Actually, I think I'd rather wear a fun stripe tuxedo shirt than a regular one. The idea of wearing a nice, conservative tux and black tie, with those fun stripes secretly hidden away in the sleeves and down the back, is very Ivy... The wing collar is more of a dealbreaker for me than the stripes to be honest...
US made Brooks Brothers chambray shirt, 15.5/4:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BROOKS-BROTHERS-Blue-Cotton-Dress-Shirt-Sz-15-5-34-Made-In-USA-Vintage/312120212656?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D50544%26meid%3D318b75b1c1ba4deea2e8044c1547fa23%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D292542159383%26itm%3D312120212656&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851
Would definitely go for this one if it was in my size!
Nice 3/2 sack seersucker jacket with two-button sleeves, listed as 40R
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-Saks-Fifth-Avenue-Mens-Seersucker-2-Button-Blazer-Sport-Coat-40-R-Stripe/182564816427?hash=item2a81b6062b:g:cZUAAOSw9NdXsOKh
. . . but more like a 38R (if the measurements are to be believed). Lapels and vent put it in the 70s although I think it would look fine when worn.
I bought a suit with what I thought were super wide lapels, however when I wear it it looks fine. I wouldn't go any wider though, and I've just checked it and they're not as wide as those above. Plus the above has super low button placement so I'm going to have to agree - unless you're a hardcore 70s ivy re-enactor (do such people exist?) it would be best avoided.
Thanks for the size correction, I didn't get a chance to look at the measurements
Seersucker is hard to find with any Ivy details at all, so though it does have wide lapels, I thought I'd pass it along... One never knows...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VTG-60s-Palm-Beach-Seersucker-Jacket-42L-Trad-Ivy-3-Roll-2-Sack-Union-Made/112871428092?hash=item1a47a94ffc:g:~rcAAOSwqjpaqV1y
42L gingham seersucker jacket!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/332641178148?ul_noapp=true
Corbin 'Natural Shoulders' trousers in size 38.
Squeeze me? Baking powder...?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/YUMA-Florsheim-Imperial-Shell-Cordovan-Loafers-9-5-D/272946728095?hash=item3f8ce48c9f:g:F2kAAOSwUn9aEyyH
If you guys are thinking of a foreign holiday this year but cant quite find the cash, then maybe think about selling your old Yumas!
I know. Crazy...!
My search for a pair of vintage Yuma’s continues... decided not to sell my Florsheim Longwings after falling back in love 😍. I polished them up for sale and decide I couldn’t part with them!
I must admit I was having doubts about your sanity.
I have vintage Florsheim beefrolls and although they are wearable they really don't look that great, plus my feet definitely don't like them if I walk for any distance in them. Whereas old school Florsheim longwings and smooths really are the business (as I am sure I have stated innumerable times).
cheap 6 button Makers, NOS, 15.5/2:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NWT-Brooks-Brothers-Mens-Long-Sleeve-Button-Shirt-Size-15-1-2-Yellow-Ivory-Black/302713849682?hash=item467b26c752:g:GHsAAOSw1WJZJ2Is
J. Press Tweed plaid sport coat. Size 41R. B.I.N. - $47.80
https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-J-Press-Soft-Tweed-Plaid-Sport-Coat-41L-TRAD-3-Roll-2-Wool-Jacket-Blazer/323239657979?hash=item4b4295c1fb
Last edited by Chet (2018-05-18 08:57:09)
Vintage Haspel wash and wear suit -
- 17" shoulders
- 46" chest
- 25" sleeve length
- 31" length from back neck nape to back hem
- 36" pant waist
- 29.5" inseam
- 41.5" outseam
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1960s-Light-blue-SEERSUCKER-machine-washable-suit-by-HASPEL-size-44R-L/132512629765?hash=item1eda5e4405:g:YrQAAOSwoRBajOYS
Sero Madras popover - Size XL - £55 BIN
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Sero-Ivy-League-Popover-XL-shirt-made-in-USA-100-cotton/112987151660?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D52cf3fa480f14d17a77a66d671a6304e%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D112987151660&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%3A09180cd7-5ce4-11e8-800e-74dbd180fcaf%7Cparentrq%3A824d8e911630a9e802e28d5afff98e0e%7Ciid%3A2
Fitzgerald Clothiers Madras - Size M - £55 BIN
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fitzgerald-Clothiers-Ivy-league-Madras-Button-down-shirt-16-33-L/112976805436?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D52cf3fa480f14d17a77a66d671a6304e%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D112976805436&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%3A09180cd7-5ce4-11e8-800e-74dbd180fcaf%7Cparentrq%3A824d8e911630a9e802e28d5afff98e0e%7Ciid%3A2
Sero Madras - Size L - £55 BIN
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vtg-Sero-size-L-madras-Ivy-League-shirt-100-cotton/112987148615?_trkparms=aid%3D777001%26algo%3DDISCO.FEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20170615105047%26meid%3D52cf3fa480f14d17a77a66d671a6304e%26pid%3D100656%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26%26itm%3D112987148615&_trksid=p2481888.c100656.m5063&_trkparms=pageci%3A09180cd7-5ce4-11e8-800e-74dbd180fcaf%7Cparentrq%3A824d8e911630a9e802e28d5afff98e0e%7Ciid%3A2
Hart Schaffner and Marx plaid lightweight sack - Size 43R - $34 BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/vtg-60s-lightweight-3-2-roll-plaid-jacket-43R-tag-hart-schaffner-marx-ivy-trad/352266999740?hash=item5204bfd7bc:g:TbUAAOSwNmVabkKH
Last edited by Chet (2018-05-21 05:01:01)
A real bargain for someone..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brooks-Brothers-Mens-Suit-Poplin-Tan-Summer-Suit-40-Long-Made-in-USA/292575698262?hash=item441ededd56:g:99wAAOSweltbBZLc
just bought my first pair of saddle shoes...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dexter-Oxford-Saddle-9M-9-M-Shoes-Nubuck-Suede-Leather-Tan-Brown-EUC-Made-USA/123091701417?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
They look very nice 👌