VansonRider
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I’m in need of a suit for an upcoming awards party in about a month. I have no suits that fit.
I’m a new dad, with a new dad-bod and my current closet isn’t cooperating.
I’d like something with a high waist, high crotch, and high armscye, for ease of movement. You know how Bertie Wooster can hop a garden wall, or the back of a chair, then jump into a reclining position on a couch while wearing a three piece or a nice tweed traveling suit? I want that.
This is for a party, and I have lots of leeway in the formality level, so I’m looking for something fun, celebratory, and sartorial.
I tend to run warm, so I’m think a summer weight wool, or wool/linen blend would be ideal? Maybe a partially lined jacket, a vest with a lighter weight back panel…
My usual style is much more informed by turn of the century work and athletic wear. I’m pretty confident in my choices, and I’ve successfully worn vintage breeches and jodhpurs on separate occasions out to bars or dinner. Being in New York and around artists let’s me have a wider leeway than most 45 year old dads!
So I'm looking for some inspiration, some information, and possibly a location or two to find some fun and "formal" cocktail wear.
I've added a graphic comparing a regular sleeve to a "musicians armscye" cut, which gives much freer movement.
I’m a new dad, with a new dad-bod and my current closet isn’t cooperating.
I’d like something with a high waist, high crotch, and high armscye, for ease of movement. You know how Bertie Wooster can hop a garden wall, or the back of a chair, then jump into a reclining position on a couch while wearing a three piece or a nice tweed traveling suit? I want that.
This is for a party, and I have lots of leeway in the formality level, so I’m looking for something fun, celebratory, and sartorial.
I tend to run warm, so I’m think a summer weight wool, or wool/linen blend would be ideal? Maybe a partially lined jacket, a vest with a lighter weight back panel…
My usual style is much more informed by turn of the century work and athletic wear. I’m pretty confident in my choices, and I’ve successfully worn vintage breeches and jodhpurs on separate occasions out to bars or dinner. Being in New York and around artists let’s me have a wider leeway than most 45 year old dads!
So I'm looking for some inspiration, some information, and possibly a location or two to find some fun and "formal" cocktail wear.
I've added a graphic comparing a regular sleeve to a "musicians armscye" cut, which gives much freer movement.
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