Smoking Jackets

[AntonAAK]

This Apparel Arts Anniversary Issue shows items called 'Cocktail Coats' which seem to blur the boundary between a smoking jacket and a robe.

They are in this thread.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=43676

Post #6.

I agree that they don't have to be made of velvet (see Sproily's fine example in the Smoking Jacket thread) but I think a shawl collar and some kind of thick absorbent material is a minimum requirement. You should see some of the abominations described as smoking jackets on Ebay.

 

[Edward]

Ah yes, the joys of ebay, where any hat is a fedora, all dressing gows are smoking jackets, and any coat or jacket which is either log or tan in colour is a "trenchcoat"....

 

[Feraud]

Not sure if this link was posted.

http://www.digitalchangeling.com/sewing/periodResources/SAndC-Winter1885to1886/

 

[jamespowers]

Not sure if this link was posted.

http://www.digitalchangeling.com/sewing/periodResources/SAndC-Winter1885to1886/

I'll take one of each of them. Where do I send payment?

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"A contemporary "Smoking Jacket" by "Skin Deep" in Sydney, This belongs to Lord Loiside, Lolly Loisides Husband, I tried it on at a recent visit to their charming Palazzo in the cool stillness of the blue Mountains in N.S.W Australia"

http://www.skindeep.com.au/

Blue Mountains Link http://www.bluemts.com.au/

 

[Edward]

Yip, that qualifies in my book. I can certainly see the advantage to a belt-type closure from the manufacturer's point of view, as it allows for a wider range of sizes to fit into the same garment.... For those who use them as a lounging-around-the-home garment, I imagine it is very convenient too. The one thing I cannot abide is folks wearing them as some novelty alternative to a dj when going out.... why, it's as bad as coloured bow ties with evening wear, or novelty cartoon character waistcoats....:eusa_doh:

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"This my "olde Gold" Satin smoking jacket labeled "Roytex" - "For Modern Living" It features a subtle Art Deco design and black collar and cuffs"

 

[TheWraithFD]

Long time visitor, first time poster.

Here's my new smoking jacket, which I commissioned from Barrington Ayre tailors in England. It's on its way to me now but hasn't arrived yet.

 

[Bugsy]

Party with a few friends aka casual with pyjamas:

Semi-formal to semi-casual party with more or less strange people:

Is there ever a time when you're NOT impeccably dressed?? You're amazing!!:eusa_clap

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"Oh this is so Beautiful, that colour, is it midnight blue?
but won't it be a bit hot to wear in woolongong , or are winters rather cold? "

Thanks for sharing the link

 

[univibe88]

Long time visitor, first time poster.

Here's my new smoking jacket, which I commissioned from Barrington Ayre tailors in England. It's on its way to me now but hasn't arrived yet.

Wow!!!!!!!

I want!

 

[TheWraithFD]

It's navy blue with a black, patterned silk lapel fabric.

It's certainly not something to be worn in summer, but our autumn's and winters are cold enough to make this a comfortable jacket.

Just as an FYI, the tailor's photographer buttoned the jacket around the wrong way. I'll take another photo once it's reached me and I'm wearing it. And I can wholeheartedly recommend Tom Wharton (of Barrington Ayre) if anyone is looking for just such a smoking jacket, or any other piece of quality Made in England tailored clothing.

Thanks for the kind words

 

[TheWraithFD]

More pics from Barrington Ayre of my new smoking jacket:

Like I said, as soon as it arrives, I'll have my wife take a photo of me wearing it. I can't wait

 

[AntonAAK]

Long time visitor, first time poster.

Here's my new smoking jacket, which I commissioned from Barrington Ayre tailors in England. It's on its way to me now but hasn't arrived yet.

That is truly beautiful...

 

[PADDY]

Gorgeous!!

You'll need to break out the cigars when that little number arrives on your doorstep. It's just beautiful..!:eusa_clap

Long time visitor, first time poster.

Here's my new smoking jacket, which I commissioned from Barrington Ayre tailors in England. It's on its way to me now but hasn't arrived yet.

 

[TheWraithFD]

Thank you both for the kind words.

I don't know about the cigar lol but I'll definitely enjoy a cognac in front of the fire on a cold winters night

 

[Mickey Caesar]

I believe the original purpose of the smoking jacket was so that it, rather than the dinner jacket, was exposed to cigar/pipes fumes. These smell of these were considered unpleasant to the ladies.

So in short the smoking jacket is meant to get smokey.

Interesting point though.

Actually you're supposed to remove your dinner jacket and replace it with the smoking jacket before you go into the study, den, or whatever room in which you are going to smoke.

 

[AntonAAK]

I just bought this fellah on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250771061200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Been looking for one in my size for a long time. Having people around for a port tasting at the weekend so it can have its first outing then... Cheers. Hic...

 

[BrandonCarlson]

I don't know if I'm doing these pictures right but here's a smoking robe I recently purchased, I don't smoke too much or wear it very often but it's pretty cool to have.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...cxGB1WI%3D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=250754180726

 

[PADDY]

Just cannot beat a good smoking jacket. There should be photos of mine earlier in this thread (and also on my PADDY WAGON link). They really do cut a dash Gents and I'm seeing some fine examples being sported in*here* so thanks for sharing those!!