Show us their suits

[Gin&Tonics]

that young gentleman is a case-study in what perfect trouser length looks like. They also drape beautifully. The only thing that seems a bit off to me is the width of the trouser leg vs the very fitted silhouette of the jacket. YMMV on that of course.

 

[Rudie]

Now, that, is what I'd call an interesting jacket!

The lapels remind me of TT's Bookster odd jacket.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Charlie Chaplin 1947 - guess the movie

This image screams Hercle Poirot to me; very reminiscent of the incomparable David Suchet. Also, I personally see a striking resemblance to a younger Liam Neeson in the face. Awesome photo.

 

[Metatron]

that young gentleman is a case-study in what perfect trouser length looks like. They also drape beautifully. The only thing that seems a bit off to me is the width of the trouser leg vs the very fitted silhouette of the jacket. YMMV on that of course.

Agreed, although personally I like cuffed trousers to have no break.
As to the baggy trousers vs tight jacket, I enjoy the contrast, but it's definitely not for everyone.

 

[Two Types]

As to the baggy trousers vs tight jacket, I enjoy the contrast, but it's definitely not for everyone.

It's the quintessential post-1925 casual look. I love it.

 

[Metatron]

As per Two Type's request, here are some more:

 

[Metatron]

 

[Metatron]

You have to chuckle at some of the quaint props combined with the expressions of the subjects:
Still life with tough guy and basket of flowers!

 

[Fastuni]

Great Great Great. What else to say? There are so many lovely details to comment upon.

TwoTypes could be the third man on the first photo... with the suit+scarf+flatcap.

I also love the dramatic and ubiquitous peak lapels.

Also here a great lesson what to do with a simple black suit jacket... just rock it with a dashing white hankerchief and a rough sweater!
Is it casual and utlitarian? Is it elegant and "formal"? Neither nor! In any case it works.

 

[Two Types]

TwoTypes could be the third man on the first photo... with the suit+scarf+flatcap.

Cheers! I adore these photos. It must be one of the best archives of mid 20th century fashion that I've ever seen. I like the way that everyone's shoes/boots are dirty!

This bloke has something of the Herringbonekid about him:

This lot look dangerous (bloke on the left is the leader of a gang and the bloke on the right is the muscle):

And this will be my look for next winter:

 

[Qirrel]

The shoulders on the suit of the guy with all the flowers :eeek:

 

[simonc]

Love it. Where are these from Jason?

 

[Two Types]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/costic...th/12395668774
https://www.facebook.com/costicaacsinte/photos_stream

There is also a thread here on the FL: Romania Between the Wars

 

[Two Types]

I think we can safely say that Romanians liked:
peaked lapels; buttoned breast pockets; one button jackets; not cleaning shoes.

Maybe its the combination of a Latin style and Eastern European ruggedness that makes these photos so damn impressive.

 

[PADDY]

Actually I think the Lady in the middle may be the GUVNOR of this Gang! Mean looking bunch!

 

[herringbonekid]

i think peaked lapels can be too big sometimes.
great photos though.

 

[MikeBravo]

Anybody else wondering what happened to these guys?

Did they survive the war (Romania took a beating)? Did they stay there after the war, or are they our next door neighbours?

We will never know, of course

 

[herringbonekid]

Simple and tasteful HBK...This is the complete opposite

can you re-post this image Metatron ? i didn't see it, and it appears to have been moved.

 

[Metatron]

Certainly:

 

[herringbonekid]

thanks. for me, the really built up shoulders are what push it over the top.
if you took the badges / buttons off the lapels and toned the shoulders down i think it would look like a wearable, sporty (slightly quirky) jacket.

Agreed, although personally I like cuffed trousers to have no break.

too much break for me too.

As to the baggy trousers vs tight jacket, I enjoy the contrast, but it's definitely not for everyone.

i like the wide trousers-tight jacket contrast too, though in this case i think the built-up shoulders give the jacket an uptightness that doesn't sit with the more relaxed trousers.