My 1930s ‘Western Swing’ Suit

[Tomasso]

i'd hope not, unless you're wearing a nice pair of lucchese!

ftfy.

 

[Guttersnipe]

If you look closely at western stage wear from the 30s and 40s, flaired legs were actually quite common. In fact, depending on the maker, they were sometimes the norm.

 

[hatophile]

You need a horse'n'cowboy tie, and a 40's Stetson Open Road to go with that suit. Oh yeah, Luccheses would be good, too.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You need a horse'n'cowboy tie, and a 40's Stetson Open Road to go with that suit. Oh yeah, Luccheses would be good, too.

Well, when a Fedora Lounger wins the auction for this suit, he can wear the appropriate hat and boots with it ...

 

[hatophile]

I'll look for it!

 

[Kabel]

If you look closely at western stage wear from the 30s and 40s, flaired legs were actually quite common. In fact, depending on the maker, they were sometimes the norm.

I would not argue with that, but I think i'd just prefer the 40's non western swingsuit. If I ever had the money, oh boy.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Remarkable. Even better than the Zoot …

bk

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Thank you very much, Baron et al !

It's reminiscent of a later, slightly flashier western suit worn by country singer Hank Williams in the '40s.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

There was/is a very similar pair of trousers (but very different fabric) in a vintage store in London marked "2-piece" "£65". But the jacket is nowhere to be seen. They reckon it was either stolen or sold as a separate jacket for some reason. I am desperate to know what kind of jacket went with the trousers …

bk

 

[Akubra Man]

That suit kills :eusa_clap I would love one like it in navy.

 

[thunderw21]

Remarkable. Even better than the Zoot …

bk

Agreed, and much more wearable.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

(Finally) on eBay tonight at 8:00 pm, U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

 

[Gene]

(Finally) on eBay tonight at 8:00 pm, U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

I'm gonna try, but I don't think I can compete with the Euro or Yen!