3 piece English flannel suit in reverse chalk stripe

[tteplitzmd]

Leonard Logsdail took the challenge:

This is a Woodhouse super 180's worsted:



This is H. Lesser's Carlo Barbera (Blancs), summer wool jackeing:



These jackets have the same 4 1/2 inch button spacing, a bit wider between the shoulders than Corvato, lapel a touch narrower, pocket placement different. Sidebodies.

[tteplitzmd]

W.W. Chan accepted the challenge, circa 1995, with H Lesser's Carlo Barbera summer jacketing again:



Note the "steep hook" vent:

[zjpj]

the suit looks wonderful

[tteplitzmd]

re: the closer the measurements waist, chest, seat... this is viewed unfavorably by actuaries in the life insurance business, so I don't want to brag about it.

The left jacket sleeve will be shortened next month.





This photo shows off my Bugelli/Bonfanti shirt. Silk tie by Bowring & Arundel ca. 1980

[zjpj]

The suit is just wonderful. I do think that the H. Lesser's Carlo Barbera summer wool jacket is a bit large on you and as a result a bit shapeless.

[tteplitzmd]

Yes, the H Lesser example is large: it is quite old, and I lost weight over the years. Didn't realize it until I looked at the photo. I will post a more recent WW Chan example, better fitting to current measurements!

[zjpj]

Yes, the H Lesser example is large: it is quite old, and I lost weight over the years. Didn't realize it until I looked at the photo. I will post a more recent WW Chan example, better fitting to current measurements!

Congratulations! I'm trying to shave off a few pounds myself and am holding off on further clothing purchases until that's achieved.

[tteplitzmd]

This jacket is from H Lesser's lightweight lambswool jacketing also going back some time. I was in a phase where I insisted on having the side pockets set too high.