I'm thinking of having a vintage style white suit custom tailored for myself for summer and would like suggestions on fabric, weight, style, etc. All I'm sure of at this point is I want it to be a white (off white) three piece with a vintage fit. The classic Southern Gentleman look is what I'm going for. Mark Twain, not Boss Hogg.
-MC
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You'll probably want linen, as it is the traditional summer fabric. I have a sportcoat in a 55%/45% linen/rayon blend which feels a bit softer than pure linen, but doesn't wrinkle nearly as much.
Although seersucker is a viable option (not white however), and one doesn't see many articles of clothing made from seersucker these days (it'd definitely attract attention).
I don't know what your tailors turnaround is, but you are certainly running very late for a Summer suit.Originally Posted by Matt Crunk
That said, LINEN!!!!
And try to get a fairly heavy weight linen. The usual stuff, unfortunately, is tissuey-thin and won't drape or resist rumpling for more than a few minutes.
If it were me, I'd ask for a peak lapel, 2 button single-breasted with welted edges, patch pockets, and a shirred beltback. The trou would be straight-leg, broad, and deeply cuffed (pleats or not? up to you), and the vest would have no lapels, 4 pockets and 6 buttons.
This adds up to a classic 1930s style that you couldn't find ready-made at any price today.
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I know your insistence on the highest quality, Tomasso, so I guess you mean that any tailor who doesn't have at least 4 months backlog doesn't have a good enough reputation to bother with. (???)I don't know what your tailors turnaround is, but you are certainly running very late for a Summer suit.
No desire, no ambition leads me.
Maybe it's because nobody needs me.
I am sorry I cannot temporarily access the suit pix of exactly what you want but I may be able to find 'em soon. Maybe Magnoli could run you up something from his now extensive ideas book...
I personally would love a two button single breasted with wide peak lapels for a white linen suit. Don't know if I'd do a waistcoat, but ultimately everyone must decide to what degree they suffer for style.
You could do a backless vest, like with tails. Or one with a light cotton back instead of satin.
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Maybe it's because nobody needs me.
Actually, I was thinking of trying one of those online tailors that have been mentioned on this forum.
By the way, this suit will not only be used as street attire, but will serve double duty as stagewear for a vintage roadshow-style musical act I'll be performing with occasionally (not as Elvis).
Below is picture I found in another thread that seems close to what I have in mind (although I'm more "stoutly built" than this fellow). I like the single breasted, peaked lapel look, as well as the higher waistband and shorter six button vest.
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