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1940s British CC41 suit approx Size 36

This is the first of some real spectacular suits and jackets i'll be listing here in order to clear some wardrobe space before i move house soon.

Reluctant sale of this suit i bought from Senator Jack a long time ago. It just never fit me quite right. Standard single breasted notch lapel, black with white pinstripes spaced approx 1.5". This is one with a very rare double breasted waistcoat. Made by Hepworths, it is a true demob suit, as evidenced by the remains of the green size label inside the jacket inner pocket. I believe all the pieces have a CC41 label, but maybe the trousers don't. The jacket and waistcoat certainly do. There are no issues with this suit, it's in fantastic condition.

Offered here before I eBay it. Hurry hurry it'll go there soon! A rare chance to add a very rare (because of the waistcoat) suit to your wardrobe. PM with interest/questions. I'll deal with pricing by PM. The shirt and tie are not included. Paying by paypal will incur fees for the buyer.

Measurements. will appear here in a few hours. Hold on gents. It's about a 36.

Jacket

Chest: 20"
Shoulders: 17"
Arm: 24"
Length from collar top: 28.25"

Waistcoat

Chest: 18.5"
Length: 21.75"

Trousers

Waist: 15.25" + ~1" to come out
Inseam: 28.75" + ~1" to come down
Outseam: 40.5"
Cuff: 1.75" deep, 10.75" wide

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They did a really nice job of matching the pinstripes on the waistcoat.

HepworthsCC41-4.jpg


The trousers have button fly with an extender tab with a hook, common to the era. There is a buttoned pocket to the right rear, and a watch/ticket/change pocket to the right of the waist closure at front.

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bk
 

Fu Manchu

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Oh my word.

My gosh, Baron, that's a beautiful suit. I love the double breasted waistcoat. Sadly, the trousers are just too short. Please tell me that you'll be posting something a bit bigger; I'd like to do my part to help you clean yr. closet!

Dan
 

PADDY

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I CANNOT BELIEVE this is still here!

Come on Gents, what's wrong..? [huh] If this is your size, then for goodness sake, snap it up. This is not one of your partially lined American light-weights you know!! these were built like armour by the Brits!! and the DB waist coat just adds that 'je ne sais pas' to it. GRAB IT if the suit fits - trust me.

I'd even contemplate 'fasting' to get that suit to fit 'me!!' (but I love my chocolate too much).
 

Warden

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Ho I want it bad, but I am a 36 inch waist, can't see me getting down to a 15 inch waist not matter how little I eat.

Love the suit, if only ...
 

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