Grey Fleck Suit

[StanleyVanBuren]

This just arrived. It needs alterations, so it's going to the tailor's tomorrow. It's just a tad big on me, but not so big it can't be made to fit great.

Here are photos before any tailoring is done:

(please excuse the 5:00 shadow)

This was the eBay auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150152595986

I think I got a good deal.

Any guesses as to a more precise date?

 

[Feraud]

Very nice. This thread could help with the date.

 

[Sefton]

Nice suit. Doesn't look like it needs too much alteration. Is that a band publicity shot with the jacket on the ebay page? Interesting way to get attention...

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Ah, so 50s or 60s according to the Union label, which doesn't really narrow it down beyond what I already knew. But the red text suggests earlier in the period, so maybe more likely to be late 50s/early 60s?

Also, apologies for the lack of pocket square in the photos. I like to take photos in my backyard as I find sunlight always brings out the look of the fabric better than a camera flash, but I was hasty and didn't remember till I had already gotten outside and I wasn't going to run back up two flights of stairs to get it. I won't forget it for the shots once the suit has been tailored.

One other thought I've had -- I really prefer side vents over center vents. I understand it's pretty easy to have a tailor alter this. Would it be ok to switch this suit to side vents or would that be sacrilege and ruin the overall style of this suit? Opinions welcome...

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Nice suit. Doesn't look like it needs too much alteration. Is that a band publicity shot with the jacket on the ebay page? Interesting way to get attention...

Gah, yeah, looks like it is. I thought it was super obnoxious too, but at that price... whatever.

 

[Feraud]

Would it be ok to switch this suit to side vents or would that be sacrilege and ruin the overall style of this suit? Opinions welcome...

I would not make this switch to preserve the original lines of the suit but this is just my opinion.
You got that suit for an amazing price! :eusa_clap

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Since the picture is missing, the lack of a pocket square doesn't bother me. lol

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Since the picture is missing, the lack of a pocket square doesn't bother me. lol

rehosted...

 

[slicedbread]

Just to give my opinion...That suit is swallowing you up...You said you were getting it tailored though right

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Was that suit on eBay? I seem to remember it . . .

would it be possible to do a shot just like the one of you wearing the suit but with you wearing a fatter necktie? I'd like to see a side-by-side comparison of the effect of changing the tie width.

I think in this case a fatter necktie would help the look considerably . . . to somewhat offset the long thin neck.

bk

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Excellent!

Stanley, Old Boy, that looks great.

You can always obsess about details and individual preferences; the overall look is fantastic.

 

[dostacos]

the suit looks good, and for that price:eusa_clap

taking in the jacket at the waist OR eat a box of Crispy Cremes daily for a month or two

before and after shots would be great, try the same spot, distance, shirt & tie

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Suit is with the tailor. $30 suit just became a $170 suit. Still a killer deal, I think!

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

some quick shots before I head off to work today. Suit is back from the tailor's.

 

[The Wingnut]

It looks great! Good choice on the sleeve length, and the simple one-fold squared off pocket square is dead on for that style of suit. Is that a knitted tie?

Looks very sharp.

 

[scotrace]

My God man that looks great! You were made to wear that color!

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

Thanks, gents! I'm quite happy with this suit. Love the fabric, pattern, color, style, etc etc etc. Everything about this suit is great. Except since I like it so much I am going to be pretty particular about the fit so I think I'm going to have to take it back to my tailor for a little bit more. The waist still needs to be taken in a little bit more, in my opinion; both in the jacket and in the trousers. I'm also debating whether to trim the shoulders just a tad to get rid of extra material there. My tailor seems to think I need what's there now for movement purposes but I disagree. I have suits that fit much tighter that work just fine.

I've also run into another problem; most of my ties are too long! Even tied in a windsor knot, with the ends at equal lengths, the tie comes down just below the belt. My options are to leave the narrow end long & tuck it in or only wear the couple vintage ties I have with this suit. What an odd problem to have! Though I'll bet many on here are used to such things by now...

 

[StanleyVanBuren]

It looks great! Good choice on the sleeve length, and the simple one-fold squared off pocket square is dead on for that style of suit. Is that a knitted tie?

Looks very sharp.

Thanks! Actually, I had a bit too much pocket square showing in the photos, which I fixed before heading off to the office.

And yes, that is one of the new silk knit ties offered by J. Crew. About $50.

 

[scotrace]

...I think I'm going to have to take it back to my tailor for a little bit more. The waist still needs to be taken in a little bit more, in my opinion; both in the jacket and in the trousers...

Cheaper to spend a few afternoons at In & Out.

 

[Aloysius]

Thanks! Actually, I had a bit too much pocket square showing in the photos, which I fixed before heading off to the office.

And yes, that is one of the new silk knit ties offered by J. Crew. About $50.

Check your local Ralph Lauren outlet. Since knit ties don't seem to be very popular here, I got two (one navy, one charcoal) knitted Black Label ties for $10 each, marked down from $100+. As a huge fan of the Bond novels and Connery Bond, they were must-buys the moment I saw them