Never worn, with original tags, all cotton pajamas from the 1940s by Weldon. The illustrated paper tag boasts a Ful-bak seat with "no center seam to bind" and "U shaped tailoring for more bending, sitting, sleeping comfort" and a Ful-bak coat with "deep pleat for freer arm and shoulder action" No doubt about it these PJS were designed for comfort.

The fabric is the nicest cotton I've ever seen, silky and smooth like a good Pima or Sea Island cotton.  It has a wheat colored background with tiny red and green pattern. I was surprised to see such fine fabric used to make pajamas but that's vintage for you....made at a time when quality was the rule.  The top is boxy with long wide cuff sleeves, breast pocket and genuine mother of pearl buttons. The bottoms are wide leg with wide bottom cuff. They have a button fly  with an elasticized AND draw string waist. The size is on the larger side with the following measurements

Top

Chest  - 48"

Sleeve length from shoulder seam - 24"

Length from neck to hem - 30"

Bottoms

Waist is adjustable from around 35" - 38"

Outer leg seam - 43"

Inseam- 28" (in pajamas the inseam is less than pants because the crotch is lower for looseness/comfort)

Never Worn and in Mint Condition

1940s-50s hand embroidered wool vest from Mexico.
Antique ivory, wool... hand embroidered with burnt orange satin thread. Simple one piece cut (no side seams) with small collar and patch pockets. The edges of the garment are folded over and finished blanket style with a hand done cross stitch. Open in front. It does look old but there are no moth holes or stains. Created at a time when western wear was all the rage.

Can be worn by a man or a woman.A great ethnic-hippie piece. For the gals: you can accessorize for a more stylish look with a wide belt. Preferably hand tooled with a fabulous buckle!
Small mens size
Medium Womens size

Chest 38"
Excellent Condition
 

Killer 1960s vintage dinner/tuxedo jacket! The fabric is a rich black on black brocade with black satin trim defining the collar, pockets and cuff edges. The body has a straight cut and is single breasted, closing with a single button. It has a  rolled collar, flap pockets and chest pocket and is vent less. The vented sleeves end in a rolled demi cuff with two buttons. The hand set in lining is black satin. I'm seeing Frankie here, crooning away in a smoke filled lounge... smooth man.

 There is no makers label just a blank name and size  tag inside the inner pocket. The fabric and tailoring are very nice so I am assuming it was a better garment in it's day.

The size is a 38R with the following measurements

Chest (underarm to underarm) - 40"

Sleeves from shoulder seam - 26"

Waist- 38"

Length of jacket from neck to hem- 30 1/4"

Shoulder to Shoulder - 17 1/2"

Excellent Condition no flaws to report inside or out

The BEST vintage bowling sweater wouldn't you agree?!

The design is a V-neck cardigan done in creme wool with burgundy accents. There are two pockets in front. The embroidered applique in front reads Bay State Bindery '65-'66, with 3 candle pins and ball in the center. But the best part is the embroidered shoulder applique with the name LEFTY. This gem was done for our pal Lefty by the Bucky Warren Co. 149-151 Pearl St Boston. The size would be around a medium with the following measurements

Chest  42"

Shoulder 21"

Sleeves 28" long (with the cuff down)

Lefty sure must have loved this sweater because he took real good care of it. There isn't a flaw to be found.

Excellent Condition

Think Dobie Gillis!

1960s polyester shirt from the "Dobie Gillis" era. Light Green with small "moderne" print. The shirt is slightly fitted with short sleeves and breast patch-pocket. The label reads Sears The Mens store, Golden Comfort, Ultressa. The size is 15 1/2 (med/small) with the following measurements.

Chest 41"
Shoulders 18"

Excellent Condition

Frat House, Retro Fashion!
Early 1960s polyester shirt. Blue with small "moderne" print. The shirt is slightly fitted with short sleeves and breast patch-pocket. The label reads Sears The Mens store, Golden Comfort, Ultressa. The size is 15 1/2 (med/small) with the following measurements.

Chest 41"
Shoulders 18"

Excellent Condition

Great short sleeved "Optical" knit shirt from the 1970s. The knit reminds me vaguely of Missoni (it's not though). The colors are dark brown and white and the knit pattern.is done on the vertical. It has short sleeves and a breast patch pocket. It is probably a polyester but I am not sure since the label does not say. Inside the neck is a Van Heusen label which also reads Van-knit. The size is 15-15 1/2 (medium/small) with the following measurements.

Chest 41"
Shoulders 17 1/2" across

Excellent Condition

 

Galloping Polo Ponies!
This Fun and Funky shirt is from the 1970s. The material is a soft acetate and nylon knit with a beige background and a print of galloping Polo ponies with Riders. The shirt is narrow cut with short sleeves and pointed collar. The label reads Medici. It is medium/small in size with the following measurements

Chest 40"
Shoulders 17 1/2" across

Excellent Condition
 

College Guy, Cool!
Preppy, shirt from the 1970s. The material is a poly,cotton blend with a stripe and diamond print on a very pale sage background. It has short sleeves and a breast patch pocket. Inside the neck is a K-Mart label. The size is 14-14 1/2 (small) with the following measurements.

Chest 40"
Shoulders 16" across

Excellent Condition