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    Ralph Lauren Beltbacks

    Yes, I had my eye one it, but I am unsure about the measurements. 43 inches pit to pit doubled seems too small for a 41 inch chest, even so, perhaps the seller didn't extend the fabric fully when he measured it.
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    Patton leads German troops against USSR?

    lol I don't have the reference at the moment, but didn't the German command in 1945, fast running out of options, hope that the Western allies would join them against the Soviets as a sort of deus ex machina? Not sure how the German soldier would feel about this, however I have a number of...
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    size 42 Sportscoats including 1950s Harris Tweed and 1930s inspired

    Another mini Spring clean, here are some nice jackets for sale on Ebay, A BIN and two auctions: 1950s Harris Tweed: unusually with soft shoulders and high button stance, giving it a somewhat 1920s look...
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    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    Or perhaps the question should be '' why is there such an extended facing''
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    The Vintage Tailoring Thread

    One thing I have noticed with old jackets is that the buttons tend to be sewn quite far from the edge: Is this to allow for some adjustability? I found that when I repositioned the buttons on my 1940s/50s tweed jacket which was a bit tight, I was able to loosen the fit considerably. Quite a...
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    Washing/Cleaning Cotton Ties?

    I leave it in a container with some dish soap water, then drain it and rinse it in some clean water without pouring directly on the tie from the tap. I have a question- how do people iron ties? do you use an ironing cloth, low temperature etc?
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    30s-40s British Workwear Influenced Style

    It's fairly coarse, but the weave is neat and uniform-not lumpy. It would work with a sports coat. Another thing that helps the look is the colour-it is quite a 'cold' grey rather than that muddled brown/grey/green 1940s military wool you often see. Here are some better pics than you'll find in...
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    30s-40s British Workwear Influenced Style

    Good posts. I want to second Two Type's suggestion of the Danish wool trousers. They are a spectacular, heavy grey wool in a flattering cut, pleated, high waisted, wide legged. There are other vendors in case your size is out of stock, try these search words ''danish wool army trousers'' or...
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    EPIC Blue/Grey tweed sports coat size 36

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Vintage-1940s-Flecked-Tweed-Sport-Coat-36R-/301612616208?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4639834a10 This is just something else.
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    Swiss army peacoat size 40/42

    Short Swiss army coat, probably from the 1940s. It appears to be a greatcoat shortened to a peacoat equivalent length. Some interesting features: Sleeve turn ups. Very much a heritage feature found on Napoleonic and older uniforms, it is actually very practical in that you can adjust the...
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    1940s Swedish army peacoat size 40/42

    Moderators, please delete.
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    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    I bought this Swiss army coat in London during a Fedora Lounge gathering. It appears to be a greatcoat shortened to a peacoat equivalent length. Even though I wasn't sure if I could incorporate it successfully into my wardrobe (now selling it in the classifieds) I just had to take it home...
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    Spear point collar shirts

    Good to know. I often see photos of shirts being worn with drooping shoulder seams, but I guess it's a matter of the shirt being worn too big, or a workwear shirt with a more generous cut.
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    What are you wearing today??

    Yes, I wonder who they were intended for, as I am 1.87m tall and they were wayy too long for me. Gotta keep those dress trousers safe from the claws!!
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    Vintage Creatives

    Good idea for a thread, wow Dali looks like Deniro in Taxi Driver in the first one!! So anachronistic. Mervyn Peake, illustrator and author: Lumpy trousers
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    Spear point collar shirts

    Incredible finds Fastuni. As I've never had one in my size, I wonder, do vintage shirts have a snug fit on the shoulders, or does the seam often hang off the shoulder?
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    What are you wearing today??

    Some good posts lately, need to catch up and post some feedback! Thanks for posting LadyBaltimore, nice summery dresses, and I also like the tomboyish look with the varsity jacket. What is the story with the garments on the wall? They look like traditional/festival wear of some sort? Hyena, I...
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    Show us your Trousers!

    It's funny, because I would describe what you got as 'regular' pleats and what you are used to as 'reverse' pleats. It's more of a European look, personally, I prefer it. More streamlined.
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    Show us your TIES

    Lovely ties Eddie. Retro Spectator, I like the shape of the ties you made, and the colour palette. One thing that needs work is the definition of your lines, and the symmetry of some of the patterns, for example some repeated shapes should have consistent spacing, and the strokes could be a...
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    Size 38/39 1940s ginger tweed jacket

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251911105131?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT A very nice one.

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