• Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE

    Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear.
  • This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
  • No Man Walks Alone one of our oldest sponsors owned and operated by one of the most discerning buyers I know, is right now offering up to 50% off on their winter sale. Browse their extensive selection of mesnwear, shoes and accessories, and get something truly special, like this special collaboration Western style shirt by G. Inglese in a rich, thick, and luxe brown cotton moleskin, with subtly contasting yellow snaps

  • STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.

    Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.

    Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!

    Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Which plaid?

A Y

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2006
Messages
6,111
Reaction score
1,060
Which one would you choose for a SB, 3-roll-2, notch-lapel jacket with hacking (slant) pockets, ticket pocket, an SB vest, and high-back trousers? Style is A&S-style soft via Tom Mahon. I've already made my choice weeks ago, so the decision can't be changed, so be nice.
smile.gif
I wish I could upload the full-res picture, but hopefully this is OK.

--Andre
 

Jovan

Banned for Good
Joined
Mar 10, 2006
Messages
2,525
Reaction score
0
Are you going to wear this year round or for select seasons? All of these are excellent choices, if a bit subtle in colour difference. The weight is what I'd focus on, myself. Secondly, just get what colour your heart tells you. Do you like a more defined or subtle plaid? light or dark colours? blue check? My personal favourite just going by colour is the 4457.
 

trogdor

Senior Member
Joined
Feb 15, 2005
Messages
517
Reaction score
0
I'd like the blue overcheck to be quite visible, so I'm going to say SW5434.
 

Dakota rube

Stylish Dinosaur
Joined
Jan 14, 2005
Messages
13,307
Reaction score
242
4457, but only because it is the same pattern of my favorite suit.
smile.gif
p.s. don't ever start staring at the pattern after a pleasant smoke!
 

whoopee

Distinguished Member
Joined
Jun 7, 2005
Messages
2,420
Reaction score
4
2858 partly for the weight, the larger check, and that it is less sharply defined.

5432 is prettier to me as a swatch but I'm suspect it wouldn't look as good worn.

I'm actually in the process of choosing a POW w/ blue overcheck too so this is helpful, thanks.
 

gdl203

Purveyor of the Secret Sauce
Affiliate Vendor
Dubiously Honored
Supporting Member
Joined
Jun 9, 2005
Messages
45,835
Reaction score
55,232
5432
 

Tomasso

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2006
Messages
4,067
Reaction score
20
Top right.
 

Tomasso

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 10, 2006
Messages
4,067
Reaction score
20
Originally Posted by yachtie
4457, especially with a vest

Bond, James Bond.
 

A Y

Distinguished Member
Joined
Mar 12, 2006
Messages
6,111
Reaction score
1,060
Thanks everyone. I went with 4457 because it most resembled the cloth I originally picked. Tom found out the first cloth I picked had run out when he got back, and mailed me the swatches you see. They're all pretty good, with only the hand of each cloth really differentiating them.

I'm looking forward to my first fitting in 2 weeks. If all goes well, I'm thinking of starting either a hacking jacket or a DB suit ... can't decide yet.

--Andre
 

Manton

RINO
Joined
Apr 20, 2002
Messages
41,314
Reaction score
2,884
4457 would have been my pick. With rare exceptions, I prefer glen plaids to be distinct.

However, the Smith Gilt Edge / Gilt Twist book has some nice high twist 8 ounce glen plaids that are a little "fuzzy" (possible overdyed?) that nonetheless look quite elegant. The colors are great. One of the rare super-lightweights that (almost) delivers what it promises.
 

Featured Sponsor

Who are your favorite fabric producers for MTM/Bespoke shirts? Choose up to 3

  • Albini

  • Canclini

  • Thomas Mason

  • Grandi & Rubinelli

  • Monti

  • Bonfanti

  • Söktas

  • David & John Anderson

  • Leggiuno

  • Testa

  • S.I.C. Tess

  • Alumo

  • Getzner


Results are only viewable after voting.

Forum statistics

Threads
523,598
Messages
10,749,803
Members
229,819
Latest member
Jeffrey.G.O'Brien
Top