Other than a few accessories I may be done. Or so I thought.
The photo above is from Scott Schuman's book, "The Sartorialist".
Looking at the above photo, I realized I'm short on waistcoats. I generally avoid three piece suits, and have consequently not given much thought to vests. What I didn't consider was the option of the odd vest
I have been scouring the fall catalogs for available styles. I am thus far suitably unimpressed by fabric and cost, but I have been fabric shopping. Moleskin and tweed. Something complimentary to go with tweeds in the closet.
My favorite Polish tailor is visiting the old country until mid October. By then I may have some clever ideas for him. If you have a great source drop me a line.
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If you're considering odd vests, I say go for the four pocket style, with lapels.
Yellow tattersall, red boiled wool and patch tweed or corduroy are all snappy options.
I dig them myself. Orvis always seems to peddle a few vests each year, especially around the holidays,which on a retail calendar means sometime in the next month or two.
I have to admit, while it took a bit for me to jump on this "trend" i have incorporated the waist coat by wearing my quilted barbour vest under my tweed sport coat with a tie and it works great!
"It may occasionally be easier being male." Occasionally?
Mrs. B, I was wondering if anyone would bite.
These are excellent, but at 185 per, they'd better be. ;>
http://www.bensilver.com/fs_storefront.asp?root=3&show=310&display=9912&group=1
Michael, I saw those, and I looked pretty closely at orvis, and it seems to me that a vest shouldn't be a $200 investment. Time to thrift, have some made or EBAY.
Toad, I'm with you. I could write a check but I like to think I still have some sense. ;)
Might be worthwhile looking into cashmere as you won't need that much. I have a camel colour (OTR) that is comfortable. Favourites are yellow tattersall and grey doeskin. Portobello Road. £5 each.
Brooks Brothers has a nice tweed in their catalog this fall.
For a full selection of vests (and suits and coats), however, try www.tweed-jacket.com.
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