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#1 2007-05-04 13:14:48
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Green Pin/Chalk/Stripes
What do the guys think of this combination Green Pin/Chalk/Rope stripe cloth as 2 button SB with peak lapels? What I'm thinking is something along the lines of uppercase's posted on LL (http://thelondonlounge.net/gl/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6784&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) silhouette 6 (looks like a Gray Pinstripe fresco). The reason that I'm contemplating this cut is that I have quite broad shoulders in relation to my waist, an athletic build and that I'm not particularly tall 5'9".The suits that I've recently had made seem to make my shoulders look big. As I have no experience with this type of jacket am I right in thinking this cut may add a bit more balance to the cut (basically will this lapel shape/size make my shoulders look smaller in relation to my waist) and will this cut work with such a vibrant cloth like a Green stripe on a gray background?
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#3 2008-04-15 10:09:44
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Re: Green Pin/Chalk/Stripes
Did you ever get this green stripe on a grey background suit?
#4 2008-04-15 10:36:33
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#6 2008-04-15 11:23:54
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#8 2008-04-15 12:03:17
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#10 2008-04-15 12:37:13
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#12 2008-04-15 13:49:26
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#14 2008-04-15 17:00:05
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Re: Green Pin/Chalk/Stripes
On a somewhat different note, last summer I picked up a J Press suit having the grey and green combination. It's a grey sharkskin with a muted green windowpane. The green threads themselves are light and medium shades of green, appearing faint at a distance. Certain lights will enhance the effect.
Overall, I like the combination. It is not something one will see coming and going, and in no way could it be considered garish or a tad "out there". Even an office appropriate fabric like this helps in making a suit not seem like a uniform. I do feel great reservation, though, upon seeing bright lime with charcoal or grey.