WIW

Yesterday I wore my mid-1940s flannel suit (again). It fits too well not to wear.

I need your opinion. My choice of footwear yesterday was questionable at best. What are your thoughts? Too big? Too loud? Do they go well with this suit?

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Boy, I look creepy in that photo.

All joking aside, this is my favorite suit. It must have been made for me in a former life; it just fits too well. It's scary in a good way. It'll take a masterpiece of vintage tailoring to knock this on off its pedestal.

Here's a look at the tie. It's new to me and wonderfully 1940s.

The hat is new to me as well. It's a 1940s Dobbs fedora with a pleated bow. Wonderful.


Also new to both you and I, here is a late-1930s overcoat. Fits me beautifully, just like the suit.

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If you detected an interesting texture on the overcoat, you have good eyes. Here's a closeup of the curly mystery fabric.

Made in northeastern Iowa, where I obtained it.

The only tag would have you believe the curly mystery fabric is alpaca, but I'm sceptical.

Anyone know what "Chetelham fabric" is exacly (other than a curly mystery fabric)?

I thoroughly enjoy overcoat weather, just as long as I'm not without an overcoat.

Cheers!