Tattersall check shirts: yea or nay?

[dasai]

What's the opinion on these? They seem nice for dress-casual wear, but I worry that they come off less "country gentleman" and more "British farmer". Seems like one would go great with a tweed jacket and cords, though.

 

[MarquisMagic]

Classic pairings with cords and tweeds,

 

[BottleLobotomy]

Originally Posted by MarquisMagic

Classic pairings with cords and tweeds,

+1

With the right color and suit, they even look good in a business environment.

Variety is the spice of life, so don't feel limited to casual situations.

 

[HarleyBob]

I actually like the tattersall check for business dress. I don't wear it often, but it is fun to wear on occasion. When I order my tattersall check shirts, I try to change them up a little bit by adding french cuffs and a spread collar. I try to wear them with a fairly sedate suit, plain or very small pattern.

It seems to add a different element than what you normally see. I know it isn't normal protocol, but I have plenty of "normal" shirts.

 

[Big T]

Well, I just took delivery of three from BB, so I guess that's a yay vote (couldn't find the style I wanted at Tractor Supply).

 

[Flanderian]

A handsome classic. Love 'em! Can be magical with tweed.

 

[Holdfast]

Good simple/classic option to have for casual wear, esp. this time of year.

 

[Manton]

Yea.

Also there are small scale refined versions that are great with business suits.

 

[Bill Smith]

Sure, I wear them in casual and business casual situations.

 

[JLibourel]

Yeah, I wish I had more Tattersall check shirts.

 

[porcelain monkey]

Absolutely. The nice thing about tattersall is you can vary the colors and scale for the season and formality of what you are wearing it with.

 

[acidboy]

definite yes. tattersall paired right is a very classic and eye catching look, specially at this time of the year there.

 

[dasai]

OK, then. In that case, where would I be able to find one off the peg in a 15" collar, for maximum value vs. price?

 

[RogerC]

1) I tremendously like tattersall, in a way it's like a pocket square: buy a number of different colours and pattern sizes, and enjoy all the nice new combos you're able to make

2) I think H&K have got a sale on. At any rate, you could do a lot worse than them.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Yea.