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[Tomasso]

My un-educated guess would be 70s?

The lack of a lapel buttonhole puts me in agreement. Very nice suit that fits you well.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

I'd agree with the '70s estimate - it's very similar to my Burton number from the same era. It's a truly beautiful suit. Fits you very well too - lucky find and a brilliant bargain!

 

[Tomasso]

A brief and slightly vague overview of Monatgue Burton logos over the years:

http://andrewsandpygott.wordpress.com/2011/01/31/dating-montague-burton-clothing/

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had this type of label dating info on all the makers.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

Burton are especially helpful in that respect - not only are their labels easy to date but anything made MTM/bespoke by them had the cardboard cutter's tags in the pockets that have a date somewhere.

 

[birkie]

Thanks all, so 70s it probably is. It was pure serendipity that I found it and followed through. I've never bought vintage (or semi-vintage) clothes online before, and figured that there was not much to lose. I can see getting addicted quite easily

 

[Salieri]

Burton are especially helpful in that respect - not only are their labels easy to date but anything made MTM/bespoke by them had the cardboard cutter's tags in the pockets that have a date somewhere.

Unfortunately, it's not that simple. They were quite inconsistent about dating until about the mid 60s. Prior to that they sometimes used dates, sometimes date codes, and sometimes nothing at all.

Interestingly, the main thrust of their business model was MTM in the glory days (20s-40s). They offered Ready-To-Wear as a speedy convenience option for customers, but most of their manufacturing was set up for MTM and the cost was more or less the same. They had a 'Bespoke Dept.' but I've not been able to ascertain the extent to which that service would be considered true bespoke by strict standards, or how extensively it differed from their MTM service.

 

[tophatman]

Today I wore a typical grey pinstripe suit with a white shirt and a light brown striped tie.

 

[J.J. Gittes]

1930's Brown 3 peice with small black windowpane and large red windowpane. It's also belted but dont have a picture of that yet.

 

[djd]

That looks great on you!

 

[SteveAS]

That looks great on you!

Ditto.

 

[Bugsy]

1930's Brown 3 peice with small black windowpane and large red windowpane. It's also belted but dont have a picture of that yet.

You need to clean out your stored messages. Your in-box is full.

 

[J.J. Gittes]

*Inbox Cleared*

 

[Shangas]

Hey JJ, I love the suit! Very smart! A question from the curious...are you using a belt or suspenders to hold up your trousers?

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Thanks! Suspenders, always. Nothing else keeps the pants at the right height with the vest, without sagging and breaking up the crease.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

I love that suit, J.J.Gittes! You look ver good in it.

 

[Henry Gondorff]

That's a beautiful suit indeed - you look marvellous, J.J. Gittes!

 

[Shangas]

You need a nice brown hat to finish off the look.

 

[avedwards]

You need a nice brown hat to finish off the look.

Personally I think the outfit could ending up being too brown with a brown hat as the suit, tie and shoes are all brown. A tan or taupe hat (as the real J.J. Gittes wears) would work best in my opinion.

 

[Mr. Mario]

My first vintage suit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360350161101&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[avedwards]

My first vintage suit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360350161101&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

That's a nice suit and a good price. I'm currently looking for one exactly like that but can't seem to find one.