{"product_id":"vintage-mens-1940s-1950s-sports-suit-back-belted-jacket-breeches-grey-wool-38-short-1","title":"Vintage Mens 1940s 1950s Sports Suit Back Belted Jacket \u0026 Breeches Grey Wool 38\" Short","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding vintage late 1940s or early 1950s Finnish back-belted jacket \u0026amp; breeches suit, stylishly tailored with some super details from a fairly heavyweight wool cavalry twill fabric in dark grey. The jacket is 3-button single-breasted, with broad notch lapels, heavily padded shoulders, fitted waist, 4 pleated patch pockets with buttoning scalloped flaps, cuffs with 3 decorative buttons, scalloped rear shoulder yoke \u0026amp; attached back belt with trapped pleats between; fitted with chunky greenish moulded plastic 'football' buttons \u0026amp; lined in bronze satiny fabric with striped sleeve linings. The breeches are c\u003cspan\u003eut in the classic style with wide thighs, flat front, full-cut seat, button fly \u0026amp; braces buttons, tunnel belt loops at the front \u0026amp; narrow trapezoid ones at the back, 2 front welted pockets, front watch or cash pocket \u0026amp; 2 rear flapped pockets, no openings at the calf sides so that you don't have to wear them with long socks or tall boots, scalloped front hem \u0026amp; elastic stirrups. No maker's labels present; I've heard this type of suit referred to in Finland as a 'driver's suit', presumably as they resemble what chauffeurs wore - stylistically it could easily pass for pre-war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccessories not included - shown with an 'Old Fashioned Garments' roll neck which is also available on the website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease study the photographs carefully - they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Suggested 38\" Short - shown on a 38\" mannequin; please check measurements below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll measurements are external, taken with the garment laid flat, to be doubled where appropriate for circumference (with approx. metric equivalent):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacket Chest - armpit to armpit: 21\" (53cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to shoulder: 18 1\/2\" (47cm)\u003cbr\u003eShoulder to cuff: 23\" (58.5cm) [about 1\" to let down]\u003cbr\u003eArmpit to cuff: 16\" (40.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 18 3\/4\" (47.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eBack length - base of collar to hem: 26 1\/2\" (67cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBreeches waist: 16 1\/2\" (42cm) [nothing to let out]\u003cbr\u003eInside leg to hem: 24 1\/2\" (81cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInside leg to knee: approx. 11\" (28cm) \u003cbr\u003eOutside leg in a straight line: 36\" (91.5cm)\u003cbr\u003eRise - crotch seam to top of waistband: 12 1\/2\" (32cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLeg width at calf: approx 7\" (18cm) \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLeg width at hem: 6\" (15cm)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition with light wear overall - there is some minor surface wear \u0026amp; a few faint marks to the fabric - the jacket has slight discolouration on the collar fold, the lining has some discolouration, marks \u0026amp; snags.  The breeches have 2 tiny moth nips at the crotch, a very faint patch of yellowing to the bottom left of the fly, the waist hook \u0026amp; bearer button are a bit loose, a small black spot on the outer left thigh, some stains \u0026amp; marks to the elastic stirrups. Has been thoroughly steamed \u0026amp; brushed prior to listing but not cleaned.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther information \u0026amp; photos on request.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Fashioned Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53262470021448,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0848\/9464\/6600\/files\/P1420219.jpg?v=1781100260","url":"https:\/\/oldfashionedvintage.com\/products\/vintage-mens-1940s-1950s-sports-suit-back-belted-jacket-breeches-grey-wool-38-short-1","provider":"Old Fashioned Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}