Show off the sports coats.

[kools]

Thanks for the scans, Thunder. The more catalog scans we get in here, the better.

 

[Feraud]

Have you browsed this thead?
THE BIG STICKY - Catalog scans and other useful threads.

 

[thunderw21]

You can find the rest here.

 

[kools]

Have you browsed this thead?

Yes, sir...and my appetite for more scans is insatiable.

 

[Widebrim]

An orpaned suit jacket

Just picked up this nice, vent-less, DB jacket. Has a couple of very small holes, which can be repaired fairly easily. When I first saw it, I thought late-'40s, but now I'm not so sure. It's squared-off, rather than rounded-off at the bottom, doesn't have a low V-Line, and the lapels (which aren't huge)very slightly curve towards the top, all of which say pre-Bold Look to me. In addition, it is of that smooth wool texture that was common during WWII. There is no union label on it, and I don't know anything about the seller. What think ye?

 

[thunderw21]

The more I look at that 1960s plaid sport jacket I posted earlier the better it looks. Not only is the plaid great (and loud) but the construction is pretty good quality as well (matching arm and body patterns, etc.). It just looks right.

Note the interesting gathered section just below the pocket. Both skirt pockets have this feature.

I really like this shot. Not only does it show good detail but it's also the last pic my camera took before dying.

Did plaid kill my camera?

Now the big question is what to wear with it?

 

[Widebrim]

^^Yeah, it's got character, Thunder. How about black slacks, black shirt, and either open collar or a red tie??

 

[thunderw21]

I was thinking medium gray trousers, don't really know about shirt and tie. I'm not much for a black shirt.

Wearing an open collar might work.

 

[Widebrim]

^^Yes, gray did cross my mind. Shirt could be white or light gray.

 

[GoldenEraFan]

Just picked up this nice, vent-less, DB jacket. Has a couple of very small holes, which can be repaired fairly easily. When I first saw it, I thought late-'40s, but now I'm not so sure. It's squared-off, rather than rounded-off at the bottom, doesn't have a low V-Line, and the lapels (which aren't huge)very slightly curve towards the top, all of which say pre-Bold Look to me. In addition, it is of that smooth wool texture that was common during WWII. There is no union label on it, and I don't know anything about the seller. What think ye?

It definitely has the pre-bold look. Did it come with a union tag?

 

[AtomicEraTom]

But we all know a white sport coat should be worn with a pink carnation lol

^^Yes, gray did cross my mind. Shirt could be white or light gray.

 

[Widebrim]

But we all know a white sport coat should be worn with a pink carnation lol

According to Marty Robbins...

 

[Widebrim]

It definitely has the pre-bold look. Did it come with a union tag?

The tag is not visible, GEF. That would possibly help.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Well, he was all dressed up for the dance.

According to Marty Robbins...

 

[Benny Holiday]

No it doesn't. I had expected to find that feature when I saw it on the rack, but no. it does have a teeny little centre vent at the rear hem.

bk

Thanks Baron.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Thanks to Thunder for the Ward's catalogue scans. I was going to ask when this feature (the pleated front) was popular, and Thunder answered before I could ask.:eusa_clap

bk

 

[FRASER_NASH]

Good find Widebrim. Will look great with khakis or whites.

 

[Dinerman]

1960s does 1930s belt back

 

[kaiser]

1960s does 1930s belt back

That is one mean looking pleat in the back of that jacket Dinerman !

 

[Widebrim]

Good find Widebrim. Will look great with khakis or whites.

Thanks, FN. I'm thinking khaki or tan.