Where to find a '40's era suit?

[Rupert T. Firefly]

I found one on etsy but upon receiving it found the measurements were wrong, the material that could be let out was wrong, had fading and pit strains yet described as "excellent" condition. I tried Magnoli but he takes measurements differently than U.S. tailors and I guess that was an issue for him. I check ebay with some frequency. My trouble is that I need a 48 to 50 jacket.

Suggestions on where else to look?

 

[Two Types]

Good luck. I think you are looking in the right places but larger size are damn rare. I take a 46 and I struggle to find much. All I can advise is to keep searching and hope for some luck.

 

[Rupert T. Firefly]

I found a tailor who would make one but she wants 6 to 8 months.

 

[Two Types]

Just to prove there are bigger suits out there, this is on UK ebay. It's a size 52, the vendor says its from the forties although i suspect its fifties or sixties:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-1...e_Clothing&hash=item35cb5e1136#ht_3943wt_1192

 

[Seb Lucas]

Have a proper talk to Magnoli - there's nothing he can't do. Translating US size is easy. The key is giving him your actual measurements, not the suit size.

 

[R.K.]

I found one on etsy but upon receiving it found the measurements were wrong, the material that could be let out was wrong, had fading and pit strains yet described as "excellent" condition. I tried Magnoli but he takes measurements differently than U.S. tailors and I guess that was an issue for him. I check ebay with some frequency. My trouble is that I need a 48 to 50 jacket.

Suggestions on where else to look?

I'm in the same boat my friend, 48R 42W. can't find a thing...

 

[Harlemraggz]

:cool2::hat:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINATRAS-TI...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item35d80a22b4