Have you guys ever seen this? What do you think of it? Paul Fussell writes about it in _Class_ send-up... I've never seen it, not once.
layering OCBD over OCBD?
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Have you guys ever seen this? What do you think of it? Paul Fussell writes about it in _Class_ send-up... I've never seen it, not once.
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Disclaimer: Reviving old thread...no apologies.
I've done this multiple times this fall, with one variation. Instead of limiting the layering to OCBD over OCBD, I've used a traditional-fit BB OCBD as an "undershirt" to be worn under a viyella shirt, a Pendleton/Filson wool shirt, a cotton flannel shirt, or another OCBD. The combination is kind of weird when getting dressed, having to tuck in two shirt tails. But instead of being affected, the look becomes very natural as the day goes on. The OCBD collar supports the collar of the overshirt and allows that collar to stand away from the throat. Kinda ascot-y, but not that precious. I can't really describe it, but it does look good.
For example, a typical kit might be white BB trad-fit OCBD, Bill's Fullerton red plaid cotton flannel buttondown, LLB khakis, merino wool casual socks, and a pair of blucher mocs or lace-up moc-toe boots. Throw in a Barbour Beaufort jacket or a corduroy sportcoat if you have to run around town. That outfit will hunt from now until spring.
In terms of warmth, I find that the combination, especially with a viyella shirt, is very comfortably (and surprisingly) warm around the house. Also, it is much lighter and more comfortable than wearing a sweater.
It's practical, functional, and looks good. What's not to love?
I've done this multiple times this fall, with one variation. Instead of limiting the layering to OCBD over OCBD, I've used a traditional-fit BB OCBD as an "undershirt" to be worn under a viyella shirt, a Pendleton/Filson wool shirt, a cotton flannel shirt, or another OCBD. The combination is kind of weird when getting dressed, having to tuck in two shirt tails. But instead of being affected, the look becomes very natural as the day goes on. The OCBD collar supports the collar of the overshirt and allows that collar to stand away from the throat. Kinda ascot-y, but not that precious. I can't really describe it, but it does look good.
For example, a typical kit might be white BB trad-fit OCBD, Bill's Fullerton red plaid cotton flannel buttondown, LLB khakis, merino wool casual socks, and a pair of blucher mocs or lace-up moc-toe boots. Throw in a Barbour Beaufort jacket or a corduroy sportcoat if you have to run around town. That outfit will hunt from now until spring.
In terms of warmth, I find that the combination, especially with a viyella shirt, is very comfortably (and surprisingly) warm around the house. Also, it is much lighter and more comfortable than wearing a sweater.
It's practical, functional, and looks good. What's not to love?
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^^...and a timely resurrection, for sure.
During colder weather, I frequently layer a Pendleton wool Board or camp shirt over a BB or RPL woven cotton OCBD. I've also done this with Woolrich wool shirts. However, I cannot recall ever layering a cotton OCBD over a second cotton OCBD.
During colder weather, I frequently layer a Pendleton wool Board or camp shirt over a BB or RPL woven cotton OCBD. I've also done this with Woolrich wool shirts. However, I cannot recall ever layering a cotton OCBD over a second cotton OCBD.
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Reminds me too much of a period in the 80s when the preppy kids at my school wore doubled up polo shirts. Popped collars, of course.
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I do this quite a bit and I like it. I even tuck in the rugby. I don't have many affectations, but I'll own up to this one.
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I've heard of OCBD over a Lacoste (and done it on occassion) but not this. I've read Class and don't recall this part.
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Please don't. Everyone is right. it would look like a costume from the 80's.
I was about to make the same comment. 80's. OCBD layered over OCBD, polo layered over polo. Memories (not good ones).
A L.L. Bean Chamois shirt over an OCBD is another option, albeit a bit rustic : https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LxDkuqxYKmA/UoUrKUJgrmI/AAAAAAAAII8/DYHhMIaDNpk/s1600/17-IMG_9798.JPG
https://www.muffyaldrich.com/2013/11/ll-bean-chamois-shirts-and-scotch-plaid.html
https://www.muffyaldrich.com/2013/11/ll-bean-chamois-shirts-and-scotch-plaid.html
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I was just thinking about this last night. Double collars were the height of affectation when I was in high school, though I do appreciate the look of a rugby worn over an oxford. As has already been stated, an oxford with a chamois for a shirt jacket is a great look, one I grew up with.
The key, it seems to me, is that you have to vary the collars. Buttondown (or turtleneck) on the inner layer, regular on the outer layer.
The key, it seems to me, is that you have to vary the collars. Buttondown (or turtleneck) on the inner layer, regular on the outer layer.
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Here's a pic of the OCBD/rugby combo from a Norman Hilton ad that ran a few years ago:
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^ I don't think it works, personally. Patch-anything is hard to pull off. Patch flannel, which is much rarer than patch madras, makes enough of a statement on its own. Wearing it in an unconventional way makes it more so. On top of that, you're wearing it with a tie. It's too much.
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