1930s SB 3-Button Odd Jacket With Flecks and Patch Pockets Sz. 38

[herringbonekid]

no sorry, i meant the German one you said you were wearing above... presumed it was a suit. :eusa_doh:

 

[Fastuni]

For US jackets, I also prefer the (not too low-set) 2 button configuration of the 1930's.

Here some (German) examples of a 3 button SB configuration that I consider well placed.
While Euro-jackets with farther distanced buttons exist. I think these here are the rule (judging from what I have seen in real, on photos and illustrations).
Compare it to the US jacket of this thread, where the top button is close to the middle of the ****** pocket, thus making the lapel quite short.

 

[Rudie]

Nope. I am wearing it with grey flannels and a maroon waistcoat. No, I don't have pics. The black is difficult to photograph.

You guys would probably tell me it's early 60s anyway.

 

[Rudie]

Fastuni, the black stroller jacket I wear has a much higher button stance with significantly shorter lapels. I quite like it. I never thought I would like wearing a black jacket, but this one works for me.

 

[herringbonekid]

Fastuni, yes, those are all decent spaced 3 buttons. the type of British 3 button that (for me) looks a bit odd is this on the left:

i still have a fondness for these jackets as they're pretty much the standard Burtons peaked lapel cut, but the lapels always look a bit too short to me.

(the one on the right is American).

 

[Fastuni]

Yes, agreed on all counts. The brown jacket screams to be worn on the middle button - provided that the lapels roll down well (not always the case with "average" British suits).

 

[herringbonekid]

i own that jacket... it doesn't roll as most Brit ones of this type don't.

 

[Two Types]

I know. If the button stance is high I really love 2 buttons. Low, not so much.

Absolutely.

 

[Two Types]

That is a really nice jacket. What is the fabric? Linen, lightweight wool, maybe?

 

[Fastuni]

Either a lightweight wool or some cotton-wool blend fabric. Soft and not overly wrinkly... so unlikely that there is linen.

Here a close-up (apricot-white micro-check with navy sprinkles):

 

[Two Types]

I like it even more now I've seen the close up!

 

[herringbonekid]

the cut reminds me of this one i used to own, and which was linen:

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...sports-coats&p=1401700&viewfull=1#post1401700

 

[Rudie]

Whoa. You guys have treasures I can only dream of.

 

[herringbonekid]

sometimes you sell something and regret it later. :eusa_doh:

 

[Two Types]

Serves you right! Imagine selling that! It was lovely.

 

[GoldenEraFan]

On the subject of 2 buttons and low stances. I only like the low 2 button look on big lapeled bold look suits from 1945-1950. I can't stand the small/medium sized lapels with the low stance of the '50s and beyond. Here's an example I have. I think the size of the lapels make up for the lack of fabric in the center.

When it come to double breasteds, I only like the bold ones when they have four buttons. 6 is just overkill when the bottom 4 are practically sitting at the hem of the jacket.