Advice (please): Blue mid-weight DB coat (blazer?)

[radicaldog]

Originally Posted by whnay.

Always matte over polished horn buttons - but that's just my personal preference.

I generally agree, though the ones on my silk suit have a polished 'brim' and a matte centre. I was a bit sceptical at first, but now I like them. They probably just work well with the cloth.

 

[whnay.]

Originally Posted by radicaldog

I generally agree, though the ones on my silk suit have a polished 'brim' and a matte centre. I was a bit sceptical at first, but now I like them. They probably just work well with the cloth.
That sounds nice and appropriate given the fabric.

 

[radicaldog]

Originally Posted by kuwisdelu

I think this might be the fabric referred to (photos from Andrew Rogers), with the rest of the book here. About 9-10 oz.

Thanks. From the picture the birdseye seems rather strong -- not sure it would work as anything other than a suit.

 

[max power]

Originally Posted by radicaldog

Thanks. From the picture the birdseye seems rather strong -- not sure it would work as anything other than a suit.

Here's another pic of the Sunbeam blue/blue, along with the navy. I saw them the other day and thought that either one would be good for a jacket (blazer). The pattern on the blue/blue isn't as strong as it looked in the first pic. I am considering the navy myself, but that's since I'm looking for something more conservative.