HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[jcmeyer]



I think it's time to put your collar stays in storage.

 

[dazedstate]



I think it's time to put your collar stays in storage.

Too much spread for a casual tweed?

 

[jcmeyer]



Too much spread for a casual tweed?

Hmm, interesting question. Given the causal fabric I'm not sure it would make much difference if it was a little more spread, and the points would likely sit under the jacket a bit better. Does that collar flatten out too much without the stays? I' would imagine lighter interfacing might have that problem.

To me personally if it's anything short of a cutaway the formality is more about the fabric/pattern than the angle of the spread, but I'm sure there's a rule in there somewhere that I'm breaking. Comes down more to how many shirts you have and how picky you can be I suppose. I just like the way a softer collar looks as it rolls over the tie and under the jacket rather than holding its shape with stays. YMMV.

 

[DiplomaticTies]

The suit is a rare beast in the wild today, with a true 3-button jacket. I got it as MTM many years ago and it’s one of my oldest suits, made by Chester Barrie in a super 150s fabric. I have thought about having it slightly altered and re-pressed to a 3-roll-2, but at the same time I think it might lose something. Besides, true 3-buttons may come back again!
What are the views in the forum, keep as it is or alter?
Chester Barrie - Brioni - Calabrese - Berg & Berg - Edward Green
Btw, if anyone wonders the pictures were taken by the fascinating “Origami” building in Geneva, designed for Japanese Tobacco.

 

[dazedstate]



Hmm, interesting question. Given the causal fabric I'm not sure it would make much difference if it was a little more spread, and the points would likely sit under the jacket a bit better. Does that collar flatten out too much without the stays? I' would imagine lighter interfacing might have that problem.

To me personally if it's anything short of a cutaway the formality is more about the fabric/pattern than the angle of the spread, but I'm sure there's a rule in there somewhere that I'm breaking. Comes down more to how many shirts you have and how picky you can be I suppose. I just like the way a softer collar looks as it rolls over the tie and under the jacket rather than holding its shape with stays. YMMV.

The shirting is pretty flimsy as it's a thin warm weather cotton from Brooks Brothers. I've honestly never thought to wear it without collar stays but now that you mention it that makes sense. I will try that with more casual fits thank you. Still learning as is evident.

 

[Roy Al]

@DiplomaticTies
Can not say I like those buildings ; too hard and unfriendly,

 

[PhilKenSebben]

Hello All!

BB GF
Venazi flannel
jPress
Peal and Co

 

[An Acute Style]

Three days of no patterns got me like...

 

[smittycl]

I have trouble with true three-buttons. Even at 6'1 I prefer a 3x2 roll or a two-button. I think suits look better with lower buttoning points that expose more tie and shirt. That said, true three-buttons are great with vests, especially worn unbuttoned over a vest with a lapel.

 

[venividivicibj]

AS, really like that jacket. Just looks so damn soft and comfortable.

 

[An Acute Style]

Hello All!

BB GF
Venazi flannel
jPressPeal and Co

Beautiful suit. I love the way it fits, but I really don't like the pattern.

 

[jcmeyer]



Hello All! BB GF Venazi flannel

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Beautiful suit. I love the way it fits, but I really don't like the pattern.

Is it a suit? I think it's an odd jacket, in which case the fact that it's coming off like a suit is a problem. Needs more contrast between top and bottom. But you're right, jacket fit looks great.

 

[PhilKenSebben]

Is it a suit? I think it's an odd jacket, in which case the fact that it's coming off like a suit is a problem. Needs more contrast between top and bottom. But you're right, jacket fit looks great.

it is a suit i appreciate the love of the fit though!
Weird light makes the pants look a bit strange

 

[jcmeyer]

I stand corrected!

 

[justinkapur]

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