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Yes, a 'leisure jacket' describes it exactly. I have a small, but fairly decent collection of fairly casual brown, fawn and olive cords and twills. I dare say very pale or white slacks or chinos would look good like the chap in this photo is wearing? For the spring... A pair of brown brogued derbies...

The cloth has not yet been cut and after a discussion I have decided to take your sound advice Costi and opt for side vents.

Cheers,
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Hi Costi, Thanks for that. Yes I can well see what you mean. I did intend this jacket to be quite casual and a little bit like a hacking jacket which led me towards the single vent. But I am also aware of how the single vent can get a bit untidy when you sit down. I'll have a word with my tailor. Wh...

Hmm I'll have to see where we are on that one.
Interestingly, when asked the question "single or double" I realised I didn't really know which. I looked to my tailor for advice and the answer pointed to single vent. I can now see that double might be a better option for action!

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Thanks Costi. No, single vent. Wrong?
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A copy of my last post in the q&a section "some practical advice for life in the countryside". Thought it might be relevant here too. Well, thank you all for your excellent advice. A year later and I have finally commissioned my first bespoke sport coat (in Alsport 2424) with Chris Kerr. I have trie...

Well, thank you all for your excellent advice. A year later and I have finally commissioned my first bespoke sport coat (in Alsport 2424) with Chris Kerr. I have tried to keep it all fairly simple and casual (and perhaps a little bit louche), partly to fit in with my lifestyle, partly because I am l...

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Porteus, I dont' know how you usually dress, but are you sure the blazer & flannels made you look 20 years older, or is it the rest of your wardrobe that makes you look 20 years younger? I see no problem with a man looking 38 when he IS 38, unless he's an actor and didn't get to play Romeo yet :win...

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Des Esseintes, You have summed up my own thoughts and fears exactly, and made me laugh out loud in the process. My original post was a request for advice on dressing for my actual life, not some imagined fantasy. Certainly the excellent advice I have received is based on a firm foundation of practic...

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