No you're right Moshe, a huge amount depends on the tweed. The heavier and the denser they are, the better they will last. Thornproof will do well in that respect.

The Guide to Tweed

Hi Christian, Yes you're right, roping at the end (or sometimes, just a slight extension of the pad into the top of the sleeve) does make a significant difference. Having said that, I still find that I prioritise style over this aspect of flattery -…

Nothing wrong with sloping shoulders

I like both looks, especially after viewing your previous article on the Whitcomb. Two thoughts that occurred to me: there are other modes of outerwear that can be usefully substituted for a loose, but warm outer coat or greatcoat: the cape and the poncho. The…

The style of a belted wrap coat – with Whitcomb, Saman Amel and The Armoury

I tend to agree. Pleats aren't usually seen as interrupting the trouser in the same way, by the way, because they are just thin folds and run down the trouser, rather than across it.

Suit style 9: Trouser cuffs, belts and tabs