got another

[Nick Charles]

Here's another coat I just got, on the great advise of Wildroot
late 40's

and one I couldn't pass for $20 not sure of age, really don't think 30's maybe 40's

 

[Wild Root]

Oh, so you got them! GooOOD JOB! The Tux coat I'm thinking 30's! Look at the shoulders how somewhat narrow they appear. Also, the cut of the lapels are some what curved and styled. It may even be earlier then the 30's! Never know till you get it and take a close look!

Congrats!

=WR=

 

[Nick Charles]

Thanks Root. You expert advise is always appreciated.

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks Nick! Always happy to help!

=WR=

 

[Daniel Riser]

I concur... that's gotta be thirties. I've seen some dated forties tux with that cut... but I'm thinking it's thirties. Keep sharing Nick. You're getting some great pieces!

 

[Wild Root]

Hey Dan, glad you agree! That tux coat just is not saying 40's to me. I could be wrong.

Nick, let us know what you find out when it comes!

=WR=

 

[Daniel Riser]

Upon further investigation I am convinced it is earlier thirties.

Not saying that all styles are limited to this piece of paper but this pic was THE standard from about 1938 to 1942.

1940:

 

[Daniel Riser]

sorry to double post but I have mention that I have a tux from 1941 that is cut exactly like the double breasted in the illustration, but I've seen NRA tagged tux jackets that look exactly like Mr. Charles here.

I have a few more pics. I'm going through my archive trying to locate them.

 

[Wild Root]

Double posters, Can't trust them!

You're learning your stuff Dan! You have come a long way!

=WR=

 

[Nick Charles]

Well then, that makes me feel just Dandy. Ill tried my best to find a tag and post a pic in it.

 

[Nick Charles]

pic of the double

Here's a bad pic of me in the double.

The jacket , tie, and hat are vintage. Need to get the sleeves adjusted and looks like I should have button the inside button, the lapel looks droopy.

 

[Wild Root]

Say, you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re looking real slick Nick!

Looks to fit right! But, one little thing, did you not button the inside button on the coat? Kind of looks as one lapel is crowding the button!

Other then that, its super choice! Nothing like a vintage suit coat to make a guy feel good!

=WR=

 

[Daniel Riser]

Enjoy that coat before summer shows up... Here in San Diego it's 80 today! I have forgotten what winter feels like!

 

[Wild Root]

Yeah, 80 in November, what's up with that eh?

Enjoy your coat Nick! Say, did you win the Tux coat too? Can't recall.

=WR=

 

[Nick Charles]

yes I did, still wating for it to arrive with a pair of 40ish cowboy pants. And yes I did forget to button on the inside.

 

[Nick Charles]

Tux jacket came today and boy does it look blue to me. Midnight blue medium weight wool, the only tag on it is the name of the shop and the inside pocket is side loading not top. Its really nice, I'll throw it on Thurday morning with my tux pants and get a picture.

 

[Wild Root]

Oh, so it's a midnight job! Sweeet! You know, that's really much better then black! At night, it will appear more as being black then blue! In the evening, it's known that midnight blue takes on more of a black color at night then black does.

Well, so it doesn?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢t have a date. No worries, that just means you could wear it for a 30's event or a 40's event and no one would be the wiser! Say, are your tux pants midnight blue? You can find vintage ones ever so often and they're way easier to find then the coats!

=WR=

 

[Nick Charles]

No the pants are black. I got them earlier this year for $5. so I thought why not. They are lighter weight than the Jacket. I'll keep my eyes open for a pair.

 

[Wild Root]

Nick, I'm really surprised at the fact that you're finding vintage. I'm not trying to offend you in any way, but, you're size is a tough one to find in vintage. Might I ask what size you are? I ask this because I may know of a large sized dark brown D/B late 40's suit over here that's really cheap that might fit ya!

Any way, good luck with the tux pant search! I know you'll find some!

Regards,
=WR

 

[Nick Charles]

You can't offend me, people think I'm crazy. It can't get worse than that. I'm about a 46 between a short and regular. That double you said to buy was listed as a 44R but the measure ments were 20 shoulders, 25 sleeve and 46 chest. I figured if the chest was too tight I could move the buttons. But it fits fine. I like a 40 waist and 29-30 inseam.