Do I Need a 100% Cashmere Suit?

[bigbris1]

I've been eying this suit for a while and am thinking about pulliing the trigger. Usage will probably be limited to walking out to the truck, driving to the venue where I'll mostly be seated, then mingling for an hour max, then returning home. No long walks in the rain or snow foreseeable.

This one's a fully canvassed 3B, side vented, made in Italy and best of all is a (darker) glen pattern.

To those of you who own 100% cashmere suits, should I do et & what should I expect?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

I've been eying this suit for a while and am thinking about pulliing the trigger. Usage will probably be limited to walking out to the truck, driving to the venue where I'll mostly be seated, then mingling for an hour max, then returning home. No long walks in the rain or snow foreseeable.

This one's a fully canvassed 3B, side vented, made in Italy and best of all is a (darker) glen pattern.

To those of you who own 100% cashmere suits, should I do et & what should I expect?
I've never owned one, but I think it would be a nice purchase if you're not planning to wear it frequently. My understanding is that 100% cashmere wears out quickly.

 

[sho'nuff]

yes you need one. this is one of those basic necessities for all men: either at the top of their corporate ladder, right out of college struggling to look for work.

 

[Manton]

This is one of those things that, in manton-ruled world, would not exist.

 

[RJman]

Originally Posted by Manton

This is one of those things that, in manton-ruled world, would not exist.
I wouldn't exist there either.

 

[bigbris1]

But why? We all know cashmere. Now imagine being draped in to from neck to ankle. Mmmmmm I'm letting off the suit in my sig to make room for it. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Pro...ge_id=87771_07

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

But why? We all know cashmere. Now imagine being draped in to from neck to ankle. Mmmmmm

Because it's a gimmick. At least I think so.

I guess if you are really sensetive to scratchiness in those few places where suit cloth actually touches your skin, well, maybe you might want one. I am not.

Also, cashmere just won't wear as well or last as long. And it costs a lot more. And it's hot.

 

[taxgenius]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

yes you need one. this is one of those basic necessities for all men: either at the top of their corporate ladder, right out of college struggling to look for work.

+1 - right up there with shoes and socks

 

[bigbris1]

It's calling out to me...

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

yes you need one. this is one of those basic necessities for all men: either at the top of their corporate ladder, right out of college struggling to look for work.
You're just saying that because it's a glen...

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

It's calling out to me...

That looks nice.

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by JayJay

That looks nice.
Look how the stripe matches from body to sleeve. Undeniable.

 

[TheWraith]

Where's your smoking jacket thread?

 

[bigbris1]

Originally Posted by TheWraith

Where's your smoking jacket thread?

What, I can't smoke in cashmere?

 

[TheWraith]

You'll look so much better doing so in velvet.