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[Dingusberry]

Alternative to Suit Supply's Blue Summer Coat?
I really like the jacket, but the price is too expensive. I would pay for the price if it came from a brand that is known for their good quality, like Barbour.

 

[arnathor]

Do you folks find the pairing here to reasonably cohesive?

 

[TM79]



Do you folks find the pairing here to reasonably cohesive?

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Would prefer pants to be lighter for more contrast but seems reasonable to me as is.

 

[J011yroger]

I'd go with a gray trouser, never was a fan of gray and tan.

J

 

[Kensington]



I'd go with a gray trouser, never was a fan of gray and tan.

J

Wouldn't light gray/dark gray look too much like a mismatched suit?

 

[J011yroger]



Wouldn't light gray/dark gray look too much like a mismatched suit?

It's pretty obvious that that is an odd jacket. I think it would look great with a light heather gray, or charcoal. Maybe even a chocolate brown.

J

 

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Wouldn't light gray/dark gray look too much like a mismatched suit?

No. It's when the pants and jacket are very similar in shade and color that it looks like a mismatched suit. But with an obviously light grey/dark grey combination, it's often quite clear at a glance that the wearer isn't trying to pretend he's wearing a suit.

This is sort of the sartorial version of the uncanny valley.

 

[TM79]

This is why gray odd jackets can be a lot more challenging than they seem just by looking at pictures on websites when you are shopping.

 

[jayw]

I was just browsing and trying to learn about what makes a quality tie a quality tie. After doing some research I found out about the silk being "cut to the bias" or 45 degrees. Does this method of cutting the silk mean the stripes on the ties (the weave, not the pattern) will lie at 45 degrees as well? I'm just using Sam Hober as an example here because the ties on their sites don't have the weave at exactly 45° (see links). Btw, I'm just unaware and trying to learn, and just using Sam Hober as an example. Cheers.

http://www.samhober.com/madder-twill-silk-ties/midnight-blue-twill-madder-solid-silk-4.html
http://www.samhober.com/madder-twill-silk-ties/charcoal-gray-twill-madder-solid-silk-9-en.html

 

[Academic2]

Early in the 20th century it was not uncommon for men to wear a striped jacket or striped trousers which weren't part of a suit. It's much less common today.

In particular, does anyone here have any thoughts on wearing pinstriped odd jackets or trousers? (I’m not talking about orphaned suit jackets.) Is it ever appropriate? If so, how would one go about integrating them into an ensemble?

I’m asking because these days pinstripes are strongly associated with business attire, not sportswear, and so I’m wondering if anyone here would conclude from that, e.g., that to speak of a pinstriped *sport* coat is oxymoronic.

Just wondering.

Cheers,

Ac

 

[Kid Nickels]

^ I am actually interested in this as well. I often see pinstriped, odd trousers not intended to go with any particular jacket... why?

 

[btromano]

LOOKING FOR A GREAT TAILOR

Can anyone recommend a Tailor in Boca Raton or Miami?

 

[Kensington]

Does anyone know the best way to remove this antiperspirant stain from a bag strap? I've tried wet wipes. detergent, dish soap, and regular hand soap and nothing has worked.

 

[the cricket]

noticed your question about JP Crickets. we stock a plain velvet made in italy for 328.00 A very fair price. We also stock our black on black monogram for 328.00. Check these out under our collection tab on our site. Additionally we do a custom monogram for 450.00. Our quality is Italian. We sell primarily e commerce so we can offer a very fair price direct to consumer.

 

[YRR92]

Do you folks find the pairing here to reasonably cohesive?

The silhouette is good. Not sure what "cohesive" means here. Do I think anything's out of place in formality? No. But I think the solid purple shirt is a bit obvious with the purple in the jacket, and you said the pants were pincord -- which I've heard used to describe both very fine corduroy and very fine seersucker -- and if seersucker, then they're all wrong with that jacket.

I also think the trousers are a rather boring shade -- I'd prefer more of a British tan shade, or either dark gray or light gray. Navy could be good, too. Or you could go full Paul Stuart and get purple cords.

I think the cloth of the jacket could be a fun one to put different shirts and ties against -- there's a lot you can play with there.