Southwick Windowpane

[JeffC]

Opinions on this suit?

I'm trying to guess if the windowpane is too pronounced.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NWT-Gray-White-S...QQcmdZViewItem

-Jeff

 

[Connemara]

It's really a matter of personal opinion. I'd wear it, but I'm sure some others on the forum would not.

 

[j]

Too pronounced for what? Stuff like that is all about context. Personally I just objectively don't like it, but I would like a navy chalk-windowpane that would be about as bold. This one just seems odd for some reason, but I don't see anything really wrong with it that I could put a finger on.

 

[texas_jack]

It's weird because the lines fade in and out. They're not solid.

 

[j]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

It's weird because the lines fade in and out. They're not solid.
I'm pretty sure that's an effect of the digital photo.

 

[JeffC]

Originally Posted by j

Too pronounced for what? Stuff like that is all about context. Personally I just objectively don't like it, but I would like a navy chalk-windowpane that would be about as bold. This one just seems odd for some reason, but I don't see anything really wrong with it that I could put a finger on.

I can't tell if the windowpane is a chalk stripe or a pinstripe.

Personally, I don't think I can wear a pinstripe suit, and if I don't think I can wear it, I won't wear it. I'm in the market for a windowpane suit, but I'd like the windowpane to be subtle, and I was wondering if this would fit.

-Jeff

 

[j]

It's a pinstripe windowpane. Chalkstripe is fuzzier looking. Personally, I would not consider this subtle. Maybe look for something with a very muted glen-type check and a slightly more pronounced windowpane overcheck.

 

[VMan]

If you're looking for something subtle, you may want to check out a charcoal gray (solid or glen plaid) with a medium to dark blue windowpane. Something that people won't notice until they are within conversation-range of you.