224.99 USD
This vintage suit hailing from the late 1950's or at the latest early 1960's(before 1962 as indicted by the inner ACWA union label) is loaded with high end period styling features that you don't see on many men's suits these days be they vintage or otherwise! From the faux "cuffed" sleeves to the peak lapels to the dual side vents to the peg legged single pleated pants with "narrow" belt loops, so Vegas circa 1960! In addition to the style please note the color, a classic "business" muted dark grey/black color combination with a unique wave texture to the material which is flaw free! SO COOL!
This suit by Calvert Clothing was styled expressly for the Remick's clothing store located in Quincy Massachusetts operated by Frank Remick, the father of actress Lee Remick who sadly passed away back in 1991. For years Remick's was noted as being one of the premier department stores in the greater Boston area, it's no wonder why when you check out this fabulous suit ensemble!
Thankfully there are no flaws worth noting inside or out of this vintage find. The exterior wool finish of the jacket and trousers are both free of blemishes, stains, moth damage, splitting seams, funky smells, etc., ditto for the rayon lining of the suit jacket. Lucky you!
Allow me to run down the features of the lounge lizard Bobby Darin ensemble....
- Two button silhouette with softly padded shoulders for a natural silhouette.
- Peak style lapels that measure 3" at their widest point for that classic, sleek, narrow lapel look. Very Madmen, wouldn’t you agree?
- Slit style pockets at the hips on the jacket as well as a welt pocket on the left chest.
- Not one, not two but three (rare) interior lining storage pockets in the coordinating jet black lining proudly displaying the Calvert Clothing/Remick's label. The period made by union labor label is intact in the right side lining storage pocket.
- Two dual 4” vents on the rear of the suit jacket, such a custom, sharp period look!
- Each sleeve is finished off with one black plastic button in great shape and firmly attached. Ditto for the two jacket buttons on this proudly made in the Union USA creation!
- Narrow belt lops measure 1.25".
- The trousers are single pleated with two side slit pockets and two rear pockets, one of which buttons for security. The front closure is a traditional hook and fly front closure.
Measurements are as follows......
- All measurements taken while garment was laying on a flat surface with a shoulder to shoulder (taken from rear) measurement of 18", front measurements being 44" chest, 42" waist.
- Length from top of collar to bottom hem of coat 33”.
- From top shoulder seam to end of sleeve 25.5” period. I would advise against having the sleeves lengthened due to the risk of ruining the so slick and unique cuffed sleeves.
- Fits like a 42 long but no marking on this outfit to confirm.
- Trouser out seam is 43”, inseam 30” with NO material available for lengthening. Waist is approximately a 34” NO extra material for expansion so mind your measurements.
Flawless construction, superb, masculine styling and classic American 1950’s midcentury styling can be yours!
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This suit was most definitely beyond a doubt one of my favorite vintage treasures, I'll really miss owning this suit! I wore if on very few occasions since purchasing it close to twenty years ago and it was an attention grabber! Now it's your time to turn some heads!!