Some of you may remember my post in January when I introduced the tattersal sport coat into my wardrobe. The jacket was fresh out of its packaging, and I needed to have the sleeves taken up a little. Now as you can see, the jacket is finished, and I sported it today with dark brown covert twill trousers and a navy blue knit tie (not pictured, I took it off today when I grew upset with a couple employees). Originally, I paired the jacket with a bow tie and chinos.
The maker of this jacket is Brooks Brothers, and it is part of their Black Fleece collection. Now, I am not a fan of Mr. Browne (the designer of Black Fleece), but the jackets do not arrive as pictured. For example, many jackets are not finished, and nor are the trousers (this is a good thing). Second, the quality is high as all his coats are canvassed, and they come with a 3/2 roll and sack fit. This particular jacket was part of his archival research, and it backs up my statement that I saw old photos of Ivy League students wearing this exact pattern. In closing, I love this jacket and I am truly happy that I purchased it late last winter.
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You are a much braver man than I am. I've always thought the Black Fleece line looked a bit silly. The Jacket you have is terrific though. Kudos once again on the jacket.
I love the jacket.
I don't know, Richard. That's a splendid tattersal pattern, which shows you have a good instinct. But the narrow lapels don't appeal--at least to my eyes. I have a very broad chest, due to years of rowing and weight-lifting, so narrow lapels look silly on me. Likewise, because you appear to be a broad-chested chap, the lapels here look inappropriate. But that's just my take.
I'm retired now. but I know how employees can make a man remove his tie! Still a pity I would have liked to see that jacket with a tie.Very nice at any rate.
That jacket does look like it's well made, but the red and black check against the cream background gives it a very graphic, fashion-forward look. Richard, it's a good thing you are clothes horse and have lots pieces to try with it. I don't know if I would have the guts to wear Black Fleece... it seems more fashion than trad to me. Are you planning on taking up all your trouser a couple of inches and going sock-less? What's next, a loft in Chelsea? Being snapped outside a Milan fashion show by the Satorialist? Richard, we're worried, what's happening...;>
Preppy Pauper - I am not a fan of Black Fleece for say, and I certainly do not like Thom Browne's style. I bought the jacket because of a photo I saw of an Ivy League student wearing a similar jacket in the 1940s. I don't anticipate becoming a fan of fashion.....no worries.
Nice fabric, but it should have been used for a table cloth in a bistro, not for a jacket.
This pattern would be destroyed by darts - thank god it's a sack. Lapel narrowness a bit extreme but better too small than too wide.
Buttoning up for a photo presents a much better look - please try it.
As little as I personally care for the sack, I have to agree with Anonymous: darts would ruin the clean look of the front.
I'm not surprised that's a Thom Browne jacket: it's awfully short, with lapels a bit too narrow. Still, I understand why you would be willing to compromise for that pattern.
Yes, the jacket's length is shorter than preferred, and I do prefer a wider lapel. But yes Ned, you are correct, I gave in to minor details to own the pattern.
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