I think the key clue in the original question is "well-fitted," which,
for me, would certainly include fabrics with a drape/hand appropriate to
the wearer and the design. Certainly, men with different builds will
look different in suits, but they all do tend to look Pretty Darned Good
in a properly fitted suit. But then, I think the same about most men in
any sort of well-fitted historical clothing. Or the right Levi's and
tee shirt. <g>
I suppose the same thing holds true for women, as well, although without
the same "yumm!" reaction, at least on my part ;o) I do know that I look
better when I'm wearing something that isn't completely sloppy and
casual (which I do a LOT--I'm large and also work in a geek haven so the
dress code is very...relaxed). Ditto my SCA garb (which is all that I
do in the way of historical clothing)...properly fitted and cut, it
looks a LOT better than a sloppy 'ole tee tunic. (Nothing against tee
tunics, mind you, or any of the style-cousins, but many of the ones I've
seen are old, sloppy, and badly-fitting. The nicely-fitting ones have
just as much Yum! factor as other clothing styles. ;oD)
--sue
Carolyn Kayta Barrows wrote:
Does anyone else find a man in a well-fitted suit drop-dead sexy? Rarr!
Men have to be a little on the thin side for a suit to look that good.
Suits bulk out the man with a good bathing-suit-physique, and he looks,
well, bulky.
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