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  1. Awesomest Guy

    My dad's tweed jacket

    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.
  2. Awesomest Guy

    Show us your suits

    I have to say, if that's reproduction, it's an impressive job. What with the dropped shoulder seam and angled chest pocket.
  3. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    That's a nice 3/2 roll. Be best with a button-down shirt, IMO. still, very nice.
  4. Awesomest Guy

    New to this - Looking for advice

    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...
  5. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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?
  7. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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...
  8. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    Jacket 8: Proper midcentury trad/ivy/preppy navy blazer. Three-roll-2-if-I-want, patch pockets, silver buttons, single back vent, shapeless front.
  9. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    Jacket 7: DB 4x1, peak lapels, hopsack fabric, single vent, jetted pockets. A tad on the shapeless side, but oh well.
  10. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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.
  11. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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...
  13. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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.
  14. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    Jacket 3: Nice heavy tweed, very roughly woven. Patch pockets, SB, notch lapels, single vent.
  15. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    Jacket 2: Cream wool. Ultra-wide peaked lapels, unusual patch pockets, single breasted, single vent and decorative stitching.
  16. Awesomest Guy

    Show off the sports coats.

    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...
  17. Awesomest Guy

    Formal Wear Primer

    Glorious! I especially love the waistcoat with the tailcoat.
  19. Awesomest Guy

    New Vintage 3 Piece Suit: Looking for Feedback

    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.
  20. Awesomest Guy

    Nehru suit in LA

    If they're good enough, any tailor should be able to, as long as you supply images of the style, etc.
  21. Awesomest Guy

    The summer wardrobe

    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.
  22. Awesomest Guy

    Tailor Made Suits Sydney, Bespoke Suits Sydney

    Not only that, but they're frightfully trendy, and the details on the evening wear are utterly incorrect.
  23. Awesomest Guy

    Formal Wear Primer

    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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