You can still find this option, these photos are of country clothes for both men and women from recent ebay listings. You can hunt for vintage clothing, or go the bespoke route, but yes, vestigial is probably right!Originally Posted by EagleJCS
True enough, Jock. I suspect on most suit jackets and sport coats it's "vestigial". It probably once served a function but is merely there for appearances these days. I used to cut the threads holding the buttonhole closed when I wanted to use it for a boutonniere and actually have the stem hidden and show just the flower. Only did that to a couple of jackets. I haven't been to an event where a jacket was expected - much less a boutonniere! - for several years.
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