of my price range at the moment

Too much for.my budget? Yes. Overpriced? Maybe not. I already know that anything that fits you, also fits me. Get thee behind me!

In that case I dropped the price to $125 this morning in hopes of getting it a bit closer to the budget range for any interested party.

 

[mattface]

Sold!

Thank you Peregrine. I'm sure it will look great on you!

 

[Peregrine]

I look forward to receiving it! Thanks, Matt!

 

[Peregrine]

The smoking jacket arrived today, in excellent order! Thank you, Matt! My good lady loves the texture...have to find a way of getting it back from her!

 

[mattface]

The smoking jacket arrived today, in excellent order! Thank you, Matt! My good lady loves the texture...have to find a way of getting it back from her!

Very pettable isn't?! I'm very glad you and your lady like it. I shall miss it, but I'm glad it's in good hands.