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1930s Wool Sports Jacket suggestions

mumpy

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Hi people,

I am looking to buy a 1930s wool sports jacket (half belt). I am considering vintage, used or new. Do you have any brand recommendations?

I am currently looking at SJC/Brown Beach.

Thanks!
 
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Hi people,

I am looking to buy a 1930s wool sports jacket (half belt). I am considering vintage, used or new. Do you have any brand recommendations?

I am currently looking at SJC/Brown Beach.

Thanks!
I’d avoid SJC (at least the current offering). It’s very thin, limp and insufficient as a winter weight wool. I’ve had both the old and new and the old is far better. Can’t go wrong with browns beach. I absolutely love that material. It’s thick, warm and looks the part.
Old SJC:
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New SJC:
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Browns Beach:
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Ive got this Windward (not the one for sale) and can say it is very cool. I much prefer the vintage wool. Nice price too. I may get it to have a second one lol.


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tmitchell59

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The original Wool half-belts are a passion of mine. I've been able to purchase a few. They are more scarce than a vintage leather, most are smaller sized.

yahoojapan auction always has several for sale. I got a 30s Hercules from Japan. I've been tempted by many and they were too small.

This Sportclad is from the mid to late 40s also a larger size.

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mumpy

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Wow guys, those are awesome! Thanks for the responses.

I normally wear tag size 38 or so depending on the jacket so there's still hope I might be able to find some of those vintage pieces.
 

crispyfresh

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I've never ordered from them, partially because they are always out of stock, but their jackets look good. They have several different colors of this style:



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Blackadder

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Runabout Goods
 
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Mike makes great stuff! I might go take a look at these in his shop, the shoulders seem narrow vs chest size, but I love cord jackets in the old style.
 

mumpy

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This cord jacket also looks nice
 

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