Quote Originally Posted by Calgacus View Post
Thinking about it, and thanks in part to those lovely photos above, I think the cut & cloth trump everything else. I'd definitely choose a well cut, well made plain jacket over a poorly cut or made jacket with the bells & whistles.
I think you have pointed out what subconsciously is putting me off the "bells and whistles" jackets. The examples shown of B&W jackets that have been well cut and fitted are very attractive and make me re-consider my liking for a plain jacket. But i just cant get round my dislike of heavy looking and feeling gauntlet cuffs.