The Thread to Display Your 1940s Suits

[Mathematicus]

Very nice cloth and proportions. I think the conditions are quite bad, being not an expert I don't know if there are chances to return it to wearable status, but definitely not worth 160 $. You can even get examples in better conditions for less.

 

[Fastuni]

I find it appealing because it's a bit more "exotic" in provenance. But the condition is quite bad... not worth the price for me.

 

[Giftmacher]

Thanks, I thought so.

 

[PeterB]

Question for the experts on FL: Am I right in supposing that suits in the 1940s did not have flaps on the jacket pockets? From what I have seen in the pictures on this thread, some did, and some didn't. Could someone advise, as will be commissioning some suits in the near future, and am preparing instructions for the tailor. If they did not have flaps, what was the trick in preventing the pockets from sagging?

 

[herringbonekid]

PeterB, flaps were more common, but i've seen some British suits without.

i don't know of any special tricks to prevent sagging, but sturdy cloths aren't prone to sagging anyway.

 

[PeterB]

Thanks. It's a life long study, isn't it? As you say, sturdy cloth will do the trick. And possibly the way that the lining is done. I have noticed in vintage suits that the lining seems to be much tighter against the outer shell than in modern suits.

 

[PeterB]

Found this suit on Etsy last year, just getting around to posting photos of it here.

Navy wool double breasted suit with a light blue herringbone pattern from Macintosh. Label dates the suit to September, 1941. The construction is everything you'd expect from Macintosh. The jacket has gorgeous lapels, broad shoulders and an immaculately curvaceous waist. The trousers have a bit of a fish-tail to their back, and dropped belt loops. They taper past the knee.

Patrick, I just spotted the suit. Amazing all round. Great wide herringbone (?) pattern, great colour and above all, phenomenal waist suppression. I had a jacket constructed like that many years ago, and was astounded then at the sculpting effect in the shape. I would hazard that it is one of the best examples of its kind that I have seen.

 

[Guttersnipe]

Patrick, I just spotted the suit. Amazing all round. Great wide herringbone (?) pattern, great colour and above all, phenomenal waist suppression. I had a jacket constructed like that many years ago, and was astounded then at the sculpting effect in the shape. I would hazard that it is one of the best examples of its kind that I have seen.

This type of wasp waist was a trademark of Macintosh. It is achieved by using a number of extra darts to "sculpt" the silhouette. I have tuxedo made my Macintosh which has six front darts and two additional darts running into each armpit seam.

 

[Patrick Hall]

Thanks gents! It's a great suit, indeed. Not such a fan of the pegged trousers, but the cut is genuine artistry.

 

[PeterB]

Thanks Guttersnipe. It almost looks like the way in which a lady's jacket would be shaped. You can see the darts in the pictures. It must be a challenge working with stripes or patterns and getting them to match.

 

[Dinerman]

Late 1940s Miller

 

[Dinerman]

1940s Bouldercord

 

[Dinerman]

1940s Bouldercord

 

[BrotherB.Kynd]

The late 1940s Miller is very nice.

 

[guitarmasta12]

Just got this one. I'll take pics of it we me not in it. I believe late late 40s to early early 50s

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[guitarmasta12]

here not messed up

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[guitarmasta12]

I'm in the Gangster Squad

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[Fastuni]

A 1946 dated bespoke-tailored SB suit, made by leading American tailor "Haas", who has outfitted Generals, Presidents and other prominent figures.

Articles on the history of Haas Tailoring Baltimore:
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1997-04-21/business/1997111004_1_haas-london-fog-baltimore
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/20...man-20101217_1_milton-j-haas-jacob-haas-rhine
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/20...oncentration-camp-haas-tailoring-stepdaughter[/size]

 

[GHT]

Fastuni you can't get a more impeccable pedigree than Haas. What a beautiful, beautiful suit.

Guitarmasta That's a fine suit and a sharp look, you wear it well. Great style, compliments to you. (I envy your trim tummy.)

 

[Dinerman]

Desmonds California