What is a Neapolitan jacket style with a shirring Spalla Camicia?

Neapolitan style jackets

This is a double breasted jacket I tailored for myself to show some style options referred to as 'Italian'. And how to match patterns. Basically a Neapolitan style jacket with some personal style preferences. I like to use the classics but then add some personal spice to give my dress style a personal pinch.

Spalla Camicia shoulder style with shirring

A Spalla Camicia. A style option I love and hate😀 why? Regarding the creation of a clean shoulder line I prefer a more English cut. Regarding my Fuck You attitude I pose for the Spalla Camicia + shirring. SHIRRING, the small pleats, folds where the shoulder connects to the sleeve. When you have straight or athletic shoulders this style tends to raise up. All nice for a Pitti theater but you look like you have been hung on a washing line to dry before. Not very elegant. Spalla Camicia, says your sleeve has been put under-in the armhole instead of attached to it. Just like a dress shirt, it says shirt shoulder.

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What is the proper dress style and/ or dress code for a lawyer?

Case: Business Suit - Lawyer


Winston would like to have a suit tailored for his work as lawyer. He wears it twice a weak when he is receiving clients. Winston gets easily hot and is looking for a suit that can be frequently worn with ease of use. A suit is for Winston a sign of professionalism, a calling card for himself and the office he works at.

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The difference between British, American and Italian suits

Every bespoke tailor has its own signature tailoring style, which has been developed by years and years of experience, knowledge, passion and artistic creativity. Over the years suit styles have also developed. Nowadays you see a lot of suits that mix the different features and styles. However, traditionally there are three suit styles. Those styles are British, American and Italian.

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