Hello Gents,
I'm getting married on a Florida beach in July and have been planning my wedding suit for some time.
I was pretty much set on a lightweight, light silver-gray sharkskin that would also be a smart option for future semi formal summer events.
I was at the tailor yesterday and viewed once again my choice of a 7.5 oz. H and S in 80% worsted, 20% kid mohair with a subtle sharkskin sheen. I was just about to pull the trigger when he showed me another fabric.
The colour was similar but it was 55% worsted, 45% silk with slightly more sheen but still subtle enough to not be mistaken for a mis-placed mafioso. The other thing I liked about the silk was that it could be finished on either side, with one side being darker but the other a couple of shades lighter than my original choice, which I like the idea of for a hot outdoor event.
Can anyone provide any other insights, pros and cons etc. between mohair and silk which will help me decide? He has so many nice fabrics in there I really am spoilt for choice, but was hoping someone might have some pearl of wisdom which would help me choose.
Cheers in advance, TWD.
I'm getting married on a Florida beach in July and have been planning my wedding suit for some time.
I was pretty much set on a lightweight, light silver-gray sharkskin that would also be a smart option for future semi formal summer events.
I was at the tailor yesterday and viewed once again my choice of a 7.5 oz. H and S in 80% worsted, 20% kid mohair with a subtle sharkskin sheen. I was just about to pull the trigger when he showed me another fabric.
The colour was similar but it was 55% worsted, 45% silk with slightly more sheen but still subtle enough to not be mistaken for a mis-placed mafioso. The other thing I liked about the silk was that it could be finished on either side, with one side being darker but the other a couple of shades lighter than my original choice, which I like the idea of for a hot outdoor event.
Can anyone provide any other insights, pros and cons etc. between mohair and silk which will help me decide? He has so many nice fabrics in there I really am spoilt for choice, but was hoping someone might have some pearl of wisdom which would help me choose.
Cheers in advance, TWD.
