• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
  • No Man Walks Alone one of our oldest sponsors owned and operated by one of the most discerning buyers I know, is right now offering up to 50% off on their winter sale. Browse their extensive selection of mesnwear, shoes and accessories, and get something truly special, like this special collaboration Western style shirt by G. Inglese in a rich, thick, and luxe brown cotton moleskin, with subtly contasting yellow snaps

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Coloured linings in bespoke/MTM suits

GBR

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 15, 2006
Messages
8,551
Reaction score
734
How many people now have a bright contrasting lining inside the jackets of suits?


I have to say I have become addicted to them to give variety - pinks, reds blues golds - all are good. I plan to get just the occasional match one - itself for variety!However I always have a white/striped sleeve lining - very traditional and just a tad more sophisticated than using the same one right through.

I have found that one cutter/Tailor I used to use was not keen on the idea but who pays his bill?
 

whoopee

Distinguished Member
Joined
Jun 7, 2005
Messages
2,420
Reaction score
4
I have them on a couple of my early commissions. The novelty of it has worn off though and I've gone towards matching linings. I may take a lighter version of the same colour, but if I want to wear a beautiful, vibrant colour, I have the cojones to wear it on the outside for all the world to see.
 

chorse123

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Nov 5, 2004
Messages
10,427
Reaction score
81
I think it's entirely a question of preference, and I happen to like them. I have a bright blue lining for a dark blue/light blue windowpane suit, and a dark burgundy lining for a yellow herringbone tweed sportcoat.

I do think they've been overdone a little recently.
 

gdl203

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce
Affiliate Vendor
Dubiously Honored
Supporting Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2005
Messages
45,836
Reaction score
55,237
I like them. I also like interesting patterns/prints. I saw the most flamboyant paisley lining on a $4k (discounted to $1.2k) Brioni cashmere sports coat at Filene's the other day. Reminded me of early 1990's Versace... not exactly to my liking

My favorite is a baby blue lining in one of my Isaia suits
 

timekeeping

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 17, 2003
Messages
65
Reaction score
0
I use a burgundy lining in the body and white strips in the sleeve all my bespoke suits. I think it comes down to personal preference.
 

Get Smart

Don't Crink
Joined
Oct 27, 2004
Messages
12,102
Reaction score
271
I like it a lot. One of my Ozwald Boateng suits has a teal lining that is phenomenal and another OB suit has orange for its lining color. In both cases, the lining color compliments a color that is in the suit fabric so it all coordinates. I don't think I'd want a grey suit with, say, a bright red lining, like they dont really belong together.
 

Vintage Gent

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2003
Messages
2,724
Reaction score
32
On two of my three Chan suits, I have a sedate, matching lining. On the third (SB peak), I have a bright sky blue lining, contrasting with the charcoal suit fabric. My in-the-works navy blazer will have a red lining.
 

DocHolliday

Stylish Dinosaur
Dubiously Honored
Joined
Apr 21, 2005
Messages
16,090
Reaction score
1,160
Originally Posted by Vintage Gent
On two of my three Chan suits, I have a sedate, matching lining. On the third (SB peak), I have a bright sky blue lining, contrasting with the charcoal suit fabric.

Funny, I was thinking of just this combination the other day. How did it turn out?
 

thinman

Distinguished Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2005
Messages
4,815
Reaction score
45
I have a navy suit with burgundy/navy striped 1/4 lining and just ordered a navy blazer 1/4 lined in baby blue with embossed stars. My favorite lining, though, is a RTW brown Lauren RL corduroy jacket with a paisley lining that is predominantly a dark plum with greens, reds, gold and browns. No one sees my jacket linings, so they're a fun addition just for me.
 

A Y

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2006
Messages
6,111
Reaction score
1,060
I have an orange one in my navy Borrelli suit. I did it once for novelty, but I might do it again.

--Andre
 

Vintage Gent

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2003
Messages
2,724
Reaction score
32
Originally Posted by DocHolliday
Funny, I was thinking of just this combination the other day. How did it turn out?
It's nice and not quite as out-there as I thought it might be. Since the suit fabric also has a sky blue stripe, it really pulls the jacket together.
 

gdl203

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce
Affiliate Vendor
Dubiously Honored
Supporting Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2005
Messages
45,836
Reaction score
55,237
Originally Posted by thinman
My favorite lining, though, is a RTW brown Lauren RL corduroy jacket with a paisley lining that is predominantly a dark plum with greens, reds, gold and browns.

Funny - I have the same jacket! AND I'm wearing it today
smile.gif
 

thinman

Distinguished Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2005
Messages
4,815
Reaction score
45
Originally Posted by gdl203
Funny - I have the same jacket! AND I'm wearing it today
smile.gif


Great minds think alike; I'm wearing mine too!! Although I wonder how appropriate it is to wear corduroy this time of year, it's been cloudy and dreary in SoCal recently, so I say "what the heck". And I'm always tempted to flash the lining on days like this, just to brighten people's days....
 

kcgreg

Senior Member
Joined
Mar 13, 2006
Messages
212
Reaction score
0
You have to be careful that the lining does not over colour the suit fabric - in different lights it could look awful if your colour coordination is not right.
blush.gif
 

Featured Sponsor

Who are your favorite fabric producers for MTM/Bespoke shirts? Choose up to 3

  • Albini

  • Canclini

  • Thomas Mason

  • Grandi & Rubinelli

  • Monti

  • Bonfanti

  • Söktas

  • David & John Anderson

  • Leggiuno

  • Testa

  • S.I.C. Tess

  • Alumo

  • Getzner


Results are only viewable after voting.

Forum statistics

Threads
523,949
Messages
10,752,301
Members
229,909
Latest member
alex12345alex1alex
Top