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This is what I would consider the stereotypical and my 'perfect' early '50s suit: single breasted, iridescent medium blue gabardine fabric, patch pockets and very high waisted trousers with a Hollywood waist (no waistband).I'm not a huge fan of the "Bold Look", especially in double breasted (something about the low button stance and boxy look of the Bold Look double breasted turns me off), but a single breasted Bold Look suit like this tickles my fancy.
The photo below shows the true color.
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The hat is an early '50s Royal Stetson and the tie is Bold Look era as well.
7 comments:
Is the belt buckle off to one side also part of the Bold Look, or was that just a common way to wear a belt in the 50's?
It was a common way to wear belts during the '30s-50s but especially during the '50s.
Great suit--what a color! Love the shoes. Are they modern or vintage?
The shoes are modern Florsheim. They are corrected grain and looked a bit plastic-y but after some wear and polish they look better.
Cheers
Rockin' the look Will! You could walk right into a scene from a 1950s film noir classic like The Big Heat. You need a detective's badge!
I like it. You look like A G.Man
Is the hat a Stetson? I have one that's almost identical.
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