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#1 2011-11-18 03:27:45
- Moose Maclennan
- Ivy Inspiration
- From: Hernando's Hideaway
- Posts: 4577
The (ivy) three-piece suit
Marlowe's not a fan, the Woolster just bough an absolute beaut, and Harpo (probably) has seventeen of them in the wardrobe. Difficult to find.
Big in the 1950s, especially in cord with a reversible vest.
I love mine (navy hopsack). I think a three-piece suit truly cuts the mustard for smarter social occasions.
Any thoughts on the three-piece?
#2 2011-11-18 03:28:58
- Andy_B
- Ivy Realist
- Posts: 2097
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
I was a bit sad to have to part with mine, but I'd fucked up badly over the sizing. GG put me straight.
#3 2011-11-18 03:39:26
- Moose Maclennan
- Ivy Inspiration
- From: Hernando's Hideaway
- Posts: 4577
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Tricky to get the size right on these. The fashion as far as I can ascertain was skin-tight vest, roomy jacket, very short slim legged trousers. I got lucky, mine fitted fine straight off - but there's a lot can go askew size-wise.
Last edited by Moose Maclennan (2011-11-18 03:48:03)
#4 2011-11-18 03:43:24
- Andy_B
- Ivy Realist
- Posts: 2097
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
My wife bakes flapjack, cookies, shortbread etc. at least twice a week, thus ensuring...
#5 2011-11-18 03:53:45
- Andy_B
- Ivy Realist
- Posts: 2097
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Just picking up on HRs posting, I've seen quite a few pictures of Sidney P looking immaculate in a three-piece.
#7 2011-11-18 04:02:03
- Moose Maclennan
- Ivy Inspiration
- From: Hernando's Hideaway
- Posts: 4577
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Black longwings here.
#9 2011-11-18 05:30:40
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
- Posts: 3394
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Randy lower-class trifler
#10 2011-11-18 05:33:14
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
- Posts: 3394
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Randy lower-class trifler
#11 2011-11-18 05:34:40
- Andy_B
- Ivy Realist
- Posts: 2097
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Gareth, my love, the camera likes you. You're highly photogenic and wear the clothing beautifully. Not always easy, that, by any means.
#12 2011-11-18 05:40:37
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
- Posts: 3394
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
You really are too kind. I've been a right bloater in my time, I can assure you, Andy. But I took steps.
Randy lower-class trifler
#14 2011-11-18 05:52:55
- colin
- Bright Light
- Posts: 1367
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
I've a nice grey flannel 3-piece. The waistcoat is a tad on the short side, sadly. Harpo, you certainly wear the ivy look very well, really cool.
#15 2011-11-22 06:18:40
- Hard Bop Hank
- Ivy Soul Brother
- From: land of a 1000 dances
- Posts: 4923
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
not sure about this:
http://www.asuitthatfits.com/shop/index.php?option=com_myblog&show=How-the-three-piece-suit-was-invented.html&Itemid=370
the blogger seems to be clueless on some accounts, and I have no idea where he copied this stuff from, but despite the shortcuts there's some valid information...
anyway, back to Ivy....
Harpo's holy grail:
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4007/suit1.jpg
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#17 2012-02-27 07:01:55
- Harpo
- The Best In The West
- From: West Wales
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Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Excellent! Looks the business Woolster. Whats the make/fabric, etc.?
Randy lower-class trifler
#19 2012-02-27 10:07:40
- Typhoid_Jones
- Vintage American Clothier
- From: Boston, Massachusetts
- Posts: 223
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
^^^ GREAT vintage label!
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TYPHOID JONES: A Vintage American Clothier on Etsy.com:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TyphoidJones
#20 2012-02-27 11:50:02
- Liam Mac
- Ivy Avenger
- From: Beyond!
- Posts: 4789
Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
I think Dress Wallace, which is what that tartan is, is my favourite tartan these days. It's so bold. Looks great with the tweed. That's a real winner all round. Nice one, Ville.
#22 2021-12-11 04:29:56
- A Fine Sadness
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Re: The (ivy) three-piece suit
Moose: another forum favourite. Ditto Harpo. Where are they now?
Yes, I fucked up over the sizing. Can't remember the details but it was a rather nice tweed Brooks. No, it was more than rather nice. But marlowe - bless him - was mistaken over this. Of course they're Ivy League, for those who can get the sizing right and wear them with complete confidence.