If You Could Have Two OTR Suits - What Features Would They Have?

[GQBaller]

Say you could only have two off-the-rack suits for the rest of your life. Which would you pick? Assume that you had unlimited funds and that your physical build would remain the same throughout the years. I've only included a suit maker category because I'd like to gauge everyone's favorites for quality. (Try to follow my template): SUIT 1: Maker: Fabric: (color, pattern, material type and weight) Breast Type: (single or double) Buttons: (one, two, or three for single-breasted; four, six, etc. for double-breasted) Lapel Type: (notch, peak, shawl, etc.) Lapel Width: (wider, medium, slimmer) Gorge: (low, medium, or high) Vent Type: (center, side, etc.) Pants Pleating: (single pleat, flat front, etc.) Pants Cuffing: (cuff or no cuff) Overall Fit: (fuller vs. slimmer; think Tom Ford vs. Thom Browne) SUIT 2: Maker: Fabric: (color, pattern, material type and weight) Breast Type: (single or double) Buttons: (one, two, or three for single-breasted; four, six, etc. for double-breasted) Lapel Type: (notch, peak, shawl, etc.) Lapel Width: (wider, medium, slimmer) Gorge: (low, medium, or high) Vent Type: (center, side, etc.) Pants Pleating: (single pleat, flat front, etc.) Pants Cuffing: (cuff or no cuff) Overall Fit: (fuller vs. slimmer; think Tom Ford vs. Thom Browne)

 

[antirabbit]

You are going to make some OTR suits>?

I would want:

Super 100's none higher
Horn Buttons
No padding in the shoulders
Double Vents
Handwork on lapels, vents, flaps
Full Canvass
Fishmouth Lapels that are Neapolitan in design (facing the top of the shoulder)
2 button.
Slim sleeves, with a bit of flare at the sleeve end, option to functionalize the buttons
Slim Flat Front pants
Hand Work on pants
Button fly
front darts on pants
belt keeper loop.

You asked!

 

[atct86]

Originally Posted by antirabbit

You are going to make some OTR suits>?

I would want:

Super 100's none higher
Horn Buttons
No padding in the shoulders
Double Vents
Handwork on lapels, vents, flaps
Full Canvass
Fishmouth Lapels that are Neapolitan in design (facing the top of the shoulder)
2 button.
Slim sleeves, with a bit of flare at the sleeve end, option to functionalize the buttons
Slim Flat Front pants
Hand Work on pants
Button fly
front darts on pants
belt keeper loop.

You asked!

whats a belt keeper loop?

 

[antirabbit]

a little loop just to the side of the button where the pants come together and the zipper rests, you put the prong of your belt through it to keep the buckle from riding up.
Its a little thoughtful thing I like.
A curtained waist band would be nice too.

I would like this all for $600.00 and not made in China....hahah.

 

[bigbris1]

SUIT 1: Detail: Working cuffs, very dark brown horn buttons, full canvas, fuschia lining, stripe-lined sleves Fabric: Navy/very slightly heathered 95/5 worsted wool/cashmere Breast Type: single Buttons: two Lapel Type: notch Lapel Width: medium Gorge: medium Vent Type: center Pants Pleating: single Pants Cuffing: 2" cuff Overall Fit: slim SUIT 2: Detail: Working cuffs, hand-picked edges, light brown horn buttons, full canvas, oxblood lining, stripe-lined sleves Fabric: Gray birdseye 95/5 worsted wool cashmere Breast Type: single Buttons: 2.5 Lapel Type: notch Lapel Width: medium Gorge: medium Vent Type: side Pants Pleating: flat front Pants Cuffing: 2.5" cuff Overall Fit: slimmer