DB navy blazer, 6x2 vs. 4x2

[poorsod]

So for a DB blazer with the full works, (i.e. metal buttons) should it be 6x2 or 4x2? Supposedly 4x2 is the classic blazer, but I am wondering if 6x2 is more slimming in effect.

Also for the sleeves would you use 2 buttons (which is supposed to be correct) or 4 buttons?

Do you guys think that collegiate metal buttons are too trad or too tacky?

Thanks.

 

[thinman]

I'm 6'3" and rather thin, so my choice would be 6x2, to have a short lapel line. If you want to look taller (and slimmer?), 6x1 is best. To look thinnest, avoid DB, since the extra wrap adds pounds.

Again, I'd use 4 buttons to make my already long arms appear shorter. I think a 2B jacket is OK, but more fashion-forward than 4.

 

[poorsod]

Originally Posted by thinman

Again, I'd use 4 buttons to make my already long arms appear shorter. I think a 2B jacket is OK, but more fashion-forward than 4.

I was considering the 2B jacket sleeve and 4x2 because of Manton's book which says that the 4x2 + 2B jacket sleeve is the traditional style. Now I am trying to decide how closely to follow the prescribed advice. I am leaning towards a 6x2 with 4 sleeve buttons, but I wanted to poll people's preferences.

 

[The Happy Stroller]

Could you tell me which page of his book says that a DB jacket should have 2B sleeves, please? I tried to figure out that one for the 4B DB blazer, but failed to find any mention of the number of buttons for the sleeve in The Suit. So I ended up commissioning a navy blazer with 3 brass buttons on each sleeve.

Talking about his book, I still wonder when the Chinese version of The Suit will be out in Shanghai. Last month, I visited the largest book store in Shanghai hoping to purchase 3 copies of the Chinese version, but unfortunately it wasn't out yet.

Originally Posted by poorsod

I was considering the 2B jacket sleeve and 4x2 because of Manton's book which says that the 4x2 + 2B jacket sleeve is the traditional style.
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[The Happy Stroller]

Went down again this weekend to the largest bookstore in Shanghai. The Chinese edition of The Suit is still unavailable.

I really look forward to the Chinese edition. It'll be interesting to know the exact Chinese terminology for sartorial words, such as Midnight Blue, Navy Blue, Charcoal Grey, Flannel, Serge, etc.

 

[clarinetplayer]

Originally Posted by poorsod

So for a DB blazer with the full works, (i.e. metal buttons) should it be 6x2 or 4x2? Supposedly 4x2 is the classic blazer, but I am wondering if 6x2 is more slimming in effect.

Also for the sleeves would you use 2 buttons (which is supposed to be correct) or 4 buttons?

Do you guys think that collegiate metal buttons are too trad or too tacky?

Thanks.


Collegiate buttons are a must!

I vote for 6 x 2. Side vents, also.

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by poorsod

I was considering the 2B jacket sleeve and 4x2 because of Manton's book which says that the 4x2 + 2B jacket sleeve is the traditional style. Now I am trying to decide how closely to follow the prescribed advice. I am leaning towards a 6x2 with 4 sleeve buttons, but I wanted to poll people's preferences.

As you can probably infer from my post, a lot of it comes down to personal preference and how you're built.