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#1 2006-09-09 05:47:37
- Lord Copper
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Pockets on dinner suit
Hello all,
I'm having a new DB dinner suit made, and the tailor (a man of tip-top standing in his community) has suggested using the facings silk for the openings in the besom pockets. This strikes me as a little flash, but I thought I would get some other opinions. Any thoughts?
In considering this, I also note that in the event that the facings ever need to be replaced in the future (which I have done on previous coats), they are unlikely to match the original silks.
#2 2006-09-10 00:45:04
- Horace
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Re: Pockets on dinner suit
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#3 2006-09-10 07:38:24
- Film Noir Buff
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Re: Pockets on dinner suit
WHy are they flash? I consider them a traditional trim and a strengthener. But Id like to hear why they might be considered flash.
#4 2006-09-10 17:31:56
- Horace
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Re: Pockets on dinner suit
""This is probably the last Deb season...because of the stock market, the economy, Everything..." - W. Stillman.
#5 2006-09-10 18:13:56
- Will
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Re: Pockets on dinner suit
Mine and all the bespoke jackets I've paid attention to use matching silk facings on the pockets. It's 1/4" of silk for the two parts around the pocket.
Will's thoughts on classic men's clothing
http://www.asuitablewardrobe.net/
#7 2006-09-15 14:40:24
- Lord Copper
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Re: Pockets on dinner suit
Thanks for the replies. My fears of "flash" were articulated by Horace, but now I feel I can venture forth fearlessly into besom madness!