Measuring & Fit Guide
We offer a large selection of designers and manufacturers that span the 20th and early 21st century. Sizing varies greatly, so we have outlined our measuring and size estimating process.
The best way to know if a vintage item will fit you is to take a garment that fits you well, similar to the one you are interested in purchasing, and measure it the way we measure ours.
We lay all garments flat and measure as follows*:
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BUST - under arm to under arm across the front and then double that measurement. |
Measure the WAISTBAND, widest part of the HIPS, widest part of the THIGH on one leg and width of the CUFF, then double those measurements |
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WAIST - find the smallest part of the garment if there isn't an obvious seam for the waist and measure across and then double that measurement. |
LENGTH - Measure from the top of the waistband to the bottom of the cuff along the side seam. | |
| HIPS - Find the largest part of the hip area and measure flat, then double that measurement. | RISE - Measure from the crotch to the top of the waistband. | |
| LENGTH - from the nape of the neck or the top of the shoulders, depending on the style of garment. We will measure to the waist when applicable, so that you can determine if it will fit your torso, and then a waist down measurement. | INSEAM - Measure from the crotch to the bottom of the cuff along the inside seam. | |
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SLEEVES - measure from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve. When we think that the arm opening is particularly small, we will provide that measurement as well.** |
*Fabrics with stretch will have some give, we will try to mention the range of measurements that will fit comfortably.
**With dolman sleeves, the size is an estimation based on the waist as the body seamlessly joins the sleeve. 
Feel free to email us with specific questions about specific measurements that we may not have included that you need to know in order to feel confident about your purchase. If you have a particularly long torso, short legs, long arms, etc.. we can help you determine whether or not a garment will work for your body.
Description
Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather
This is truly a celebrity status outfit designed by Michael Hoban for North Beach leather!
This 3 piece black and red rock star ensemble includes a pair of high waist leather pants, a strapless bustier, and a jacket. All 3 pieces have gorgeous red appliques that are studded and embellished with rhinestones forming musical notes, bars and clefs! This is an exceptional outfit and we've never seen one like it especially in such amazing condition!
The pants and jacket are both lined, and the pants close with a back zipper. The jacket has red trimmed mini pockets, shoulder pads, and snaps in the front. The great bustier has elastic in the back and 2 snaps for closure. Please review all of the measurements for a proper fit!
The jacket is labeled a size 5/6 and the pants are labeled a size 7/8 but we estimate the outfit to be a modern day size 6/8.
Michael Hoban grew up in Boston and was the leader of a 1950's teenage street gang and the gang's streetwear was the inspiration for many of his designs!
Hoban was one of the first designers to introduce counter-culture leather clothing and jackets to Hollywood celebrities. His clients included Elvis, Elton John, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Heavy D., Dolly Parton, Arsenio Hall, Frank Sinatra, LL Cool J, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Diana Ross, Cher, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner and Mike Tyson. The garments were known for their unique themes and for their exclusiveness - they were quite expensive! This outfit would have been one of the more expensive ensembles as it includes 3 pieces with exceptional details.
Michael Hoban and Frank Morgan established North Beach Leather in the mid 60's in Los Angeles and they later moved the store to San Francisco.
"What everybody else calls fashion, I’ve been in forever.” ~ Michael Hoban
| Jacket: | |
| BUST: | up to 38" |
| WAIST: | 32" |
| LENGTH in back: | 18" |
| LENGTH in front to longest tip: | 22" |
| Bustier: | |
| BUST: | 32-36" |
| Pants: | |
| WAIST: | 28" |
| HIPS: | 32" |
| INSEAM: | 38" |
| RISE: | 13" |
| HEM circumference: | 12" |
In order to best determine fit, measure yourself or a garment of a smilar style that fits you well. Compare those measurements to those on the item description.
All of our pieces have been professionally cleaned and arrive ready to wear.
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