Show us your suits

Claudio · Dec 29, 2017

Cashmere top, tweed bottom, Alpaca coat, calf skin brogues, vintage fedora

HamilcarBarca3 · Mar 20, 2018

This is possibly one of the most bold suits I will own. Not yet completed but almost done.

MondoFW · Mar 20, 2018

Wonderful fit on this suit! But for me, I wouldn't wear the full suit, maybe just the jacket. A little too bold for my liking.

1mach1 · Mar 24, 2018

Claudio said:
Cashmere top, tweed bottom, Alpaca coat, calf skin brogues, vintage fedora View attachment 100045

Very nice Claudio!

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Michael A · Mar 25, 2018

HamilcarBarca3 said:
This is possibly one of the most bold suits I will own. Not yet completed but almost done.

That is a brilliant suit. Fantastic fabric choice. Great design.

Michael

Michael A · Mar 25, 2018

I'm back in my favorite winter suit again today.

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I really can't get enough of this one. Almost makes me sad that it will warm up, someday.

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3-25-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a great suit day,
Michael

Claudio · Mar 26, 2018

HamilcarBarca3 said:
This is possibly one of the most bold suits I will own. Not yet completed but almost done.

NIce suit, seems to fit you well. It is bold but if you can pull it off, you'll be fine. Maybe a bit heavy weight for Texas? Also, the styling (half belt, pleated back, pleated pockets, double breasted waistcoat) is a bit over the top for the specific check design (too much happening), and so details could get lost amongst the checks. But over all lovely suit, congrats!

Michael A · Mar 28, 2018

I picked up this Botany 500 3 piece yesterday at the local Goodwill.

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I think I need to shorten the sleeves and pants a bit and the pants have a slight flare I might remove. I think mid-60s is the era.

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Not sure what the fabric is, could be poly blend, could be silk blend. Seems to be fully canvassed.

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Patch pockets

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Seems like a good spring color

Have a good one,
Michael

MondoFW · Mar 29, 2018

Michael A said:
I'm back in my favorite winter suit again today.
DSCN9661 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9663 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
I really can't get enough of this one. Almost makes me sad that it will warm up, someday.
DSCN9652 by Michael A2012, on Flickr
3-25-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a great suit day,
Michael

I know the feel. I'm desperately trying to find vintage summer wear, more specifically a 30's-40's summer weight suit. Most of my nice clothes accommodate late fall/winter, sadly. Is this tweed suit of yours 1940s?

Michael A · Mar 29, 2018

MondoFW said:
I know the feel. I'm desperately trying to find vintage summer wear, more specifically a 30's-40's summer weight suit. Most of my nice clothes accommodate late fall/winter, sadly. Is this tweed suit of yours 1940s?

Vintage summer wear does seem to be harder to find. Once it's much above 70 I'm too hot even in a short sleeve shirt most of the time.

I think the suit is 40s or very early 50s, but it has not tags or labels at all to help date it.

Michael

Michael A · Mar 30, 2018

I think this is mid-60s. Varsity Town 3 piece houndstooth. All wool.

3-30-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

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Have a fine day,
Michael

Michael A · Mar 31, 2018

Unknown age labeled Lazarus Store for Men

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Chocolate brown herringbone wool with teal and gray pinstripes

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Seems like it's the time of year to wear a bunch of 3 piece suits again.

Have a great Saturday, unless you already have other plans,
Michael

Dlaniger · Apr 1, 2018

Michael A said:
I think this is mid-60s. Varsity Town 3 piece houndstooth. All wool.
3-30-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr
DSCN9846 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr
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Have a fine day,
Michael

Wow just found this thread! I should have known. That is a drop dead gorgeous suit. Very well appointed and the perfect color. You have it matched up beautifully! 5 stars on that one, Michael.

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Michael A · Apr 1, 2018

Dlaniger said:
Wow just found this thread! I should have known. That is a drop dead gorgeous suit. Very well appointed and the perfect color. You have it matched up beautifully! 5 stars on that one, Michael.

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Thanks D. I think that one was one of my earliest purchases after I dieted off some excess waist material. On me, not the suit. Now that you know about this thread I hope we can see you posting some examples from your fine collection. Here and on the Sport Coat thread.

Thanks,
Michael

Michael A · Apr 1, 2018

Austin Reed. Latish 1960s I think

4-1-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

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I think my afternoon project will be re-hemming the pants a bit longer.

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Have a good day,
Michael

Mathematicus · Apr 1, 2018

Very nice pattern. However, trousers look way short to me!

Michael A · Apr 1, 2018

Mathematicus said:
Very nice pattern. However, trousers look way short to me!

dh66 said:
I like the choice you made. I like the splash of brighter color it adds

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That they are. That's why my afternoon project will be letting them down. Fortunately they have 2 1/2" turned up inside. Whether that is enough, the jury is still out.

Michael

Mathematicus · Apr 2, 2018

I think that amount should be widely sufficient; 1.5 to 2 inches will do the job!

Michael A · Apr 7, 2018

Mathematicus said:
I think that amount should be widely sufficient; 1.5 to 2 inches will do the job!

How's this?

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I had to sew on a hem facing and use basically all of the cloth that was available to get this length. I'm not real fond of the material I chose to use for the facing, but lessons learned.

Michael

Michael A · May 12, 2018

Found this Donegal tweed 3 piece last week.

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Fairly substantial cloth. Late '60s? Made under a label I had not heard of, PdC International Collection. Seems to be canvassed. Pleated patch pockets. No pleats at the belt, but shaping via 5 darts.

DSCN1043 by Michael A2012, on Flickr

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Didn't think I would get to wear this til fall, but a cool day let me get a days wear and some photos for reference while deciding on what I want to try for alterations.

DSCN1036 crop by Michael A2012, on Flickr

5-12-2018 Today's Clothes by Michael A2012, on Flickr

Have a good weekend,
Michael

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