This is a wonderful vintage mohair mens formal wear tuxedo suit dating to the 60s.  The suit is made in black with padded shoulders, narrow shawl lapels, flapped side pockets, chest pocket, single button closure and with two buttons at either cuff.  The shawl collar and cuffs are in silk satin and there is a similar stripe down either leg.  It is fully lined in black viscose.  The pants have a flat front, metal zipper fly, a pocket built into either side and two back pockets. 

Label: Selix Formal Wear Of California,  Selix was a Bay area chain of stores specializing in mens formal wear, founded in 1915 and closed in 2015

Tailor’s label:  E Trudeau MD St Joseph’s Hospital.

Sizing: This mens formal wear tux was tailored to measure, and although it should fit a 38/40,  perhaps a 40 short, please rely on the following measurements for fit, and note the waist on the pants:

Jacket:

Shoulders: 18 1/2” across shoulder seam-to-seam 

Sleeves: 24” from shoulder seam

Sleeve Inseam: 16”

Chest: 44”

Waist: 39”

Overall length: 29“

Pants:

Waist: 31”

Leg Inseam: 28” long - there is 2 3/4” of fabric inside the hem

Overall length: 39“

Condition: This mens formal wear tuxedo is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors. It looks like it saw very little use, and was very well kept over the years.  

This is a very nice quality vintage mens formal wear tuxedo from the 60s!