Shooting Suit with Plus-Fours ("Knickers")

[Marc Chevalier]

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Take a look. This shooting suit with plus-fours (knickers to you Yanks) went for a relatively good price, considering that similar suits have gone for a lot more ... and that a new, bespoke one would cost you thousands of dollars.


http://cgi.ebay.com/Hogspear-Row-Br...4QQihZ001QQcategoryZ91241QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


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[Marc Chevalier]

What do you think, Loungers? Would you buy a suit like this one? Would you pay such a price for it?

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[Matt Deckard]

Yes...

 

[Baron Kurtz]

What do you think, Loungers? Would you buy a suit like this one? Would you pay such a price for it?

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Tone down the plaid a bit. If i had the money i'd pay that much ...

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[Marc Chevalier]

Tone down the plaid a bit.

Hopefully, it's the photo that makes the plaid shout. I'll bet that in person, that plaid is pretty muted.

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[Baron Kurtz]

I don't know. 60s!

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[Marc Chevalier]

Yes, but early '60s. Carnaby Street hadn't completely taken over yet.

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[Orgetorix]

I'll say this: I'd like to be able to buy it. That is, I'd like to have the money and an opportunity to wear it, but I have neither.

I was bidding on a morning coat from that same seller, and got sniped at the last minute. Grr.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That (British) seller is extremely successful. It's a rare day that his items don't go for top dollar.

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[Baron Kurtz]

Yes his items are pure class. He rarely sells mediocre items. They generally get the prices they deserve. A bit like a certain seller named after a certain shoe company.

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[jake_fink]

It has a real Terry Thomas quality to it.

It's so suggestive of that period of film, those Ealing comedies especially (Kind Hearts and Coronets, for example, or those St Trinians films) that I'd love a suit just like it. I can just see myself walking into a lecture hall wearing knickers. My students (and my colleagues) already think I'm mad. As usual though it's much too small for a brute like me.

I find this sellers listings kind of peculiar, what with the centimetrical measurments and the A=, B=, C=, business.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

They generally get the prices they deserve. A bit like a certain seller named after a certain shoe company.

:cheers1:


Yes, seller "Hogspear" has wonderful things! He/she must get into the best attics in the UK. And many of the item descriptions are witty as well. I get a lot of pleasure looking at Hogspear's auctions.

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[RaasAlHayya]

I'm an American, but I've been watching British comedies for so long that the word "knickers" automatically makes me giggle.

When I was in Jr. High, knickerbockers were popular among the girls. I wanted a pair, but never had them. Boo hoo.

--Leslie

 

[herringbonekid]

it doesn't really float my boat i must admit.

 

[Nick Charles]

I rather it in Derby Tweed, but I'd wear it.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

You can get such suits from Hucklecote.

One vendor that offers them is William Powell.

The Berwick Suit in Olive Tweed. 3 piece

Article number: 518a3

Description:
The Berwick Suit in Olive Tweed. 3 piece. Olive Tweed has a very appealing rust and amber overcheck. Sizes: 38,40,42,44,46,48 & 50 inch.

Price: £383.00

 

[Lauren]

I like it, Marc! I want a ladies version, like the ones popular in the 20's.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Careful, Mad Hatter. I think that the photo above shows a suit with "breeks", not plus-fours. Breeks are much narrower; as the photo indicates, they don't billow out like plus-fours do.

(Breeks go well with wellington boots; plus-fours go well with long woven socks and brogues.)

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[The Mad Hatter]

A more expensive option is the Purdey Gentleman's Shooting Suit, available stateside from British Sporting Arms.

A. Shooting Jacket - Regular
Action back, double vent, 4-button working cuff,
two cartridge, one chest, and four inside pockets.
Sizes: 38" – 52" regular. L560M1 $795


A. Shooting Jacket - Long
Action back, double vent, 4-button working cuff,
two cartridge, one chest, and four inside pockets.
Sizes: 42" – 48" long. L560M1 $795


B. Plus Twos
Fully lined, buckle closure.
Sizes: 32" – 44". L560M2 $295


C. Estate Shooting Vest
(not shown) Sizes: 38" – 50". L560M4 $575


D. Trousers
(not shown) Sizes: 34" – 40". L560M5 $295


E. Field Coat
(not shown) Waterproof, windproof, and breathable. Raglan sleeves, 4 outer pockets, heavy gauge two-way brass zip. Sizes: M – XXXL. L560M6 $975


F. Garforth Cap
(not shown) Sizes: 6 7/8"- 7 3/4" L560C $89

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Beautiful! Thanks :cheers1:

These suits have "plus-twos", which are wider than breeks but a bit narrower than plus-fours. If I could afford one, I'd grab it! Shows that the eBay shooting suit went for a song.

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