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Men's Vintage 2 DAKS Double Breasted Dinner Suit 42" Chest

Men's Vintage 2 DAKS Double Breasted Dinner Suit 42" Chest

Regular price £150.00 GBP
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Vintage DAKS peak lapel double breasted tuxedo suit; jacket and double front pleated trousers, zip fly. The jacket is older, I suspected over time the owner needed a different size trouser so replaced the original one with newer, as they have a more recent DAKS label. The owner was in the REME during WW2 and went on to become a very well known motorcycle journalist. 

Please note you may spot a missing button on the jacket from the 1st image. I have since replaced that button, pictured on image 2.

  • Double breasted jacket, one button fastening.
  • No back vent. 4 buttons on the sleeve cuff.
  • Crossgrain faille shawl collar lapels.

The Trousers:

  • Double front pleats.
  • Adjustable button waistband.
  • Zip fly.
  • Single braid leg trim.
  • Silk waist band lining with perished rubber pads that were to grip the shirt from sliding up.

Measures when laid flat edge to edge:

  • 44" chest pit to pit x 2 for 40-42".
  • 17.5" across shoulders.
  • 24.5" sleeve length.
  • 30" back length.

Trousers Measure:

  • 14" front rise.
  • 19" back rise.
  • 36" waist.
  •  29" inside leg. 

This suit is in fair-good condition. There's a small hole on the back right thigh area on trousers - see all images. A few subtle marks here and there and stained pocket lining.

  • Care Dry Clean
  • Fabric Wool
  • Type Vintage
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