Show us your suits

[benstephens]

To be honest, I tend to be a little camera shy, but I will try and dig out some pictures of them on.

Kind Regards

Ben

 

[benstephens]

Ok, Here is me wearing the Dbl Breasted Pinstripe.

Not a very good picture I am afraid!!

Regards

Ben

 

[herringbonekid]

looking a bit like Ralph Fiennes there Ben.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Is there any more classic look than the blue pinstripe DB suit?

I'm glad to see, Ben, that you're a wearer, not just a collector.

bk

 

[MK]

Thanks Ben

That tells me much more about the suit. I think you are being hard on your self. I cringe when seeing photos of myself too. I think the only down fall of the photo was that it was bit dark for my screen....an a bit or red eye. Here it is corrected:

Thanks again for sharing. You have a great collection. The only DB I have is my tux. I really do need to try a DB suit. I don't know if it will be flattering on me, but I love the way they look.

 

[benstephens]

Hi Mk,

Thanks for touching the picture up a bit, I think it would look better if I did not look as though I was about to fall asleep! I think DB is one of the best cuts, if the tux looks good on you, a well cut DB suit should do as well.

Bk, I love wearing my suits, however, I do not wear them all the time. It would not go down well at work unfortunately.

Thanks for the nice comments, I will post a few more suits on here when I get time. Hopefully at Christmas we should get some pictures of us, as we are spending 4 days in "1937-38" over new year at a big country house hotel.

Kind Regards

Ben

 

[slicedbread]

Here's one of the suits I recently snagged for about 20 bucks... Any ideas as to the date? And also it has a few what I suppose are moth holes that are about as big around as a dull #2 pencil tip and I was wondering how much it would cost to repair them... if its possible at all... The pants are unlined on the inside. Quite itchy.

*edit* The seller of this suit also described it as gray but I'm thinking more blue...Or am I just blind? *edit*

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Here's one of the suits I recently snagged for about 20 bucks... Any ideas as to the date?

Yes: around 1975. See the '70s movie, Network, for similar suits.


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[Barry]

brown suit

Here's my "new" brown pinstripe suit. It needs a little work here and there but the fabric is in perfect condition.

Barry

 

[Jay]

Looks great on you!

 

[Senator Jack]

That's a sharp suit, Barry, and it fits you well. Was that an Ebay acquisition?

 

[Dinerman]

I wish I could find a suit that fit me. You have no idea how hard it is to find a vintage suit with a 38 long jacket with pants with a 36 inch inseam.
I guess I have to start saving for something tailored.[huh]

 

[herringbonekid]

nice. that is my favourite suit colour.

 

[scotrace]

Fantastic Barry!

 

[Barry]

I found the suit on E-bay. It was not cheap but it was also not something I wanted to pass up. To be honest I was confused as to its origin and whether or not it was actually vintage. I sent a PM to Mark and asked about the suit. He said it was most likely either British or German. I'm guessing it was a custom suit based on some of the features. I should really post some additional pictures. It has "heel guards" (or "stays") which are located on the inside of the cuff.

I still can't get over the fabric though. It's very thick and heavy and has few signs of wear. I wish there was a tag inside so I could have some more information about the suit.

 

[SHARPETOYS]

Here's my "new" brown pinstripe suit. It needs a little work here and there but the fabric is in perfect condition.

Barry

Barry, a quiet man of class.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap Love your new suit.....

 

[The Duke]

I like that suit. Very sharp!

 

[Feraud]

Here is a vintage suit I picked up in California while attending the Queen Mary. With the exception of the sleeves being a little bit long the suit fits perfectly. This is one of the best fitting suits I have ever worn! While wearing it with a trench coat I barely notice the suit underneath. It is extremely comfortable. Now I know what a great suit feels like! Matt Deckard is so right, it is about the high armholes!!
I wore this out last week when I met Senator Jack for drinks at the Femme Fatale Fest.

 

[jamespowers]

Here is a vintage suit I picked up in California while attending the Queen Mary. With the exception of the sleeves being a little bit long the suit fits perfectly. This is one of the best fitting suits I have ever worn! While wearing it with a trench coat I barely notice the suit underneath. It is extremely comfortable. Now I know what a great suit feels like! Matt Deckard is so right, it is about the high armholes!!
I wore this out last week when I met Senator Jack for drinks at the Femme Fatale Fest.

Very good find. Nothing like a vintage suit that is for sure. I see a few hats on the hat rack there. Now let's see the suit with the two other gray hats behind you on the rack as well.

Regards,

J

 

[herringbonekid]

Barry, could you post some pictures of the suit's lining and trouser waist area ?
i could probably help tell the nationality from those.