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Blackadder Goes Forth - Lord Flashheart from "Private Plane".


Don's lapels are very narrow there, hence there is plenty of room to display a pocket square.

I think that it depends not only upon the lapel width, but also upon the placement of the pocket.

I've got suits/jackets from several makers - Deer Style, Herringbone and Borrelli amongst them - where the pocket square is covered up just a little bit by the edge of the lapel. However, I haven't noticed the same thing happen with the RL Polo and RL Purple Label suits or my Brooks Brothers jackets, even though their lapels are also fairly wide, and so the shape of the lapels and/or the breast pocket placement must be a little different.

Personally speaking, I don't like the narrower lapels on the suit that Don Draper is wearing in the above photo, but that's just me.

Lachyzee, you certainly could request it (some places might not want/ be able to do it tho). I would caution that it was an anomaly caused by the of factors you mentioned (lapel width being the main culprit). Higher gouge and/ or buttoning point will also cause this.

I still don't like it even on period pieces -- Vox recently put up some pictures from Breakfast at Tiffanies that also have the same thing going on if you're interested.

Got it from the armoury. 

 

I half a sized up as i am normally a UK 7.5/8 so i went with the 8. i know a lot of people have trouble with the simpson last but i love the look of it.

Im now saving my pennies for the next shoe- possibly a boot that i can wear with suits/casually. I used to wear businss attire once every few weeks but have moved to a job where i wear it everyday. Makes it hard- need to add things gradually but also need to wear stuff everyday!

 

 

 

http://epauletnewyork.com/collections/footwear/products/sinclair-shortwing-boot-burgundy-shell-cordovan

 

or

 

http://epauletnewyork.com/collections/footwear/products/steinbeck-shortwing-boot-midnight-calfskin

 

Is what i am thinking. ( i know the blue might be a bit much but i reckon i could just about pull it off.

Yeah, it's not that I want that look, just interested to know if it was an "option" on MTM suits as I hadn't heard of people talking about that before when they discuss pocket configurations.

 

Both of them look great! I think the burgundy would be a tad more versatile.

Sigh irony lost on the hoi polli.

also re recent discussion about 'the Rules' well worth reading http://www.cutterandtailor.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2542&st=0

I had a strong suspicion that you knew that already, but it's difficult to be certain of these things on the internet!

Some nice looking bags here: http://www.meermin.es/catalogo2.php?idioma=eng&id=20

Nice boots...a little heavy for business wear though? Also, they're both going to be tricky to find appropriate belts for.

Which one are you getting and where are you getting if you do not mind sharing.

 

Ive got the robert last captoes on today and ive got the brown punched simpsons. Metal toe taps recommended!

 

Don's suit has a skinny lapel but im not a fan - dont move your pocket position otherwise it will look odd

 

 

PS - my 3sixteens just arrived!

 

My work so it isnt really "business" but rather smart professional. i reckon i could get away with it compared with the worn out hush puppies i see on some peoples feet. As for the belts.... m goodness this upgrading your wardrobe business takes its toll on the wallet. Which by the way i need to upgrade as well.

Anyone have any experiences with Barker, namely Barker Black, shoes for sizing? I'm a UK9.5e/f and wanted to know if they were roughtly the same as most C&J 9.5

 

I'm assuming there is no place in Melbourne where I can try these on (just plain Barkers even)...

 

Have you tried them on yet? Was the sizing right?

Right, I get you, that's sort of my environment as well. Still, I think I would opt for something simpler, not to mention cheaper and more comfortable in the warmer months, like a Loake chukka in brown.