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Show off the sports coats.
I remember seeing that jacket on ebay. You mentioned the generous fit- how much ease is there in the chest? It looks fine on you. Not exaggeratedly drapey. I have a 41 inch chest, and own two 40s-50s jackets labelled 38, and I find they fit me well. I don't know that it is typical of the period... -
Show off the sports coats.
That outfit is on point Rabbit, just my style. Could we see a closeup of the 'fender' tweed? I really love those Danish trousers, the quality and cut are superb. I had a pair, but I sold them to Fastuni, as I didn't have enough length for a turn up, and didn't at the time want a plain hemmed... -
Big Harris Tweed sale! 1940s and 1950s, size 40
American made, 1950s (1949 copyright label) Harris Tweed jacket. Light ginger, and patch pockets, rarely seen on Harris Tweed jackets. 3 roll 2 fitted waist, and modestly padded shoulders. quite timeless. Size 38/40R : armpit to armpit 21.4 inches sleeve length 25 inches length...- Metatron
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Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits
Firstly, great suit. I love this type of lapel because it's just a little bit eccentric-it curves like a tree branch or something organic. It is exactly the sort of thing you don't see post-1950s. I love your snap solution-Having said that, I like the rumpled look of sagging peak lapels. It has... -
What are you wearing today??
Excellent look, every garment is interesting and they complement each other.- Metatron
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- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits
Fastuni, wonderful coat, I am a firm advocate of combining a 'drab' fabric with a fancy cut. Love that loden. I will save the pics for the day when I have a coat made. Broccoli, what a hot suit. Perfect for special occasions. I agree on going for French cuffs. No one will tell them apart from... -
Sport coat and jeans??
Wow, this topic has turned out to be quite controversial. I think jeans look good with tweed, because both items have texture, and of course nowadays dark denim is considered something close to smart casual. Tweed was always smart casual so they are natural partners in a modern context. I don't... -
Show off the sports coats.
MrCairo, great outfits, especially the first one. Very nice gentle colours. the hat/glasses/scarf are on point. -
Post '30s belt-back jackets and suits
This is the second fancy back Yugoslavian corduroy jacket you've found isn't it? -
BOTH SIDES OF THE TWEED! - Show us your tweed suits, sport coats and pants
The buttons work nicely with that jacket Fastuni. Is it normal to pay about £1 per corozo button? I haven't found them anywhere cheaper than that. But if that is the norm, I plan to invest in a few for projects. Bespoke, nice jackets, I respect designers who manage to make their tailoring look... -
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Show Us Vintage GERMAN Suits
Nice one. I think I have seen this one before. It was roughly my size but I forgot about it. :rolleyes: Btw I kind of like those 'almost matching' combinations. Quirky. Probably too quirky/subtle for tailors to bother with it after the trend passed. -
BRITISH Belt-Back Suits and Sports Jackets
...And they weren't brown! Also noteworthy that they didn't stock anything bigger than a 42. I think the squareness of the pockets works particularly well with the peak lapel version. -
Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]
Thanks for your reply. I always used to sew through all the layers, but I noticed that most of my tailored jackets had no visible stitching on the inside facing. Upon doing further research, it seems the clean method is predominantly an aesthetic rather than a purely practical choice - although...- Metatron
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Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]
In sewing a button to a coat or jacket, do you make your passes through all the layers of cloth, or do you just sew through the outer layer, and why do you prefer your chosen method?- Metatron
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The latest...
This made me laugh. I am no fan of skinny lapels (nor of monstrously wide ones) but these aren't so bad I think. Kind of a medium width. Also he has his hands in his pockets which might make the jacket appear tighter than it actually is.- Metatron
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Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]
I think a two tone belt would be trying too hard- I think matching the belt to either of the two colours is fine, but generally isn't the second colour cream? In that case I would match to the darker colour.- Metatron
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Ask a question, get an answer [general attire edition]
The same type of thread in the hat section is extremely popular, and plenty of one off question threads get posted in the general attire sub-forum which generally get a couple of replies and then disappear. Therefore I think there might be a need for it here as well. I would like to kick...- Metatron
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What are you wearing today??
One of the arguments I read in defence of thin wool blends, is that proper thick tweed is hot and unnecessary because of central heating. I contest that, as I find that tweed is adaptable to different temperatures, that it is heavy doesn't mean it is not breathable. On top of that, if you walk...- Metatron
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RAF trench navy blue coat size 40
Last couple of days of the auction!- Metatron
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RAF trench navy blue coat size 40
RAF issue trenchcoat, size 40 long. Great quality rainproof wool gabardine. Check it out. Ebay auction with low starting price. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272097939495?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649- Metatron
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