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Feraud

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DOUGLAS said:
I bought the fabric and lining material today. I ended up with a light gray flannel. I believe this color will look good with blues and browns as well as darker grays which is what I wanted. I am going to be measured later on if I have time.
The light gray flannel sounds like it will make a versatile garment.
Btw, how many yards of material is required for a three piece suit?
 

DOUGLAS

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I go for a second fitting Monday. I will try not to forget my camera this time.
I admit this is not a very exciting thread just now. Perhaps when the suit is a little further along I will have something for everyone to comment on. It is a waiting game...
 

Marc Chevalier

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An extreme version worn by tango singer/actor Carlos Gardel in a 1934 Argentine film. This outfit's extravagant, clashing details befit the Runyon-esque "underworld" character that he plays in the movie:


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DOUGLAS

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Right now it is constant tweeking. I am not so happy with the DB vest but I will see how he finishes it off. I will see tomorrow how he is doing.
 
As long as any Single Breasted Jacket is Low Cut.....

A peak lapel works regardless of button count.

However, regardless of button count, with a medium cut and especially a high cut single breasted jacket, a peak lapel looks short and skimpy or short and stubby (and bad either way).

If you are tall enough and/or have a long enough torso, the single breasted jacket with a peak lapel can have two or three buttons, provided that it is always low cut. Otherwise, two buttons all the way for a single breasted jacket with a peak lapel, especially if you are short and/or have a short torso.

I wish you the best of luck with whatever you choose, Douglas. And yes, this is my first message overall posted on the Fedora Lounge. I joined on the night of Monday, March 24th, 2009 at 9:40PM Eastern Daylight Time.
 

DOUGLAS

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I picked up the suit last night but was too busy to inspect it so I will do that tonight and bring it back tomorrow with notes.
 

DOUGLAS

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Slim Portly said:
Now you are simply toying with our emotions.

Honest... I was doing taxes last night and I was in no mood to be more upset if I saw some thing I didn't like on the suit. I decided it would be better to wait.
 

Tomasso

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DOUGLAS said:
I was in no mood to be more upset if I saw some thing I didn't like on the suit. I decided it would be better to wait.
I understand completely. I picked up a sportcoat from the cleaners last week (after two 'do overs': first for stain removal, then for a proper lapel pressing) and I've yet to examine the results.
 

MrBern

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DOUGLAS said:
Honest... I was doing taxes last night and I was in no mood to be more upset if I saw some thing I didn't like on the suit. I decided it would be better to wait.

Uggh...My taxes will be done on Friday. Honestly, its always my worst week of the year.
I hope the completed suit will be a bit of respite for you.
 

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