Allenworsham
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I do not want to step on anyone's toes as I know how serious folks here are about authentic vintage clothing. But I am struggling to find a few pieces that:
1. fit a larger person like me.
2. being able to afford them.
I have a few vintage fedoras from my grandfather dated from the 1940's-1950's as well as a few store bought ones that I wear all the time which I really enjoy. Being bald and living in Southern California a hat is a must for me and I love the look. But now my wife is picking up a few vintage style dresses which she loves (from Lindy Bop online so they are modern replicas of vintage designs) and wants me to get some vintage style clothing to match so we can go out to dinner and such together and with friends. So my problem is that due to my size I am not able to find anything at the local vintage shops that fit me and all that I see online that will fit me are....well....too much money. So I am asking if you folks know of any places who would have some 1950's style higher waisted pants that would work in a bit larger size. I am am 6' tall and wear a 48-50 jacket as I have large shoulders and chest. My normal pant size is 36-38 waist with a 34 length off the rack in the typical men's store. For a higher waisted pant I would have to go with about a 40 waist.
So I am open to any suggestions or directions to track down something that will work for going out with my wife as I have lived by the motto "Happy wife, happy life" which has worked very well for the past 30 years. Thanks.
1. fit a larger person like me.
2. being able to afford them.
I have a few vintage fedoras from my grandfather dated from the 1940's-1950's as well as a few store bought ones that I wear all the time which I really enjoy. Being bald and living in Southern California a hat is a must for me and I love the look. But now my wife is picking up a few vintage style dresses which she loves (from Lindy Bop online so they are modern replicas of vintage designs) and wants me to get some vintage style clothing to match so we can go out to dinner and such together and with friends. So my problem is that due to my size I am not able to find anything at the local vintage shops that fit me and all that I see online that will fit me are....well....too much money. So I am asking if you folks know of any places who would have some 1950's style higher waisted pants that would work in a bit larger size. I am am 6' tall and wear a 48-50 jacket as I have large shoulders and chest. My normal pant size is 36-38 waist with a 34 length off the rack in the typical men's store. For a higher waisted pant I would have to go with about a 40 waist.
So I am open to any suggestions or directions to track down something that will work for going out with my wife as I have lived by the motto "Happy wife, happy life" which has worked very well for the past 30 years. Thanks.