Suit General

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>>12401083

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Is it just the cultural context that's changed, or is there legit something different about older suits that made them look more, uh, "everyday guy"-esque?

Pic related. I love the look of those older suits but for some reason all modern inspo has a different feel to it

>>12401108
Cultural context, I'd say. It's not as common to see people wearing suits in their off-time compared to then; so, it appears more "everyday guy" due to the prominence.

>>12401108
The main difference is that older suits had higher armholes for better mobility. But that's only noticeable when you lift your arms.

>>12401108
Different fabrics. Prior to the late 20th century, the wool was much thicker and coarser than what you see on modern suits, because it needed to be more durable and last longer for every day use.

It makes the lapels look different and changes the way the fabric bends around the arms. It never looks quite as smooth, but also doesn't develop wrinkles/creases.

>>12401108
its probably the fact that everyone in that picture is either wearing a suit or blazer

also if this was taken with a digital camera theyd look like dorks

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>>12401083

>>12401159
Great movie terrible jacket

>>12401083
>1,600 people like this

The West is dead

>>12401108
This is the correct answer: >>12401135
Super Blablas wool is thin and drapes like shit, old suits didn't use tissue paper for cloth. You can still get good cloth, e.g. Fox Bros. flannel, the heavier Harris tweeds, some Cheviot and Lovat stuff (all fully casual except Fox); Dugdale does some nice budget cloth. However chain stores *don't* do this so you have to get your suit at least made to measure if you want this. Find an old, old tailor if possible, get him to do the cutting. Depending on where you live this will be hard as fuck or just moderately difficult.

Personally I like the '20s cut with the really form fitting waistcoat and the loose, drapey coat (and very high trousers). These guys in your pic though are what, American Fifties? Sixties?

TL;DR you can still get such a suit, but it'll cost you. You probably won't regret it once you have it though.

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looking for something to wear to my prom which isnt the typical ill fitting tux that everyone wears

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>>12401083