Plaid Sport Coat

[greenrebellion]

What do you guys think about this sport coat and how flexible is it in terms of pants that can be worn with it. Can I wear it with Navy/Khaki/Charcoal/Olive trousers...maybe even jeans as well?

 

[greenrebellion]

Follow up question...I measure 36 inches in the chest, but the brand pictured above runs a tad narrower than others in the shoulders. So the shoulder measurement is perfect in a 38R, but that leaves 2 extra inches in the chest.

Would I be better off being 1/2 inch short on the shoulder measurement or 2 inches long in the chest measurement?

There isn't much room for error on the going shorter side since I'm basing all my measurements off a very slim fitting MTM suit.


Back on the original post, I think a plaid jacket like this is an underutilized aspect of many men's wardrobes, and it seems fairly versatile to my naked eye...am I off base?

 

[Nicola]



Would I be better off being 1/2 inch short on the shoulder measurement or 2 inches long in the chest measurement?
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Get the shoulders right. But if the right shoulder means the chest is too big it's the worlds way of telling you to try a different brand.

That jacket doesn't work for me. It would be okay for a fifth or whatever jacket but if you're asking I'm guessing you don't have a huge selection already.

 

[F. Corbera]

Sweet baby jeebus.

 

[MikeDT]

Oh it's not too bad, though it was going to be another horrible 70s one from the thread's title.

 

[greyinla]

Can I wear it with Navy/Khaki/Charcoal/Olive trousers...maybe even jeans as well?

Yes you could. But buy one that fits. There's no shortage of plaid jackets out there.