Under appreciated masculine clothing

ld111134 · Jan 4, 2010

Originally Posted by porcelain monkey

Shawl collared sweaters and duffle coats are HOT right now. Almost every designer has one and the J.Crews of the world are selling out of their stock. I think I may pull out my turtleneck sweater today as well.

Just ordered one from Orvis. Now looking for a double breasted cardigan that can be worn like a sportcoat - Saks has one on its web site but not in my size.

JayJay · Jan 4, 2010

Originally Posted by ld111134

Just ordered one from Orvis. Now looking for a double breasted cardigan that can be worn like a sportcoat - Saks has one on its web site but not in my size.
I recall seeing RL cashmere db cardigans at Bloomingdales.

texas_jack · Jan 4, 2010

When you are masculine, everything you wear is masculine.

MyOtherLife · Jan 4, 2010

Originally Posted by porcelain monkey

Shawl collared sweaters and duffle coats are HOT right now. Almost every designer has one and the J.Crews of the world are selling out of their stock. I think I may pull out my turtleneck sweater today as well.

You're 100% right.
My problem over here is I work (at present) in an industrial area so I'm only seeing mostly factorywear on people. It's so depressing. I'll have to find a job downtown. I miss downtown T.O. terribly.

porcelain monkey · Jan 4, 2010

OK, PSG, now that I have been wearing my cashmere turtleneck sweater all day, I'll add another to your list - the shearling coat. I don't know if it is under appreciated or not, but damn it is masculine.

comrade · Jan 5, 2010

Man Of Lint;2813697 said:
Turtle neck dangers: soup, red wine, large belly, anything served in a sauce.

Same advisory for neckties. I recently seriously stained a brand new multifold
example at a wedding. First wearing at my nieces wedding. I shouldn't have
opted for the steak entree.

Davidko19 · Jan 5, 2010

TUrtleneck? HA!!!

Too much heat and hassel, I go with the timeless Dickie:

kentukblue · Jan 5, 2010

1st post
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1st significant wardrobe piece bought at age 18. Black Turtleneck bought at first visit to Brooks Brothers...still have it....badass.

comrade · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

I pulled out from the back of my closet a black cashmere turtle neck and wore it with jeans yesterday. I haven't worn it in 5 years or so. What a cool, classic, masculine look. I'm bringing it back into rotation. I think it became under appreciated. Time to bring it back.

Gus, aren't you warm in it? When I lived in Chicago I wore wool and/or cashmere
turtle necks regularly. Only a few of my collection still fit. But I've worn them rarely
because what passes for winter in the Bay Area isn't very cold. I wear cotton turtle necks
for skiing under a sweater and gortex. But these are kind of ratty by now. Maybe I'll
get some more cotton ones for every day wear. Any suggestions for good ones?

kentukblue · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Davidko19

TUrtleneck? HA!!!

Too much heat and hassel, I go with the timeless Dickie:

Can I refill your eggnog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead?

chroMe · Jan 5, 2010

spats

imatlas · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by mack11211

Like you, I saw the thread title and immediately thought "codpiece".

holymadness · Jan 5, 2010

Patch pockets. All I see these days are ticket pockets, on every blazer and suit from H&M to Kiton. There's something more rustic and rugged about a patch that's stitched on to your jacket.

Worse is seeing aborted attempts, such as patch side pockets on a blazer with a normal breast pocket.

Gus · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by comrade

Gus, aren't you warm in it? When I lived in Chicago I wore wool and/or cashmere
turtle necks regularly. Only a few of my collection still fit. But I've worn them rarely
because what passes for winter in the Bay Area isn't very cold. I wear cotton turtle necks
for skiing under a sweater and gortex. But these are kind of ratty by now. Maybe I'll
get some more cotton ones for every day wear. Any suggestions for good ones?

A nice 2ply cashmere works well in the Bay Area for me anyway. But I wouldn't wear it if I was going into office buildings all day long with steady warm heat settings. Instead I wear them around the house and for running errands.

Gus · Jan 5, 2010

Originally Posted by porcelain monkey

OK, PSG, now that I have been wearing my cashmere turtleneck sweater all day, I'll add another to your list - the shearling coat. I don't know if it is under appreciated or not, but damn it is masculine.

Agree. Shearling has a rugged masculine quality to it. It was very popular, like turtlenecks in the late 60's and early 70's.

Then, came the leather bomber jackets. Originally they were trim cut military style or surplus and quite masculine as well. But in the late 80's and early 90's they became full cut, lost all their shape and turned into the equivalent of "Dad's Jean's" to be worn with big, loose khakis. I say, "Bring back the trim cut bomber jacket"

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