Thanks for the replies gents. As to the difference in materials I'm still deciding if it works for me, I like the contrast but Matt may be right. When I wear a waistcoat it is usually as an outer garment so I knew I wouldn't wear one with this jacket, given that I think the cut works. the fit of the jacket is great [aught to be right?] and the finish is excellent. Would I buy this jacket "off the rack" at $120... emphatically yes! If I could ever find one that fit like this at that price. This was a test purchase from this company. I wanted to test their service/quality [good], but they are a bit uncommunicative [the e-mails I sent, 2 in total after the order, received replies but it seemed to be computer generated] 4 weeks from order to delivery I thought was great. Also, I wanted to see if a less formal fabric [corduroy] would work with a more formal cut, still undecided on that. This jacket was made to measure so the fit is wonderful, I wish all my clothes fit as well.

Will I order from them again? Yes. what might I do different? They have hundreds of designs so perhaps a more conventional cut next time.

Rondo