Captain Cosmic
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Hi All, I was looking for opinions on buying a vintage summer weight light blue sport coat (see pictures below). I came across 2 in my size, one a solid blue 1950s "Beach Club" Palm Beach 3/2 sport coat, probably in a cotton blend. It has all the usual ivy style details of era but has slightly roped shoulders.
The second one is a Haspel brand 3/2 (with a "dry clean only" tag in addition) with regatta type narrow stripping from the late 50s or 60s, probably a cotton or tropical wool blend. It has a few less of the specific ivy details (no hooked vent) and slightly wider lapels than the palm beach, but a more natural shoulder line. Both are in my size, both have some small spots but otherwise solid condition.
I assume the solid color is more versatile than the stripped but I kinda like the detail. What do you all think? Also, the Palm beach is twice the price of the Haspel but I could probably talk them down. Thanks in advance!
The second one is a Haspel brand 3/2 (with a "dry clean only" tag in addition) with regatta type narrow stripping from the late 50s or 60s, probably a cotton or tropical wool blend. It has a few less of the specific ivy details (no hooked vent) and slightly wider lapels than the palm beach, but a more natural shoulder line. Both are in my size, both have some small spots but otherwise solid condition.
I assume the solid color is more versatile than the stripped but I kinda like the detail. What do you all think? Also, the Palm beach is twice the price of the Haspel but I could probably talk them down. Thanks in advance!