Double Breasted Suits

[Tokyo-Saint]

Does anyone apart from Toffs and the last few remaining bus conductors in the world actually wear these? Also, why do Toffs insist on wearing them? What the attraction?

[Turkish]

One thing I noticed in Italy were lots of blokes in suits wearing slip in shoes with tassles like in the mid/late 80s. Christ I hope they don't make a comeback over here.

[Tokyo-Saint]

I wonder if dune has a double breasted suit?

[Turkish]

He probably wears a blazer and chinos.

[Katalinic]

One thing I noticed in Italy were lots of blokes in suits wearing slip in shoes with tassles like in the mid/late 80s. Christ I hope they don't make a comeback over here.

They will come back in at the same time as thin leather ties and dodgy 'taches.

[Tokyo-Saint]

He probably wears a blazer and chinos.

Blue blazer with big brass buttons and cream chinos - The ultimate toff wannabe look.

[bridge too far]

He probably wears a blazer and chinos.

No I reckon he wears plus fours and a Norfolk jacket

[Turkish]

Blue blazer with big brass buttons and cream chinos - The ultimate toff wannabe look.

With red socks and brown suede loafers.

[Thedelldays]

With red socks and brown suede loafers.

Also, a jumper worn over the shoulders with the sleeves tied around by his chest

[Tokyo-Saint]

With red socks and brown suede loafers.

Too much attention to detail. I much prefer the old scuffed school shoes and black tesco sock look. Topped off with an overly strong handshake and a boring conversation.

[The9]

Does anyone apart from Toffs and the last few remaining bus conductors in the world actually wear these? Also, why do Toffs insist on wearing them? What the attraction?

I had one in 1990 if that's any help. Lasted me until 1994, when I managed to cover it in mould it in a damp wardrobe in my student hovel.

[Tokyo-Saint]

I had one in 1990 if that's any help. Lasted me until 1994, when I managed to cover it in mould it in a damp wardrobe in my student hovel.

We're you either a toff or a bus conductor? To be fair I did see some students wearing these at this time. I think they were hand me downs from 80s dads.

[Turkish]

I had one in 1990 if that's any help. Lasted me until 1994, when I managed to cover it in mould it in a damp wardrobe in my student hovel.

Wazs it a funny colour, like olive? I seem to remember coloured suits being fashionable at that time. As were brightly coloured mouflon jackets worn with chinos.

[Tokyo-Saint]

Olive! Yeah good spot Turkish. I remember them. Always cream trousers though and preferably 3 sizes too big with the belt pulled in as far as possible. Making the person look like they have lost a lot of weight and are still wearing their 'before clothes'.

[Turkish]

Olive! Yeah good spot Turkish. I remember them. Always cream trousers though and preferably 3 sizes too big with the belt pulled in as far as possible. Making the person look like they have lost a lot of weight and are still wearing their 'before clothes'.

Yep and high, half way up the waist, often seen with a roll neck jumper instead of a shirt.

[Turkish]

Mrs Turkish reckons boat shoes are toff like, I disagree. Who is right?

[Tokyo-Saint]

Without socks? In Southampton? Bit Towie for me but I see what she is saying.

[Turkish]

Without socks? In Southampton? Bit Towie for me but I see what she is saying.

With a pair of tailored shorts and a polo shirt. She said I'd look like a Toff. I stuck with my supergas for that outfit so I looked like a working class Itie instead.

[Tokyo-Saint]

Was the boat show on at the time?

[Turkish]

Was the boat show on at the time?

Pre boat shoe and boat show.

[Tokyo-Saint]

There is a fine line Turkish. One minute you are smoking a cigar, wearing deck shoes and a Le coste polo shirt with all the buttons done up like Gavin from Gavin and Stacey and the next you have a jumper over your shoulder and are calling people chap or fella. Take care!

[TopGun]

I reckon you have to be 6 foot 4 to have a chance with a double breasted suit anyway. They just look like giant wraps on most people.

[Kingsland Codger]

Does anyone apart from Toffs and the last few remaining bus conductors in the world actually wear these? Also, why do Toffs insist on wearing them? What the attraction?

I wouldn't dream of wearing anything else ... but then, I'm 6ft 4ins and I'm a Toff.

What is the attraction of wearing a single breasted jacket?

[John Boy Saint]

The only thing could buy a few years back unless you were doshed up enough to go made to measure or a buy from a Toffs shop 'up West'.

[Ken Tone]

Does anyone apart from Toffs and the last few remaining bus conductors in the world actually wear these??

Admirals do. HTH

[Tokyo-Saint]

The only thing could buy a few years back unless you were doshed up enough to go made to measure or a buy from a Toffs shop 'up West'.

How much of a while ago? Like Turkish said, even in the 90's single breasted Olive jackets were popular.

Admirals do. HTH

Very true, I will add them to the list.

[The9]

We're you either a toff or a bus conductor? To be fair I did see some students wearing these at this time. I think they were hand me downs from 80s dads.

No, I was pre-student. It was quite a nice suit for a 17-year old to go to a funeral in though.

[The9]

Wazs it a funny colour, like olive? I seem to remember coloured suits being fashionable at that time. As were brightly coloured mouflon jackets worn with chinos.

No, it was charcoal grey.

How has this thread got this far without mention of Rupert Lowe ?

[Turkish]

No, it was charcoal grey.

How has this thread got this far without mention of Rupert Lowe ?

Did it have a material that had stripes of normal material and stripes of shiny material running vertically down it?

[TopGun]

No, I was pre-student. It was quite a nice suit for a 17-year old to go to a funeral in though.

It's acceptable for a 17-year old to turn up at a wedding or funeral in any ill-fitting suit garb looking awkward. In fact, it's expected.

[Tokyo-Saint]

It's acceptable for a 17-year old to turn up at a wedding or funeral in any ill-fitting suit garb looking awkward. In fact, it's expected.

Agreed.

[thefunkygibbons]

I would love to know where to buy one

I always wore double brested and then was out of suits for a few years (business casual dress) and now I am looking for a new suit, cannot find double brested anywhere

Personally, double brested suits me better, being "bigger boned"

[Tokyo-Saint]

I would love to know where to buy one

I always wore double brested and then was out of suits for a few years (business casual dress) and now I am looking for a new suit, cannot find double brested anywhere

Personally, double brested suits me better, being "bigger boned"

You are wrong, they don't suit anyone. I believe YSL have always done a line in double breasted suits. The craze over there was kicked off by fashionista Charles de Gaulle and his famous 'liberate Paris' look is still available today. Try a YSL stockist or go direct to their website. Alternatively, try charity shops for old bus conductor or Admiral uniforms.

[doubleonothing]

Is it wrong that there is an article on double breasted suits in Shortlist magazine, which when I read it on the tube yesterday made me think of this place.

Will try and find a link

[Tokyo-Saint]

Was it this one? http://www.shortlist.com/style/2013-...k-report-day-4

Said to be influenced by WW2. The middle photo doesn't look great but at least it is only 1 button on the bit that comes across and the buttons are understated. The worst ones though as I said before are the ones with the big brass buttons, usually 3 all done up on a blue jacket.