Vintage Dior Men’s suit, need help
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The Vintage Vendeuse
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Per forum rules, we don't do valuations.
This is Dior ready-to-wear. Men's Dior suits are fairly common in my local large suburban thrift stores.
Check eBay completed sales for an idea of pricing.
This is Dior ready-to-wear. Men's Dior suits are fairly common in my local large suburban thrift stores.
Check eBay completed sales for an idea of pricing.
Rue_de_la_Paix
VFG Member
That is a very handsome suit and I love the herringbone weave and the fact that it is linen and not wool could be a plus. Can you show the pants, with waistline area and any cuffs showing too? What size is it?
David Osorio
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pastperfect2
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David,
Lay the jacket flat and button it, then measure it in inches from armpit to armpit. Then subtract 4" for ease and you will have the chest size of the suit. So if the jacket measures 44" , its a size 40. Then measure the back length of the jacket, from the neck seam at the base of the collar at the center back to the hem for the Length ( Short, Reg , Long). This is variable depending on the chest size, but there are charts online .
For the pants - fasten the waistband and measure - this is the waist measure. Measure the inseam from the crotch to the pants hem. So a SZ 40 suit usually has a 34" waist for the pants, while the length was set to the wearer.
So, for example, a suit could be a 40L with a 34/33 trousers. Or the waist could have been altered to be either larger or smaller than standard.
In men's suiting size is a huge factor in value.
May I ask your basis for 1970s? I ask because the very long line of the widish lapel with a 4 button DB front with a single button closure was a very 1990s line. 1970s DB jackets were much more likely to have a 6 button front with 2 actual closures and be more fitted in the torso. Are there pleats on the trousers?
Lay the jacket flat and button it, then measure it in inches from armpit to armpit. Then subtract 4" for ease and you will have the chest size of the suit. So if the jacket measures 44" , its a size 40. Then measure the back length of the jacket, from the neck seam at the base of the collar at the center back to the hem for the Length ( Short, Reg , Long). This is variable depending on the chest size, but there are charts online .
For the pants - fasten the waistband and measure - this is the waist measure. Measure the inseam from the crotch to the pants hem. So a SZ 40 suit usually has a 34" waist for the pants, while the length was set to the wearer.
So, for example, a suit could be a 40L with a 34/33 trousers. Or the waist could have been altered to be either larger or smaller than standard.
In men's suiting size is a huge factor in value.
May I ask your basis for 1970s? I ask because the very long line of the widish lapel with a 4 button DB front with a single button closure was a very 1990s line. 1970s DB jackets were much more likely to have a 6 button front with 2 actual closures and be more fitted in the torso. Are there pleats on the trousers?
David Osorio
Registered Guest
Hey Hollis,
I measured the jacket from armpit to armpit while it was flat on the couch, measurements came out to 38” minus 4” would be 34”. The back measures 30”.
Pants measure 34” waist. Inseam from crotch to pants hem is 30”.
When it comes to aging it, i based it of the ACWA union tag that’s on the inside pocket. These tags were used from 1962-1976. With the later years having the numbers in black instead of red. See link below.
https://steelzipper.com/ACWA.html
Thanks for all your help.
Best,
David Osorio
Circa Vintage Clothing
Alumni
Hi David, I concur with Hollis that there are elements here that suggest a later than '70s date but the rounded patch pockets were popular in the late '60s to '70s and are quite distinctive.
I'd be inclined to agree with your '70s date but wonder if this photo here has a date for you: it seems have a stamp of 'June 22 19....' and if you can read the rest of it, it might help. Tailored suits are frequently dated.
Nicole
I'd be inclined to agree with your '70s date but wonder if this photo here has a date for you: it seems have a stamp of 'June 22 19....' and if you can read the rest of it, it might help. Tailored suits are frequently dated.
Nicole