Button stance: classic (buttons at natural waist; I prefer a lower button stance, but this jacket was meant to be worn with pants at the natural waist, so it makes sense)
Button color: off-white (so it almost blends into the jacket rather than contrasting with it, as black would)
Button color: off-white (so it almost blends into the jacket rather than contrasting with it, as black would)
Jacket length: short
Sleeve length: short
Front darts: none (almost no waist suppression)
Lapel width: thin
Lapel style: notch
Notch shape: half-clover (straight on top, curved on bottom)
Notch height: classic
Chest pocket: none (perhaps the jacket's most minimalist touch, more so than the one button)
Lapel style: notch
Notch shape: half-clover (straight on top, curved on bottom)
Notch height: classic
Chest pocket: none (perhaps the jacket's most minimalist touch, more so than the one button)
Color: black and off-white
Pattern: check (Does anyone have a more precise name for this check pattern? I've had two suggestions: "gingham" and simply "check".)
Pattern: check (Does anyone have a more precise name for this check pattern? I've had two suggestions: "gingham" and simply "check".)
Jetted or patch pockets: jetted
Straight or hacking (angled): hacking
Flapped or flapless: flapped
Flap height: short
Straight or hacking (angled): hacking
Flapped or flapless: flapped
Flap height: short
Sleeve button style: button one
Button size: large (same size as the front button)
Button size: large (same size as the front button)
Vent style: double vents
Vent height: short (5")
Vent height: short (5")
Shoulder: somewhat padded and slightly extended (the only negative and element that's inconsistent with both the jacket's overall minimalism and the 60's American style)
Country of manufacture: USA
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Age verdict based on all the above evidence: mid-1960's
I think this pattern is technically gingham. Usually on men's clothing, anything larger than a pocket square, I prefer a broader gingham, but the black and white seems to couch the jacket's style comfortably in that early-sixties blend of conservative hip.
ReplyDeleteWhat are your thoughts on that rounded lapel paired with the squared collar though?
You're right, I think "gingham" more precisely describes the check. I will add that, thanks.
Delete"Conservative hip", I like that term.
I like the half-cloverleaf notch. It's a nice compromise between the traditional notch lapel and the shawl lapel. The full cloverleaf (both top and bottom rounded) is even closer to the shawl. I haven't seen that in person yet, but I look forward to it.
I would like to see this full-cloverleaf you speak of. As it stands with this collar, if a jacket is going to go half, it's already posturing flashy and untraditional. I say, why not draw attention to it. Blacken the classic square half. Of course, I don't think gingham is daring enough to pull this off. Actually, a full clover might look best here.
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