What do you think of this jacket?

[radicaldog]

Or coat, for the traditionally minded. I don't think that much of it, even though I have a certain irrational fondness for this garment, as it was my first bespoke commission. NB: this was after two hours of driving and a long day of teaching and sitting in seminars. Also, please forgive my unrepentantly sloppy and neglige ensemble.

A couple of more dynamic (if even worse quality) pics:



I should've taken a picture of the back as well -- sorry. But I promise you that the tailor did a fairly good job on this back -- no obvious flaws there, as far as I can tell.



Not sure why the left front quarter looks longer -- perhaps my leg was moving forward, closer to the camera. Also not to sure what to think of the gorge, which is quite low by modern standards. I go for a higher gorge these days, but I still think there's something interesting about a lower gorge.

Anyway, please give me all sorts of frank feedback, if you're so inclined.

[pvpatty]

I think that it looks good. A decent-fitting, no-nonsense garment. Can I ask what the cloth is?

[radicaldog]

Cheers.

It's mid-weight Balmoral tweed, made in Scotland by Robert Noble.

I now reckon that this post should probably be in the 'Dressing Room'? Not sure about forum etiquette.

[storeynicholas]

The outfit looks good but, hesitate as I do to mention it - did you sit out in the sun too long?
NJS

[radicaldog]

There's no such thing as sitting out in the sun for too long.

[storeynicholas]

There's no such thing as sitting out in the sun for too long.

You look happy with your decision - and that counts for a lot - but where's the hat?
NJS

[edhayes]

a striped or checked shirt, a strong tie and a pocket square

[carl browne]

Your fondness for the jacket is not irrational. It's a fine jacket and the fact that it was your first commission makes it very special indeed. I still have my first commission from 20 years ago. It is not a color and pattern I'm particularly fond of nowadays, but if my house burned, I'd try to save it first. (After wife, children, and dog, of course) I hope you have a son to give it to one day. Alas, I only have daughters.

I was thinking that the most important issue here is that it may no longer harmonize with your complexion. I have a dermatologist who may be able to help you. Let me know if you want me to make an introduction.

[radicaldog]

Thank you, Carl.

I am confident that my facial skin problems will disappear after Halloween.

[a tailor]

you have a nice smile but you should really have some dental work done.