Fantastic info folks thank you. This all came about when a friend and I were out at a dinner and were talking about clothing. He and I both wear tailored jackets and I jokingly said " I wonder why the sleeves are supposed to stick out? " Neither one of us had a practicle answer but I ws certain of where I could find one.

I am intrigued by the notion of maintaining the appearance of wealth, or higher standing and how it has manouvered its way into modern day dress. It seems to me that it is almost an act, or a role in which the person has the chance to pretend to be what they are not usually. Or then again I may just think about things way too much!