Houndstooth suit

braised · Jul 7, 2009

Originally Posted by Irond Will

I have a suit in a fabric very similar to that one - chunky black-and-white houndstooth tweed. To add to it, the suit has somewhat funky 70s styling, with a very slim cut, patch pockets, substantial lapels and the trousers having a slight flare.

It fits me beautifully, but I generally feel a bit like I'm wearing a costume.

Will, that reminds me of a suit worn by a country cracker at the fair in the film version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. It was a big loud houndstooth and best left in the past. No offense, I hope.

B

MBreinin · Jul 7, 2009

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

i love a good houndstooth. but i do agree that it can be pulled off only as an odd jacket. unless you are some eccentric.

i have this rlpl 100% cashmere in charcoal houndstooth with subtle lavender windowpane sportcoat. pure lux

See, I think that should totally be a suit!! I love the loudness!

Parker · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by MBreinin

I really need to move to somewhere cold, since I seem to favor heavier and more winter oriented clothes.

You should move to San Francisco, where it's almost always late Fall. And no one would bat an eye for wearing a houndstooth suit.

voxsartoria · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by Parker

You should move to San Francisco, where it's almost always late Fall. And no one would bat an eye for wearing a houndstooth suit.

I'm getting this Minnis flannel done up right now as a three piece SB with a DB notch lapel vest:

I feel that the jacket could work on its own, but we'll see.

- B

itsstillmatt · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I'm getting this Minnis flannel done up right now as a three piece SB with a DB notch lapel vest:

I feel that the jacket could work on its own, but we'll see.

- B
I'm getting it made up as well, but without the vest, naturally. I plan on using the coat separately, and perhaps the pants separately with a sweater if I am traveling and have a casual dinner.

voxsartoria · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by iammatt

I'm getting it made up as well, but without the vest, naturally. I plan on using the coat separately, and perhaps the pants separately with a sweater if I am traveling and have a casual dinner.

I really do think it can work that way, but I have to see it made up to be sure. Certainly the pants can work on their own.

Are you getting patch hip pockets on yours? I'm not, but if you do, that certainly would help it as an odd jacket.

- B

itsstillmatt · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I really do think it can work that way, but I have to see it made up to be sure. Certainly the pants can work on their own.

Are you getting patch hip pockets on yours? I'm not, but if you do, that certainly would help it as an odd jacket.

- B
No, flaps. I only like patch pockets on very particular suits.

Film Noir Buff · Jul 8, 2009

Good Evening. Has anyone seen a flower girl who answers to "Eliza"?

dopey · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

I'm getting this Minnis flannel done up right now as a three piece SB with a DB notch lapel vest:

I feel that the jacket could work on its own, but we'll see.

- B

Originally Posted by iammatt

I'm getting it made up as well, but without the vest, naturally. I plan on using the coat separately, and perhaps the pants separately with a sweater if I am traveling and have a casual dinner.

Triplets!!
Not sure it is exactly the same cloth - I have it on a card in the office and can check. In any event, it is close enough to be embarrassing.

Film Noir Buff · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by iammatt

I'm getting it made up as well, but without the vest, naturally. I plan on using the coat separately, and perhaps the pants separately with a sweater if I am traveling and have a casual dinner.

Originally Posted by HewhoRubstheNacci

Triplets!! Not sure it is exactly the same cloth - I have it on a card in the office and can check. In any event, it is close enough to be embarrassing. \t\t \t \t\t
When they are completed can you guys get boaters and canes and do a Vaudeville photo especially for FNB? I'll pay for that.

sarcasticfolly · Jul 8, 2009

^ I concur.

voxsartoria · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by iammatt

No, flaps. I only like patch pockets on very particular suits.

Wow. Get brown buttons, then...that's what I'm doing.

Mine will have a ticket pocket...you're safe from that.

Originally Posted by dopey

Triplets!!
Not sure it is exactly the same cloth - I have it on a card in the office and can check. In any event, it is close enough to be embarrassing.

You are having this made up, or is it in the office fabric museum?

Originally Posted by sarcasticfolly

^ I concur.

Me, too. When in doubt, concur.

- B

oscarthewild · Jul 8, 2009

I wear a houndstooth suit. Posted pics a while ago and here they are again.

Originally Posted by oscarthewild

My humble contribution:
Houndstooth with Orange OverCheck suit
White with yellow stripe tie
Deep blue wool madder tie
cream silk pocket square with tripple brown pinstripe edging
and ofcourse suede monkstraps.

And on London Lounge: http://www.thelondonlounge.net/forum...hp?f=36&t=6226

Originally Posted by oscarsfan

Hello,

Got some better pictures today. I think that paying attention to that wise etutee felllow is paying off. Would love your opinions on the suit and the outfit. Shirt has yellow/mustard pinstripes (can be seen in the closeups). Tie is wool. Suit is wool and silk (perfect for NY weather today). Pocket square is cream coloured silk w/dark brown triple stripe at the edges, "woven in England, Macclesfield" and was bought by my father either in 1953 or jus before the blitz days. This looked better when it was made and I was 5 - 8 pounds lighter. But I think it is still very wearable.

Thick wool tie

dopey · Jul 8, 2009

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

. . .
You are having this made up, or is it in the office fabric museum?
...
- B

It is in process

lasbar · Jul 8, 2009

Great suit Oscarthewild...I couldn't wear it bit if you do have the right attitude ,it can look great...

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