The Linen Suit

Of all the vintage suits one can own, few say "Vintage" more than a light linen suit. For those of us in tropical climates, it gives us the chance to dress smart just a little further into the summer. I saw the "Great Gatsby" with Leonardo DiCaprio, and since I live in an old tropical city - Hanoi, well I just couldn't resist.
I brought the natural colored linen over to my tailor, cotton for the lining and coconut buttons. He seemed to understand what I was after, and a few weeks later, he gave me this. I got it done with partial lining, fish tail back, patch pockets, peaked lapels, and double vented back. My tailor really put a lot of work into it so afterwards, he insisted I get some good quality photos. So Mr. Hung, this one's for you.













just call me Butch O'Hare on this machine

That's a very timeless looking suit. The lapel shape is quite striking and keeps the jacket on the stylish (rather than nondescript) side of classic.
Good choice of buttons, they add just a touch of character to the suit which make it work in a more casual context.
I'm glad your tailor avoided any 'trendy' impulses.
All in all a very good effort.
But no turn ups on the trousers??? Of course that is personal choice.

That's one sharp looking suit.

Very nice.

A suit that truly stands out! Personally, I'd have left undone the top button but it's a matter of personal taste.

Metatron said:

That's a very timeless looking suit. The lapel shape is quite striking and keeps the jacket on the stylish (rather than nondescript) side of classic.
Good choice of buttons, they add just a touch of character to the suit which make it work in a more casual context.
I'm glad your tailor avoided any 'trendy' impulses.
All in all a very good effort.
But no turn ups on the trousers??? Of course that is personal choice.

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Thanks, I wanted cuffs on the trousers, but my tailor is very idiosyncratic man and refused to cuff them because the fabric bolt wasn't long enough and he didn't want to splice.

Mathematicus said:

A suit that truly stands out! Personally, I'd have left undone the top button but it's a matter of personal taste.

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I was hoping to be able to "roll" the top button, but he designed it flat so it doesn't quite lend itself to top button open. I feel like it is a mite too formal, but it is comfortable, and it fits- this is hard with my torso shape.