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Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Three 3 Piece * SLIM FIT * Gray Pinstripe Suit. 39 R.

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Vintage PIERRE BALMAIN Three 3 Piece * SLIM FIT * Gray Pinstripe Suit. 39 R.

DESCRIPTION: This suit is made of 100% wool and suitable for three season wear. The jacket is single breasted and dual vented with a two button closure and three decorative buttons on the sleeve cuffs. It is fully lined with three interior pockets, an exterior chest pocket, and two exterior pockets at the hips. The vest is tailored and close fitting. The trousers are flat front and slightly tapered.

SIZING / MEASUREMENTS: ITS SIZE IS NOT MARKED, BUT IT FITS LIKE A SIZE 39 R.

Therefore, PLEASE PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE SPECIFIC MEASUREMENTS THAT I HAVE LISTED BELOW AND COMPARE THEM TO A SUIT JACKET, VEST, AND PAIR OF TROUSERS THAT FIT YOU WELL TO ENSURE AN ACCURATE FIT.












Jacket:

  • Shoulder (shoulder seam to shoulder seam across back): 17 ½ inches.
  • Chest (armpit to armpit across front x 2): 41 inches.
  • Waist (side seam to side seam across front): 39 ½ inches.
  • Sleeve (shoulder seam to cuff): 24 ¾ inches (with appx. 2 inches of extra material).
  • Length (from BOTTOM of rear collar to bottom of rear hem): 30 3/8 inches.



Vest:

  • Chest (armpit to armpit across front x 2): 37 ½ inches.
  • Length (down the entire length of the back): 22 ¼ inches.





Trousers:

  • Waist: 36 inches (with appx. 1 inch of extra material).
  • Rise: 11 inches.
  • Inseam: 29 ½ inches (with appx. 2 inches of extra material).
  • Outseam: 39 inches (with the same appx. 2 inches of extra material as the inseam).
  • Thigh: 12 inches.
  • Calf: 9 ½ inches.
  • Leg Opening: 9 ½ inches.

Thanks for taking the time to read all this. Please take a look at my other B&S listings for other great items. -M-
 

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39 coat with a 36 waist? That's not right.

Hello.

After reading your post, I double checked my original measurements.

  • The suit jacket measures 20 1/2 inches from armpit to armpit across the front with a total chest circumference of approximately 41 inches which is a modern 39 R.
  • The trousers' waist measures 18 inches from side to side across the front with a total waist circumference of 36 inches.

This suit was tailored to fit me (I do have rather narrow shoulders and HAD somewhat of a thicker midsection at the time I wore this suit regularly). However, after about six months of a changed diet and a regular exercise routine, I have reduced my suit size to a 38 R with a 32 inch waist.
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Thank you, -M-
 

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^ Also measurements "+/- an inch or so"?

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Hello.

The measurements are pretty spot on, but I originally added that little "disclaimer" to account for slight differences that may arise from how it was laying when I took the original measurements. Either way, I just edited it out to eliminate any confusion.

Thanks, -M-
 
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