Linen season is upon us. Mustard linen suit, checked linen shirt, and an Irish poplin necktie worn with slip-on spectator shoes for an alfresco lunch yesterday.
The secret to wearing linen is that heavier cloth doesn't wrinkle like the lighter weaves. This 14 ounce material just rumples gracefully.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Linen Season
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ear Will,
a great suit and a unusual but highly flattering colour. May I ask what you think of silk as a summer suit fabric? I often read about cotton and linen but 100 % silk is seldomly mentioned.
Kind regards
Martin
Will,
An excellently-tailored suit, if I may say so.
So glad to see that the top button of the 3-button jacket has been buttoned. Am I the only one who finds a rolled-over top button hole unsightly (no matter how traditional it may be)?
Truly classic & timeless color combos & textures. I am very impressed Will and will keep this photo for future inspiration.
What weight of wool would be comparable to 14 oz linen?
Will,
Nice suit. The photo is unsharp, though, so it's hard to see the texture and details. Check the focusing on your camera and make sure your tripod is stable.
Will,
I wondered how you would pair that tie when I saw it on your blog last Summer. You look sharp. Good job.
I like the suit a lot but I am afraid I cannot like those shoes.
Thanks for your knowledge Will
I think your use of the EGs is quite spectacular, Will. Your previous photo didn't use them well (the one with the blazer) but here are they just right. Here they look just like good shoes should look.
Will,
Just looking at the photo again. I agree with Tony that the shoes here look better with your suit. (Not that I had a problem with the other picture I just agree they look better here)But at least the CPW or Cost Per Wear is going down. I am also noticing the pockets on your jacket. I am still trying to get a feel for what I like in terms of the breast pocket as it relates to the other pockets on the jacket. In other words, I like all pockets to be the same style. I see on yours the breast pocket is a different shape than the lower pockets. Maybe the difference is whether one is wearing an odd jacket or a suit. Perhaps with an odd jacket it is good to have all three pockets as patch pockets whereas a suit it would be out of place. I'm not sure.
I also like how the large check socks complement the smaller check shirt, and how the solid suit is the anchor for everything else which is 2-color.
Will,
I have communicated with you previously regarding affordable entry-level specs. I have become obessed with finding an affordable pair to wear this summer. I found AE's Ramsey model at STP for $200. They have linen insets. Do you think I should pull the trigger on these?
http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/342,88737_Allen-Edmonds-Ramsey-Shoes-Oxfords-For-Men.html
Franklin, they are not all leather which is what I usually find objectionable. If you like them, wear them.
Thanks for your input, Will. I have finally grasped the concept. I will keep feeding the piggy bank and stop obsessing. Keep up the good work.
I had a similar suit, not in linen, from the late
Dunhill Tailors in New York, which I loved.
My then 7 yr old daughter called it the "banana suit".
Seriously, it's a great look but if I am not mistaken,
doesn't it have a more padded shoulder than your
usual jackets? My impression from the many
photos in your blog that you favored natural
shoulders.
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