Question for trained eyes

[Feng_Li]

(I hope this is the correct forum for this; if not, I apologize!)

My mother and I were going through some of her father's things that she saved, and we found this jacket. Her immediate comment when I put it on was that it looked funny on me, but couldn't say why. I'm hoping you can.

 

[Gatsby-esque]

As a veteran haberdasher, I believe that the coat looks too long. It may simply be that you have your trousers too low but the balance is definitely off.

 

[WEEGEE]

Well

Feng_Li,


Start with a white shirt...then expand. i like the coat.


Wear it with comfort and confidence. Make it yours. It would look great with

white esque pants.


WeeGee

 

[Feng_Li]

It may simply be that you have your trousers too low but the balance is definitely off.

That may be the culprit...I've always had difficulty finding trousers that are sufficiently long without being enormous in the waist. They get worn low because the highwater alternative is worse.

Does the rest of the fit appear reasonable? I've really no idea how a properly fitting jacket is supposed to feel/look.

 

[Jovan]

The chest also looks pretty big to me. There's a lot of bunching near the armpits because of this.

 

[Martin Stall]

It's a nice coat, but it does look a bit on the big side. Hard to tell with your arms pulling it behind your back. Does look a bit too long as well, but not overly. Again, hard to tell. Probably worthwile to take it to a good alterations' tailor and get his diagnosis.

 

[scotrace]

Well, we can pick the fit apart I suppose. But you have to realize that it's a great, GREAT jacket. Being vintage, a perfect fit is hard to come by and I think it looks good on you. Just wear it - and honor your grandfather by doing so.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

probably a bit big through the body. Though the arms, shoulders and length don't seem to be problematic.

bk

 

[Fletch]

It drapes nicely despite the loose fit. I'd keep it, and perhaps have it tailored to you.

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Have the tailor take it in just a bit, he will know what to do. Or, just leave it and wear it as it is, it's a nice look for you.

 

[Feraud]

I would leave the jacket as is and wear it with a nice pair of pants, shirt, and tie.

 

[slicedbread]

I would leave the jacket as is and wear it with a nice pair of pants, shirt, and tie.

What he said. Just be sure that the pants drape similarly to the jacket...As in not super slim cut...instead more of a full cut so it looks like you meant for it to fit that way.

 

[Smithy]

It's a tad big in the chest and body but I wouldn't bother having it altered. If you live somewhere where it's cold and snows I think you could probably get away with wearing a thickish winter weight turtle-neck jumper with it for that vintage "at the ski resort" look. It's not entirely perfect for that but it'll fill the jacket nicely and I think you could get away with it with an appropriate pair of winter trousers.

Just my 2c worth!

 

[Feng_Li]

Thank you all for the comments...I didn't think of wearing it with a sweater, I'll definitely have to try that as well. I'll wear it around for a while and decide later if I want to take it to a tailor.

Now to see what my girlfriend thinks...

 

[Martin Stall]

Well, we can pick the fit apart I suppose. But you have to realize that it's a great, GREAT jacket. Being vintage, a perfect fit is hard to come by and I think it looks good on you. Just wear it - and honor your grandfather by doing so.

Well said.

 

[Feng_Li]

Start with a white shirt..then expand.

I wore it church today with a white shirt, khaki chinos, and a red and silver striped tie. I received a lot of positive comments, especially from the old ladies (a big portion of our membership is 60+). I figure they're probably a good barometer.

I think my grandfather, frugal man that he was, would be happy to see his coat getting some use again.

 

[Jovan]

You can't tantalize us like that and not show pictures!

 

[Feng_Li]

I'll take some tomorrow, then One of the nice things about dressing for church is I can try something out for a few hours, and if I like it I can wear it to work the same week.

 

[Gatsby-esque]

Just a though on trousers

I anticipate photos too...I would just like to throw out some thoughts on trouser fit:

A dress slack, particularly pleats, must be worn at or about the waist. That is to say near the belly button, nearly any pant worn on the hip is going to hang low in the crotch.

This is a function of the "rise", the measurement from the center crotch seam to the waistband. I have seen many gents who refuse to wear a trouser at the true waist and the only realistic solution is to purchase a "low-rise" trouser.

As to the coat, I like the pattern, I hope you can make it work well for you.:fedora:

 

[Jovan]

I can't buy low rise dress trousers anymore. The two terms are an oxymoron next to each other.