First Double Breasted Suit, Need Help

[GBR]

Originally Posted by bowtielover

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

Nonsense. Bow ties are out moded, DB coats are a classic with equal standing to SB. Use ebbs and flows but never "dated".

 

[BoomDiggs]

Originally Posted by GBR

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

In the US Midwest. Not a fashion forward area of the world.

 

[ferguscan]

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.

Um, yeah:

 

[kuwisdelu]

Originally Posted by BoomDiggs

In the US Midwest. Not a fashion forward area of the world.

I live in Indiana and happen to be wearing a DB as I write this post.

 

[vitaminc]

Originally Posted by ferguscan

Um, yeah:

Interesting mutilation of morning semi-formal

 

[ferguscan]

Originally Posted by vitaminc

Interesting mutilation of morning semi-formal

** Wherein lies the mutilation?

 

[vitaminc]

Originally Posted by ferguscan

** Wherein lies the mutilation?

perhaps i m wrong, but morning semi-formal is usually single breasted?

 

[ferguscan]

Originally Posted by vitaminc

perhaps i m wrong, but morning semi-formal is usually single breasted?

** Second from the left:

Though Sator will smack you for even calling it semi-formal

Stuart

 

[amplifiedheat]

Originally Posted by vitaminc

perhaps i m wrong, but morning semi-formal is usually single breasted?
Another photo to prove you wrong:

 

[amplifiedheat]

Originally Posted by GBR

Nonsense. Bow ties are out moded, DB coats are a classic with equal standing to SB. Use ebbs and flows but never "dated".

No, bow ties and double-breasted coats are both classic.

 

[braised]

Originally Posted by needshoehelp

While I'd say DB's are appropriate for lawyers in general, if you're a young lawyer just starting out I'd advise against it, if only because nobody wears them and you might not want to stand out too much. Especially if you're working for a firm and all. Once you get settled in after a few years and have a little seniority, then I'd go for it.

The guy is 6'8', he'll stand's out no matter what he's wearing.

Charcoal flannel, 6 buttons, side vents.

Go for it.

Braised