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#1 2008-06-07 20:17:56

suds-okeefe
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Summer cotton suit

Anyone ever use this fabric book from Holland and Sherry? What color can I do this suit in? I wanted something in the beige family.


http://www.hollandandsherry.com/pages/apparel/cloth_pages/spring_summer/hs225_sea_island.htm

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#2 2008-06-07 20:42:23

Horace
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Re: Summer cotton suit

Never used it.  But I like the "sand" and "cinnamon" colors, though those names are 'orrible.


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#3 2008-06-07 20:45:52

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The navy looks dark green to me, is that my eyes?  Maybe just too much Bar review.

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#4 2008-06-08 14:04:52

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#5 2008-06-08 14:16:29

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#6 2008-06-08 14:21:42

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#7 2008-06-08 15:29:53

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#8 2008-06-09 08:21:24

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Re: Summer cotton suit

I dont see any problem with the navy cotton suit, except that it probably hides sweat and other stains a bit more. Tan is not that smart a choice for the working man in our dirtiest cities. Thus, it depends on why you are choosing the suit. If it is for a lawn party, you might want tan but for work a medium colored olive or navy may be better.

 

#9 2008-06-10 15:19:28

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This Holland and Sherry Sea island cotton book is very expensive. i am going to take a look at the book but I am thinking better to get seersucker or linen. I wonder if this material would even survive dry cleaning?

 

#10 2008-06-10 15:24:39

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Re: Summer cotton suit

Wool/linen blends may be a better pick than cotton- the pic'd cloths all look like various shades of green on my monitor.

 

#11 2008-06-10 15:28:22

tteplitzmd
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Scabal cotton with cashmere is not bad, I have a orange/peach suit of it. Not as garish as it sounds.

 

#12 2008-06-10 15:30:26

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#13 2008-06-10 15:31:41

formby
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Harrisons make a Mohair/Linen blend it's called Mesolair if I remember correctly. It would be a cheaper option than the H&S cotton bunch I would imagine.


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#14 2008-06-10 15:36:45

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#15 2008-06-10 15:47:50

formby
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Grooooooooovy suit...baby........yeahhhhh!!!!!!!!!


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#16 2008-06-10 15:48:50

tteplitzmd
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The lapels on mine are nicer! I believe in this scene Austin Powers is telling his adversary: "I don't speak frickin' Dutch."

 

#17 2008-06-10 15:57:12

formby
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^I think it's Dr Evil who says "I don't speak freaky-deaky Dutch" lol cold be wrong though...


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#18 2008-06-10 16:09:06

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#19 2008-06-10 16:56:04

tteplitzmd
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Formby, you are correct, Sir. I believe the photo shows the scene where Austin is first confronted by the freaky Dutchman

 

#20 2008-06-10 17:12:07

I Should Be Working
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Re: Summer cotton suit

Jokes aside, I have a tan light-weight wool suit that, IMO, serves better than the cotton variety.  Unless one is looking for the casual, relaxed/almost faded summer look, then cotton offers a better choice.   Wool fabric, though, gives the suit that least bit more if used during the work week.  Without fail, I always get compliments when wearing my tan suit - not what I ever expected.  I think the color is right for the season, but the fabric gives it a polish most people don't see with the typical poplin.

 

#21 2008-06-10 17:42:05

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#22 2008-06-10 23:20:37

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#23 2008-06-11 17:52:08

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#24 2008-06-11 18:33:49

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#25 2008-06-11 21:17:51

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