Anyone Have Minnis 0520

[Manton]

Originally Posted by Will

I got mine with two buttoning patch and flap and two buttoning patch, flap and bellows pockets. Of course, I had it made up as a shirt jacket.

Fresco shirt jacket?! That's original.

 

[Will]

I had enough linen.

 

[zalb916]

I have the Minnis 0520 in the breast welt and hip patch configuration. I entirely credit and thank Manton for the blazersuit idea and am really happy with the way it looks.

 

[Manton]

If I go with breast welt and hip patch, should I get swelled edges? Something about a patch pocket without a swelled edge strikes me as sad. But a breast pocket with a double stitched edge also seems over done.

Halp!

 

[TheFoo]

Originally Posted by Manton

If I go with breast welt and hip patch, should I get swelled edges? Something about a patch pocket without a swelled edge strikes me as sad. But a breast pocket with a double stitched edge also seems over done. Halp!
Double-stitched, but no swelling!

 

[Parker]

Single stitch with a little swell, but hand done so it's subtle.

 

[gusvs]

Manton, did you get this made up yet? Any chance of some pictures?

Thanks!

 

[emptym]

I went into a Chan appt yesterday thinking I'd order two sport coats from these options: tan linen, taupe linen, green linen, patterned linen/silk/wool blend, green corduroy. But then I saw the the 0520 and got that.

Just a sport coat w/ three patch pockets, swelled edges, matte mid-brown buttons, 3 roll 2, and 4 sleeve buttons. Now I'm wondering if I should try two buttons. I know people like one large button, but I don't think I'm that adventurous. Any thoughts?

 

[poorsod]

Consider making a suit or a Blazersuit rather than a sport coat. The 0520 is beautiful cloth.

 

[forex]

What is the fascination with 0520, I have it but probably wouldn't get it again.

 

[Despos]



What is the fascination with 0520, I have it but probably wouldn't get it again.

I believe the attraction is the shade of blue. Works with certain skin tones better than others.

 

[poorsod]

I have a Tonik suit in a very similar color to the 0520. I think it looks great, even at night.

 

[emptym]



Consider making a suit or a Blazersuit rather than a sport coat. The 0520 is beautiful cloth.

I did consider it and may change. I think Vox once wrote that it wouldn't make a good sport coat. But I already have a navy blue blazer suit, I rarely wear suits and I doubt I'd wear the pants separately.

What is the fascination with 0520, I have it but probably wouldn't get it again.

I wondered the same thing. But irl the fabric a rich, heathered blue. Almost navy, but not quite.

I believe the attraction is the shade of blue. Works with certain skin tones better than others.

Which tones in particular, do you think?

 

[Despos]

I believe the attraction is the shade of blue. Works with certain skin tones better than others.

Which tones in particular, do you think?

Complexions with more reddish skin tones look better in lighter, brighter navy shades, IMO.

 

[poorsod]



I did consider it and may change. I think Vox once wrote that it wouldn't make a good sport coat. But I already have a navy blue blazer suit, I rarely wear suits and I doubt I'd wear the pants separately.

I've tried using it as a sportcoat and have switched back to using the traditional navy blazer. IMO dark navy is much easier to use as an odd jacket. I think dark navy more versatile for Blazersuit purposes. I prefer the lighter than navy blue suit for festive events, particularly at night, where dark navy might appear too formal or severe.