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Originally Posted by
pocketsquareguy 
I don't think bellows pockets look very good on most people. They are fine if you are out shooting and need them for your shells, but they draw too much attention to your hips. Go with #1.
By the way, if you want some extra detail, you might consider adding a pleat to each pocket including the chest pocket. I think it can be a nice touch with casual tweed and it doesn't stick out as much as the bellows style.
I have a coat made-up in a heavy Lewis tweed that follows a similar pattern to jacket 2, i.e. SB, 1-button, bellows pockets, throat latch, etc. It's great paired with jeans or cords and I really enjoy wearing it, especially on a chilly autumn or early winter's day. However, I do think the point that PSG raised is a good one; I have at times felt that the bellows pockets do highlight the hips a tad more than I like. However, given that I have relatively broad shoulders, I think the overall visual effect on
me is relatively balanced, and doesn't make me look pear-shaped. A safer option might be to make-up the coat as PSG suggests, with flapped patch pockets with some detailing, rather than the bellows pockets. However, perhaps you could work on the pocket details once you've gotten to the fitting stage? You could have them make-up the coat without pockets, and see what the visual effect of the silhouette looks like, etc. You might find that the bellow pockets, depending on the cut (e.g. degree of skirt flare, etc.) and your proportions look just fine on your frame. Or you might find that they don't suit you at all, and opt for less "showy" detailing. I suppose the beauty of bespoke is you can modify these details during the making process.
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