Allenworsham
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Being a larger guy at 6' 200 lbs with 40" pants, finding vintage clothing is very difficult and very expensive. I am not a "Suit Guy" as I have always preferred to go with a Sports Coat that I can wear with multiple outfits as it makes my limited wardrobe go a lot further and can work in both more formal and casual situations. My problem is that I am a bit stuck on what specific things I need to look for in getting a 1950's era design of Sports Coat that will fit in the mix. I have done a bit of Google-ing and see a wide range of images of designs and fabrics that are all over the map that say they are "1950's Design". Some are more conservative but others are pretty wild. So what I want to get is some more specific "Guide Lines" to what makes a 1950's style conservative Sports Coat as to cut, width/length of lapels, number of buttons, pocket designs, etc. as well as any "Don't Haves" on a 1950's style conservative Sports Coat that would make it period incorrect. The pants I wear are mostly charcoal grey and light to medium brown or taupe. I have belts, suspenders, ties, socks and shoes that fit to the 1950's era, so getting the Sports Coat design narrowed down is the last major hurdle.
If you have any photos it would be very helpful for me.
Thanks.
If you have any photos it would be very helpful for me.
Thanks.