40s Vintage Pleated Front Pants Mens Cuffed 50s Baggy Large VFG
1940s to 1950s vintage pleated pants like this are so hard to find! Set-in waistband, double pleated front, cuffed stovepipe legs. Slightly angled inset hand warmer pockets near the side seams, and a pair of inset bound pockets in back, one that buttons closed. The pants have buttons at the waist to attach vintage suspenders.
SIZE: No size label. These were taken in at the waist by a tailor at some point - if you let them back out, you could add up to 1.5" in the waist and still have 1" seam allowances.
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Measurements |
Inches |
Cm |
|
Waist |
35.5" |
90 |
|
Hips |
42.5" |
108 |
|
Front Rise |
11.5" |
29 |
|
Inseam |
28" |
71 |
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Pant Leg Bottom Circumference |
20" |
50.5 |
FABRIC/COLORS: Medium weight wool, in a heathered weave that is mostly black plus a little dark gray or brown, very subtle and versatile. Waistband, inner placket and inner pockets are unbleached polished cotton.
TAGS: No tags
CLOSURES: A large flat hook and bar at the waist, plus an tabbed button for security. The heavy brass zipper is Gripper brand.
CONDITION: On very close inspection, I found an old re-weaving repair near the right knee, masterfully done - see closeups. The cotton facing has many areas of discoloration, doesn't affect wearability. No other issues noted.
I measure the outside of garments, unless stated otherwise.
For menswear, the chest is measured at armpit level.
For womenswear, the bust is measured a little below armpit level, including the room created by darts or gathers.
Waist will be measured if there is one, and hips are measured about 9" below waist level. Sleeves are measured from shoulder seam or an approximation in the absence of a shoulder seam. Garment length is measured from the back of the neck, unless otherwise stated.
The measurement numbers refer to the garment, not the body inside. For best fit, measure a similar type of garment which fits you well and compare.
If the garment is shown on Josephine, my mannequin, her measurements are 31/24.5/34". Sometimes she wears a padded bra. My live models measurements vary depending on the day and year, and I don't ask them to share that.