6 x 1 Double Breasted Jackets - Page 3

I just thrifted one. I don't think it looks terrible. Tell me if you think otherwise. Shoulders aren't too padded (good)...no back vent (bad), fit is pretty solid. Arms need to be shortened a touch. I'm not sure if I could convert this to a 6x2.

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Originally Posted by Testudo_Aubreii 

Wow, from the front that looks like a great fit for a thrift. No vents makes the coat more formal, though also a bit less comfortable. Yes, take the sleeves up to your wrist bone.
The lapels have a nice belly, and the high but tasteful gorge ensures that it doesn't have the pouter-pigeon chest of 80s DB drape cuts.
It looks good on you, because you're trim and not barrel-chested. I'd consider moving the four show buttons in by half an inch or so. This will lengthen the line a bit and make the coat a bit less conspicuous and chest-obsessed. Check out what close-set show buttons do for Astaire on his 6x1. Notice that his top show buttons almost touch the lapels: looks great on him. Your torso seems to have roughly the same shape as his, so I think it'd look great on you too.
If you want to make the coat slightly less conspicuous, silver-toned buttons are an option.
All in all, very nice. A classic DB. I wish I had one like that! Wear it with pride! You'll be helping put to rest the myth that 6x1 can't look good.
I wrote a bit about their history here.

Thank you very much! I did think it fit quite well in the thrift shop. This is my first DB blazer so I prob should have done some research regarding style. I like the idea of swapping out the gold buttons and moving them in. Thank you @Testudo_Aubreii for the comments and links.

You might want to keep the gold buttons and simply go to a classic 4 x1 configuration by eliminating the "nipple" buttons and moving in the top two buttons to be aligned directly over the bottom two buttons, which will elongate the body of the jacket visually.

Try it in stages by first removing the top two buttons and adjusting your sleeve length. If you like that look and it passes scrutiny, then you are done, if not, then move the remaining top two buttons towards your midline, for a slightly different, but still classic 4 x1 look. This 4 x 1 look is one that I prefer and wear myself. You might even halve the difference between the present location of the middle buttons and a new location directly over the bottom two buttons.

Given its gorge location, you might really like the above jacket with its current buttons as a 4 x 1, after snipping off the top two buttons and shortening the sleeves to sport a little cuff, say 1/2" of barrel or 3/4" of a double or French cuff.

Good luck with your modification(s), if any.

Originally Posted by danvprod 

Thank you very much! I did think it fit quite well in the thrift shop. This is my first DB blazer so I prob should have done some research regarding style. I like the idea of swapping out the gold buttons and moving them in. Thank you @Testudo_Aubreii for the comments and links.

I do agree with the 4 x1 suggestion to make it modern looking at least.

 Here is the update. Turned the 6x1 to a 4x1 and moved the top buttons in about 1/2". Looks quite nice now, and certainly more modern.

Nicely done. Now you are ready for Mod II: revealing your shirt cuffs. I recommend 1/2" reveal minimum and 3/4" is not too much for double cuffs or with a blazer in general, since it is a sporty look.

Also, save your gold buttons, as one day you may gain an appreciation for a slightly flashier presentation. You may want to clean up the wrinkles at your buttoning point, if they are caused by something other than your stance or a need to fasten or relocate the button inside your jacket.

You have certainly mastered the low contrast look, but don't underestimate the value of a high contrast presentation with a blazer; e.g., white shirt or even pairing with dove grey trousers.