Bummed about this suit too - want it?

[J. Brisbin]

Well, I got this beautiful blue DB pin-stripe in the mail today:

Problem is, I have such long arms, that there's not enough material to let out. It's just a tad too small (I wear a 42). I'd be interested in getting your take on this suit and if it's something that I should list here on the lounge, before eBay. It's in wonderful shape. The picture above is as close to the real color as I could manage.

Here's the union tag:

There's less than an inch of material in the seams on the jacket and pants, so it would have to fit you if you wanted it. But I figured that someone here would actually wear this suit, but if I listed it on eBay, that might not be the case.

Let me know if you think I should put it up here.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That's a great looking piece -- an all-around classic. If I could have only one vintage golden era suit in my closet, it would look like yours: a blue DB pencil stripe with six buttons.


As soon as you can, give us detailed FLAT measurements (in inches). Here's what we need to know:




JACKET:


Width of chest (doubled): ______

Width of jacket at waist (doubled): _____

Width of jacket at thigh (doubled): _____

Back length, from top of collar to bottom of jacket: ______

Shoulder width: ______

Full sleeve length: _____ , with ______ inches of extra fabric to let out.

Sleeve inseam length: ______




TROUSERS:


Width of waist (doubled): ______ , with _____ inches of extra material to let out.

Width of seat (doubled): ____ inches.

Outerseam: ______

Inseam: _____ , with _____ inches of extra hem to lengthen the leg.

Width of leg at cuff (doubled): _____

Height of cuffs: ______



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[J. Brisbin]

As soon as you can, give us detailed FLAT measurements (in inches).

JACKET:

Width of chest (doubled): 40"
Width of jacket at waist (doubled): 37"
Width of jacket at thigh (doubled): 42"
Back length, from top of collar to bottom of jacket: 31"
Shoulder width: 18"
Full sleeve length: 25", with < 0.5" of extra fabric to let out.
Sleeve inseam length: 18"

TROUSERS:

Width of waist (doubled): 33" , with < 0.75" of extra material to let out.
Width of seat (doubled): 44"
Outerseam: 42"
Inseam: 30.5", with 0" of extra hem to lengthen the leg.
Width of leg at cuff (doubled): 19"
Height of cuffs: 1.25"

More pics:

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Great! :eusa_clap

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[Jovan]

I'd get it... if the gorge and button stance were a bit higher. I'm incredibly picky about what I buy, vintage or not. :eusa_doh:

 

[neyus]

I love looking at vintage trousers. I love all the details. Suit makers today really overlook the importance of good trousers.

 

[Mr. Rover]

Likewise, Jovan. The button stance is too low for someone my height, although it would work for you.

 

[Feraud]

Someone here must buy this suit!

This is another great opportunity for someone to get a classic vintage suit.

 

[Jovan]

Ordinarily I'd contemplate it at least a bit, but additionally double breasteds are pretty warm down here. I should stick to single breasteds.