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[kools]

The FL has been gifted with some marvelous photos lately! Kudos Andy, Sarah & the Chap!!!

 

[Nick D]

This is my latest suit, I held off putting photos up until I had let the legs back out. Here's a view of before with 8" cuffs and after with 10" cuffs. They hang perfectly straight, the creasing is from my hand in my pocket.

The original cuff width was perhaps 1/2" wider, but an overenthusiastic alterationist left some holes on the seam line when ripping it out, so my seam is about 1/8" wider. They are a lot more comfortable, though.

The suit is Montague Burton, there's a tag in the waistcoat, jacket, and trousers, but the waistcoat tag is the only one that's undamaged. The jacket and trousers have been let out a bit, and the waistcoat has been re-backed. The fabric is a heavy flannel. I originally thought it might be late '50s or early '60s, but after letting the legs out, perhaps very early '50s?

 

[Andy Baillie]

The suit is Montague Burton, there's a tag in the waistcoat, jacket, and trousers, but the waistcoat tag is the only one that's undamaged. The jacket and trousers have been let out a bit, and the waistcoat has been re-backed. The fabric is a heavy flannel. I originally thought it might be late '50s or early '60s, but after letting the legs out, perhaps very early '50s?

The pockets on the trousers with the extra money/watch pocket are exactly the same as on my CC41 suit on the previous page,
Mine's a Burton suit

 

[Bugsy]

This is my latest suit, I held off putting photos up until I had let the legs back out. Here's a view of before with 8" cuffs and after with 10" cuffs. They hang perfectly straight, the creasing is from my hand in my pocket.

The original cuff width was perhaps 1/2" wider, but an overenthusiastic alterationist left some holes on the seam line when ripping it out, so my seam is about 1/8" wider. They are a lot more comfortable, though.

The suit is Montague Burton, there's a tag in the waistcoat, jacket, and trousers, but the waistcoat tag is the only one that's undamaged. The jacket and trousers have been let out a bit, and the waistcoat has been re-backed. The fabric is a heavy flannel. I originally thought it might be late '50s or early '60s, but after letting the legs out, perhaps very early '50s?

Marvelously elegant!!!

 

[GBR]

Mid 1950s say up to 1957. The single inside breast pocket and the flapped waist band trouser pocket (known at Burtons asa 'cash pocket' tend to place it.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

On Sunday I went to my living history society's annual mess luncheon. I've managed to get one good photograph of my best suit - a 1937 D/B number, 3 piece with an S/B waistcoat, silk lined with exceptionally tapered trousers.

Said trousers have a fishtail back, full button fly and are remarkably tapered.

When I bought it I was expecting a few niggles here and there with fit due to it being a bespoke number made in Sheffield where my father lives. Once it arrived I put it on and was amazed to discover that it fitted as if it were made for me.

And the best bit? It cost £1.

There's also my new haircut on show, replete with Brylcreem.

Here it is:

 

[Nick D]

I like the button stance. What's the inlay like on the trouser seams? Were the legs taken in like mine above?

 

[Matt_the_chap]

There's the same width of seam all the way down. It was made that way - I'm guessing it was made for a very conservative gentleman who liked having an 'English Cut' suit. Just a guess of course.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

The same with of seam all the way down sounds like a good thing, non?

 

[Nick D]

The same with of seam all the way down sounds like a good thing, non?

The rear seam allowance is often wider than the front seam allowance on trousers, though not always.

 

[Matt_the_chap]

By the same, I meant entirely unaltered - it looks the same as every other pair of trousers - no signs of alteration any where like on some vintage suits I've bought. As an added bonus the suit came entirely unworn, from jacket to trousers. I wish I knew its story, seeing as it obviously cost a lot of money.

 

[HoundstoothLuke]

What was the name of the tailor in Sheffield, Matt?

 

[PADDY]

Immaculate (looks NOS) 2pc, DB, Large PL's, windowpane warm brown wool and dark maroon. Mid to late 40's. LOVING IT...!! As it is a perfect fit (typical - and here's me with the weight coming off now!!).

Modelled by my very own 'Invisible Man.' (No ugly mug shots to distract you from the star of this picture - THE SUIT!).

Now...JUST IMAGINE...the rain bouncing off the sidewalk, the Cafe's neon light outside is flickering and hissing like an old alley-cat and Marlowe from inside his office, hears the floorboard outside ..'creak...'

 

[Chrome]

Awesome suit, misty photos show the feel of your story.

 

[Tomasso]

That guy looks familiar......

 

[Benny Holiday]

Smashing fabric Paddy. Perfectly matched with hat and tie as always.

 

[RobStC]

Paddy:

Methinks I recognise that one.....

Glad it's a good fit on you, and that you're enjoying it. Nice tie, by the way.....

Regards,

RobStC

 

[Spw4922]

That guy looks familiar......

It's Claude Rains.

Lovely suit!

 

[Matt_the_chap]

What was the name of the tailor in Sheffield, Matt?

'Neil Heath' - I think they might still exist and have moved to Durham or some similar place, but I can't remember.

 

[Chrome]

One of my black suits.. or suit separates but same cloth anyway. Picture was quite dark so I edited it to sepia. I like the Original Tarzan label.

I like black suits, shame that it is too much for my current job.