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post #46 of 51
10/11/11 at 10:22pm

Is this a flapped patch pocket or a bellows pocket ?

 

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post #47 of 51
10/12/11 at 4:10am
Would it be possible to remove the leather patch from the jacket arm?
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post #48 of 51
10/12/11 at 4:38am
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Originally Posted by aj_del View Post

Is this a flapped patch pocket or a bellows pocket ?

 

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The way it's separating from the jacket front at the bottom right suggests it's more likely to be a bellows pocket. The square shape suggests this as well.
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post #49 of 51
10/12/11 at 5:39am
I think any prominent stylistic doodads decrease the formality of the coat.

So many tuxedo coats and business suit coats have besom pockets or flaps that can be placed inside the pocket for a besom effect.

Sport coats with flap or patch pockets are less formal.

Sport coats with flapped patch pockets are even less formal.

Sport coats with patch pockets that have side panels, i.e. bellows pockets, are the least formal of all.

So it depends on the look you want, and the occasion for the coat.

For instance, I have one gray striped flannel coat of a fabric usually used for bankerly flannel suits.

It has patch pockets. On a suit, this might look a bit off. But the coat was designed to be, and is worn as, an odd coat. so I think it's fine.

Ultimately, anyone having a coat made should do as he pleases. All that matters is that he knows the rules, whether or not he wishes to break them.

It's the sartorial equivalent of a gentlemen never being rude by accident.
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post #50 of 51
10/12/11 at 6:01am
I'm not a fan of patch pockets with flaps. I think the combination of a patch and a flap draws far too much attention to the hip area. Now if you have a 29 inch waist, it doesn't matter and they can look great. But for those of us who have 34+, I think just a flap or just a patch has a more flattering look.
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post #51 of 51
10/12/11 at 7:18am

^^ Good points. 

 

Anyway, I am thinking of getting DTO'd in black and white herringbone tweed as a very casual jacket to wear almost exclusively with jeans. I find even 3 open patch SCs too formal for jeans, so this is my way of making it more casual. I also am thinking of adding elbow patches. 

 

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