Why do most SF'ers not like self-stripe/shadow stripe suits?

[k4lnamja]

Any particular reason why?

Cheers

 

[NORE]

They suck.

 

[Grenadier]

The Duke of Windsor didn't wear them.

 

[CousinDonuts]

Cause they look like something only a clubber would wear?

 

[landshark]

They are pretty ugly

 

[alliswell]

They attract the eye but in a distracting, unwelcome way. Selfstripe is like interference on a TV screen. Either be solid, or be striped - don't be in between.

 

[sellahi22]

Is herringbone a self-stripe/shadow-stripe? If so, I'm a big fan.

 

[Master Shake]

Not that I speak for the majority (or anyone) here, but I like them. I remember Manton posted a photo of him in one, and I thought it looked great. I was not alone.

 

[Ward]

It flat out looks awful. Multi colored stripes or shadow stripes never ever looked good. If it isn't a solid single colored evenly spaced stripe, stay away.

 

[Nataku]

Originally Posted by sellahi22

Is herringbone a self-stripe/shadow-stripe? If so, I'm a big fan.

+1. I don't get the hate.

 

[alliswell]

Originally Posted by sellahi22

Is herringbone a self-stripe/shadow-stripe? If so, I'm a big fan.

No - it's yarn of two different colors woven together.

 

[TRINI]

Originally Posted by sellahi22

Is herringbone a self-stripe/shadow-stripe? If so, I'm a big fan.

Originally Posted by Nataku

+1. I don't get the hate.

Herringbone is more a pattern that just happens to be a shadow-stripe.

 

[MalfordOfLondon]

Never seen one I like but am open to changing my mind if anyone has any decent pics?

 

[VelvetGreen]

Could you post some examples?

 

[Omar1223]

i have one and will try to post pics. i posted it in WAYWN and got compliments.

idk who hates them really on SF