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Any idea where to look for mens suits from the 50's

demree, 23 September, 2012 at 14:52 Posted on Planning 0 5

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We are getting married in July 2014 and are planning a 50's style wedding, however we can not find any suits for male members in a 50's style

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Selenalee69 · 23 September, 2012 at 14:58
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There used to be a shop called American Classics in London-dunno if it still exists. Try some U.S.A. mens websites-they do all styles,and shoes to match !
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lynd · 23 September, 2012 at 17:04
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Were they straight-legged (narrow) trouser style suits? If so try M and S - they have a slim fit range that's lovely (my OH has one).. x
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rubyfirecracker · 23 September, 2012 at 17:34
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https://www.savvyrow.co.uk/

https://www.tweedmans.co.uk/suits/

https://www.rustyzipper.com/mens/suits/50s60s/

It depends on whether you're going for the British 50s look or more of an American feel. It's much harder to find mens 50s repro stuff, so it may be a question of keeping your eye on eBay/ vintage websites.

Zoot suits look nice - it depends on how authentically 50s you want to be though http://www.zootsuitstore.com/Shopping/Catalog/zootsuit.asp

Good luck
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venart · 23 September, 2012 at 19:10
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Zoot suits were 1940's..

According to the History of Men's Fashions:

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October 1950
In the 1950s, conservatism and conformity rule, with trim tailoring and similar accessories (hat, pocket square, cigarette, and martini) for just about everyone. Downtime sees the occasional glimpses of flair (shantung jackets, madras prints, Hawaiian shirts).

Read more: https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/g70/style-evolution-0908/"

December 1956

Why not just go for the slim fit tuxedo like the above (though maybe without the gold), sort of a rat pack image?

You can get them at a very reasonable price at M&S, even: http://www.marksandspencer.com/Limited-Collection-Button-Eveningwear-Jacket/dp/B0081WDXKI?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_4&nodeId=43490030&sr=1-4&qid=1348423789
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rubyfirecracker · 23 September, 2012 at 19:20
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I know, it depends if you're happy for an overall *vintage theme* or if you want to stick to the 50s exactly

I like the tux, very rat pack!
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