Vintage 1970s Burgundy Red Black Velvet Lapel 38S Tux Details:
- color is a maroon burgundy red with black velvet and black satin
- wide notched lapels trimmed in black satin with top velvet collar
- linked closure button jacket
- angled flap front pockets trimmed in satin, 2 inner pockets
- single breasted light shoulder padding
- 2 button cuff
- single center vent
- trousers have front scalloped pockets, center metal zipper topped with two slide latches and inner button
- jacket is fully lined
- shown with a skinny knit to give it a modern look or you could go with a classic ruffle tux and wide black bowtie for classic 1976
- best for a 37 or 38 S thought trousers are custom and wider at the waist than an average 38 but please base purchase off of actual measurements compared to a similar garment that fits well
- shirt and tie shown not included but sold separately
Material: polyester
Decade: 1976
Brand/Tags: Hong Kong Custom Tailor made in September 1976
Condition: Very good
- looks like it was worn only one time or so as in great condition
- back bottom of jacket had some darkened spots I initially hadn't noticed when photographing but spot treated after photos and all came out as well as small spot treated on front satin lapel that may have shown up in images but no longer there
- set has not been cleaned but no odors to note and presents beautifully in person
Measurements: (taken flat and doubled when needed)
Jacket
Chest - 40”
Waist - 38”
Bicep - 16”
Shoulders - 17.5”
Sleeve - 23.5”
Top center back seam to bottom back hem length - 29"
Trousers
Waist - 36” (trousers have been let out fully)
Hips - 44” measured at bottom fly
Inseam - 27.5”
Length - 38”
Thigh - 26"
Front rise - 11.75”
Back rise - 18”
Cuff - 21”
Waist seam allowance - 2.5"