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[Baron Kurtz]

^^I don't quite get it, Baron. Why was that configuration used, and why do you think it was quite common on British suits of that era?

Well, the trousers pictured illustrate it well. Where the fly-most button would attach to the waistband is exactly where the hook for the closure tab is positioned making it impossible to put the button there. So it would have to go inside. As you know, placement of the buttons is quite important to achieve the most satisfactory drape when wearing suspenders.

Obviously I think it was quite common - when the suspender tab was that long - because i've seen many of them with that button configuration. It's a bit like trousers that sometimes come up on American suits - with the rear suspender buttons on the inside but the front ones outside the waistband.


I also am quite unclear as to the date on the suit; the "date" would be in the box under "date". The 4/32/30 is almost certainly the trousers size as suggested by HH above.

 

[S_M_Cumberworth]

Good Morning Mr Cumberworth.

Nice whistle, Sir, but I was just wondering where you ascertained the manufacture date from?
If you are referring to the '32' shown on the label, I believe that is the the trouser waist size, when it left Monty's Emporium anyway.
Any chance of a photo of the Burton brand label?

Best Regards
HH.

You're absolutely right. It seems my desire for the suit to be that old got the better of my observational skills.

I've taken the suit to be pressed, but I'll photograph the Burton label when I get it back. Are there features of the label that would indicate its production date?

 

[Clabbergirl]

I've been browsing this thread and while I love the clothing you boys are sporting, all I can think is 'I've never seen so many good-looking men in one place before!' Where were you guys when I was single?!! I think the hats, the braces, waistcoats, wingtips - ALL of it is wonderfully handsome, and I love seeing how creative gents can be, especially when they take pride in their appearance. Keep it up, fellas. And thank you for sharing your style with all of us.

 

[Chasseur]

I have some British made vintage morning dress trousers with the same suspender button arrangement.

 

[Widebrim]

Well, the trousers pictured illustrate it well. Where the fly-most button would attach to the waistband is exactly where the hook for the closure tab is positioned making it impossible to put the button there. So it would have to go inside. As you know, placement of the buttons is quite important to achieve the most satisfactory drape when wearing suspenders.

Obviously I think it was quite common - when the suspender tab was that long - because i've seen many of them with that button configuration. It's a bit like trousers that sometimes come up on American suits - with the rear suspender buttons on the inside but the front ones outside the waistband.

Put into that context, Baron, the above makes sense. Regarding the American arrangement of suspender buttons, my father's 1946 suit has the opposite configuration than of that mentioned: rear buttons on the outside, front on the inside...

 

[Benny Holiday]

I've been browsing this thread and while I love the clothing you boys are sporting, all I can think is 'I've never seen so many good-looking men in one place before!' Where were you guys when I was single?!! I think the hats, the braces, waistcoats, wingtips - ALL of it is wonderfully handsome, and I love seeing how creative gents can be, especially when they take pride in their appearance. Keep it up, fellas. And thank you for sharing your style with all of us.

Thanks for joining us Clabbergirl. Lovely to have you here and thank you for your kind encouragement!

 

[Matt_the_chap]

Here's some photos of the first vintage suit I bought, a 1970s Burton. It's very good to wear, without flared trousers and seems, at least to my untutored eye to be fairly classic in design.

It's in a medium weight cloth, I might estimate 13 to 14oz, with rayon lining. I attached braces buttons myself, due to it only having waist-adjusters. When I've got photos I'll upload the rest of my collection.

 

[Bugsy]

Here's some photos of the first vintage suit I bought, a 1970s Burton. It's very good to wear, without flared trousers and seems, at least to my untutored eye to be fairly classic in design.

It's in a medium weight cloth, I might estimate 13 to 14oz, with rayon lining. I attached braces buttons myself, due to it only having waist-adjusters. When I've got photos I'll upload the rest of my collection.

Very elegant and classic.

 

[Widebrim]

That's a smashing suit, Matt. Where were the photos taken?

 

[Widebrim]

From today, one of my favorite thrift store finds. SB heavy-weight, "rough" wool," blue-ish gray, with light burgandy pin-stripes, c.early '50s(?). I call it my Cry Danger suit, because it reminds me of the one that Dick Powell wore in that 1951 movie. The jacket needs to be let out a tad, but otherwise it is a pretty good fit (about a 40R, with 33" inseam trousers).

Rear suspender buttons are also on the inside.

2" cuffs (pants are actually grayer).

Original price of $44.50.

 

[S_M_Cumberworth]

From today, one of my favorite thrift store finds. SB heavy-weight, "rough" wool," blue-ish gray, with light burgandy pin-stripes, c.early '50s(?). I call it my Cry Danger suit, because it reminds me of the one that Dick Powell wore in that 1951 movie. The jacket needs to be let out a tad, but otherwise it is a pretty good fit (about a 40R, with 33" inseam trousers).

Rear suspender buttons are also on the inside.

2" cuffs (pants are actually grayer).

Original price of $44.50.

That's a fantastic find. I've never found anything good at an L.A. thrift store. And at an original price of $44.50, that must be a quality suit. And the fabric is wonderful. Looks good on ya!

 

[Widebrim]

^^Thanks, SMC. Believe it or not, I found it at a shop on Whittier Blvd. in East L.A.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

The photos were taken last summer, when I was lucky enough to participate in a summer school programme run by Eton College. On the Sunday of the two week course we had options of leisure activities after worship, and I chose the 'Artistic Photoshoot' option. I've got big A3 photopaper prints of them lying around somewhere.

Thanks for the compliments on the suit!

 

[Historyteach24]

My new chocolate brown pinstripe suit. Great find from a mens store in Lexington KY

 

[Widebrim]

^^Nice. Does it have any labels?

 

[Historyteach24]

Says it is Armanno from Italy. Really good deal for my pocket book I love it

 

[Mr. Garrulus]

Got myself this suit last week. It is more more of dark blue colour than black like the picture shows. The label has the date of October 1963.

It also had some old matches from a restaurant in the breast pocket.

 

[HeyMoe]

Grey checked 100% wool suit with thin light blue lines making largeish squares. Spit shined cap toe oxfords, vintage brown, green, blue silk tie and the Stetson. Suit is 50-60s. Sorry about the photo quality, I will get more in better lighting this weekend.

The sleeves are a tad bit too long, I will get them shortened a bit soon.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

1960s Prince of Wales Check Suit

I've been very ill recently with some awful cold/flu hybrid disease. I went walking today to try and clear the cobwebs and got a few good photos of the suit I wore:

It was made in 1960 by 'Lesley and Roberts, 16 St. George Street, Hanover Square, London'.

Oddly despite the jacket being fairly spacious the waistcoat and trousers are tight around the waist. I'll have to have them taken out by my seamstress who has worked wonders with the clothes I've taken to her before. Sadly it's a bit mothed and dirty but it's only really saved for occasions such as these so it's levels of smartness are never really in question.

It's missing a few buttons too in places but I repaired the middle button on the jacket. It's also got working cuff-buttons on the first two along with a fairly hefty cotton lining with silk in the sleeves. The jacket is a 2 on 3 with remarkably classic cut throughout. I can only assume it was made for a very traditional gent' indeed.

And the cigarettes? Gauloises Brunes without filters. Sheer bliss if I've ever bought it outside of vintage clothing/general objects.

Edit: Missed my favourite photo - the second.

 

[Andy Baillie]

Here's a couple pics of me wearing my CC41 Burton suit,
War Economy but not lacking in craftmanship.
(Perfect fit too!)

(Pics taken last week)