You'll be putting on the Ritz at your next black tie affair in this fantastic 1950’s tuxedo! This suit is made of a midnight blue wool and the tailcoat has peak lapels made of a black silk. Six buttons on the chest, tails and four button cuffs match nicely. The tailcoat has strong shoulders and and two single pleats; one down each tail. There is a welted chest pocket as well as a hidden interior pocket and it is fully lined with silk. The trousers have 4 single pleats in front and two strips of silk satin run down the sides. There are 2 side pockets, a watch pocket, and 2 back button pockets, with one buttoning. The trousers have suspender buttons and a steel zip fly. The tag reads by "Walton Douglas Clothes" by "Wilkinson's" of Saint Louis & Kansas City. 1949-62 Union Label dates this tux to the 1950s. This suit is in great vintage condition, with a couple small period mends and no holes, stains, odors to note.
We're including the bow tie as our gift!
Please Note: We list the Suit Size in the Title. A "Suit Size" is taken from your actual chest measurement. While we'd like a well-fitted suit, we don't want a skin-tight suit, so the actual jacket chest measurement is generally a few inches larger.
Measurements taken flat and doubled where appropriate:
Marked Size: 41
Chest: 45” (with a little flexibility due to open style)
Shoulder: 18”
Sleeve: 24”
Front Length: 18.5"
Overall Length: 43.5”
Waist: 39" with 2” to let out if needed
Inseam: 28.5” + 3" turned under to let down
Rise: 14.5”
Outseam: 42.5”
Cuff Circumference: 20”
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