Jacket Dating: Brown Double Breasted

[SteveN]

G'Day All,

The second jacket I'm trying to date is this double breasted, pin striped jacket. Now given what was written in the Dating a Suit thread, I'd guess to this be 80's, based on Dinerman's comments about the low, narrow button stance.

What's unusual about this suit though is the material. It's a very heavy, very coarse weave material. It's almost like a burlap bag. I tried to take a close-up of the weave, but it didn't show up very well.

Here's the jacket from the front:

There are no labels on the inside. Notice how the arm lining is a different colour, and the interesting way that the fabric of the lapel continues all the way into the pocket area to form the top edge of the pocket:

Any guesses on the date of this one?

If it's 'vintage', I'm thinking about it with some cream coloured pants. I know pin-stripes usually look like orphaned suit jackets, but I think this might work.

Regards,
- SteveN

 

[Tomasso]

80's.

 

[PADDY]

Request.

Steven. Just, when you have a moment (and it saves the relevant Bartender having to do it), would you please merge all your similar 'jacket dating' threads under one banner please. Makes it easier viewing for all members, cheers.

Thanks for your help and cooperation with this

 

[SteveN]

80's.

Is that because of the button stance, or other reasons? I'm interested in the factors that can be used to help date the jackets.

Cheers,
- SteveN

 

[Tomasso]

Is that because of the button stance, or other reasons?

In part but mainly due to the extremely low gorge (the point at which the lapel joins with the collar, at the notch/peak) which was popular in the 80's.

 

[SteveN]

In part but mainly due to the extremely low gorge (the point at which the lapel joins with the collar, at the notch/peak) which was popular in the 80's.

Ahh. Thanks. That helps a great deal.

Cheers,
- SteveN