How to wear Glen Plaid

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by gumercindo

What do you all think of this grey windowpane suit from ed (I just got) combined with some edwardian mackays?

Does it work?
Do you already own these shoes?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

Do you already own these shoes?

Yes, in 3 colors.

 

[Manton]

I wore Edwardian button boots today, just for you, big guy:

(Well, actually, it was more because of the rain.)

 

[John Ellis]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

yes. I got a lot of compliments

And you'd allow these folks to choose your ties I assume. The problem with tan shoes with any grey or blue suit(yes I've seen this atrocity occasionally) is that they look like orange lollipops on the end of your legs. The glen plaid suit by definition is a fairly bold look. You don't need to make it look bolder by wearing tan shoes or garish ties.

 

[John Ellis]

Originally Posted by gumercindo

What do you all think of this grey windowpane suit from ed (I just got) combined with some edwardian mackays?

Does it work?

The tie and shirt looks ok but a bit dull imho. The pale blue shirt and suitable tie ore the white shirt with perhaps a royal blue tie with small white polka dots would sparkle. If you have a tan the girls would swoon.

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by John Ellis

The problem with tan shoes with any grey or blue suit(yes I've seen this atrocity occasionally) is that they look like orange lollipops on the end of your legs.

 

[gumercindo]

Originally Posted by Film Noir Buff

Do you already own these shoes?

No, but I have a pair of shoes very similar in color.

Originally Posted by John Ellis

The tie and shirt looks ok but a bit dull imho. The pale blue shirt and suitable tie ore the white shirt with perhaps a royal blue tie with small white polka dots would sparkle. If you have a tan the girls would swoon.

The shirt/tie combo is what was used as the suit's accompaniments in its for sale thread. Not mine. Although, I do like the combo.

 

[academe]

Originally Posted by John Ellis

No it looks garish!

John-
I do understand your point of view, although I think it may be worthwhile for gumercindo to try it out and post pics for us to comment on. A darker brown shoe would be a slightly quieter look, but depending on the tie, shirt, etc. it might not be as garish as all that. One of my friends has PoW suit with subdued red highlights and has paired it with shoes of a similar shade to those shown here; because he often picks relatively "quiet" ties and other accessories, he's able to pull-off the ensemble without looking garish...

 

[A Y]

Originally Posted by gumercindo

What do you all think of this grey windowpane suit from ed (I just got) combined with some edwardian mackays?


Does it work?

I think it does. I wear a slightly higher contrast glen plaid with chestnut EG Inverness.

The plaid is 4457 in this attachment:

Attachment 356

--Andre

 

[misterbowles]

Originally Posted by Flambeur

actually is looks a LOT like this one, other than the red in place of blue... (you can see the blue in the second picture)

Nice watch (and suit, of course!) -- what is it?

 

[poelow]

I've posted earlier about my inherited glen plaid suit, but today just got it back from the tailor and tried out a few combinations with the suit, attached as pictures. I am curious as to what patterns and colors people think look good with glen plaid in general?
I hope my combinations aren't too hideous... still a style newbie.

This particular suit I realize, is very "80's" with its wide lapels and pattern, but now that I have gotten it altered to fit more trim, I hope to wear it out. What do you all think? Hows the altered fit?

Thanks,

Ryan

 

[neyus]

I think I like the Navy and light blue tie combos the best.

 

[Mark from Plano]

Poelow...looks very nice to me.

I just had my first fitting today on my new custom glen plaid suit. Overall it was pretty good, but we're sending it back to have the lapels re-cut. The gorge was a bit low. They're also making some other alterations to the jacket and some minor tweeks to the vest and trousers. Unfortunately the lapel and collar recut means I'm still a few weeks from having it, but I think its going to be great.

 

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by John Ellis

And you'd allow these folks to choose your ties I assume. The problem with tan shoes with any grey or blue suit(yes I've seen this atrocity occasionally) is that they look like orange lollipops on the end of your legs. The glen plaid suit by definition is a fairly bold look. You don't need to make it look bolder by wearing tan shoes or garish ties.

you are more than entitled to your opinion, but, it is a look I enjoy.

 

[mensimageconsultant]

This particular suit I realize, is very "80's" with its wide lapels and pattern, but now that I have gotten it altered to fit more trim, I hope to wear it out. What do you all think? Hows the altered fit?

Pretty good, but why does the right sleeve look wrinked when your arm seems extended? Also, is one shoulder lower than the other?