This might be a bit of an Ivy confession but I much prefer side vents.  I know I look for the hook, but secretly I wish my sacks had side vents.  Ever seen Harry Morgan's character on the 1968 Dragnet series?  His sack suit had side vents AND patch pockets.

I prefer side vents as well.  But it's not a dealbreaker either way.  just say NO to no vents

Last edited by The Thin Repp (2010-03-26 11:07:31)

I must dig out that pic of a marked-waisted, natural-shouldered, darted, double-breasted Seersucker odd jacket from Brooks Bros from back in the day...  It's in "Generations Of Style"...

- But what do Brooks know about the American Tradition anyway?  They just aint "Trad"! 

I flicked through "Generations Of Style" in the night - The last member of the Brooks family to run Brooks Brothers is pictured in a darted, double breasted, non-kissing (spaced) 2 on the cuff, three piece suit. Winthrop Holly Brooks: President of Brooks 1935-1946. Very American Traditional, but not remotely Internet "Trad"...

And he looks totally American too - Not English or Italian.

Oh ye "Trads" - Where is your Tradition?

Could it be that what you are really into is the old single-breasted 3/2 roll, natural shoulder Ivy League style, but you just don't know that much about it? You know the Preppy Handbook, but before that you get a bit lost?

No shame in that. You can always learn. If you want to.

Start by using the correct terms for things & rejecting made-up internet marketing constructs.

I'm only here to help   

Last edited by Just Jim (2010-03-29 02:21:15)