Tweed Time Part II

When the occasion is too casual for an odd jacket, but does require lugging around assorted paraphenalia, a shirt jacket can be just right. Mytailor.com made the unlined version in the photo from a 14 ounce/400 gram Scabal tweed that is no longer available.

I go back and forth on the buttons for this style. Some of my shirt jackets have shirt sized buttons on the front and some have the larger style that close odd jackets. I believe I am coming round to the view that I prefer the larger ones as there are fewer of them to button and unbutton.

Shirt jackets of course are worn much like odd jackets in that only the center buttons are closed normally. That shows some shirt and a bit of silk at the neck, and makes for a more graceful line in my opinion.

In tweed, flannel, cotton or linen they are perfect for walking the dog amd sundry similar tasks.