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I'm about ready to get my first suit done up in a good English fabric, so I want to make sure I don't forget anything and screw something up like I did with the first two suits that I had made. I don't need to make the thread just about myself though, so let's hear it. If you are making your dream suit, what features would it have? What are the things you can't live without, and what new things would you like to try? Also, what purpose would your suit be for (casual, business, etc.)?
So far I think that I'd want on the jacket:
-four functional sleeve buttons
-a 3-roll-2 with slim notch lapels
-side vents with buttons to make it ventless
-an interesting lining (actually not sure since I might want this to be a summer-only suit, but inspired by LK's orange suit)
-flap pockets
-inside the flap pocket, have a smaller pocket for cell phone
-soft shoulders
-high arm holes
-close fit
For the trousers:
-flat front (no pleats)
-mid-atlantic cuff (I want people to be able to see the shoe but not quite my socks)
-side pockets made as double pockets, bit difficult to explain but keeps it from flaring the hips
-can't decide if it's better to have it be at the true waist or be more fashion forward and rest on the hips
-button fly, no zipper
Can't decide on the color exactly, but as it'll be mostly for summer with some use in spring and fall, I'm thinking mohair in a dark blue (not as dark as navy), a grayish-blue with some very subtle single-thread purple-lavender-purple stripes, or a dark blue with some subtle bright colors that only show when up close or hit with some light.
Also I'm short but an athletic build, so I'd like to make sure it will be a flattering cut.
Again, I'd love to hear of some things that aren't quite standard. I'll go in with my design next week, but I'd love to hear what you'd put into your suit, whatever the purpose.
So far I think that I'd want on the jacket:
-four functional sleeve buttons
-a 3-roll-2 with slim notch lapels
-side vents with buttons to make it ventless
-an interesting lining (actually not sure since I might want this to be a summer-only suit, but inspired by LK's orange suit)
-flap pockets
-inside the flap pocket, have a smaller pocket for cell phone
-soft shoulders
-high arm holes
-close fit
For the trousers:
-flat front (no pleats)
-mid-atlantic cuff (I want people to be able to see the shoe but not quite my socks)
-side pockets made as double pockets, bit difficult to explain but keeps it from flaring the hips
-can't decide if it's better to have it be at the true waist or be more fashion forward and rest on the hips
-button fly, no zipper
Can't decide on the color exactly, but as it'll be mostly for summer with some use in spring and fall, I'm thinking mohair in a dark blue (not as dark as navy), a grayish-blue with some very subtle single-thread purple-lavender-purple stripes, or a dark blue with some subtle bright colors that only show when up close or hit with some light.
Also I'm short but an athletic build, so I'd like to make sure it will be a flattering cut.
Again, I'd love to hear of some things that aren't quite standard. I'll go in with my design next week, but I'd love to hear what you'd put into your suit, whatever the purpose.