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Linen Sport Coat Question

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Need some advice (disclaimer I am a ignorant noob)

Since discovering SF, as most newbs, I have realized the error of my ways in regard to a myriad of fashion choices and purchases I have made in the past.

So here is the deal, awhile back, I came across a black linen sport coat that fit pretty much perfectly. I needed a light wight casual coat for "going out", so I picked it up since it was on deal @ 40 off. I know black SC's are defiantly not SF approved; from what I gather, linen coats are a bit more widely accepted because of the texture and overall casual look of the coat (could be wrong).

My question is this: what is the general consensus on black linen coats in regard to casual evening wear? I realize dark denim probably works with said coat. how about a slim fitting linen trouser and obviously you can pair with grey wool trousers. What button down shirt combinations might work?

Is there no hope for a black linen SC?
 
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I used to have a black linen SC until an angry ex kidnapped it (along with a lot of other good stuff) and took it to france.
I used to wear slim gray or dark navy jeans with it. and I found that a well pressed, spread collar shirt went well with it
 

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I used to have a black linen SC until an angry ex kidnapped it (along with a lot of other good stuff) and took it to france.
I used to wear slim gray or dark navy jeans with it. and I found that a well pressed, spread collar shirt went well with it
Thanks for the reply.
Generally what color shirts did you wear with said look?
 
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Crisp white shirt (no button down), grey slacks or black/grey jeans, black zip or chelsea boots, white linen pocketsquare.
 

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Crisp white shirt (no button down), grey slacks or black/grey jeans, black zip or chelsea boots, white linen pocketsquare.
Not sure if serious.
 
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why would he not be serious?

anyways, i don't get black linen. i see it and think "professional photographer."
 

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why would he not be serious?
anyways, i don't get black linen. i see it and think "professional photographer."
It was admitted that a black linen SC is not ideal, and not typically SF approved within in the original post. Thus I expected a snarky and or sarcastic post or two. As mentioned, I was not sure if serious because a white T with a SC is typically also frowned upon round these parts.

Thanks for your feedback.

Say you were cursed with a black linen Sc, how would you wear it when not taking photos?
 
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It was admitted that a black linen SC is not ideal, and not typically SF approved within in the original post. Thus I expected a snarky and or sarcastic post or two. As mentioned, I was not sure if serious because a white T with a SC is typically also frowned upon round these parts.

Thanks for your feedback. 

Say you were cursed with a black linen Sc, how would you wear it when not taking photos?


With faded black raw denim and vintage CBGB tee. I mean, if you're going to own black, "own" black, IMO. Don't try to fit it into the standard-issue, business-conservative wardrobe as espoused by SF traditionalists. It's more of a Streetwear & Denim choice. It can be done successfully, but it's of a different millieu.
 

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Apologies, it wasn't meant to be too obnoxious. It's just that the informality of linen vs. the color black always strike me as discordant.

Anyways, I think you misunderstood fuuma - he did not mean t-shirt, but rather not a button-down *collar* shirt. White shirt with buttons down the front but not on the collar points.

There may be something to the photog comment in the final analysis though - you want to make this edgy if possible. Tighter fit on the jeans, definitely not an oxford-cloth shirt, maybe look a little less kempt than usual. In other words, you don't want to look like the wedding photographer who is wearing a jacket because he has to and black is his favorite color so that's the jacket he has, but rather you want to look like the art photographer who's saying "**** you dude, I'm an artist."
 

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With faded black raw denim and vintage CBGB tee. I mean, if you're going to own black, "own" black, IMO. Don't try to fit it into the standard-issue, business-conservative wardrobe as espoused by SF traditionalists. It's more of a Streetwear & Denim choice. It can be done successfully, but it's of a different millieu.
Thanks for the tip! How do you feel about a grey chambrey button down shirt?
I also like to dress S&D style so this is helpful.
 

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Apologies, it wasn't meant to be too obnoxious. It's just that the informality of linen vs. the color black always strike me as discordant.
Anyways, I think you misunderstood fuuma - he did not mean t-shirt, but rather not a button-down *collar* shirt. White shirt with buttons down the front but not on the collar points.
There may be something to the photog comment in the final analysis though - you want to make this edgy if possible. Tighter fit on the jeans, definitely not an oxford-cloth shirt, maybe look a little less kempt than usual. In other words, you don't want to look like the wedding photographer who is wearing a jacket because he has to and black is his favorite color so that's the jacket he has, but rather you want to look like the art photographer who's saying "**** you dude, I'm an artist."
No problem. Thanks for the tips!

If anyone from SF snarks me, I will scream "come at me bro -- f$#ck you, I'm an artist!

I guess my one saving grace is the texture of the coat. Oh well.
 

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No problem. Thanks for the tips!

If anyone from SF snarks me, I will scream "come at me bro -- f$#ck you, I'm an artist!

I guess my one saving grace is the texture of the coat. Oh well.


I actually think black linen is a better choice than, say, black worsted. It's a decidedly casual, SW&D choice, whereas black wool on an odd jacket would scream Office IT Guy.
 

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I actually think black linen is a better choice than, say, black worsted. It's a decidedly casual, SW&D choice, whereas black wool on an odd jacket would scream Office IT Guy.
Understood.
I might get flamed for this, but I think the black linen looks pretty good with my slim Walt's in natural irish linen which is a tan color.
 

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