The shoes that I would like to have for the Narrator - perfect style, colour and level of wear. |
Waistcoat backview - shows a good fit. |
Waistcoat front showing a nice fit as well as correct design lines and matching of check. |
Full front view with Jacket. It fits very well across the chest although modifications of the arm hole are needed due to it being tight across the chest when John moves around. |
Close up of jacket lapels which are an authentic shape and size, they are in great proportion and will look fantastic when finished. |
Back of the suit the fit is excellent as is the length. The cuff buttons will be positions on the back seam of the sleeve which is visible in this photograph. |
This costume really embodies the Narrators character and it is obvious already John feels this way as soon as it's on. It relates to the period excellently especially in all the fine detailing. It is important that from here we ensure it stays that way when it comes to sourcing the shoes and such. Rebecca suggested 'Button Me' for the buttons that will have buttons in bone to fit the era and complete the authentic look of the suit. The Brogues also need to have a finer, leather sole which I was already aware of but still remains important. Cufflinks we can find in the store but are a detail that could easily let the costume down, I am imagining a simple brass looking cufflink at this time, but we will see what is available. I am extremely happy with the tie, also from the store but looks great with the tweed colouring. The deep red also gives off the warmth of his character. A problem did arise when it came to the matching of the check on the trouser and jacket. When dressing the Narrator for the show we will have to make sure that the braces are holding up the trousers evenly as otherwise it will make the check look skew to the jacket, very obvious with the size of the checks.
To Buy/Hire:
- Cufflinks
- Buttons (sizes and quantity have been provided)
- Braces
- Brown Bowler
- Brown leather Brogues with a leather sole
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