double breasted vests

[_tone]

hello all,
i'm looking for a double breasted vest with notched lapels. i saw one online a while ago, but now i can't find it. any suggestions? thanks. _tone

 

[DanielJones]

You might try River Junction Trade Co.
http://www.riverjunction.com/catalog/Vests/dblvest.html

Magnoli Clothiers has a double breasted tux vest, but I sure he would be more than willing to make something to your specifications.
http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/double-breasted-tux-vest-vests-p-85.html

Anyway, that's a couple of options I could think of off the top of my noggin. Hope that helps.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[John in Covina]

I have ordered (a while back) a vest very similar to this one above but in an ivory wool flannel from Matt Deckard. We got to see it at about 90% done a few weeks back, hoping to get it soon.

 

[fluteplayer07]

I wish I could have something made by him. But none of his tour stops are close to me. How are his prices on the waistcoats, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[John in Covina]

We did not run through a lot of options for me.

It was straight forward, the Ivory wool flannel, decided on a satin back, lapel and collar style. I spent a little over $300 if I recall correctly.

It came in and was near complete so Matt could have me try it on to review the whole thing. I tried it on for fit and it looked great. With that we were able to settle a question as to the collar, and now it should be completed shortly.

 

[fluteplayer07]

John, did you ever get it?

 

[John in Covina]

Unfortunately- Not Yet! Matt has been trying to clear up what the hold up is.

It's possible they set the first one aside and started from scratch.
With that the production scheduler probably popped me to be back of the line up like it was a new order.

(I seen this happen at Scat Entetprises when a guy changed a part in his order for a performance Ford 351 rotating assembly, they automatically put you to the back of the line!)

 

[davestlouis]

That looks beautiful, I always wonder if I wouldn't get hot wearing more clothes, that close to my ample midsection...

 

[John in Covina]

Air conditioning is the key to comfortable living in Southern California.

 

[fluteplayer07]

I'm tempted to order a custom waistcoat (DB, of course ), but I'm worried my current jackets would not fit over it. Would I just buy a size up in any new jacket, to accommodate a waist coat?

 

[John in Covina]

In the US the next step up is usually in 2" increments that might be too much.

 

[John in Covina]

Matt said this Friday it should be in, so we shall see.[huh]

 

[davestlouis]

I'd love to see pics when it arrives...what buttons?

 

[John in Covina]

DOH! :eusa_doh: We had gone thru the button selection and now I can't recall what I selected other than everyone said that should look great and work well.

 

[davestlouis]

I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I don't have any occasion to really dress up, and I couldn't wear a waistcoat to work, so it would really be a luxury purchase for me...just can't justify it.

 

[John in Covina]

The waistcoat will actually be matched with my ivory flannal (tennis?) slacks and either camel hair sports coat or navy blue blazer and some bucks or saddle shoes for a "sporty" look. Chances are I'll wear it to church first.

And I'll post a picture or two asap.

 

[John in Covina]

The vest came on Monday delivered by UPS at 8:30pm.

I want to go to Matt's place to try it on and have him give it the close inspection eyeball, but haven't been able to swing the time.

In the mean time here are two rushed photos. I can't get a pix of me in it just yet.

 

[fluteplayer07]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

Very nice! Congrats to you and Matt!

 

[Tomasso]

Would I just buy a size up in any new jacket, to accommodate a waist coat?

I make zero accommodation in jacket cut for my waistcoats. There's really not much to them.[huh]

 

[Benny Holiday]

Very stylish John. My tailor is working on my first three-piece suit currently, and it features the very same style of vest along with a beltback coat (replete with centre pleat) and hi-rise trousers. I will post pics when I obtain the suit in a few weeks' time but in the meantime, I'm very inspired by your vest my friend!