[Oldsarge]

 

[Troones]

@Oldsarge ^ That image, along with the current sale at J Press inspired me to take the plunge. This is on the way….

As classic as this pattern is, I don’t currently have anything like this among my decent collection of tweeds.

 

[Peak and Pine]

^
That will probably look good on you.
Even though it doesn't look so hot on the model. I mean this, a close look at the sleeves of the sweater compared to the sweater at the neck, shows that the sleeves have been folded back, making them very thick. And in order to get that precious look of showing the exact amount of sweater beneath each sleeve, the sleeves have been pushed back a bit, you can tell on the left by the wrinkling of the sleeve. Or I hope that's it, because if not, the sleeves are way too short. As is the jacket itself. Did you get measurements from Press before ordering?

 

[Troones]

^
That will probably look good on you.
Even though it doesn't look so hot on the model. I mean this, a close look at the sleeves of the sweater compared to the sweater at the neck, shows that the sleeves have been folded back, making them very thick. And in order to get that precious look of showing the exact amount of sweater beneath each sleeve, the sleeves have been pushed back a bit, you can tell on the left by the wrinkling of the sleeve. Or I hope that's it, because if not, the sleeves are way too short. As is the jacket itself. Did you get measurements from Press before ordering?

It seems they make it a habit of putting short jackets on tall models. Most of the photos are close to identical and it’s been that way for years. Press is one of my go-to brands though so I have the measurements dialed in. I’m a 42R with no alterations required. Very rare for me as any other label and I need to have the sleeves shortened.

 

[Troones]

 

[Troones]

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[The Great Garbanzo]

Well tough act to follow but I'd like your thoughts on this. I'll need to shorten the sleeves but I'm 5'6" and favor smaller patterns. What say thee? I feel it is rather large of a herringbone

 

[Theoden]

Delicious herringbone pattern.

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

Well tough act to follow but I'd like your thoughts on this. I'll need to shorten the sleeves but I'm 5'6" and favor smaller patterns. What say thee? I feel it is rather large of a herringbone View attachment 94562
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. I think that it perfection in a herringbone, not at all too large.

 

[Troones]

It’s likely this has been posted here previously but what’s one more time?

 

[Troones]

I was really planning to go easy on the purchases this year but when you spot something you've been looking for, you need to strike. A little show and tell...

I just had this Magee Donegal tweed delivered the other day. First off, I was blown away how the store in Scotland got it to me so quickly! A big thanks to Stewart Christie & Co. in Edinburgh.

My photo doesn't do it justice so here's a photo from their website. Its a beautiful blue that borders on grey/blue to my eye....

I even like the two-tone lining....

The sleeves will be shortened a bit, but otherwise it's one of my best fitting jackets already. I was on the hunt for a Donegal in this color as it brings back fond memories. This is as close as I've seen to a jacket given to me by my parents when I was in my very early teens for a school dance. As I recall, back in the mid-80s, Donegal tweed was pretty popular. At least it was where I lived. You sure don't see it around much these days.

 

[William Kazak]

I was really planning to go easy on the purchases this year but when you spot something you've been looking for, you need to strike. A little show and tell...

I just had this Magee Donegal tweed delivered the other day. First off, I was blown away how the store in Scotland got it to me so quickly! A big thanks to Stewart Christie & Co. in Edinburgh.

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My photo doesn't do it justice so here's a photo from their website. Its a beautiful blue that borders on grey/blue to my eye....
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I even like the two-tone lining....
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The sleeves will be shortened a bit, but otherwise it's one of my best fitting jackets already. I was on the hunt for a Donegal in this color as it brings back fond memories. This is as close as I've seen to a jacket given to me by my parents when I was in my very early teens for a school dance. As I recall, back in the mid-80s, Donegal tweed was pretty popular. At least it was where I lived. You sure don't see it around much these days.

Very interesting. So glad that you are pleased with the fit and those memories.

 

[Oldsarge]

 

[The Great Garbanzo]

Well I guess if it's good enough for J Press it's good enough for me.

Thanks to Oxford Cloth over at the Trad side for posting this on his blog

 

[Peak and Pine]

Wel l I guess if it's good enough for J Press it's good enough for me.

Nice. Standard fare. Not a dig, everyone over 25 should have one of those, and you do. Taking a selfie with an outstretched arm does not augment the look of the jacket, try propping the phone on a table or something. They all have built-in 10-second timers..

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

Nice. Standard fare. Not a dig, everyone over 25 should have one of those, and you do. Taking a selfie with an outstretched arm does not augment the look of the jacket, try propping the phone on a table or something. They all have built-in 10-second timers..

Yikes! Am I in noncompliance if mine is a different color? I agree on the photographic advice, but at least this shot shows that one can actually move in a proper 3/2 sack!

 

[Peak and Pine]

Yikes! Am I in noncompliance if mine is a different color? I agree on the photographic advice, but at least this shot shows that one can actually move in a proper 3/2 sack!

You probably have the salt and pepper version so you're exempt.

 

[ezgoezit]

Nice. Standard fare. Not a dig, everyone over 25 should have one of those, and you do. Taking a selfie with an outstretched arm does not augment the look of the jacket, try propping the phone on a table or something. They all have built-in 10-second timers..

Any suggestions where to buy this jacket in Seattle or DC?

 

[ezgoezit]

I was looking for more basic tweeds, but couldn’t find anything I liked with decent quality. Then I found this one which was not as “basic” as I was looking for, and frankly a bit more expensive, but I was focused on getting a new jacket and here it is.