It came!

[Wild Root]

Well, some of you know that I have been waiting for a new arrivel from ebay. A nice double breasted coat with nice peaked lapels with a stripe pattern that would kill! In the pocket there is a label that has the date of 10/31/46. It was tailored on Halloween of 1946! And brother, it’s no “trick or treat� costume neither! It's so soft and I believe that it's a wool cashmere blend.

I couldn’t take any real good photos of the whole outfit, but soon I’ll get some.

Here are some that show off the color and stripes of this great coat.

Root.

 

[Canadave]

Wow, great coat, nice car! (What's the hat?)

David

 

[Wild Root]

This you can see how well stripes and cream pants go together!

Root.

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks Dave! The hat in the fist few photos is a real cheap straw hat from a hotel. It's vintage from the 40's but it's a rea cheap one but, it looks ok.

The last photo I sported my late 30's Mallory 15! I love that hat so much!

Oh, and the car is the daily 46 driver


Root.

 

[jamespowers]

This you can see how well stripes and cream pants go together!

I agree. I seem to remember getting that advice somewhere. It will come to me from where eventually though.
You certainly have the Capone brim going on there as well. :fedora:
The car and the coat are from the same year. :cool2:
Not bad at all.

Regards to all,

J

 

[ShanghaiJack]

WOW!!!!

That hat is a Stunner! Duds Included!
SJ

 

[Bogie1943]

Outstanding Root my boy, absolutely outstanding, your collection grows and grows, as does my friendly envy, haha. Also, nice Capone bend on the old brim there!

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks guys! Something about vintage just gets me! Nothing like a real vintage outfit to make a guy feel good.

Root.

 

[K.D. Lightner]

WildRoot -- I hardly ever get on these particular sites, but had to see what it was you acquired -- and do you look good in those clothes.

You just seem to keep on outdoing yourself with the hats and clothes you get. Classy looking outfit.

I will have to remember that Capone look with the hat. I think it might be a good look on a gal, too. (I recall some old-time movie stars wearing fedoras with that 30's rakish brim, probably Dietrich).

karol

PS I am jealous of the car

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks KD! Very kind words from every one. I'm so happy with my new coat and can't wait to really wear it out to a dance.

Myrna Loy also sported a man's suit and hat.... Just for this photo.

Root.

 

[Flitcraft]

Wow!
Thanks for posting the pics! Always good to see a good guy score some swell threads!

 

[BellyTank]

Yessiree Bob- the 'stripes, whites and 'bucs is a real winner Sport.
You can't beat a cheap hat if it looks spot-on
- nice, elegant pugaree on it too.

Cheers-
B
T

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks BT! Im glad you all like it really. Deep down I wish it was the full suit but, we can't have it all can we.

Root.

 

[Merlin]

Very swank, my friend, very swank indeed. Man, the coat goes great with those pants, but goes even better with the Plymouth!

 

[Wild Root]

Yes I agree! Seeing they're the same age and all!

Thanks buddy!

Root.

 

[gobler]

Very snappy looking there Rob. You said you won it off of ebay?? What a find.

Cheers,
Jeff

 

[Wild Root]

Thanks Jeff, yeah I found it on eBay and well, it started at $9.99 and I could bid for the next 5 days and hope I would win but, it also had a nice little "Buy it now" button on there for $45. bucks. So, I thought about it and then clicked the easy way out.

Root.

 

[jamespowers]

it started at $9.99 and I could bid for the next 5 days and hope I would win but, it also had a nice little "Buy it now" button on there for $45. bucks. So, I thought about it and then clicked the easy way out.

Man that was mean.

Regards to all,

J

 

[Wild Root]

Well, when it comes to vintage, it's a doggie dog world. It all came down to me wanting it more then the next guy.

Root.

 

[jeff]

Great suit!

Right out of the past, you are

I had to delurk just to post this photoshop of your (great) picture: