reidd
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Thanks for humoring me lol. I think its an interesting discussion since these are probably the most popular schools of tailoring on here. Personally I've struggled to pick a favorite myself (luckily I don't have to!).
The major differences as I see them:
Neapolitan: Longer and slightly roomier across the back and through the skirt. Shoulder is bang on with no narrowing or extension. More open quarters giving that X shape which I suppose is subjective but I really like it. Decent waist suppression and minimal chest drape. Very high armhole. Lower button point.
Florentine: Shoulder extension is noticeable but not major. I was initially worried about this aspect when I commissioned the jacket since I have very wide and square shoulders naturally. I think the effect is minimized by all the shape in the chest, slightly less waist suppression and the end result is perfect. Slightly lower arm hole than Napoli.
Both jackets are incredibly light (the Solaro is a heavier cloth than the mock leno) and quite comfy but in slightly different ways. The Neapolitan jacket moves with you while you kind of "move in" the Florentine for lack of a better way of putting it due to the drape.
Stay tuned for a similar DB comparison!
The major differences as I see them:
Neapolitan: Longer and slightly roomier across the back and through the skirt. Shoulder is bang on with no narrowing or extension. More open quarters giving that X shape which I suppose is subjective but I really like it. Decent waist suppression and minimal chest drape. Very high armhole. Lower button point.
Florentine: Shoulder extension is noticeable but not major. I was initially worried about this aspect when I commissioned the jacket since I have very wide and square shoulders naturally. I think the effect is minimized by all the shape in the chest, slightly less waist suppression and the end result is perfect. Slightly lower arm hole than Napoli.
Both jackets are incredibly light (the Solaro is a heavier cloth than the mock leno) and quite comfy but in slightly different ways. The Neapolitan jacket moves with you while you kind of "move in" the Florentine for lack of a better way of putting it due to the drape.
Stay tuned for a similar DB comparison!
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