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Linen/hemp jacket, how do I wear it

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mikeczyz

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Hi everyone. First post here, go easy on me!

This jacket was a gift. I have no idea what to wear with it. It is a lighter-weight fabric. Doesn't seem dressy enough for normal business wear (but maybe on a casual Friday situation it would be okay?) and I have no idea how to dress down with this thing. My only idea is a button down white shirt?

I'm usually pretty casual so I was thinking of layering a fitted t-shirt underneath? How about a bright, summery polo shirt with jeans for walking around town (SanFran).

Help me out! I'm at a loss here!

Thanks

 
Flambeur

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Definitely seems more like a jacket to wear with jeans on the weekend to me.

I have a couple. A t-shirt works for a very casual look, but pair it with the right collar sports/buttondown shirt for a slightly more sophisticated one.
 
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i assume that a buttondown shirt should probably be tucked in, right? are there buttondown shirt that are designed to be left untucked? sorry for such a noob question.
 
RyanM

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tuck it in.

edit: if you want to wear it untucked get one that's cut shorter, and meant to be worn untucked. maybe ask in the streetwear & denim forum, i'd assume everyone over here is tucked.
 
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Most white dress shirts might be a bit formal for that jacket.

Cotton trousers are another option.
 

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