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I'll Lock Up
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I've had another look at it, in particular the lapels:
The right lapel looks like it is curved at the top rather than meeting at a sharp angle &
The left lapel looks like it bows out slightly just above the buttonhole.

That makes me think BK might be right and the lapels have been cut down. That said, the buttonhole looks quite well done (which hasn't always been the case on other cut down lapels I have seen).
And the pictures don't help!
 

Guttersnipe

One Too Many
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San Francisco, CA
I'm glad to see the same things pop up on our radar, i.e., those lapels balanced against the pants. When it arrives I'll let you guys know. Regarding narrow lapels; have any of you ever seen older items made by early forerunners of the Ivy League look? I recently bought a late 20s/early 30s linen suit made by Brooks Brothers from a long-gone-lounger. that suit has quite narrow (unmolested) lapels. When I spotted this, I wondered if this might be something similar.
 
You'll certainly find older stuff with slimmer lapels, yes. This one, other than the lapels, seems like my favourite cut of jacket - middle 30s American 2-button notch lapel.

When it arrives, compare the buttonhole twist in the boutonniere hole and in the closure buttonholes. I know from experience of fixing them that it's extremely difficult to find a proper match. If the silk is different, it would suggest that the lapels have been altered and a new boutonniere hole added. It should be quite obvious, anyway, if the lapels have been altered.
 

JonnyO

A-List Customer
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463
Location
Troy, NY
Anyone have an idea of age on this suit or history on the maker? I've tried the usual Google search for them and came up empty handed. The pictures aren't the best, but it is a really nice navy blue with a wide stripe pattern weaved into it. This was NOS from the local haberdasher, unfortunately their tailor just retired, so I need to find a new one to tailor the pants for me. There is just one small moth nibble on the left lapel, other than that I would call it brand new, pocket stitched closed and all. I apologize for the terrible photos, the best I could do for the lighting situation.













 

Guttersnipe

One Too Many
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San Francisco, CA
That wool mark (the little volley ball looking logo with a circle R above the text "100% Wool") came into use in 1964. However, the construction looks to be newer than that; the 6-on-1 button stance was popular in the 1980s and early 90s. The typography / graphic design on the store label looks a bit older, but a lot of long established men's haberdasheries will go for eons without changing stuff like that.
 
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Don Pelon

New in Town
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29
Location
San Francisco, CA
Found this completely hand tailored, 3-Piece Navy Blue suit crumpled up on the floor of a thift store in Sao Paulo, Brazil of all places. Undated, I doubt it is vintage, but certainly has that Golden Era look. It was dusty, but when I got it cleaned and pressed it came out mint. The pants were un-hemmed, so I figure no one had even worn it! The material is flannel (I think), as it has that fuzzy, nappy texture to it. Anyway, fit me like a glove. The suit is actually darker than some of the photos show, I tried to mess with the lighting in photoshop...
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A polka dot tie has always been the perfect complement to a strong pinstripe suit in my humble opinion:
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Billie Dee Williams sported this look well in Lady Sings the Blues (The Billie Holiday biopic from 1972):
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1940sFreddie

Familiar Face
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55
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England uk
Wasn't sure if there was a place for just jackets. If there is I will have to move it. This is my palm beach jacket not sure exactly what age I'm guessing 40s. Just wish I had the trousers to match.
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Freddie
 
Nice one, Freddie. If I recall correctly, the switch to "Goodall-Sanford" on the label, rather than the earlier "Goodall Worsted Co." was in 1943 or around then. So your jacket (the label at least) would be from before then. Looking at the style, not long before then. It's a pity about the trousers.

Because of the nature of the fabric - especially when washed it shatters badly - I have the impression that the trousers would wear out quickly.
 

Michael Finn

New in Town
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6
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Finland
Me and my stubborn suit (it likes to stay a little wrinkled even after steaming and/or ironing). It was like something after shotgun shootout (= full of holes) when I bought it. Luckily I did found tailor capable to fix those nasty holes nicely. It has a waistcoat too but I wanted not to undergo any heatstroke on that hot day when this photo was taken.

 

Dick Ireland

Familiar Face
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71
Location
The Land of Pleasant Living
Dark gray 3 piece suit...



Brand: Collezione Paramount
Super 120 wool
http://www.collezioneparamount.com.br/

Nice suit! I have one like it, with perhaps a higher rise in the trousers.

I think this kind of mid-grey suit looks great with light blue shirts, navy and dark green neckties, and (when off work) brown oxford shoes.

I tried the monochrome styles for a while, but it got old.
 

Tommy

One of the Regulars
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284
Location
Pennsylvania USA
a 2-piece heavier weight suit found at a local thrift for $2.50. Spent a little to tailor it into shape. My guess is mid 50's. 44L jacket, 37/32 trousers








 
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volvomeister13

One of the Regulars
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107
Location
United States
Recently bought this suit on Etsy. It's a sack cut, probably from the 1960's, BUT could it possibly pass as an Edwardian/early 20th C. sack suit style if I paired it with the right contrasting vest and a starched collar? Or is it too obviously from the 60's?

What do you guys think?

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Papperskatt

Practically Family
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506
Location
Sweden
Recently bought this suit on Etsy. It's a sack cut, probably from the 1960's, BUT could it possibly pass as an Edwardian/early 20th C. sack suit style if I paired it with the right contrasting vest and a starched collar? Or is it too obviously from the 60's?

What do you guys think?

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The biggest problem in my opinion are the low (compared to most Edwardian suits, that is) button stance, but I think that it's definitely passable if matched with the right accessories.
 

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