Looking for an inexpensive, unlined linen suit

[SquatInCurlRack]

Last year Uniqlo did an OK linen-cotton jacket that was styled conservatively, can't recall though if it had matching trousers or if it will be available again this year.

 

[Gwarg]

They've got 100% linen ones this year. http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/goods/067535 http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/goods/067536

 

[SquatInCurlRack]

Thanks, but those are lined with polyester or something, and are slim fit (aggressively slim)

The regular fit cotton-linen jackets they had last year had an easier shape and creased up nicely, but were superbly breathable because of the lack of lining

 

[LukeM]

Originally Posted by Gwarg

They've got 100% linen ones this year.
http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/goods/067535
http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/goods/067536

Anyone know of the quality of this brand? I am very interested as I am very slim.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by SquatInCurlRack

Last year Uniqlo did an OK linen-cotton jacket that was styled conservatively, can't recall though if it had matching trousers or if it will be available again this year.

Haspel?
http://www2.hugestore.com/ad.php?id=haspel-suits

 

[SquatInCurlRack]

Originally Posted by KObalto

Haspel?
http://www2.hugestore.com/ad.php?id=haspel-suits

Haspel are boxy though, I have an OK Haspel seersucker but I had to pay to get the waist taken in. Shoulders are also quite boxy.

What I want is almost like a shirt jacket in feel, that weighs nothing. I have the Uniqlo unlined linen-cotton in Small, but now I need Medium. And I'd like matching trousers.

It's frustrating not to be able to source something so simple.

 

[Twotone]

+1 on Haspel. Bought mine in natural light tan from overstock.com for around $150 shipped. Just a bit of tailoring and fits great -- not boxy at all. I'm 6', 160lbs and typically wear a 39/40R. Gets lots of complements as a spring/summer casual suit.

 

[SquatInCurlRack]

Originally Posted by Twotone

+1 on Haspel. Bought mine in natural light tan from overstock.com for around $150 shipped. Just a bit of tailoring and fits great -- not boxy at all. I'm 6', 160lbs and typically wear a 39/40R. Gets lots of complements as a spring/summer casual suit.

Is it unlined and are the shoulders unpadded?

 

[LukeM]

Originally Posted by Twotone

+1 on Haspel. Bought mine in natural light tan from overstock.com for around $150 shipped. Just a bit of tailoring and fits great -- not boxy at all. I'm 6', 160lbs and typically wear a 39/40R. Gets lots of complements as a spring/summer casual suit.
Wow twotone I am the exact same as you, 6ft 160lbs! You just sold me on this

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by SquatInCurlRack

Is it unlined and are the shoulders unpadded?

Mine is unlined with lightly padded shoulders.

 

[Szeph el raton]

Originally Posted by Twotone

+1 on Haspel. Bought mine in natural light tan from overstock.com for around $150 shipped. Just a bit of tailoring and fits great -- not boxy at all. I'm 6', 160lbs and typically wear a 39/40R. Gets lots of complements as a spring/summer casual suit.
But it seems that the Haspel linen suits are all 3 button in contrast to their 2 button seersucker

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by SquatInCurlRack

Last year Uniqlo did an OK linen-cotton jacket that was styled conservatively, can't recall though if it had matching trousers or if it will be available again this year.


BBs - half lined:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

and this one looks nice:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

 

[porcelain monkey]

Originally Posted by Pliny

BBs - half lined:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

and this one looks nice:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

Anyone know where the Fitzgerald suits are made? Website says imported, which I take to mean Malaysia.

 

[Wrenkin]

The Uniqlo jackets are only partially lined. But it's a moot point since I couldn't find matching pants when I bought mine.

 

[SquatInCurlRack]

I'm wary of getting a Haspel so the hunt goes on