How Should I Have These Donegal Tweeds Made Up?

[dopey]

Originally Posted by Manton

Unless Mr. Tilley is unusually short, I don't see him getting a 3-piece suit out of four yards.

Yes. that was brought up early in the thread. It is an inconvenient fact and one I have chosen to ignore.

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Best in a 6/3 and and turtleneck.

I didn't know you could hunt grouse on the open oceans.

--Andre

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by dopey

Yes. that was brought up early in the thread. It is an inconvenient fact and one I have chosen to ignore.

You're a big help

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

You're a big help

Well next time you have a question, buy enough cloth.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by dopey

Well next time you have a question, buy enough cloth.

4 yards!!! I'm not all 'fancy-shmancy' like you with the three piece suits and what not.

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

4 yards!!! I'm not all 'fancy-shmancy' like you with the three piece suits and what not.

Aah, but you should be.

 

[John Ellis]

Originally Posted by dopey

You are correct about the pattern.

I thought I was being clear but if I wasn't, I apologize. I do not find the hacking jacket cut a problem for wear in the office on sportcoat days if the cloth is appropriate. For example, a simple herringbone in a mid gray or brown would be fine.

My point exactly. It's all a matter of tone and balance. A hacking jacket in very loud tweed is going to make you look like a character in a Bateman cartoon. In a subdued cloth it equals sophistication.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by yachtie

Aah, but you should be.

Alas, I am a humble lad who is easily satisfied with the meager two-piece

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

Alas, I am a humble lad who is easily satisfied with the meager two-piece

Fear not, for the members of this board will be glad to lead you to the heights of sartorial excess!


p.s. Either of those would be fine as a 2 pc. as well. I might do a donegal DB but it's definitely not for everyone.

 

[John Ellis]

Originally Posted by Manton

I meant the white rabbit, not the argumentative Brit.

Obviously prefers the 12 gauge with a wide pattern cartridge that doesn't miss anything. Best for the amateur but not as effective as a tighter pattern for pulling the bird down and finishing him off.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by yachtie

Fear not, for the members of this board will be glad to lead you to the heights of sartorial excess!

You mean they may come to appreciate button boots some day?

 

[yachtie]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

You mean they may come to appreciate button boots some day?


Some already do

 

[edmorel]

If you have a dog, it would be awesome to get him outfitted in a doggy suit using the same fabric as you use for your suit. Not sure if a Norfolk would work though, what jacket type do the British hunting dogs wear?

 

[Eustace Tilley]

Originally Posted by edmorel

If you have a dog, it would be awesome to get him outfitted in a doggy suit using the same fabric as you use for your suit. Not sure if a Norfolk would work though, what jacket type do the British hunting dogs wear?

I would love to, but sadly I'm tight on fabric. Your baggy trousers, on the other hand, certainly seem to have extra fabric, so perhaps you can give me some?

 

[edmorel]

Originally Posted by Eustace Tilley

I would love to, but sadly I'm tight on fabric. Your baggy trousers, on the other hand, certainly seem to have extra fabric, so perhaps you can give me some?

Sorry I'm actually having them trimmed down and using the excess fabric for an inverness cape to wear over my stroller. Very London Lounge chic!