okayfine
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Should the bottom button on a normal 2 button suit line up with the top of the flap pockets on a bespoke suit? Most RTW suits are this way. But what about on a bespoke suit?
If the answer is yes, does that imply that the pockets should be made after the button placement has been determined? Normally, you would place the top button at or near the natural waist (where it would appear to bisect the suit) then the buttom button is placed roughly 4.5 inches below that.
What about in someone with a long torso? If the pockets are placed in line with the bottom button, then there could be a long expanse of empty space between the shoulder and the pocket, which may help the shorter person as this creates an illusion of space, but might it look awkward for someone with a long torso?
When the button and the top of the pockets do indeed line up, it creates a rather harmonious appearance. Like I said before, I've noticed that all RTW suits comply with this rule. Therefore, would a slightly off button placement, as long as the elements of the suit remain proportional, indicate subtely a bespoke nature of the suit?
Once again, this question invovles a "normal" 2 button suit with flap pockets with a "normal" button stance where the top button appears to bisect the suit, as opposed to a currently fashionable high button stance 2BSB suits, but if you want to comment on these, as well as on patch pockets, feel free.
If the answer is yes, does that imply that the pockets should be made after the button placement has been determined? Normally, you would place the top button at or near the natural waist (where it would appear to bisect the suit) then the buttom button is placed roughly 4.5 inches below that.
What about in someone with a long torso? If the pockets are placed in line with the bottom button, then there could be a long expanse of empty space between the shoulder and the pocket, which may help the shorter person as this creates an illusion of space, but might it look awkward for someone with a long torso?
When the button and the top of the pockets do indeed line up, it creates a rather harmonious appearance. Like I said before, I've noticed that all RTW suits comply with this rule. Therefore, would a slightly off button placement, as long as the elements of the suit remain proportional, indicate subtely a bespoke nature of the suit?
Once again, this question invovles a "normal" 2 button suit with flap pockets with a "normal" button stance where the top button appears to bisect the suit, as opposed to a currently fashionable high button stance 2BSB suits, but if you want to comment on these, as well as on patch pockets, feel free.