The Palm Beach suit thread

[carter]

I may not have the suit but ...

Here's a 1941 fashion ad for Palm Beach suits that I snagged on ebay this morning.

 

[chanteuseCarey]

cool...

a great find Carter!

Here's a 1941 fashion ad for Palm Beach suits that I snagged on ebay this morning.

 

[PADDY]

Palm Beach for the Summer (Advert Pic)

 

[PADDY]

More Palm Beach (pic)

 

[Feraud]

I really like how the above illustration uses a dark (blue or black?) shirt as a background color for the outfit.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I really like how the above illustration uses a dark ... shirt as a background color for the outfit.

Me too. It's basically how I've been dressing for the past few years.

 

[Feraud]

I do it too but more with sportcoats than suits.

fftopic:
What made me comment was thinking about a jacket I have (see below) and the potential to make it look better.

The light color of the jacket and bowtie combo remind me of a waiter...[huh] lol
It may look much better with a dark navy or seafoam green shirt and a complimentary tie.

 

[scotrace]

And for reference

I wanted to again point out this suit from 1912, which has been identified as being made of Palm Beach cloth.

 

[carter]

More Print Ads

1921

1924

1929

1938

1941

and advertising postcards
1950's

1970's

date(s) unknown

 

[cookie]

I wanted to again point out this suit from 1912, which has been identified as being made of Palm Beach cloth.

I love the scalloped lapel treatment on the boater guy.

 

[carter]

Here's a 1957 print ad done in conjunction with TWA.

This is a trolley card in just fair condition.

 

[PADDY]

Palm Beach...it's the FUTURE...!

Mister Chevalier...looking sharp and debonaire as ever. If ever this was an endorsement for Palm Beach, then here you have it!!!

Me too. It's basically how I've been dressing for the past few years.

 

[PADDY]

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[chanteuseCarey]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Well done Sir! Gosh, I love the collar bar and the pastel tie... and that Gatsby cap too - I'm swooning!

One thought- I'd love to see pics of you in this not against a white background.

 

[PADDY]

You're right!!

I'm sort of blending into that wall far too much like a Palm Beach chameleon!!! :eusa_doh:

 

[jimiez]

palm beach suits

great suit, have several questions about them. colors, linen, ties, and ages. can anybody help. thanks jimiez

 

[Orgetorix]

great suit, have several questions about them. colors, linen, ties, and ages. can anybody help. thanks jimiez

Post your specific questions, and pictures illustrating them if possible, and we'll try to answer.

 

[Woland]

Fabulous thread.

Bought my first linen suit this year.
Had to be single breasted as my waistline forbids anything else... *sighs*
The lining of the suit is a light blue, and I bought a matching waistcoat (offwhite with a light blue back) on ebay.

Been pondering about what to do in the shirt dept as to both colour and fabric.
Advice?

 

[jimiez]

palm beach suis

hi, have several off white suits. what is the best way to clean or bleach these suits. also have some that are to small. would like to trade for larger size. i am a 42 jacket and 34 by 32 pant. planning on posting pic soon. jimiez

 

[Tomasso]

hi

That would be Hi.

Seriously, if you would take the time to peruse this forum you would find that all of the participants take the time to capitalize their sentences when writing. No joke. Much easier to read and nowadays, it appears, a sign of respect.