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Originally Posted by AndrewRogers
A bit like this?

Linen.jpg


It is a bit darker in person, but some of its oomph got lost in digitization.


Not even close. I am talking much lighter and neutral.

The suit that stands out and I see often during summertime in NY is a camel shade of linen. I see it on the street in NY every summer in DB and SB. I don't find the shade in any sample lines is the problem.
 

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I think my favorite linen is a mustardy tan.
 

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Originally Posted by Connemara
Don't you people have jobs?

Only a part time job. How's by you?
 

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Originally Posted by Manton
I think my favorite linen is a mustardy tan.

That may be the one. French's or Grey Poupon?
 

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Maille.
 

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I used to wear tan Dupioni silk for summer. Does anybody wear dupioni anymore?
 

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Originally Posted by Despos
I used to wear tan Dupioni silk for summer. Does anybody wear dupioni anymore?

That stuff stinks when it gets hot!
 

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I love the way dupioni looks, but it wears unbearably hot.
 

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Originally Posted by Manton
What goes with a cream jacket?

Jeans, if you're into that kind of thing.

--Andre
 

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I hear it is considered a winter cloth in tropical or some Asian climates. The US seems to think silk is for summer.
 

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Originally Posted by Manton
I love the way dupioni looks, but it wears unbearably hot.

My first image is Pacino after the Corleones move to Nevada. The grey dupioni suit.
 

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Originally Posted by Despos
My first image is Pacino after the Corleones move to Nevada. The grey dupioni suit.

Was that dupioni or shantung?
 

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Originally Posted by Despos
I used to wear tan Dupioni silk for summer. Does anybody wear dupioni anymore?

Sorry for yet another tangent, but I'm wondering if there is a royal blue dupioni or some kind of blue lighter than navy? I'm not having much luck finding those kinds of colors.

--Andre
 

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Originally Posted by mafoofan
Stacked?

If you like that kind of thing, sure. I can't remember which side of the stacking norm you're on.

--Andre
 

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