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Can You Help Me Date This Men's Suit?

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Hi, I just listed this men's vintage suit in my shop that I think is probably 1960's but a few people I asked thought it was 1930's based on the metal IDEAL zipper on the pants & the style of the jacket. But the pants, in my somewhat educated but by no means an expert opinion, think pants looks 1960's. I just wanted to be sure. There are no tags of any kind to give me any cues. Grey pinstripe with 4 button closure jacket that looks a bit western but it's subtle. I appreciate any advice. Thank you. CLICK HERE TO SEE MENS SUIT
 
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Most everyday suits and casual trousers in the 1930's featured cuffs, that's turned up hems, to add weight and help the wide-leg drape straight. The photo shows no such feature.
Check the flies, Buttons remained the traditional and most common choice in the 1930's, especially for higher-end tailoring,
Two top pockets with external flaps on jackets, suits, and blazers were most popular during the 1950's. The jacket in the photo has such a feature. It could have been a bespoke request but chances are that suit is circa 1950's.
 

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