First Double Breasted Suit, Need Help

[KObalto]

Despite bowtielover's obsession with what is in fashion, DBs never went out of style, and are more prevalent than they have been in years. I'm a lawyer and I wear them and see more and more other lawyers doing so as well.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by bowtielover

DB is usualy a boxier fit and not very figure flattering and is appropiate for a lawyer, if your a lawyer of the 80's or 90's. DB suit just arent in style these days, for your size it would work out but your better off with a two or three button SB.

You need to check out the WAYWRN thread. A properly fitting DB is not boxy and has a beautiful taper.

 

[sho'nuff]

1) DB is wholly appropriate for a lawyer, right? If it matters, I will be working on the transactional side of things.

that is fine

2) I wear a 50XL, a DB will still work for someone who is 6'8" and 265lbs, correct?

well, it will make you very standoutish. a db suit is a very commandeering look on some individuals. i am a muted average joe in a crowd so it helps for me to wear a db suit. not for you if you are 6'8, just go for a regular sb suit.

3) Should a DB fit closer to the body than a SB?

no, just the same.

4) I own a navy suit but not a gray flannel. Would one still suggest I go with the classic navy for the first suit?

go for the grey flannel if you have to get a db. that would be nice.
a nice donegal flannel would be exquisite

5) Single or Double Vent?

double vent always
6) Number of buttons?

go for the standard 6 button. button at the 2nd button (6x2).

 

[bowtielover]

Originally Posted by KObalto

You need to check out the WAYWRN thread. A properly fitting DB is not boxy and has a beautiful taper.

Yes it can be well fitted, but that dosen't change the fact that it's a dated style.

 

[TheWraith]

Quite the contrary, it's as in fashion as ever. And it's hardly a dated style. I'd actually call it timeless myself.

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by bowtielover

Yes it can be well fitted, but that dosen't change the fact that it's a dated style.
That shtick, from a 'bowtielover'?

Priceless.

 

[AndrewRogers]

Originally Posted by kuwisdelu

You, good sir, are insane.

Either that, or you've only seen terrible double-breasteds.

I think he has a time machine, too, as he's dealing with lawyers in the '80s and '90s still.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by bowtielover

Yes it can be well fitted, but that dosen't change the fact that it's a dated style.

This is completely incorrect. Upon what basis do you assert this argument?

 

[elgreco]

Originally Posted by luftvier

This is completely incorrect. Upon what basis do you assert this argument?

Bahahaha, is it primary or secondary authority?

 

[intent]

DB suit pants: cuffed or not? Or is it dependent on inseam? I'm a 29/30, but 5'11".

 

[lasbar]

Double-breasted suits and pocket squares are controversial subjects dividingthe Style forum in clans...

The anti are legion but we still a quite strong revivalist movement on SF..

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

I have a lawyer friend who is also 6'8" and probably heavier (he's 50), and everyone notices him when he walks in the room no matter what he wears. He goes with the most conservative two button navy and charcoal suits (from Jack Victor MTM) just to fit in a little more. A double breasted suit is going to be a lot of fabric on such a large form so if you do go that way choose patterns very wisely or not at all.

 

[amplifiedheat]

Originally Posted by bowtielover

DB is usualy a boxier fit and not very figure flattering and is appropiate for a lawyer, if your a lawyer of the 80's or 90's. DB suit just arent in style these days, for your size it would work out but your better off with a two or three button SB.

You're not very smart, are you?

 

[BoomDiggs]

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

I have a lawyer friend who is also 6'8" and probably heavier (he's 50), and everyone notices him when he walks in the room no matter what he wears. He goes with the most conservative two button navy and charcoal suits (from Jack Victor MTM) just to fit in a little more. A double breasted suit is going to be a lot of fabric on such a large form so if you do go that way choose patterns very wisely or not at all.

If I end up getting one, it won't have any pattern. I figure I will already be taking a chance with the DB, I might as well not push my luck.

Thanks for all of the advice.

 

[GBR]

Originally Posted by BoomDiggs

I just passed the bar and I am looking to expand my suit collection fairly quickly. I don't have any double breasted suits, so I am thinking that one of my next two new suits will be a DB. However, I don't really know much about them so I was wondering if you could help me out.

1) DB is wholly appropriate for a lawyer, right? If it matters, I will be working on the transactional side of things.

2) I wear a 50XL, a DB will still work for someone who is 6'8" and 265lbs, correct?

3) Should a DB fit closer to the body than a SB?

4) I own a navy suit but not a gray flannel. Would one still suggest I go with the classic navy for the first suit?

5) Single or Double Vent?

6) Number of buttons?

All I know for sure is that I want peak lapels. Are there other important factors that I am not taking into account?

Thanks

Where do you live - a DB is fine in the UK - your robes as a barrister will cover it anyway.