Ongoing Bespoke Projects

[jonathanS]

I have always preferred black to brown for captoe shoes. I don’t own any brown captoes. Probably my greatest Styleforum heresy.

For me, burgundy cap toes are more versatile than brown.

 

[jonathanS]

Not very far. I think that list is kind of dumb TBH.

Just looking at the first part
-a blue odd jacket. If you live in a two-season climate, then two, one for warmth and one for the cold
-mid gray flannel pants
-decent, non-chino khakis
-at least one funky (but tasteful!) non-blue tweed jacket
-a mid to dark gray worsted single-breasted suit
-a navy worsted single breasted suit
-a white FC shirt
-several blue BC shirts, at least one BD
-black stitch caps
-some tasteful brown oxfords (exact configuration up to you)
-loafers in medium brown calf, suede or shell or else burg shell
-a solid black tie, knit or grenadine
-a solid navy tie, knit or grenadine
-a plain white linen hanky

All the ones I don't have I scratched out and I don't really plan on acquiring.

Is it fair to say that, because this is styleforum and a bespoke thread, if it’s not bespoke, it doesn’t count as checked off?

I’d argue you should have this list 2x: one for summer & one for winter.

 

[symphvaria]

Is it fair to say that, because this is styleforum and a bespoke thread, if it’s not bespoke, it doesn’t count as checked off?

I’d argue you should have this list 2x: one for summer & one for winter.

A tweed jacket for summer????

 

[aristoi bcn]

Technically more MTO than bespoke but I believe you will like it.

Saic Firenze briefcase in a leather than in terms of texture resembles Russian leather albeit lighter.

 

[classicalthunde]

For me, burgundy cap toes are more versatile than brown.

Color 8/oxblood is certainly the optimal route for The One Shoe

 

[P-K-L]

How far along are you guys on this list?

If you do not own the following things, you are not well dressed

-a blue odd jacket. If you live in a two-season climate, then two, one for warmth and one for the cold -mid gray flannel pants -decent, non-chino khakis -at least one funky (but tasteful!) non-blue tweed jacket -a mid to dark gray worsted single-breasted suit -a navy worsted single breasted...

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Surprisingly I have everything except for the black tie, unless we are including bowties too

Technically more MTO than bespoke but I believe you will like it.

Saic Firenze briefcase in a leather than in terms of texture resembles Russian leather albeit lighter.

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This is not Hermes, how could one like it?

 

[Texasmade]

A tweed jacket for summer????

Don't forget flannel trousers for summer. Tweed and flannel are a no go for spring and summer.

 

[aristoi bcn]

Surprisingly I have everything except for the black tie, unless we are including bowties too



This is not Hermes, how could one like it?

I’m still too poor for Hermès.

 

[jonathanS]

A tweed jacket for summer????

Don't forget flannel trousers for summer. Tweed and flannel are a no go for spring and summer.

Use your brain. Find a summer equivalent. Wsl or linen jacket.

Versatile everyday trousers - fresco trousers. I’m thinking about getting a pair of navy or gray fresco trousers for this summer to wear even when I don’t wear a jacket.

 

[Texasmade]

Use your brain. Find a summer equivalent. Wsl or linen jacket.

Versatile everyday trousers - fresco trousers. I’m thinking about getting a pair of navy or gray fresco trousers for this summer to wear even when I don’t wear a jacket.

Don't be an idiot.

Tailored anything goes out the window when the temps are over 100 degrees with 100% relative humidity.

 

[tim_horton]

In such a situation, I recommend 4 oz. fresco. Hangs like an iron maiden. Wind goes right through it like a tornado in Kansas.

 

[Texasmade]

In such a situation, I recommend 4 oz. fresco. Hangs like an iron maiden. Wind goes right through it like a tornado in Kansas.

Summertime I'm in chinos by Banana Republic and polos or short sleeve linen shirts.

 

[jonathanS]

Don't be an idiot.

Tailored anything goes out the window when the temps are over 100 degrees with 100% relative humidity.

then a flannel suit in the summer will be just fine with that logic.

 

[Texasmade]

then a flannel suit in the summer will be just fine with that logic.

Maybe I should also get a heavy topcoat for the Houston summer while I'm at it.

 

[jonathanS]

Maybe I should also get a heavy topcoat for the Houston summer while I'm at it.

Top coat? That’s too weak. You need the 1kg London lounge cashmere for that!