thunderw21
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For sale is this neat early 1950s "Bold Look" suit with great atomic fleck fabric. Unfortunately it has some issues, hence the low price.
The jacket has three patch pockets, 2 button front closure and a short vent in the back. All buttons are present and in good condition. Worsted wool material.
The trousers are Hollywood waisted with belt loops, are pleated with cuffs and have no suspender buttons.
This suit has a desirable red, medium blue and black atomic fleck fabric pattern on a baby blue background.
Now for the problems.
First of all, the moths had some fun with this suit. Most of the holes are concentrated on the jacket, mainly around the collar area and on the back. I've included a couple pictures of some of those holes. The trousers have a few small moth holes but definitely not as bad as the jacket. It has at least a dozen holes on the jacket alone.
Thankfully the crazy fabric pattern should allow the holes to be patched up and not easily seen. Any decent alterationist or tailor should be able to fix them without too much trouble. Or you could give it a try yourself if you're good with a needle and thread.
Secondly, the suit needs a good cleaning. The jacket collar has a good deal of dirt around it as do areas on the trousers. I believe they will come out with a cleaning.
Lastly and fairly minor, the suit smells of moth balls and is pretty wrinkled, needing a good press.
Jacket:
length- 30"
arms- 25", 2" to let down
pit to pit- 22"
shoulders- 19"
Trousers:
waist- 33" with 1" to let out
inseam- 27.5", none to let down unless you sacrifice the cuffs and add faux cuffs
rise- 13"
cuffs- 1 3/8"
Some holes on the back:
Hollywood waist
Again, this is definitely a fixer-upper for someone who wants a project over the winter. I believe it could be restored to wearable condition with some elbow grease and a little love.
$30 shipped in U.S., you pay international shipping. Paypal only, PM if interested.
The jacket has three patch pockets, 2 button front closure and a short vent in the back. All buttons are present and in good condition. Worsted wool material.
The trousers are Hollywood waisted with belt loops, are pleated with cuffs and have no suspender buttons.
This suit has a desirable red, medium blue and black atomic fleck fabric pattern on a baby blue background.
Now for the problems.
First of all, the moths had some fun with this suit. Most of the holes are concentrated on the jacket, mainly around the collar area and on the back. I've included a couple pictures of some of those holes. The trousers have a few small moth holes but definitely not as bad as the jacket. It has at least a dozen holes on the jacket alone.
Thankfully the crazy fabric pattern should allow the holes to be patched up and not easily seen. Any decent alterationist or tailor should be able to fix them without too much trouble. Or you could give it a try yourself if you're good with a needle and thread.
Secondly, the suit needs a good cleaning. The jacket collar has a good deal of dirt around it as do areas on the trousers. I believe they will come out with a cleaning.
Lastly and fairly minor, the suit smells of moth balls and is pretty wrinkled, needing a good press.
Jacket:
length- 30"
arms- 25", 2" to let down
pit to pit- 22"
shoulders- 19"
Trousers:
waist- 33" with 1" to let out
inseam- 27.5", none to let down unless you sacrifice the cuffs and add faux cuffs
rise- 13"
cuffs- 1 3/8"
Some holes on the back:
Hollywood waist
Again, this is definitely a fixer-upper for someone who wants a project over the winter. I believe it could be restored to wearable condition with some elbow grease and a little love.
$30 shipped in U.S., you pay international shipping. Paypal only, PM if interested.
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(It's up again; it's not my size as well as I hoped)
