Notch Lapel Double Breasted tweed suit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/401057379889

This vintage suit was made in the late 1950s-early 1960s. It is an unusual style, popular for an extremely brief period around 1960, usually seen in sportcoat form. The suit is double breasted, with narrow notch lapels and a sharp cutaway. It has a button on belted back, with four buttons, horizontally oriented cuff buttons, tab adjusters on the waistband of the suit and pegged trousers. This one is NOS with the original tags still on it, and unhemmed legs.

Chest (pit to pit): 22-1/2″ (doubled = 45″)
Shoulder to shoulder: 18″
Sleeve (shoulder to cuff): 25-1/4″
Length (Base of collar to hem): 28-1/2″
Waist (side to side): 15″ (doubled = 30″)
Outseam: 47-1/2″
Inseam: 37″
Rise: 10-1/2″

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