[swinglish]

It depends which version we're talking about. My denim Big Bs are spot on, but my cream / sand ones have the same crotch issue as Unkraut describes. I have to wear my tightest underpants to fully 'tranny-up my junk' if I want to wear them at the higher waist height I'd like. Full disclosure though, I did wash them at 60 degrees when they arrived to try to shrink them in the waist, as they were somewhat big. They didn't shrink noticeably in the width / waist, but obviously there was some 'remodelling in the ballroom', leading to the crotch weirdness.

[RockinByrdie]

My 2 pairs of Big B's are my go to's. I wear them constantly. I am also pretty excited about the new workwear cut.

[Sean Longden]

Did we ever see the cream canvas Big Bs? i don't recall them ever being sold. And i have to say, I think they would be very nice.

[Sean Longden]

If the 'Big Bs' make a return, I would like to see them in the black moleskin that is being used for the Norfolk jackets.

[bluescaptain]

If the 'Big Bs' make a return, I would like to see them in the black moleskin that is being used for the Norfolk jackets.

Hear hear! And a plain back jacket!

[Edward2.0]

I'm still keen on a run of Big B types in cord, moleskin, w.h.y. with the option of a matching, unlined jacket. Think like Darcy's three-button, unlined cotton jacket. A very simple pattern that could be sold a bit cheaper than the belt backs and such for those want something more utilitarian. I'm thinking something in between an SJC Vaughn jacket and this, from WSC:



http://www.wscworkwear.com/General-Workw...ill-fabric

[Sean Longden]

Apart from the collar shape, that is basically a French 'bleue' workwear jacket. Everyone makes jackets in this shape … which is why I think that SJC should make them as SJC would use more interesting fabrics.

[Edward2.0]

Apart from the collar shape, that is basically a French 'bleue' workwear jacket. Everyone makes jackets in this shape … which is why I think that SJC should make them as SJC would use more interesting fabrics.

Exactly - and they could be cheaper than the other workwear jackets, so as to provide either an alternative if somebody wants a simpler jacket or a cheap second one, or an 'entry-level' jacket. Bearing in mind that's the most expensive bit of the SJC suit. 

FWIW, I have the Darcy version in the original blue drill, and it wears fantastically dressed up or down.... and I can throw it in the washing machine if needsbe.

[Unkraut]

Just bought two cord jackets which are basically this shape. Small lapels. Completely unstructured. Straight hem. Shorter than a sportcoat.

So easy to wear.

[Edward2.0]

Yes, for me they fill the same gap as a Hollywood jacket, say - something that can be worn with either jeans or a collar, tie and slacks. "40s casual".

[Unkraut]

No, they are easier to wear. Hollywood jackets have a time and place. I'd say they belong to niche target group too (Rockabilly, Swing-Dancers, Jivers)

Those chore coats can be worn with vintage and modern. No Problemo.

[Sean Longden]

They can also be worn in summer (over a t-shirt) or in winter (over a heavy knit). You can keep it looking smart, or you can do the gardening in it and smash it to pieces.

Yes, as Florian says, it's a very versatile garment.

I think this style would look good in corduroy, the open weave fabric, vaugan or just a plain cotton drill.

[Edward2.0]

My vote would be in a plain cotton drill with Big Bs to match. If they're popular enough, they could also be done in the Vaughn as an alternative to the more expensive jacket. 

Looking ahead to my hot weather season trips again this year, I'd also pair them with a cotton drill version of the original half-moon workwear waistcoat that was in the SJC wabash collection. Put that out in plain cotton drill at the right price, and I'd be after *all* the colours to wear either with the jacket or, in hotter weather, as an alternative to the jacket.