Plaid odd jackets are a must in a classic wardrobe, and they are great for casual Sunday lunches. The jacket above is a brown cashmere and wool blend with green plaid. It is combined with a green wool tie, gray flannels, and tobacco suede shoes. A navy pocket square finishes off the look, and it picks up the hint of blue in the tie.
The individual has chosen a blue/gray dress shirt with a spread collar. The pocket square is a simple puff (one of my favorites). The jacket is a two button model with a throat latch.
Cuff links are also added as an accessory. Some believe you should not wear cuff links with an odd jacket. I do not follow this assumption, and I believe a casual link looks good with a casual jacket. The golfing theme on these links give them a casual appearance that match the jacket. A set of gold links with intials on display would have been too dressy, and those are better saved for suits.
One more look!
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Classic first photo, I wish I had thought of the book dodge...
I like to wear links with my DB Blue Blazer, even though I know I "shouldn't." And sometimes, I wear open-laced bluchers with my suits. There I've said it.
SIlk knots make a good alternative, too.
i love cufflinks! it's a nice touch. great color combos! you clearly have an eye for putting a look together! the jacket is my favorite part. and yes, the book dodge rocks.
Great book, it's in the reference section here at the Clubhouse
Oh, and nice monogram on the cuff.
this bloke looks like he is dressed in costume rather than well dressed, sorry
anonymous,
what is costume about his dress? he is wearing a classic sport coat (well cut I might add), flannel trousers, suede shoes, and a classic tie. this is perfection! the post after that with the ascot could be considered costumy, but he pulls that off as well. i am dying to see what he really looks like. i just now he is a hottie.
excuse me "know" not "now"
Richard ~ Splendid clothes, as always. Where do you think the bias against the wearing of cuff links with an odd jacket originates? I too have encountered this prejudice, and while I do not wear double cuffs with an odd jacket frequently enough to invoke it, it is something of which I am very much aware. I can only think that some may consider cuff links too dressy, too formal, for an odd jacket. I have known very well-dressed, stylish gentlemen, mostly in England, who often wear cuff links with odd jackets, or, with no jacket (and no neck tie) at all. What is your take on this?
LBT,
Some do consider them too dressy. I don't always wear cuff links with odd jackets, but I do get tempted and give in from time to time. I don't consider it a sin as long as the link fits the jacket. I have worn my gold links with initials with a double breasted navy blazer, and I thought it fit. The db is more dressy than sb, and it worked for me. The golf theme on my links in the photo matched the casual attitude of my jacket, in my opinion. Gold would have been too flashy. Brooks Brothers has a pair of equestrian links that would look good with a tweed odd jacket. I couldn't see wearing them with anything else, other than a tweed suit. So my short answer is, I think the attitude has to match. Plus, if there are rules, I usually try to break them ever now and then.
LBT, I suspect you are correct in thinking that the bias originates with those who think the cufflink too formal for the odd jacket or blazer.
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