Collegiate professor look: What pants to wear with a Tweed/Cream Sport Coat ?

[wetnose]

Please....*never* wear that combination again....it's all from one palette so you'd just look like a walking green smudge. Unless of course you happen to be lecturing at West Point.

IMO, that jacket would go well with a dark navy or charcoal flannel pants. And yes, those pants are too large for you and that belt should be burned. Get some Incotex from the B&S forum - a little pricey compared to mall brands but totally worth it. Also look for allen edmonds belts on special - they have solid construction and are totally worth it at discount.

For shirts....I suggest a light sky blue or cream. White is too stark against that jacket. Pair that shirt with a nice yellow or navy tie. A close up pic of the jacket material in sunlight would be better too.

Sleeve length appears fine...I suggest getting some shirts with high armholes because I think the jacket's armholes are sucking in the cuffs. Perhaps consider some waist suppression too...looks kinda "sacky".

 

[M. Charles]

It's easy. Go to these people or these people and tell them you want to look like a college prof. They've been doing the look for many years.

 

[AlanC]

That shirt shouldn't exist.

 

[swb120]

You should ask Tweedydon...he's a regular at AAAC and is sometimes here. That guy has more tweed sportcoats than the rest of the forum combined. And he's a professor.

I agree with the previous posters, however: burn the shirt. What's wrong with a good, old-fashioned blue oxford cloth buttondown collar shirt under your tweed coat? But definitely mix up your colors.

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Trudy!? I saw her last week and she now weights 300+

.........get over it.

I was going to say thanks ... this puts everything in a new light ... but then last night I saw Neil LaBute's play, Fat Pig.

 

[MillionaireTeacher]

Thanks for your advice. I tried the khakis today. And some more contrast vs. being "green smudge" yesterday Any improvement?

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by MillionaireTeacher

Thanks for your advice.

Any comments on today's iteration?

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- B

 

[wetnose]

Ahhhh...much better than the olive mish mash.

Actually I didn't mind the olive shirt...it would have gone well with a crisp navy suit and a patterned navy tie. But just wrong in that ensemble.

 

[MillionaireTeacher]

Vox, any suggestions for improvement ?

 

[MillionaireTeacher]

Thanks Wetnose. I am a quick study. I love learning this stuff. And expanding my comfort zone


Thanks again, all, for the various suggestions!

 

[AlanC]

Put a white handkerchief in your chest pocket. Pull your shirt sleeves down. You need to be showing a bit of cuff.

What shoes are you wearing? What briefcase are you carrying?

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by AlanC

Put a white handkerchief in your chest pocket. Pull your shirt sleeves down. You need to be showing a bit of cuff.
What ... no medieval tapistry pocket square?

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by RSS

What ... no medieval tapistry pocket square?

Baby steps. Baby steps.

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by AlanC

Baby steps. Baby steps.
And I better learn how to spell ... one day soon.

Uhhh ... tapestry.

 

[VacheronMD]

Pants are still not fitting correctly, your belt keeps riding up. Belt too tight, pants are loose. Much better combo than the first, but I would pair the jacket with navy flannel pants or dark flannel as well.