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[Vampyre Master]

bought this yesterday real country look
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk224/VampyreMaster/wc.jpg
and these a while ago
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk224/VampyreMaster/bootsb.jpg
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[Flat Foot Floey]

'Indian Brand' collegiate sweater, 1930s:

Nice. I don't know if I would really "get it" if you didn't write it was from the 1930s. It's a little much on the logo and the sleeves. I really like the cut though.

 

[Isshinryu101]

bought this yesterday real country look
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk224/VampyreMaster/wc.jpg
and these a while ago
http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk224/VampyreMaster/bootsb.jpg
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nice boots. I LOVE that croc case in the background!

 

[kyboots]

those are beautiful riding boots.

 

[valentinogaremi]

Hi,
It looks really beautiful and have a nice color, you have nice choice heads of to you. I have a same design jacket but it quit long with gray color. I really love that jacket, I have post picture of it with in a few days.

 

[Ike C]

Just got this hunting jacket, and this light weight flannel

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Found this deadstock vest. Not sure of it's exact age, but I'm guessing '50s or '60s. Anyone know any tricks for pinpointing the age of a vest?

 

[Two Types]

Anyone know any tricks for pinpointing the age of a vest?

Look very closely at the buckle. Sometimes they will have a patent number on them. With a bit of searching, that can at least tell you that is after a certain date.

I know this isn't always appropriate, but look at the label (if there is one). What period does the font used on the label suggest? If the design and styling looks like the 1950s then it isn't likely to be from the 1930s.

If the label has a company address, that can be searched. I recently had a tie that gave the address for the company as Berlin. Since they moved production from Berlin in 1948, that suggested pre-1948. These things aren't definite since companies sometimes use the same labels for years, but it can be a guide.

Washing guides (dry clean only etc) can also be an indicator - not that i would know exactly when such instructions started being put on clothes.

Look in the pockets: I once found a tailors document in a suit pocket. The customer's phone code written on it had been changed by hand, showing that the suit was made when area codes were changing. Thus I was able to date it exactly.

On British stuff, I am told that the amount of thread used in the label is a way of determining whether it is pre-wartime rationing.

However, that is only a guide. I can't tell you any determining factors simply from cut or pockets etc.

Good luck.

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Look very closely at the buckle. Sometimes they will have a patent number on them. With a bit of searching, that can at least tell you that is after a certain date.

I know this isn't always appropriate, but look at the label (if there is one). What period does the font used on the label suggest? If the design and styling looks like the 1950s then it isn't likely to be from the 1930s.

If the label has a company address, that can be searched. I recently had a tie that gave the address for the company as Berlin. Since they moved production from Berlin in 1948, that suggested pre-1948. These things aren't definite since companies sometimes use the same labels for years, but it can be a guide.

Washing guides (dry clean only etc) can also be an indicator - not that i would know exactly when such instructions started being put on clothes.

Look in the pockets: I once found a tailors document in a suit pocket. The customer's phone code written on it had been changed by hand, showing that the suit was made when area codes were changing. Thus I was able to date it exactly.

On British stuff, I am told that the amount of thread used in the label is a way of determining whether it is pre-wartime rationing.

However, that is only a guide. I can't tell you any determining factors simply from cut or pockets etc.

Good luck.

This vest lacks a belt. The only tag is the one on the bottom that reads "100% wool except for decorations", along with the serial numbers.

 

[dhermann1]

I won these MOMENTS AGO, on Ebay. I think I got them for a great price. Genuine, authentic 20s vintage wool knee socks. The original owner was born in 1870, so they've seen a few presidents. Now I HOPE they fit! But socks like these in wearable condition are such an extreme rarity, I had to take the chance.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150821489679?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

 

[Vampyre Master]

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?19520-What-Hat-Are-You-Wearing-Today/page4435
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[GoldenEraFan]

'50s shirt

'20s/'30s slacks I bought from DamianM

 

[GoldenEraFan]

'50s Ricky jacket I picked up at the Jazz Age Lawn Party

 

[splintercellsz]

I bought this 3-piece for $42. I love the colors of it. Now I just need to get some brown shoes to go with it

 

[Joshbru3]

I'm SO excited. I just won a really cool Ralph Lauren 3 piece suit on ebay. Ever since I was a kid I have always wanted a 3 piece suit with lapels on the vest. I finally got one! Its not "old", but probably about 15-20 years old. I believe it was made to look like a 1920's suit however, or at least take some styling cues from that time period. There's just something about lapels on a vest when matched with a jacket and trousers that really gets me excited.

 

[Annixter]

Was walking by the pajama isle of a local Salvation Army and spotted the lapels on these. They are in like-new condition and fit, and from my research they appear to be early 60s. Darn strong stitching and a very deep seat.

 

[gamez32]

My latest is a saks fifth avenue gabardine guayabera style jacket:

 

[countryclubjoe]

I'm SO excited. I just won a really cool Ralph Lauren 3 piece suit on ebay. Ever since I was a kid I have always wanted a 3 piece suit with lapels on the vest. I finally got one! Its not "old", but probably about 15-20 years old. I believe it was made to look like a 1920's suit however, or at least take some styling cues from that time period. There's just something about lapels on a vest when matched with a jacket and trousers that really gets me excited.

Nice waist coat. RL makes good quality clothing, I have some 100% silk blazers from the sixties by RL.
They will be tomorrow's vintage clothing.
Thanks for posting the suit and wear it well.
Best regards
Countryclubjoe

 

[Bugsy]

I bought this 3-piece for $42. I love the colors of it. Now I just need to get some brown shoes to go with it

WOWEE WOW, a Hickey Freeman three piece for $42!!! You must really live right. What a great pattern that is. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[davidraphael]

Picked up this great vintage-y leather jacket for EUR 15 at a flea market. Quite pleased with it!
The leather feels a little dry and hard like it could with conditioning. Any recommendations?

(incidentally, that's our 1930s Bavarian wardrobe behind the jacket. )