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cptjeff said:Neat little bit of history. Can't say I like that little quirk though, the whole point was that it was originally a functional buttonhole to roll the lapel over and button the jacket all the way up. I had a Gap blazer that did that (functional cuffs too), and it was wonderful on a windy day.
I always suspected this. I think I will add buttons to some of my suit-jackets for this purpose.
cptjeff said:If I was getting a custom suit, I would rather have the neat detail of the functional collar and lapel than a buttonhole that exists only to hold a flower, and advertises the fact that it has no functional use.
However, instead of switching the buttonhole, what about switching the pocket? That could be a neat visual trademark.
OK, well, I was thinking about starting a new thread for this months ago, but this is the most opportune moment to get a feel from y'all.
My wife's aunt finished a 1.5 year tailoring course and offered to make me a 'komplet.' So the suit-jacket of the 'komplet' is made. IT HAS THE POCKET-SQUARE POCKET ON THE RIGHT SIDE INSTEAD OF THE LEFT. I asked her about this. It was a mistake -- she got confused when making it.
It would be impolite for me to ask her to remake it. In fact, impossible, as her English is godawful. (Although she is a wonderful person and a superb cook.)
Now I am wondering if it will be OK. I like the idea of something this radical. Any thoughts anyone?