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    How many suits do you own?

    Wow, I started this thread 6 years ago and here we are. My philosophy has changed a lot in the last 6 years. I used to be more of an opportunist, but now I am very much a pragmatist, with the occasional fleeting, yet purposeful, indulgent purchase. I used to buy up anything vintage I saw...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    More of the collection for sale - 1950s Blue/Gray striped suit: 1950s 'Rugby' sport overcoat: Vintage pants 1: Vintage pants 2: Awesome 1939 dated tux size 39L: 1950s jacket: 1950s jacket 2: 1940s blue jacket: 1950s heavy tweed jacket (size 40L): Rare 1960s continental jacket...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    No 12 is spoken for, sorry lad! Measurements for No 6: Sizing - Chest - 20 Shoulders - 18 Sleeves - 25 (+.5 extra material) OAL - 31.25
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    Sizing - Chest - 20 Shoulders - 18 Sleeves - 23 (+1.5 extra material) OAL - 29
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    11. Bold-era tan/brown DB peak label jacket, poor cond. Size 37 inside. Clipper Craft. Moth holes in front, dirty. Price $5 + shipping ****SPF****12. 1940s(?) pants, fabric not worn, unfortunately a couple prominent moth holes in front, but I've worn them before and they are an awesome...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    9. 1930s-1940s altered suit jacket. Peak-to-notch alteration? Feels like a 35-36 size. '39 tag. Very cool fabric. Awesome pre-war tight cut on this one and roped shoulders (can't tell from picture) Price $20 + shipping 10. 1940s blue/grey sport jacket. Good condition outside...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    I have a bunch of other vintage gear I am sorting through. I'm just going to post up some quick pictures and if you are interested just let me know. Most everything is right around the 38-39 size, with just a couple around the 36 size. 5. US Naval Pea Coat, official issue, 1968 date, size...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    3. Pendelton belt-back tweed sport coat Nice coat, good country look, good cut (higher in arm pits). In great shape. Sizing- Chest - 20 Shoulders - 18 Sleeves - 24 (+2 of material) OAL - 31.5 $30 plus shipping ****SPF****4. 1950s Surf Green/Teal 2-piece notch lapel suit This is a...
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    FS: My vintage men's suit collection (1930s-1960s, overcoat, belt backs)

    Hello all! I am needing to downsize and I wanted to keep all the items that fit me well enough without tailoring and sell the rest to someone who would appreciate them. For any combo, take 20% off the total. All sizing in inches. OAL (overall length does include the collar) I have many other...
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    Great Gatsby inspired suit

    Hmm, well next May does give some time. I would keep an eye out for a vintage piece if the sizes these suits are most found in works for him. I just shipped a suit to the UK (I'm in Colorado) and it can be done easily. Have a tailor touch it up a bit if needed. Just found this...
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    Beautiful DATED SB 3-button grey/earth herringbone suit sz 44 Jun 17, 1959

    Pictures of the pants: Good color rendition of the suit here: Seat of pants (There is NO stain by the seam...just a shadow): Date of suit on inside of pocket flap:
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    Beautiful DATED SB 3-button grey/earth herringbone suit sz 44 Jun 17, 1959

    Gentleman, Another spectacular suit. I know that the fuller cut suits from the 1950 and 1960s don't get the same love as their earlier brethren, but this suit is special. Made by Traditionals and originally sold at Cotrells in Denver, CO, this is one of the finest 1950's suits I've ever seen...
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    Great businessmans DATED DB suit Size 43 EXC+ Nov 18, 1952

    Pictures of pants (this photo shows most accurate color rendition): Seat of pants: Stamped date inside underneath of pants pocket: Thanks for looking!
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    Great businessmans DATED DB suit Size 43 EXC+ Nov 18, 1952

    Gentleman, Wow, what a find. We have here a lovely businessman's suit straight from 1952, made by Mansfield for Cotrell's in Denver, CO. It is a local suit and most likely has stayed in Colorado most of its life. It is a light, muted blue/grey pinstripe in a medium weight worsted wool with...
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    ***The Great Suit Trading Thread***

    Thanks for keeping this thread going. I thought it died as well, but if enough folks sign onto the idea, then it is still possible! As for me, I have a TON of stuff I could put up...mainly in the 40-42 size, suits and suit jackets/sport coats from the 1940s-1950s. Some of falls outside of the...
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    Vintage after 6

    Did you pick up the NRA tux? Surely it would have fit someone here! We have a trading thread and a nice vintage score like that might have you tradin' with someone else who has something in your size:)
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    I want to scream and cry at the same time, but bein a man, I just gotta curse

    Dang, that sucks. But get it repaired and check the rest of that wardrobe!
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    ***The Great Suit Trading Thread***

    Oooh, heck, what size was that again?? I'm between a 36-38!
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    ***The Great Suit Trading Thread***

    Yep, I have that tux. Do you have any items to trade? I'd love to see anything you have to offer. Feel free to post them up in that link that Two Types linked. Thanks!
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    Hand-made repro 1940s suits and 1950s dresses

    Wow, nice!

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