Linen Suit / Summer Wedding

[Kentishman]

Hi there, this is my first pictoral post, so be kind!

Notwithstanding the fact that what was meant to be a blue-sky-and-sun wedding turned into a typically English rainfest, I'm interested to canvas opinion on the fit of the suit jacket.

Trousers, deliberately omitted from pick, owing to, err, shall we say 'work in progress'!

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Cheers guys.

 

[culverwood]

Suit looks good. Tie a little large.

 

[dazed]

agreed. id go with something a little slimmer.

not that design, but that width. good looking suit.

 

[Kentishman]

Thanks gents.

Yep, I was a tad disappointed with the tie - damn online shopping - by the time it arrived, I was so set on wearing it I went against my better judgment.

Next time, though...

 

[Concordia]

Hard to tell. Seems OK.

Is there a breast pocket? My monitor isn't sure.

 

[Kentishman]

I see what you mean Condordia – yes, there is a not-as-hidden-as-it-looks breast pocket.

 

[The Louche]

Originally Posted by Kentishman

I see what you mean Condordia - yes, there is a not-as-hidden-as-it-looks breast pocket.

A square is essential. This would look good with a linen or cotton TV fold, perhaps with a navy rolled edge...

 

[Kentishman]

Thanks Louche – noted for the next occassion. Mind you, brings me to another question that's been nagging me – would it be considered overkill to wear a PS and also a buttonhole?

 

[The Louche]

Originally Posted by Kentishman

Thanks Louche - noted for the next occassion.

Mind you, brings me to another question that's been nagging me - would it be considered overkill to wear a PS and also a buttonhole?

What do you mean by "wearing a buttonhole?" Do you mean a boutonnière (flower on your lapel)? If so, then I say no. I wouldn't wear a boutonnière for business, but I've seen it done for social occasions in tandem with a square and it looked very good. As I said, however, a square is mandatory; if you can't pull-off the combo of boutonnière and square give precedent to the square.

 

[Kentishman]

Sorry, yes, a boutonni̬re Рthe suit was worn for a wedding you see Рhadn't realised 'buttonhole' in this sense was a peculiarly British term (thanks Wikipedia).

But, square it is!

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by Kentishman

hadn't realised 'buttonhole' in this sense was a peculiarly British term (thanks Wikipedia).

Yet another thing I've learned from SF. I agree about tie width and pocket square.

 

[pendragon]

Jacket looks a little short in the sleeves. Shirt and tie doen't seem to match the suit at all. I'm not sure what is appropriate with a linen suit, but they seem too dressy.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by pendragon

Jacket looks a little short in the sleeves. Shirt and tie doen't seem to match the suit at all. I'm not sure what is appropriate with a linen suit, but they seem too dressy.

I think the sleeve length is fine but a light blue, pink, lavender etc. shirt would look better.