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#1 2012-01-24 12:59:57

carpu65
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Brooks Brothers double breasted.

Last edited by carpu65 (2012-01-24 13:00:25)

 

#2 2012-01-24 13:15:41

Blucher
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Posts: 976

Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

I read somewhere that suit jackets were often as heavy as modern overcoats during the 1930s and 40s.  Presumably they were one hundred per cent wool.  Lighter clothing seemed to suit the post-Korean War mood.

 

#3 2012-01-24 13:34:31

carpu65
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Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

 

#4 2012-02-01 19:47:18

carpu65
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Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

 

#5 2012-02-01 19:52:24

carpu65
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Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

 

#6 2012-02-02 14:58:36

woofboxer
Devil's Ivy Advocate
From: The Lost County of Middlesex
Posts: 7959

Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

Double breasted suits are one of those things I always like when I see them on someone else, but never wear myself.

I know there were plenty of DB suits around during the boom years, Zach has had a couple of beauties in his shop like this one:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85396745/saks-1970s-double-breasted-blue

When you see a guy in a double breasted suit they always look as though they've gone the extra mile to look really smart. But somehow they never look relaxed, it's seems quite a stiff formal look to my eye, and there lies the rub for me.

The DB suit or jacket flies in the face of the 'under the radar' low key look and I guess that's why none have found their way into my wardrobe.

More Trad than Ivy ?


'I'm not that keen on the Average Look .......ever'. 
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#7 2012-02-02 15:17:11

The Thin Repp
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Posts: 1160

Re: Brooks Brothers double breasted.

The Ivy sack double breasted suit is a thing.  As is the blazer. 
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/57700589
http://www.etsy.com/transaction/54643941

Usually it has a 4x2 configuration.


http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewtonStreetVintage  Classic Vintage Ivy League Clothing on Etsy.

 

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