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post #1 of 11
1/9/12 at 4:44pm
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I recently inherited a brown three-piece suit from my grandfather. While it is a very nice suit, I can't help but feel its dated. I attached a close up of the pattern. Am I correct in my assumption?

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post #2 of 11
1/9/12 at 4:55pm
It's more about the cut, the lapels, the pockets, the button stance, the shoulders, etc. than the color or the material. Photograph the jacket in its entirety and we'll be able to tell you better. Better yet, take a photo with the jacket on. Maybe the sizing is so off that there's no point even asking this question.
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post #3 of 11
1/9/12 at 9:47pm

That's sums it up. You can always change the fit/cut to update the look.

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post #4 of 11
1/9/12 at 10:50pm
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Originally Posted by rick07 View Post

That's sums it up. You can always change the fit/cut to update the look.

No, actually you can't. If the fit is bad (chest and shoulders), you punt and start over.
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post #5 of 11
1/9/12 at 11:00pm
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Originally Posted by zfish23 View Post

I recently inherited a brown three-piece suit from my grandfather. While it is a very nice suit, I can't help but feel its dated. I attached a close up of the pattern. Am I correct in my assumption?

Pattern does not help dude, show full pic. Welcome to forum BTW.
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That's sums it up. You can always change the fit/cut to update the look.

Indeed to a degree in terms of fit, but at what cost until it ends up cheaper just to buy a new suit that is modern?
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post #6 of 11
1/10/12 at 2:08am
Yes that is a very old fashioned cloth and unlikely to have a place today. Seeing the whole jacket would help as fit/cut are also quite important,

Why not consider burning it discretely, hand me downs do not always benefit the recipient and you should not feel obliged to put up with it.
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post #7 of 11
1/10/12 at 3:23am

why don't we take a look at the entire suit to gauge its relevance in today's fashion?

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post #8 of 11
1/10/12 at 4:40am

let's not burn it right away, post a picture of the suit and SF will be the judge of that.

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post #9 of 11
1/10/12 at 5:55am
Pictures please icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

Failing that, it can probably be worked into a Haloween costume.
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post #10 of 11
1/10/12 at 10:02am
If you really don't like it - give it to charity or sell it for a six pack of beer or take it to a vintage store. Burning it is just wasteful.
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post #11 of 11
1/10/12 at 11:22am
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Originally Posted by JonasAberg View Post

If you really don't like it - give it to charity or sell it for a six pack of beer or take it to a vintage store. Burning it is just wasteful.

The only problem of giving it away to a second hand shop is that the donor might, by some mischance, find it there. Burning does get it out of circulation.
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