Can anyone explain why, as in the picture above, so many lightweight fabric suits like seersucker or linen have patch pockets that are really big and so far back on the jacket.  I have a sixties vintage linen jacket that has pockets almost exactly the same shape and size of the ones on the above drawing.  Practically on the side of the jacket.  Was that just the style then, or is there some other reason?

Is it for carrying your suntan oil and swimming trunks?

Btw, a great suit...

I will be taking slide film with me on my vacation: loading up my trusty old Leica Minilux and Nikon 28Ti, I may well go down well with ladies of a certain age. In fact, I need to get some more film tomorrow, so that post has reminded me Doghouse, thanks.

I will packing my tropical gear Saturday afternoon, ready for the wake-up call sharp at 2am on Sunday morning.

A couple of hours later I will be fully induced into the delights of the half-board inclusive canteen eating and kids disco. Oh, happy days!

Last edited by 4F Hepcat (2014-08-08 12:24:13)

"On your mark! Stretch your arms!!!"
"Chichiwha chichiwha chichiwhawhawha!!"

^^
Hawaii !

Last edited by Axelist (2014-08-09 02:58:37)

"Boys like girls who make Seven-Up Floats"

"P.S. Get 7-UP by the case! You'll want it for regular thirst-quenching, too."

You can't beat a bit of subtle advertising eh?

Love that shot of the kids in the pine thicket, AC.