Show us your suits

[Johnny J]

Here is another one I picked up off the bay and it looks like Union tag is dated 1936. Its hard to believe how this fabric still looks brand new! Coat is in mint condition. The pants fabric is great too, but it did have a couple of small moth holes, but nothing bad at all.

 

[cookie]

Congrats on those two top scores JohnnyJ

 

[Johnny J]

Congrats on those two top scores JohnnyJ

Thank you sir! I like these alot. I have like close to 10 modern suits and I think I'm going to start selling them and just keep wearing the vintage ones. They are great!

 

[Nick D]

Hot diggity dog! Those are some fine suits. I especially like the first one.

 

[thunderw21]

Both are gorgeous. Congrats!

 

[Guttersnipe]

Finally found a 1940s DB Glen Plaid suit in my size:

Union tag looks like its dated either 1936 or 1939

That's a 1939 union tag. You can tell by the little "80" in the bottom right corner. Other than that (and the copyright date of course) '36 and '39 union tags are identical.

 

[resortes805]

Great suits Johnny J!

There really needs to be a 'vintage suits only' version of the show us your suits thread.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Great suits Johnny J!

There really needs to be a 'vintage suits only' version of the show us your suits thread.

Really outstanding suits, Johnny! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap


A few years ago, the "Show Us Your Suits" thread was almost exclusively vintage or good vintage repro. As membership expanded, this 'norm' became increasingly watered down. So yes, we do need a specifically-titled 'vintage suits' thread now.

 

[Johnny J]

Thanks guys for the compliments and the info on the Union Label. I'm waiting for a couple more suits that I should be getting in the mail tomorrow. Will post picks later.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thanks guys for the compliments and the info on the Union Label. I'm waiting for a couple more suits that I should be getting in the mail tomorrow. Will post picks later.

May I ask what size you wear in suits?

 

[Johnny J]

May I ask what size you wear in suits?

I wear 38 or 40Short.

 

[Johnny J]

Great suits Johnny J!

There really needs to be a 'vintage suits only' version of the show us your suits thread.

I agree. You or Marc should start it.

 

[Tomasso]

And maybe somebody could cull the vintage suits from this thread and post them in the new one. Boy, that would be a tall order.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

And maybe somebody could cull the vintage suits from this thread and post them in the new one. Boy, that would be a tall order.

That would be great. Unfortunately, a lot of the past photo links are no longer being hosted, so they're kaput.

 

[Johnny J]

That would be great. Unfortunately, a lot of the past photo links are no longer being hosted, so they're kaput.

True. Hey Marc I like your new Avatar. Is that a vintage newsboy or a repro? If its a repro may I ask where you got it?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Is that a vintage newsboy or a repro? If its a repro may I ask where you got it?

It's a vintage 1920s or '30s "Malrov" brand cap. More photos here: http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...w-Hats-Here!&p=1351499&viewfull=1#post1351499

 

[Johnny J]

Awesome cap! I've been looking for one like that. I just ordered one from Hat People and it might not be exact, but I thought I'de give them a shot.

 

[cookie]

Great suits Johnny J!

There really needs to be a 'vintage suits only' version of the show us your suits thread.

Bartenders please note this very good suggestion.

 

[Travis Lee Johnston]

Why not just make one?

Though a specific cut off date would need to be established so noone gets confused or their feelings hurt
Like pre '65 let's say. Have at it gents.

 

[Nick D]

Most of my photos of my vintage suits aren't there anymore. I'll dig them up, or take new photos.