score at the thrift store

[shamus]

Ok, it's not a perfect score as I was looking for a 40's suit, but I did find a fantastic early 60's, late 50's three button in a greenish wool with pants. It's actually a little big on me which is surprising as I'm a 44 long.
thin lapels but not too mod looking. Metal talon zipper, no cuffs.

Will look great with some of my short brim hats. When I'm feeling rat-packish.

Made by PBM clothes, The Oxford Shop Montpelier.. anyone heard of this brand?

Also picked up a great blue over coat. too small for me, but vintage 40's! Gabardine wool and double breasted.... it looks so great.

I'll be selling that one as it doesn't fit.

so in a way a double score. But not what I was actually looking for.

 

[ADGENTNC]

What size is the overcoat shamus?

 

[shamus]

I"m not sure on the size yet of the over coat. I haven't looked for it yet.

But today I finally found a great vintage suit. I'll post pics shortly.
Double breasted, in a tanish-toupe. Classic 40's look, union tag dated 49. High waisted pants, with a metal zipper not button fly. Almost perfect, looks like two small sangs, but I can live with those.

Just need to lengthen the arms a tad and maybe loosen the waist or loose about 5 pounds. (it has room for alterations, but someone cut out a bit of the fabric in the "extra" area of the pants so I might have to loose the 5 pounds. It looks alot like Roots brown suit.

Also picked up a great pair of Allen Edmounds but they're too big and will go to pay for the suit.

 

[shamus]

Here's the new suit. Made by Maybrooke and sold exclusively at MAY Co. Los Angeles. Not dated but the union tag has 49'. Just need to get the sleeves out a bit. Has a double snap front I've not seen before and a metal zipper. Most likey the suit's a 44 regular.

The Hat is a vintage Borsalino from my grandfather. The tie is a vintage 40's also.

 

[DanielJones]

Good find Shamus!

Cheers!

Dan

 

[Matt Deckard]

Sleaves are okay, you could keep them as they are if you like, now you need to show that shirt cuff.

 

[shamus]

Got it covered Matt,

I just got a new french cuff white shirt and cuff links.. now the only thing I'm missing is the pocket square....

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Nice suit...looks a little tight...you ain't as ugly as I had pictured.

 

[MK]

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Nice suit...looks a little tight...you ain't as ugly as I had pictured.

Was that supposed to be funny?

 

[scotrace]

Linen

I can set you up with a white linen handkerchief, Shamus. That's a GREAT suit and I think it fits you well. Why lengthen the cuffs? They look about right to me, and the pants - no break! Perf! You're a handsome chap in a swellegant suit.

Biltmore Bob, have a look at my sig...

 

[Biltmore Bob]

Naw, I thought the suit looked a little tight.

Oh, the ugly thing, yeah. I had him pictured differently in my minds eye, didn't realize that he looked like his avatar. Just tring to loosten up, the hurricane thing and all, you know?

MK, it's all a joke.

Scotty, love the Indian. Look at my signature. Lincoln wasn't my favorite President.

Wait till you get a load of me...Pure D Ugly!

Shamus, you really ain't that ugly, forgive me, brother.

 

[Biltmore Bob]

.......

 

[Mulberrywood]

You look great. The hat is perfect.

 

[Badluck Brody]

Looking sharp Shamus!!

Good find amigo!!


Brody

 

[shamus]

I'll get a pic this weekend as I have a new shirt, cufflinks and pocket square...