English, Italian, American suit cuts explained

[Jovan]

Maybe this belongs in the forum wiki, but I think it would be a great resource here to have a guide to what characterizes a certain cut and what it commonly features. This could also be backed by pictures of the "standard" for single breasted and double breasted in each cut. For example, a typical English suit having two buttons, a ticket pocket, and double vents with single forward-pleated trousers. Another good feature would be what brands are the best in the low, middle, and high end for each cut. Like, I could say Marks and Spencer are the best to get for the English cut if you're not looking to spend a lot of money.

Anyways, I'd be glad to add each contribution up here or just let this thread fly if it ends up being stickied. (I hope.) I can't back any of those above examples up with experience, so that's why I'd hope for you all to contribute. Thanks!

 

[countdemoney]

Pictures say so much more. To wit, the American sack suit:

 

[edmorel]

The guy on the right has pretty high armholes but the shoulders are off.

 

[Jovan]

... this is the reason I love this place. I should add that he's also showing way to much cuff. But really, could we get back on topic?

 

[whoopee]

It's a bit more complicated that, with each country (well, less so for the US) having a few different tailoring traditions. Everyone refers everyone to Manton's suit silhouette posts for good reason.

 

[dah328]

Originally Posted by whoopee

It's a bit more complicated that, with each country (well, less so for the US) having a few different tailoring traditions. Everyone refers everyone to Manton's suit silhouette posts for good reason.
Which is here:

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=5067

although that's not to say that pictures wouldn't be helpful, too.

 

[Flame]

Pictures would definately be helpful. I have been pondering this issue for the whole of my life.

 

[Jovan]

I see...

 

[countdemoney]

I think this is a great pic of the A&S style of English tailoring.

http://www.englishcut.com/archives/000165.html

 

[Fishbone]

Hello everyone
Is there some recommendations on good english suit brands??