What makes a double breasted suit look dated?

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

Do you have any double breasted suits, Doc? I don't recall seeing any pics of you in one.

I had one that the moths ate before I ever really wore it. The fact that it spent its life in my closet has discouraged me from buying another, though that doesn't mean I don't appreciate nice ones on other guys.

 

[Kent Wang]

Originally Posted by unpainted huffheinz

The current trend of very narrow lapels makes for some really awful looking DB jackets and overcoats. I would avoid these as it is not going to last that long (apologies to Get Smart).



Do you think these lapels are too wide? Also, they have a bit of a belly (the curve of the lapel). This is Paul Stuart.

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Do you think these lapels are too wide? Also, they have a bit of a belly (the curve of the lapel). This is Paul Stuart.
The width looks good to me. How old is that? Paul Stuart in Chicago has never had a single DB suit since I have been here (1996). edit: I have a navy DB blazer from Ralph which I pair with much the same combo you have. A brown cashmere tie is a nice touch.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Kent Wang

Do you think these lapels are too wide? Also, they have a bit of a belly (the curve of the lapel). This is Paul Stuart.

That looks swell, Kent.

- B

 

[vitaminc]

Originally Posted by hangten

I understand that a single breated coat can look dated depending on the gorge, button placement, shoulder padding and width of the lapel. But what are the characteristcs that make a double breasted jacket look dated in a bad way like a low gorge on a SB jacket? I would imagine football shoulder pads would be one.

Visit the Fedora Lounge for dated DB suit looks.

 

[HatMagnet]

Well, when they contain my dated carcass they probably all do. And I like DB suits.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by gdl203

search yachtie's posts for a pictural explanation

jk jk

Very low set and horizontal peaks + outset shoulders = 1930's

Narrow lapels on a DB don't necessarily look dated, just bad.

 

[LabelKing]

I often see what I think are low-rent lawyers wearing low-gorge double-breasted suits and ratty tassel loafers.