The Thread to Display Your 1940s Suits

[The Rag And Bone Man]

Thank you, I did mention in another thread how I came to have two identical, quite remarkable really.

And yes the fit is spot on, as we you know most of these early suits the waist lines are normally very small, just so happens I am a 32inch waist so it fitted great.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Double posted. dated 1948

1948 Diagonal Weave Tweed

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Double posted. Dated 1946.

1946 Grey Pinstripe, Kahn Tailoring, Indianapolis:

 

[Guttersnipe]

Made-to-measure black three-piece, dated 1944:



Made-to-measure three-button, two-piece, dated 1946:



Nice tone-on-tone blue and gray micro-herringbone three-piece; '39 union tag, probably early '40s:

 

[Two Types]

Three splendid suits. I especially like the black one. I'm not normally a fan of the two button jacket, but I like the way it shows up the waistcoat.
Are these recent purchases?

 

[esteban68]

i agree TT! I tend to buy 3 button sports jackets but prefer 2 button suits so you can see the waistcoat.... That said I would buy 3 button suits too if I found then more often!

 

[Patrick Hall]

Found this suit on Etsy last year, just getting around to posting photos of it here.

Navy wool double breasted suit with a light blue herringbone pattern from Macintosh. Label dates the suit to September, 1941. The construction is everything you'd expect from Macintosh. The jacket has gorgeous lapels, broad shoulders and an immaculately curvaceous waist. The trousers have a bit of a fish-tail to their back, and dropped belt loops. They taper past the knee.

 

[countryclubjoe]

I must admit, I am jealous of anyone owning the aforementioned suits along with anyone that possesses a 32 inch waist... LOL

But seriously, I would love to see this thread get going again, hopefully soon I will find a vintage suit to post herein.

Best regards

CCJ

 

[countryclubjoe]

found this suit on etsy last year, just getting around to posting photos of it here.

Navy wool double breasted suit with a light blue herringbone pattern from macintosh. Label dates the suit to september, 1941. The construction is everything you'd expect from macintosh. The jacket has gorgeous lapels, broad shoulders and an immaculately curvaceous waist. The trousers have a bit of a fish-tail to their back, and dropped belt loops. They taper past the knee.

outstanding.

 

[Two Types]

That's a beautifully bold herringbone.

 

[vintage.vendeuse]

I mis-posted these in the 30s suit thread when inquiring about their age.

Navy pinstripe, Hart Schaffner & Marx, Size 36, 30x30:


Brown pinstripe, British Royal for King Brooks Detroit, Size 38, 36x27.5:

 

[SteveAS]

Great suit and fabric, Patrick!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Solaro Cloth?

 

[Patrick Hall]

Solaro Cloth?

Maybe? I was under the (perhaps wrong) impression that Solaro Cloth was a cotton weave used in summer suiting. This fabric feels like medium weight wool. It does have a similar herringbone pattern to it though.

 

[normanpitkin]

More importantly....STUDIO CLOTHES!!! My favourite tailor of all time.

 

[Benny Holiday]

That's an outstanding suit Patrick. Kudos on a great purchase.

 

[vintage.vendeuse]

A 1940's ivory dinner jacket from After Six by Rudo Sumrwear. Chest measures 46", so it's approximately a size 42.

 

[Two Types]

Solaro Cloth?

I don't think so. I think Solaro is always red on the inside, which is supposed to be the source of its mystical, heat resisting powers.

P.S. BK did you check out your suit that I thought might be Solaro?

 

[Dinerman]

1941

 

[SteveAS]

Nice, Dinerman!