A superb vintage 1950s plus fours or breeks suit bespoke tailored by the renowned 'Denman & Goddard' in 1954 from medium/heavyweight wool tweed fabric in a bold Prince of Wales check or Glen Plaid in mixed earthy browns & sage greens with a teal overcheck - the close-ups show it best on my screen. Single-breasted 3-button jacket with medium padded shoulders, notch lapels with a delightful curved throat tab beneath, slightly fitted waist, twin side vents, welted chest & flapped lower hand & pockets, cuffs with 3 of 4 buttons working; fully lined in olive rayon with ivory sleeve linings, 1 chest, 1 ticket & 1 poacher's pocket. Plus fours are full-cut & wide in the thigh with a slight taper to the cuff, have single inward pleats, side slip & 1 rear pockets, button fly, side waist adjuster tabs, ankle tabs with prong 'Sword' buckles.
Please study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description. Shirt & tie not included.
Size: Suggested 42" Regular.
All measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):
Jacket Chest - armpit to armpit: 23" (58.5cm)
Shoulder to shoulder: 19" (48cm)
Shoulder to cuff: 24 3/4" (63cm)
Armpit to cuff: 17 314" (43.8cm)
Waist: 20 1/2" (52cm)
Back length - base of collar to hem: 30 1/2" (77.5cm)
Plus fours waist: 18 1/4" (46.3cm) [about 2" available to let out]
Inside leg: 23" (58.4cm)
Outside leg: 36" (91.5cm)
Rise - crotch seam to top of waistband: 15" (38cm)
Leg width at hem: max. 7" (18cm) unless the buckles are moved.
Condition:
In very good condition overall - the jacket has slightly more overall patina than the trousers, so that on closer examination they look slightly darker. The jacket has a 2 small repairs to the lower right front (arrowed) - yellowing on the collar fold & collar edges - faint discolouration across the shoulder area - some marks & stains to the lining, especially in the sleeves. The trousers have some wear & staining to the linings & pocket bags - a small hole in the waistband lining where the waist hook has rubbed through - a hole in the right hand pocket bag. Has been thoroughly steamed & brushed prior to listing.
I have a no returns policy - please check the above measurements and compare to a similar garment of your own before buying - no refund offered for items that don’t fit.
