Gingham SC yay or nay?

[Steeze]

 

[rgoldstein]

Looks more like houndstooth to me. Pretty nice coat.

That tie is hideous.

 

[jamesbond]

Yeah, that looks like houndstooth to me as well. Brooks has a sweet summer gingham SC on there site right now, wish it was in my size or would cop.

 

[RSS]

Originally Posted by Steeze

It's called houndstooth. It's quite alright, I assure you.

 

[landshark]

I think a small black and white gingham sportcoat would be nice.

 

[Steeze]

What do you guys think about this Cantarelli SC on Yoox? I know little about the brand beyond that they make some PL stuff http://www.yoox.com/item/YOOX/CANTAR...B/sts/sr_men80

 

[Steeze]

bump any thoughts on Cantrelli? Is this likely to be canvassed?

 

[fcuknu]

Heres a Gingham Blazer

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by Steeze

As an aside, to those who are new to mens clothing, be mindful that the hourglass tailoring on this example will not work with every body type. A well tailored jacket or suit should work with a mans body contours and not fight against them. Same rules apply when considering piqued lapels vs. notched lapels, lapel widths, double or single breasted, shirt collar heights, tie widths, etc.
This example pictured also features patch pockets which may not work for everyone.
Beware of these balancing details and the intended use of the jacket when making decisions on purchases.

 

[Ivystyle]

The cantrelli looks nice... it doesn't seem to have that match going on if paired with a simple shirt and solid tie.

 

[Last Year's Man]

Originally Posted by fcuknu

Heres a Gingham Blazer

I can see that working with a nice pair of grey trousers, a navy knit tie and a classic oxford cloth button down











and a penis shaped forehead attachment

 

[Metlin]

In my mind, the following two are true gingham sport coats. But yay, both to your houndstooth/gingham SC and these.

 

[Steeze]

So gingham means cotton? I see. Any word on the cantrelli quality? Is it worth the $325 I paid?

 

[Metlin]

Originally Posted by Steeze

So gingham means cotton? I see. Any word on the cantrelli quality? Is it worth the $325 I paid?
I think originally, gingham the material was cotton in checkered/plaid patterns, although gingham the pattern need not be just cotton (see above examples - they are wool/cashmere/silk blends in gingham pattern). I believe the terms are used to refer either (or both), depending on the context. The Cantarelli looks good, especially at that price point.

 

[SpooPoker]

I would rock every jacket in this thread hard.