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[repeatclicks]

Reunited at last!

Last year at this time, I happened upon a very cool pair of hollywood waist fleck trousers in my size, just needed taking up in the legs (yes, I kept the extra fabric). The red is a much deeper, richer red. They sold, but turns out it was my wife who bought them for me for my birthday!

Since I got them last year, I always wondered if they had a jacket that went with them. As time went on, I got more and more convinced that there was. And all of a sudden, one showed up last month on ebay, but in 3 sizes too big. The dealer said he used to come across this suit quite a bit years ago, but its now become super rare. Bummed, I just forgot about the whole idea.

And then it happened again this week. Another one showed up, only in my size! So now Ive got a rare 50s Penneys Gentry atomic fleck suit, the most atomic of the atomic! Im super pleased with this one. Zow!

 

[davidwebb_uk]

Won some suits on eBay...

After a lot of searching I seem to have lucked out and three suits all popped up on ebay within a couple of weeks of each other. Managed to get all three of them for good prices.

I now need to find some braces but I figured I'd show you the original ebay auction pages to give you an idea. Photos will follow.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350335302173&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350335295242&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190381795581&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Comments welcome

 

[boushi_mania]

I intend to grow into it a bit, if it was a perfect fit i probably wouldn't be able to wear it for long.
Edit- For example, i bought a pair of pants around Christmas and have outgrown them since, and not all that recently.

Buying nice clothes is pretty tricky when you're still growing. And then, once you stop growing upwards, you have to try not to outgrow things sideways... :whistling

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Whats going on here people? One bid...[huh]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220587964419&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'm not complaining cause it was my bid but still lol

 

[repeatclicks]

Whats going on here people? One bid...[huh]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220587964419&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'm not complaining cause it was my bid but still lol

Trousers too short.

 

[fluteplayer07]

I intend to grow into it a bit, if it was a perfect fit i probably wouldn't be able to wear it for long.
Edit- For example, i bought a pair of pants around Christmas and have outgrown them since, and not all that recently.

I share in your predicament. I would gladly save my money for as long as it took, and buy myself a bespoke suit, but I'd probably be grown out of it by the time it's finished! But lately, I've been slowing down, so now I can at least enjoy some of my suits for more than a month or two! lol

Cheers,

 

[Mike in Seattle]

"Higbee", why does that company sound so familiar?

It's also the department store in A Christmas Story.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Here's this suit . . .

. . . at Union Station

An absolutely gorgeous suit, Resortes!

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"Oh! ,yes I concur, it really is the Dernier Cris, in 30's/40's suits it needs to be cloned and franchised!, and let loose on the world of hoodies"

 

[Narodnik]

Picked this up at a local flea market. I'm a 36-38 so it's way too large for me, but the fabric is pretty amazing so I'll figure something out. It doesn't appear to be used at all so it's kinda embarrassing that it even ended up at a flea market sold for nothing. e/ btw two vents in the back and non functioning surgeon's cuffs.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Good for you, WolfeMan, for even being interested in suits at a young age. Off to a great start I'd say. Tomasso and others are giving excellent advice.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

That Burberry's is a beauty, Narondik.

 

[Mario]

My recently aquired NOS 1950's herringbone suit is back from the tailor. Here it is:

 

[rlk]

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[WolfeMan]

Bought another suit yesterday.There are no tags indicating size or material. All photos by my little sister.

There is more variety in the colors, but this was the only photo that came out clear

 

[Yeps]

That is a very nice suit, although I imagine tweed is a bit warm right now.

 

[WolfeMan]

That is a very nice suit, although I imagine tweed is a bit warm right now.

I don't find it to be all that bad (yet), i wore it to school today and was fine for the most part, i did take the jacket off for rifle drill in my JROTC class.

 

[Chasseur]

Vintage 1950s British DB 3 piece suit.

(With the little guy getting into the modeling act too )

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Bought another suit yesterday.There are no tags indicating size or material. All photos by my little sister.

Hey WolfeMan,

The new suit fits you much better than the first one. I like the color and cut, too. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

A great start in the wonderful world of suits! My first ones where not that good.

 

[Nick D]

Vintage 1950s British DB 3 piece suit.

(With the little guy getting into the modeling act too )

It's far too warm in Hawaii for a double breasted three piece British suit. You should send it home. I would be willing to sacrifice wardrobe space for a good cause.



Seriously, nice suit. I see all these great db 3-pieces and wonder where they come from. I haven't found one in my size yet.