Fun with Cosplay - 1941 Edition

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by Chips

Looks great. Nice find!
Thanks.

Originally Posted by blackrover

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. They still make most of their jackets quarter lined, heritage at it finest...
You know, I remember seeing a few "Oxford" coats at my local Salvation Army. I tried them on and they fit well, but I figured the "Oxford" was just a knock off of "Oxxford." I am going to have to run back to the store to pick them up.

Originally Posted by edmorel

No toilet pics?
Not today. Maybe after I've installed my vintage 1941 Kohler.

Originally Posted by Anthony Jordan

Very nice; as a fellow 39" chest, I covet....
What's surprising is that I am NOT a 39 chest - by every other modern brand's measure I am a 36. But reading the eBay listing, I saw that the measurements looked right (and it was, in fact, listed as a 36 on eBay). I can only assume the last guy had it altered, or that sizing has really changed in the last years.

Originally Posted by idfnl

If it fits, I wouldnt touch it, no matter what. It is what it is, and converting it to something different would be like chopping up an antique. As far as the high pants go, you wont see them since the jacket would be buttoned. Superb suit. A great heirloom.
That's exactly my feeling. It'd be like ruining a piece of history to get it altered in any way. I have no problem with the high pants - It finally makes the short 40s ties useful for something. I am just not sure if my braces are able to be shortened enough to accommodate the difference in rise.

 

[ZON_JR]

We've lost you to the Dark Side. Enjoy life--especially the swing dance parties--at your new FL home. Nice knowing you.

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by ZON_JR

We've lost you to the Dark Side. Enjoy life--especially the swing dance parties--at your new FL home. Nice knowing you.

I forsee a lot of spectator shoes, pants worn a few inches below his nips and wide ties that are about 6 inches in length.

 

[jcriswel]

Originally Posted by idfnl

As far as the high pants go, you wont see them since the jacket would be buttoned.


Oh no... I hope we don't start another heated discussion about what is visible (braces ?) and not when a man keeps his jacket buttoned up.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by jcriswel

Oh no... I hope we don't start another heated discussion about what is visible (braces ?) and not when a man keeps his jacket buttoned up.

Moot, as the suit has a waistcoat too.

 

[DBowers]

Congrats on the nice find!

 

[meister]

Superb suit ....wear it and enjoy the historic wonderfulness of it.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Holy crap, Manton?

 

[HRoi]

very cool. you need a Tommy gun

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by apropos

Holy crap, Manton?

Oh Christ. A very apropos observation.

Originally Posted by HRoi

very cool. you need a Tommy gun

I would love one, but can't afford the federal stamp tax on a full-auto firearm.