It looks like a sack coat, with a 3/2 roll, which is quite popular for the trad/ivy/preppy crowd. Its harris tweed, which is perhaps the most desirable variety. Based on the lapel width, could have been made any time in the 40s-60s, but due to it being unlined, I would think earlier.
What an interesting thread! I'll make sure to keep watch on this one. Also, some friendly tips:
1: If you can afford it, go bespoke. Find a really good tailor who does everything by hand. Although it obviously wasn't made for me, I've a really stunning bespoke suit, made in the 50s by a local...
Come to think of it, you're right. It's just rounded and then pulled in. Am I correct in saying drape is when the fabric of the chest folds and wrinkles?
Jacket 9:
The semi-boating blazer! Originally a 1930s pinstriped suit separate, I've repurposed it for more casual purposes. If only I had the trousers. :(
Worsted wool, DB 4x2, ventless, peaked lapels, draped chest and suppressed waist. Lapels could do with a bit of a press.
And that's it...
Jacket 6:
First navy blazer, and possibly my favourite. Wool-cashmere blend, SB, notch lapels, gold buttons, flapped pockets, single vent.
It's a tiny bit on the short side, although I find that works nicely with high-rise trousers.
Jacket 5:
I'll probably wear this one a lot once I get round to alterations. :(
2-button SB, merino wool, grey plaid (the plaid is black and sky blue). Slim notch lapels, flap pockets, double back vents.
Sleeves are far too long. Oh well, at least its an easy operation. Slimming the body...
Jacket 4:
Anthony Squires 3 button roll 2 chocolate brown striped sports coat, single breasted, single vent, flap pockets.
I replaced the buttons with mother of pearl.
Thought I might as well post them all. 1 jacket per reply, so as to make thread turnover easier. Agh, I don't know the technical term, but I hope you get the idea.
Electric blue 60s jacket, maybe mohair or silk. Heavily shaped silhouette, two button cuffs, jetted pockets, single vent, plain...
Sounds like a tailcoat and evening trousers! Black Tie Guide has a great deal of information on the topic of tailcoats and white tie, and there's a thread on this very forum where you can ask for tips, post images of the attire in question, etc.
Although I live in a different climate, In the summer I frequently use my 60s linen suit. I also have a few light-weight conservative suits, a navy blazer (SB) , a few lightweight shirts, and a few pairs of thinner grey wool trousers.
Just a tip, with DB jackets, use the keeper button to hold the sides strictly symmetrical to each other. Lovely top hat, by the way. I would also recommend a self-tying bow. Black Tie Guide has a lot of good material on the subject.
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