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Kinda. I prize texture above all else in a blazer. That’s why I went with Minnis Mockleno fresco for my summer blazer. And I followed a similar route for my heavy blazer. I’m going with Taylor & Lodge BL394 high twist 6 ply at 520g.

Had I gone with a hopsack that I looked at, I would have picked the B & O 14-15 ounce. With that said, @Despos thinks that Drapers is the best heavy hopsack so I would defer to him.
What season do you wear the heavy hopsack and how do you use it?
 

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Fam I have big ole Yeti feet. 8.75” is pushing the limits.
I base my trousers off the top part of the outfit. If I have a short fitted jacket there’s absolutely no way I’m using wider trousers on my outfit.

Given your pant measurements I expect a longer jacket with room to match.
 

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I base my trousers off the top part of the outfit. If I have a short fitted jacket there’s absolutely no way I’m using wider trousers on my outfit.

Given your pant measurements I expect a longer jacket with room to match.

Absolutely. I try to stick to plain front trousers with the most narrow hem that I can get away with for trousers that are worn with my Italian jackets. 8.75-9 is essentially my default for the plain front trousers. I just hate when my trousers get stuck on the back of shoe and when my trousers don’t cover my shoes enough making my feet look bigger than they are.

In contrast, the wider hem range 9.25-9.5 goes a fuller cut trouser and longer coat.
 

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Looking for suggestions as to fabric for a teba jacket. I need something that's a little less formal looking than a blazer/sport coat. I've tried on a few RTW safari jackets in various linens and wools but they just don't really flatter me so I think having a teba made might be a good middle ground.

I'd primarily be wearing the teba in warmer climates - think spring/summer evenings in the US Northeast or winter in south Florida when the sun goes down and the ocean breeze feels just a bit chilly. I'd like it to be somewhat wrinkle resistant so I can travel with it on a plane - I know that might rule out linens. I already have a blazer from the Drago Bluefeel line that I like and have considered using a different color/pattern from that book but very open to other suggestions.
 

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I think tebas look best in wool/linen or w/s/l blends, especially browns. If you want light weight and some wrinkle resistance while still having some texture, Caccioppoli's spring/summer jacketing has a lot of good options. I like any of the 3001 cloths, with 300117 being a favorite for something versatile.

 

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I think tebas look best in wool/linen or w/s/l blends, especially browns. If you want light weight and some wrinkle resistance while still having some texture, Caccioppoli's spring/summer jacketing has a lot of good options. I like any of the 3001 cloths, with 300117 being a favorite for something versatile.


Fox Brothers did a Teba in a navy/navy seersucker.

No Man Walks Alone did suit separates in similar fabrics (tonal Seersucker) from Solbiati for this summer. Either one of those would look good as a Teba.
 

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What season do you wear the heavy hopsack and how do you use it?
I’m going with a three blazer wardrobe.

I have the SF-mandated Minnis fresco mock leno single breasted for the summer months (June-September). I’m going with the open weave T&L 520g DB with navy horn buttons for shoulder season (April-May and October-November). And a OTR RLPL single breasted cashmere-flannel with metal buttons fills the winter hole (December-March).
 

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Looking for suggestions as to fabric for a teba jacket. I need something that's a little less formal looking than a blazer/sport coat. I've tried on a few RTW safari jackets in various linens and wools but they just don't really flatter me so I think having a teba made might be a good middle ground.

I'd primarily be wearing the teba in warmer climates - think spring/summer evenings in the US Northeast or winter in south Florida when the sun goes down and the ocean breeze feels just a bit chilly. I'd like it to be somewhat wrinkle resistant so I can travel with it on a plane - I know that might rule out linens. I already have a blazer from the Drago Bluefeel line that I like and have considered using a different color/pattern from that book but very open to other suggestions.

Wool, silk and linen but with a decent weight.
 

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I’m going with a three blazer wardrobe.

I have the SF-mandated Minnis fresco mock leno single breasted for the summer months (June-September). I’m going with the open weave T&L 520g DB with navy horn buttons for shoulder season (April-May and October-November). And a OTR RLPL single breasted cashmere-flannel with metal buttons fills the winter hole (December-March).
I don’t own a blue blazer but have three unfunded liabilities.

One heavy mock leno (400g), one blue black mock leno (300g), and one LL ultimate navy blazer.

Which one would you go with to fill your need for one blue blazer moving forward?
 

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I don’t own a blue blazer but have three unfunded liabilities.

One heavy mock leno (400g), one blue black mock leno (300g), and one LL ultimate navy blazer.

Which one would you go with to fill your need for one blue blazer moving forward?
Since this is a multiple choice question, please add “none of the above“
 

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Since this is a multiple choice question, please add “none of the above“
None of the above!?!?

The force is not strong with me, please guide me Obi Wan Kenobi. You are my only hope.
 

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I don’t own a blue blazer but have three unfunded liabilities.

One heavy mock leno (400g), one blue black mock leno (300g), and one LL ultimate navy blazer.

Which one would you go with to fill your need for one blue blazer moving forward?
The LL Ultimate is a lovely beast. Hitchcock made one up for me. It is, however, for cool weather— especially if you get the darker of the two navies.
 

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