Fresco

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by yachtie

You're really rolling with this, aren't you.

I've made my arguments against it for him, but there is no doubt that the ratio of (Rubinacci) cost to (Manhattan apartment dweller) utility is pretty compelling for a cream, DB linen suit, particularly for a first year associate.

Who doesn't want to see a 27 year old in a DB cream linen suit? What symbolizes hope better among the non-linen wearers in these down economic times? He'll get nothing but waves of approval as he walks the city, grabs his seat on the train, or squirts mustard from a hot dog onto his sleeve. Moreover, a suit like that leaves zero chance of stealing attention away from his wife when they are together...something that all women appreciate.

Plus, those dark, single sole, Plaza last longwings are just the thing for a cream linen suit in the summer. Let Manton keep his BandAids.


- B

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I've made my arguments against it for him, but there is no doubt that the ratio of (Rubinacci) cost to (Manhattan apartment dweller) utility is pretty compelling for a cream, DB linen suit, particularly for a first year associate.

Who doesn't want to see a 27 year old in a DB cream linen suit? What symbolizes hope better among the non-linen wearers in these down economic times? He'll get nothing but waves of approval as he walks the city, grabs his seat on the train, or squirts mustard from a hot dog onto his sleeve. Moreover, a suit like that leaves zero chance of stealing attention away from his wife when they are together...something that all women appreciate.

Plus, those dark, single sole, Plaza last longwings are just the thing for a cream linen suit in the summer. Let Manton keep his BandAids.


- B

Thank you.

Plus, those dark, single sole, Plaza last longwings are just the thing for a cream linen suit in the summer. Let Manton keep his BandAids.

Yep, coolness personified.

 

[Manton]

I have a cream linen suit. It is not the most useful thing. I wear the trousers seperately more than I wear it as a suit. Tan is much, much less conspicuous.

 

[dkzzzz]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

You are a one man Stimulus Package.


- B

Precious

Precious

I love it when you have a good day.

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by yachtie

You're really rolling with this, aren't you.

I'm with Vox on this one. You're already squirming about weather clients would see you in it.

You should start with something subtle, like this:

Beautiful. I have a suit of similar effect from the Cape Kid book -- Silvery gray with cream and salmon stripes. Also DB, but it is 4x1. They did that because I asked, but they still put the buttons where they thought they should be, so the stance is exactly like a 6x2 - it is just missing the lower buttons and buttonhole.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by dopey

Beautiful. I have a suit of similar effect from the Cape Kid book -- Silvery gray with cream and salmon stripes. Also DB, but it is 4x1. They did that because I asked, but they still put the buttons where they thought they should be, so the stance is exactly like a 6x2 - it is just missing the lower buttons and buttonhole.

Sounds nice

I really like that book too.

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by mafoofan

I'd like a cream linen suit. But I imagine that would look weird at the office; it would certainly not be acceptable if I knew a client was going to catch a glimpse of me.

Start with blue linen for so many reasons.

That said, neither cream nor blue linen is appropriate for the office but a linen suit is perfect for visiting Rubinacci in Naples in warm weather and then departing for the Amalfi coast.

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by Will

Start with blue linen for so many reasons.

That said, neither cream nor blue linen is appropriate for the office but a linen suit is perfect for visiting Rubinacci in Naples in warm weather and then departing for the Amalfi coast.

I am curious about your reasons. I started (and ended) with a blue linen suit, but I did that because I had a particular vision of what I wanted for a particular event.

 

[Vintage Gent]

In regards the original question, I have an oxford gray 3-piece in the H&S Crispaire (10oz. I think). I wear it year-round. In the winter, there are a few days it doesn't work, and in the summer, I generally don't wear the vest. But I have the fortune of living in a windy place; a porous weave like the Crispaire works well with wind. If you live someplace where the summer air is largely stagnant, forget trying to wear it on the hottest days.

 

[voxsartoria]

I have three Minnis 8/9 fresco suits by the MBTâ„¢ (Mystery Bespoke Tailorâ„¢) almost ready, so while I can't tell you now what disadvantages it has, if any, you'll be at least able to see shortly how well they make up.


- B

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I have three Minnis 8/9 fresco suits by the MBTâ„¢ (Mystery Bespoke Tailorâ„¢) almost ready, so while I can't tell you now what disadvantages it has, if any, you'll be at least able to see shortly how well they make up.


- B

You have been driving this guy pretty hard. Or is he legion?

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I have three Minnis 8/9 fresco suits by the MBTâ„¢ (Mystery Bespoke Tailorâ„¢) almost ready, so while I can't tell you now what disadvantages it has, if any, you'll be at least able to see shortly how well they make up.


- B

Thou tippest thy hand. Must be English, since you would only be so profligate in a degraded currency.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by dopey

You have been driving this guy pretty hard. Or is he legion?

Legion? Are you implying that I'm using Recep Cesur?

I wish!

Originally Posted by Manton

Thou tippest thy hand. Must be English, since you would only be so profligate in a degraded currency.

Don't lose you focus! You need to keep you eyes afixed on the SwissArmySuit™ that Edwin is finishing up. Various tailoring tricks had to be developed (or probably, rediscovered) to bring it to fruition (emphasis on fruit).

- B

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Manton

Thou tippest thy hand. Must be English, since you would only be so profligate in a degraded currency.


Got it! It's DARREN BEAMAN!

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Don't lose you focus! You need to keep you eyes afixed on the SwissArmySuitâ„¢ that Edwin is finishing up. Various tailoring tricks had to be developed (or probably, rediscovered) to bring it to fruition (emphasis on fruit).

- B
Thou dogeth my point.

In any case, I am happy with the BlazerSuit -- and I damned well better be, with one in the closet and two on the way.