8 Button Front Flannel Purple Label Pinstripe Suit

[whoopee]

The Dege silhouette suits the coat better, too.

 

[Lucky Strike]

Originally Posted by Nick M

Despite myself, I like this cut. It seems to me, though that the top button in this photo may not be meant to be buttoned - look at the angle of the left (model's right) lapel. Also, I'm a stickler for the rule about not buttoning the bottom button. I suspect unbuttoning the top and bottom buttons would make this look fine.

 

[Lucky Strike]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

The tie and pocket square are nausea-inducing on a record-breaking, hypno-toad level. Lovely jacket, though.

 

[Cantabrigian]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Now that's handsome. And it achieves the same effect without the flashy nonsense. Just needs the bottom button undone.

I can't imagine why the didn't unbutton the bottom button - especially given how that button pulls the fabric creating an unsightly ripple.

 

[tiger02]

Originally Posted by Cantabrigian

I can't imagine why the didn't unbutton the bottom button - especially given how that button pulls the fabric creating an unsightly ripple.
Don't know what the overall theme of the show was, but buttoning the bottom button (and top) maintains a very militaristic feel.

 

[Matt]

oh tom, what do you know about militaristic?

i dont mind it, wouldnt wear it (prefer the 6b bogart pic), and do also suspect that withouth RLPL on it, there may be some different feedback.

 

[Steve B.]

I bet Steve Harvey has already placed his order.

Michael Irvin, too.

Oh wait- it's not gold or orange.

 

[The False Prophet]

I think it's great. I'd have the pockets stitched in, but otherwise it's a great, classic, and very unique style. I think this is the only kind of RTW DB I could get away with. The key to sitting, I suspect, is very long double vents. You leave the top two buttons done and simply unbutton the third...

 

[Kai]

Originally Posted by whoopee

DBs should be cut so that they can remain buttoned while allowing for comfortable sitting.


Absolutely true.

And, I think the 8 button DB suit that is the subject of this thread is somewhat ridiculous looking.

Ralph Lauren has a habit of "tweaking" the classics. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I think he missed his mark on this tweak.