first vintage jacket

[shamus]

Well after thrifting for months I've finally found a vintage suit jacket that will actually fit me. It's a bit more than I usually pay... 12 bucks but I think it was worth it. Now the trouble is finding a pair of vintage pants to to with it!

I'll be posting pics soon.

I've found a lot of nice suits but all too small until today.

 

[Zach R.]

Great! :cheers1:

I'm still looking for vintage jackets and the like at thrift shops, and I face the same problem: too many small sizes.

 

[shamus]

it's tough. I'm a 44 long and well, I think 3 guys back then were a 44 long.

Hats are no problem, but suits...

 

[shamus]

Got some pics of it now.

Three button front, the label is missing though. Heavy shoulder pads and very heavy thick wool.

And the best part is it fits a 44 long! Bad part... no pants.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Even if you don't have vintage pants or pants to match i suggest you where pants in general as that jacket wont work well stylewise with a kilt.

Congratulations on your find, it looks like a pretty stout jacket. Keep scouting for trousers and you'll find some good pairs.

 

[shamus]

Thanks Matt,

I wasn't sure with the heavy weight of the wool I though I'd just go with the whitie-tightie look, but now I'll wear pants!

Oddly enough they did have a pair of vintage highwaisted button fly pants there, but they were a 1950's pastel color with flecks and I didn't think they'd go with my jacket...

 

[flat-top]

"Oddly enough they did have a pair of vintage highwaisted button fly pants there, but they were a 1950's pastel color with flecks and I didn't think they'd go with my jacket..."
Are you serious?? I may have to ask you to go and pick those up for me!!!!!
That sounds right up my alley!! What size were they and how much $$?
flat-top

 

[shamus]

I'll go look and see if they're still there. I believe it was a robins egg blueish color...