1950s 60s Vintage Suit Custom Tailored Silicani Tailors 28”W

This men’s custom tailored 1950s 60s vintage suit was made by Aldo & Celso Silicani of Montreal, located at 231 St. Zotique E.. The craftsmanship and cut of this piece suggest a date of circa 1958 — a transitional period between the broader, padded silhouettes of the early 1950s and the slimmer, more modern lines of the early 1960s.

The suit is made from a medium-weight navy blue wool, hand tailored with clean structure and minimal ornamentation. The jacket features padded shoulders, a three-button front, high set narrow notched lapels, a single rear vent, and a full rayon lining. The trousers have a high rise, button fly, flat front, and slim straight leg, typical of late 1950s custom tailoring. 

Material: Wool (fully lined in rayon)

Colour:  Blue in an attractive tone
Date: Circa 1958 to 1962

Sizing:  Being custom tailored, this has no size label, and although it should fit a small size with an extra small waist, please rely on the following measurements for fit:

Jacket Measurements:

Shoulders: 18 in seam to seam

Sleeves: 24 in from shoulder seam (inseam 15 1/4 in)

Chest: 40 in underarm to underarm (around)

Waist (at button): 38 in (around)

Length: 28 1/2 in (back neck seam to hem)

Trousers measurements

Waist: 28 in (there is a little extra cloth at centre back to let out, maybe 2”- 2 1/2”)

Inseam: 29 in

Outseam/overall length: 40 in

Condition: In very good condition with no pronounced wear, tear, soiling, staining or odour.

This is a nice quality 1950s 60s vintage suit in an attractive tone of blue - great if it fits!