Spring and Fall are when I seem to pull out my odd vests. A vest provides another way to vary the look of a jacket and trousers. It also adds a layer of warmth that extends the wearability of a light-weight jacket into cool weather, and a mid-weight into cold weather.
In the photo, I'm wearing a linen odd vest with a fresco odd jacket. The day is windy on the coast and that wind whistles right through the fresco. In combination the two are perfect for the conditions.
As I've written before, a vest requires trousers that will stay up without a belt as a visible belt buckle under a vest is a sin comparable to showing bare skin above your socks when you cross your legs. Don't do it.
But do consider the versatility of an odd vest with your odd jacket.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Odd Jacket and Odd Vest
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7 comments:
Will,
Very nice - I like it. I have been thinking lately that I'd like to buy a vest - but my usual spot, Paul Stuart, does not have good options right now. I'll likely have to have one made by either PS or Ralph Lauren. I've seen RL's winter vest options in their swatches at the Mansion but not sure if they do the same for Spring/Summer. I'll have to inquire. But I like this photo- again well done.
Great post as usual. I have just 1 question. You usually follow your recommendations with a source for the item in discussion, do you have any suggestions? I, always on the look out for a bargain, typically pick mine up from thrift stores and the occasional orphaned waistcoat on ebay.
Stephen, I recommend sources for things that are available from sources. I get tailored clothing from tailors and for that each man is on his own.
Will,
I enjoy seeing photos of your personal clothing. I think the gold buttons add a little extra to the odd jacket, and I like the vest as an addition. Great photo!
Another fine one. I am really enjoying this new "series" of photos!
I love the outfit you're showing here, and to refer to the previous post about dandyism, is far more dandy than what you're wearing in that post. That tan db suit, blue shirt with solid tie and a pocket square, although it looks very nice indeed, even with the hat is what I might wear in the springtime on my most conservative days.
Fair enough Will. As always, you truly deliver.
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