Darts on suits

[office drone]

Hi All,

I'm planning on getting a suit from Maxwell's, one of those travelling HK tailors (www.maxwellsclothiers.com). Was looking at their styles of suit jackets and I'm sorta confused. Particularly at the two-button jacket, they have two styles as per below (yes...the photos from their website look like they're from the 80's..):

J-1
Classic Two Button, Notch Lapel, Lower Flap Pockets

J-5
Conservative Two Button, Notch Lapel, Lower Flap Pockets, No Front Darts, Natural Shoulders



I would like a slim fitting suit, and assuming they get my measurements right, which one of the above (J-1 or J-5) would be it? From the descriptions, the J-5 does not have front darts, whereas the J-1 does...I'm guessing the darts form a more V-like shape and looks more boxy than anything. Would a jacket with no front darts (the J-5) achieve the slim suit look I'm looking for? The J-5 also appears to have less shoulder padding as well... Thanks.

 

[DocHolliday]

Both darted and undarted suits can be cut slim. But most suits these days -- nearly all -- are darted. Unless you're going for a retro/Tradly American vibe, I'd go with the darted.

 

[Augusto86]

Darted, absolutely. If you specifically want slim, chances are you going for a darted aesthetic.

 

[Sator]

Traditional American undarted coats are known as sack coats. If a sack like cut is your preference choose an undarted coat.