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Suits - Pre 1920

Papperskatt

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Oh, I love the suit of that grand duke.

I picked up my waist-seam suit, or I should rather say jacket as the trousers were mis-matched, today. Apart from a small collar gap, it fit quite well, although I was a bit disappointed over how low the armholes were. I'm gonna mend the moth holes and shorten the sleeves, then I'll post some pictures of me wearing it; hopefully by the weekend. I can't be bothered to fix the collar gap at the moment.

Regarding the trousers, they were a plain navy serge while the jacket had a herringbone pattern (and another shade of navy). Luckily I have a suit with almost a perfect match of fabric that could benefit from an extra pair of trousers. Still, I'm gonna request a partial refund.
 

Dostioffsky

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Nice! Reminded me a bit of this one, with the narrow buttons and patch pockets:

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Seems like a fancy fabric on this one, by the way.
 

Dostioffsky

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Oh, I love the suit of that grand duke.

I picked up my waist-seam suit, or I should rather say jacket as the trousers were mis-matched, today. Apart from a small collar gap, it fit quite well, although I was a bit disappointed over how low the armholes were. I'm gonna mend the moth holes and shorten the sleeves, then I'll post some pictures of me wearing it; hopefully by the weekend. I can't be bothered to fix the collar gap at the moment.

Regarding the trousers, they were a plain navy serge while the jacket had a herringbone pattern (and another shade of navy). Luckily I have a suit with almost a perfect match of fabric that could benefit from an extra pair of trousers. Still, I'm gonna request a partial refund.

Very curious to see pictures! Shame about the mis-matching, hope the seller wil cooperate!

Regarding my jacket; I just came across this add for a 'two-button varsity' jacket. It also has the piping and two narrowly placed buttons.

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Papperskatt

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I've noticed that most waist seam jackets, including mine, have very slanted (almost vertical) hip pockets. Anyone have any theory as to how that came to be?
 

herringbonekid

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the waist seam and near-vertical pockets are both hangers-on from the Victorian era, having their last gasp in the 1917-1919 fashion versions.
both probably have equestrian origins, but i don't go that far back in my research. you should know the answer ! ;)


p.s. have you seen this book ?:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fashion-Ill...0&sr=1-1&keywords=men's+fashion+illustrations

it's very good for clothing details of the 1900-10 period.
 
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Papperskatt

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I hadn't seen that book but it certainly looks interesting. Thanks for the tip! I will probably get it once my shopping time-out is over.
 

HadleyH

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I love the 1920s ... but since now I am totally captivated by and reading about Imperial Russia, mainly between 1900 to1917...and so if I may ...this romantic take in Tzarist fashion..

"I can’t stop thinking about Canali’s Fall 2013 collection. It practically haunts me in my sleep at night." ----- I agree with that.


 

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