[Paul]

I need some ideas for sport coats (not suits), mostly for every day wear. I currently have:

Navy Blazer worsted wool with metal buttons
Black texture blazer
Tan Camel Hair
Dark Brown Corduroy
Dark grey herring bone
Tan herring bone
Khaki sport jacket
Natural color Linen blazer
Tan and blue window pane

Most of these are solids. This is mostly because I seemed to have a problems with bigger patterns like plaid and generally prefer subtle patterns. I was thinking of some tweed with a pattern like Donegal tweed. Ideas?

Paul

 

[SG_67]

Tweed is fine though seasonal. I don’t care for donegal myself but there are other tweeds out there.

Plaid doesn’t have to be in your face. You can get a more subtle pattern.

 

[Clintotron]

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[Flanderian]

How about a houndstooth -

Or a dark green tweed with an amber overcheck -

And I have a taupe corduroy jacket that I've found particularly useful for my increasingly more casual existence.

 

[Troones]

I picked up this tweed from Orvis in late spring and can't wait for Fall to take it for a spin. I have other herringbone tweeds as you have, but the subtle pattern over this one makes it different enough to me to make it into my rotation. Also its (mostly) unlined so although tweed is seasonal as mentioned, I think this may make it wear a little lighter and be wearable earlier in the season.

 

[Flanderian]

I picked up this tweed from Orvis in late spring and can't wait for Fall to take it for a spin. I have other herringbone tweeds as you have, but the subtle pattern over this one makes it different enough to me to make it into my rotation. Also its (mostly) unlined so although tweed is seasonal as mentioned, I think this may make it wear a little lighter and be wearable earlier in the season. View attachment 23116

Ah, that's a really beautiful tweed! You will enjoy it! :beer:

 

[Flanderian]

A bit more colorful, but still restrained, this is another houndstooth that might be considered -

 

[Troones]

Ah, that's a really beautiful tweed! You will enjoy it! :beer:

Thank you sir! Yes, I'm a big fan of breast patch pockets, and the picture from my phone camera doesn't even do it justice.

 

[Clintotron]

I picked up this tweed from Orvis in late spring and can't wait for Fall to take it for a spin. I have other herringbone tweeds as you have, but the subtle pattern over this one makes it different enough to me to make it into my rotation. Also its (mostly) unlined so although tweed is seasonal as mentioned, I think this may make it wear a little lighter and be wearable earlier in the season. View attachment 23116

Beautiful AND an Orvis.

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[Oldsarge]

I think an unconscious need for longer tweed season is what drove me to the PNW. Right now it's 87º headed for 97º but July is three quarters over and September comes. I shall be so happy.

 

[derum]

My most favourite jacket. Not Tweed, but Cashmere herringbone with a subtle windowpane.
Like Sarge, I can't wait until the weather gets a little cooler....

 

[fishertw]

Didn't see a Prince of Wales check anywhere mentioned. It is one of my favorites and pairs well with solid ties.

 

[Flanderian]

My most favourite jacket. Not Tweed, but Cashmere herringbone with a subtle windowpane.
Like Sarge, I can't wait until the weather gets a little cooler....
View attachment 23118

Lovely! We can just call it a cashmere tweed!

Didn't see a Prince of Wales check anywhere mentioned. It is one of my favorites and pairs well with solid ties.

Would any of these do?

 

[SG_67]

I absolutely love the green.

 

[Oldsarge]

As do I!

 

[Paul]

Thank you for the suggestions. I don't think Hounds Tooth is going to work for me, but the other ideas are workable.

Funny, after seeing Flanderian's photo, I realized I have a cashmere blend jacket with a simiar pattern as the green one. Now I just have to locate it .

 

[never behind]

I need to stop visiting threads where Flanderian is posting pictures of tweed. My wallet would appreciate it.


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[Clintotron]

I need to stop visiting threads where Flanderian is posting pictures of tweed. My wallet would appreciate it.

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My kids would also appreciate it in 10, 12, and 14 years, respectively.

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[never behind]

All this talk of tweed - discovered that Brooks Brothers has their Harris Tweed jackets at 40% off (~$420 price).

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/on/d...thers-Site/default/Search-Show?q=harris tweed

Nice dark brown

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[SG_67]

^ not a bad price for an American made garment.