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Late 1970s/Early 1980s Cream & Tan Houndstooth Sport Coat | Modern size: Men’s S/M

A beautifully proportioned vintage sport coat in cream and warm tan mini houndstooth, cut with structured shoulders, broad notch lapels, a two-button front, and a distinctly shaped waist. The pale neutral palette makes traditional menswear feel unexpectedly light and modern. Estimated to best fit a contemporary men’s S/M and shown on Kaden with a close tailored fit.

$118.00

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Description

Traditional tailoring, but considerably less serious.

This late 1970s to early 1980s sport coat is cut in a small-scale cream and tan houndstooth that reads softly neutral from a distance and becomes much more graphic up close. Rather than the expected charcoal, brown, or black, the palette moves through warm ivory, biscuit, camel, and pale beige.

The silhouette does most of the work. Structured shoulders give the jacket a clean upper line, while the body draws inward noticeably through the waist before falling into a longer tailored hem. Broad notch lapels frame the chest, and the two-button single-breasted front keeps the proportions sharp without pushing into costume territory.

Classic details include a welt chest pocket, two flap hip pockets, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and a clean tailored back. It has enough structure to completely change the shape of jeans and a tee, while the pale houndstooth keeps it softer than a conventional business blazer.

On Kaden, the jacket wears close through the shoulders, chest, and waist without obvious pulling. The length falls below the hip for the elongated silhouette associated with late 1970s and early 1980s menswear.

Wear it exactly as photographed over powder blue, pair it with washed denim and a ribbed tank, or move in the opposite direction with ivory trousers and a fine knit for a tonal look. Chocolate brown, oxblood, navy, faded black, tobacco, olive, and pale denim all work beautifully against the warm check.

Details

Brand / Maker: Unidentified
Estimated Era: Late 1970s to early 1980s
Production Status: True vintage
Garment Type: Sport coat / tailored blazer
Marked Size: Not shown
Estimated Modern Size: Men’s S/M
Secondary Fit: Unisex
Model: Kaden
Model Fit: Close tailored fit
Primary Color: Cream / ivory
Secondary Colors: Tan / camel / beige
Pattern: Mini houndstooth / dogtooth
Material: Structured woven suiting textile
Fiber Content: Not shown
Front: Single-breasted
Closure: Two-button front
Lapel: Broad notch lapel
Chest Pocket: Welt chest pocket
Hip Pockets: Two flap pockets
Sleeves: Long sleeves
Cuffs: Buttoned cuffs
Shoulder: Structured
Body Shape: Tailored with waist suppression
Length: Long-line tailored jacket
Stretch: No visible stretch
Country of Origin: Not shown
Quantity: One

Fit Notes

Estimated to best fit a modern men’s S/M.

On Kaden, the shoulder line sits close to the natural shoulder, the chest closes smoothly, and the jacket follows the waist rather than hanging boxy. The sleeves finish around the wrist and the jacket body extends well below the hip.

A modern men’s Small should receive a slightly easier classic fit. A modern men’s Medium should receive the close, sharply tailored fit shown here.

Because structured vintage jackets are more fit-sensitive than relaxed shirts or knitwear, shoppers who are particular about shoulder, chest, or sleeve fit should compare against a similarly shaped jacket they already own.

Condition

Very Good Vintage Condition.

The jacket presents very well overall. The cream and tan houndstooth remains clear and evenly colored, the tailored shape holds cleanly, both front buttons are present, and the visible exterior seams, pocket flaps, lapels, cuffs, shoulders, and back appear structurally sound.

Light handling creases and gentle surface wear are consistent with vintage age and previous use. No major holes, concentrated staining, open exterior seams, missing front buttons, or obvious large areas of fabric damage are visible in the photos.

Please review all images closely, as they form part of the condition description.

Styling Notes

Treat it as a neutral.

Powder blue, cream, navy, chocolate, oxblood, washed black, pale denim, olive, tobacco, and faded pink all sit easily against the warm houndstooth.

For something directional, wear it over a jumpsuit or boiler suit as photographed. For classic menswear, pair it with high-waisted trousers, a fine knit, and loafers. For everyday use, throw it over a white tee with vintage denim and let the tailoring do the work.

Styled With

The powder-blue jumpsuit, shoes, jewelry, and other styling pieces shown are separate inventory and are not included with the jacket.

Curation Note

Each Quirk piece is hand selected by our team for quality, construction, styling potential, and point of view. 

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