Pictures of My Grandfathers Sears Mens Furnishings

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

My Grandfather worked for Sears for over 50 years before retiring. I went through his skinny ties in the 80's when that was in style and also have his fedora. Recently it crossed my mind to ask if I could go through his word robe again and select clothes that I might wear. He gave me his approval. I have pictures of his killer shoes, ties and three suits. My pics. turned out well. Enjoy

This my first attempt at posting pictures. Please bear w/ me.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

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[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Pictures are now available


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[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Any idea of the age of the suits? I believe they are late 50's. They are all single needle tailored. The labels read "Individually Tailored Sears" The shoes are called "Gold Bond Deluxe" The ties have no brand name.

 

[Dinerman]

Let me help you with that IMG coding

 

[Vampyre Master]

shoes are to die for
VM

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

A close up of the shoe vents. Even the tongue has a pinked edge on top. Beautiful details.


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[Flat Foot Floey]

Love the bowties and the mesh spectators. Great find.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Thanks all, any input on the age of the suit and or the shoes?

 

[dhermann1]

Tell your grand dad that he has suddenly become a style icon to a bunch of guys here in the Lounge. Tres classy.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

It's funny because everything we wore growing up was purchased at Sears. I remember my Grandfather said, "know one wore dungarees but peopple that were doing work. Now I realize he meant "Levi's".
That said, I observe in my fathers High School Yearbooks, people were wearing slacks to school in 1960.

 

[The Wiser Hatter]

Thanks for posting the pictures great stuff love the bottom coat and the bow ties and love the shoes.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

My Grandfather said, "he managed every department at Sears throughout the years".
Grandpa moved the family every three to four years as he was promoted and accepted responsibility of bigger stores.
That is how the family ended up here. It was Des Moines or a store in Buffalo, N.Y.
To deny a promotion was career suicide. He was a midwestern boy, born and raised, so Des Moines was a easy choice.

 

[seabass]

Tell your grand dad that he has suddenly become a style icon to a bunch of guys here in the Lounge. Tres classy.

Yes Sir ! Icon Indeed !
Thank you for sharing.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Seabass, love the avatar. Have you ever heard the song: "If The Devil Danced In Empty Pockets" here is the chorus.

If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine
With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line
I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime
If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine

 

[Chasseur]

Thank you for sharing. Man I love those mesh spectators, I need to find me a pair...

 

[AtomicEraTom]

Fantastic stuff! Certainly wish my grandpa had attire like that stashed away in the closet.

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

My daughter saw them tonight for the first time. She said, that is the hot look in shoes. She explained inset panels are the rage.
Included are the shoe boxes. Note they changed the packaging a number of times.

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[seabass]

Seabass, love the avatar. Have you ever heard the song: "If The Devil Danced In Empty Pockets" here is the chorus.

If the Devil danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine
With a nine foot grand, a ten piece band and a twelve girl chorus line
I'd raise some loot in a three piece suit, give 'em one dance for a dime
If the Devil Danced in empty pockets, he'd have a ball in mine

Great slide guitar love that country swing !

 

[SHOWSOMECLASS]

Ok here's the story. Grandpa's closet has been raided numerous times. Their are still killer polyester coat, shirt, and tie combo's hanging in time capsule bags. I brought one home for a laugh . I may post that one as well.
Extenuating circumstances cut my shopping short.
Next coats, boots and hats