Here is my version of the traveling suit. I ended up only doing the buttons on one side of the jacket (because it looked better on me, and I ran out of the right size buttons!) I used a purchased belt. I note that the sleeves are very narrow, so I make them (and the pattern in general) larger and shorter to fit myself. I did not line it, just used self lining on the overlapping front. I used a linen look stripe.
Mary in Utah
I think your decision to only use buttons on one side paid off. Great job!
This turned out so wonderfully. I agree with disparatedisciplines that using the buttons on one side was a good choice!