Vintage 1970 Men’s Suit Hand Tailored and Dated Size Small
This is a hand tailored vintage 1970 men’s suit, dated August 24, 1970, and made by Tailleur L. Bécotte of Victoriaville, Quebec. The suit is made in a blended 1970blue and black fabric with light blue pinstripes, and has padded shoulders, a jetted chest pocket, a three-button front, high set narrow notched lapels, and jetted lower pockets. The jacket is half-lined in a striped burgundy satin fabric. The flat-front trousers have a straight leg, side pockets, and a 2 1/2" hem allowance for possible lengthening.
Material:
Likely wool or a wool-blend suiting
Lined in rayon or acetate
Sizing: There is no size label as this was hand measured and tailored, and although it should fit a US size 36, please rely on the following measurements for fit:
Jacket:
Shoulders: 17” seam to seam
Sleeves: 24”
Sleeve inseam: 16 1/2”
Chest: 40”
Waist: 36”
Length: 27 1/2” (from back neck seam)
Pants:
Waist: 33”
Inseam: 28 1/2” (extra 2 1/2” hem allowance)
Total length: 37 1/2”
Estimated modern size: Men’s 38–40 Regular
Condition: In very good condition — clean and well preserved with no stains, holes, or other defects, but the hem of the left leg cuff.
This is a nice example of a hand tailored vintage 1970 men’s suit - great if it fits!