On the Street....DB Sportcoat, NYC
It is great to find a DB sportcoat that actually feels sporty.
Usually they are too long, too square, and too boring.
The big trick to why this jacket looks so cool is how slim the sleeve is in the upper arm.
If there is one alteration that guys don't do enough it is having the sleeves slimmed down on a suit. That separation between upper arm and chest drops ten pounds on the look of an average guy - try it you'll see.
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post a commentthe fit is brilliant - as is his posture and your shot.
Just lovable. Watch, pants, glasses, open shirt. So curious about the shoes...
this one doesn't look like he needs to drop 10 pounds!
beautiful cut on a lovely figure
and a magnificent beard
What a striking silhouette. Wow.
The big trick ... is how slim the sleeve is in the upper arm.
If there is one alteration ... it is having the sleeves slimmed down on a suit.
Terrific commentary too. Hadn't noticed this - will have to test soon.
Also like how this is another argument against the idiotic "no white after LD."
i adore his jacket!
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Works for women too, I think. The slim sleeve. I almost bought a denim jacket (and I dislike them) simply because the upper sleeve hugged my arm in just the right way.
The grey really works with the horn rimmed glassses too.
Oh THe watch and glasses..A++
I'm just loving the fact that he found it in a gray tweed
I like photo
How can you have a sleeve slimmed down in the upper arm? If the scye (armhole) is cut too large, then its too large... I don't really see how you can alter that... That is a big problem on most RTW coats nowadays. Anyone?
I've never been a fan of white pants on men but I think they help, along with the white shirt, to make the jacket really pop. *Sigh* I can't wait until I get back to the city.
*this guy is king of swag! Love it
Is he wearing a woman's jacket?
I agree. This one guy in particular looks emaciated, rather than fly.
Nice shot, Sart! Love the sunglasses, haircut, and ivory trousers. You say: "The big trick to why this jacket looks so cool is how slim the sleeve is in the upper arm." Well, for those of us chaps who work out and play rugby and therefore have large biceps, what do you suggest?
yes to the jacket, very nice but not so warmed by his slightly sour expression.
I do not think that is a woman's jacket, looks like Band of Outsiders to me.
As to the weight comments, shouldn't a conversation about personal style focus on how someone dresses to suit their body, rather than judging them for not meeting the standards of convention?
Oh I love this coat.
I like the glasses! does anyone know which brand they are?
this picture is beautiful, in case you didn't know :)
What is the story with the skinny look? A normal man, with normal muscle definition, can never wear an outfit like that. It would look so stupid.
I therefore wish more pictures with, well, normal size people.
I scrolled down too excitedly today and i ended up combining images-- suddenly the double breasted peacoat was being worn with the with the blue pocket dress while the mans contortional posture looked horrible, the outfit still looked pretty good.
Bob.
forget the expression-the fit is the important part:)
cool, i ll tell my guy this trick and if it doesn t work i ll get back to you.
I agree with comment before, arm hole can't be altered.
slimming of sleeve can only happen from just above elbow to cuff which will exaggerate the large arm hole.
if you want a slim arm hole, do what this guy in the photo did, which i assume is a woman's jacket (check the opening)
I am mad about how he rolled up the coat sleeve. I do that when I don't feel the need to alter such pieces like leather jackets. Very cool. Love his look... will steal.
I think the issue is that everyone's clothes should fit well. If you have big biceps (like my husband and others) you will need a bigger sleeve. If you are more slender, you will look good in a jacket that fits your thinner body.
If a man wears a women's jacket to get the best fit, so what? I sometimes buy shirts in the children's department, because they fit better. Buy what works and rip the label out!
I love this. Grey with white. Wonderful.
Smashing photo. Great tip on the arms. I'll keep that in mind.
Yep! I agree with the tighter jacket sleeve.
OMG I love the girl in the jeans. Nothing like Levis bootcut. Excellent work.
mm divine. so much to be said for good quality
anyone know what brand glasses they are?
this shot is very beautiful.
wonderful shot!
the glasses are persol for you who asked
beautiful jacket, does anybody know the brand?
thank you
i go to school with him, he is both nice and naturally quite small! love his style
yup i'm all for sleeves taken in!
I love that scarves are coming back into fashion...for both men and women! I love the ultra long scarf on the man above. Anything to lengthen the look is a good thing in my opinion.
www.scarvesofgrace.com
Scott,
I completely agree with you that not enough men have their sleeves slimmed down. However, one thing I think you should point out and which you would have noticed is just how high the armhole itself is cut - it's not an oblong shape, but more rounded and that makes a critical difference in fit and elevates the sophistication of the jacket. Ultimately, the wearer just looks better.
P.S. Congratulations on getting your first book out.
Sart, you are so right. I also have a fetish that demands my jackets fit the contours of my chest. I see men wearing jackets that have a permanent fold of fabric between the armpit and the chest. It dulls the senses, especially on a DB coat. I buy RTW coats with primary focus on my chest/waist not my back/lats.
Hi,
I'm from Italy, what does "DB" stand for?
Thank you very much.
Alessandro
Great advice!
Double Breasted!
That's a great looking coat. I think I'm gonna save up and spring for one.
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love the outfit especially the persol glasses and coat
hate the beard
this guy definitely doesn't need to shed any pounds. He looks like he can hardly support his head.
good shot. funny glses.