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[herringbonekid]

slicedbread, i'm kicking myself for missing that jacket (i check that website a lot). it's really great.

 

[imoldfashioned]

Just received what is perhaps the jacket of my dreams...Forgive the poor-ish pictures but I just have to brag

Website's pictures:

This is a thing of beauty--I especially love the color; really nice.

 

[Benny Holiday]

I'm really pleased for you Slicedbread, that sure is an acquisition to brag about! I dig that 30s silhouette the most!

 

[Jovan]

Here's my latest purchase. Ok its not really vintage and I dont wear it too well but it was a Christian Dior suit for £8 at a local charity shop I could'nt argue

Its actually a grey pinstripe until I overdid the effects

Vintage Dior? New Dior doesn't make anything nearly that cool anymore, unfortunately. Nice moustache!

 

[Lee M Roberts]

Vintage Dior? New Dior doesn't make anything nearly that cool anymore, unfortunately. Nice moustache!

Quite, the chap knew how to make some fantastic designs. But alas as with anything else big business overtakes creativity in the big bad world once he 'moved on'. Only my opinion. Nevertheless couldnt fault it for £8.

 

[Marty M.]

Beautiful.

Just received what is perhaps the jacket of my dreams...Forgive the poor-ish pictures but I just have to brag

Website's pictures:

This is a thing of beauty--I especially love the color; really nice.

That is a very pretty sport coat. I love the pocket detail. Can't wait to see the posted pic (hint) of you wearing it.
Marty Mathis

 

[Antje]

Here's my latest purchase. Ok its not really vintage and I dont wear it too well but it was a Christian Dior suit for £8 at a local charity shop I could'nt argue

Its actually a grey pinstripe until I overdid the effects

Nice suit,
looks good on ya

 

[Lee M Roberts]

Nice suit,
looks good on ya

Thank you for your kind words.

It's a shame they are not worn every day!

 

[Feraud]

Just picked up this 2 piece suit by Shaw Ross.

The only problem is the former owner had one arm shorter than the other. The left sleeve is a good three inches shorter than the right. I hope a tailor can correct this.

 

[Tomasso]

The left sleeve is a good three inches shorter than the right. I hope a tailor can correct this.

That's an extremely problematic fix; a long-shot at best, I'm afraid

 

[Feraud]

That's an extremely problematic fix; a long-shot at best, I'm afraid

I agree. It is too bad because the suit is in excellent condition.
I wonder if the material is folded up into the cuff when it is altered? If there is an inch or two in the short cuff I can have the longer one taken up to balance it out. If only..

 

[Jovan]

Those are some interesting lapels. I've seen some that are like that, but with the collar part being wider.

 

[reetpleat]

Just picked up this 2 piece suit by Shaw Ross.

The only problem is the former owner had one arm shorter than the other. The left sleeve is a good three inches shorter than the right. I hope a tailor can correct this.

With any luck, the tailor thought ahead and did not cut the fabric. If it has been cut, then hopefully there is at least enough to make it long enough. If the other sleeve is too long, then maybe you won't have to let the one down that much.

 

[Antje]

Thank you for your kind words.

It's a shame they are not worn every day!

you are absolutely right,
why not,

 

[Mr. Rover]

The three newest additions to my closet:

 

[Benny Holiday]

It's not just that those suits look great, Ray, but that few men could wear them with such natural flair. The grey SBPL is soooo sharp!

It's torture seeing such a great suit in that shape, Feraud. here's Hoping the arm length is correctable, that look totally suits you (no pun).

 

[reetpleat]

Those are some sharp suits Rover. They are all good fits? I know how hard that can be.

Where from? The local shops, e-bay. Some secret stash you are keeping from us all?

 

[Mr. Rover]

All are from eBay and I paid too much for 2 of them unfortunately...but I realized that I have so little from my favorite menswear era, as a lot of my stuff is later 40s and early 50s, so I uh.....prioritized.

 

[Rooster]

All are from eBay and I paid too much for 2 of them unfortunately...but I realized that I have so little from my favorite menswear era, as a lot of my stuff is later 40s and early 50s, so I uh.....prioritized.

Oh hell, it's only money. A sharp kid like you can always make more. Besides, these old suits are all gonna get bought up in a few years and you won't even be able to find them, let alone buy them.

 

[thunderw21]

Here are a couple jackets I got recently.

Ralph Lauren belted back sports jacket from Goodwill. Sleeves are just a tad short but not bad.

This jacket looks to be from the 1970s. Made of wool, fits me nicely. The only thing I don't like about it is that it has double vents, but oh well.
Also from Goodwill.