My wife says I shouldn't because I don't live in southern Italy or California (I am living in NYC though). Personally I love white suits and am contemplating to get one or not. Would you guys wear white suits? When would you wear it if you wear one? Can you wear it at work?
Would you wear a white suit?
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First of all, greetings to all the learned posters on AskAndy. I have been a voyeur for some time and have learnt a great deal about the sartorial arts.
As a relative youngster (26) my opinions are perhaps a little too contemporary to apply to all styles and tastes, but im sure i'll enjoy sticking my oar in all the same.
Back to the point. White suits.
I am a big fan of lighter shades, but only in certain circumstances.
The climate and surroundings have to be right, otherwise you will look ridiculous. Heading out to work at the office in London/Manchester/Chicago/New York on a wet and windy November morning wearing a white suit would be a great way to get laughed out of the office.
Having said that, I can think of little better than stepping off the plane after landing in Barbados, sporting a cream suit.
Bright white, especially if not accented with the correct shade of shirt (and perhaps tie), can look a bit travolta/montana esque. Which would probably look better when landing at bogota airport rather than Bridgetown.
As a relative youngster (26) my opinions are perhaps a little too contemporary to apply to all styles and tastes, but im sure i'll enjoy sticking my oar in all the same.
Back to the point. White suits.
I am a big fan of lighter shades, but only in certain circumstances.
The climate and surroundings have to be right, otherwise you will look ridiculous. Heading out to work at the office in London/Manchester/Chicago/New York on a wet and windy November morning wearing a white suit would be a great way to get laughed out of the office.
Having said that, I can think of little better than stepping off the plane after landing in Barbados, sporting a cream suit.
Bright white, especially if not accented with the correct shade of shirt (and perhaps tie), can look a bit travolta/montana esque. Which would probably look better when landing at bogota airport rather than Bridgetown.
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I do a lot of business in NOLA, but I have not seen too many white suits, but I do see quite a bit of seersucker in cream, and also white w/blue stripes, and lots of Panama hats. I purchased a nice gambler-style Panama hat at . This store is kinda fun. It's family run, and the family tends to mutter amongst themselves. Makes me think of the Mad Hatter
I am a NOLA addict, and know the city well, but have not been back post-Katrina. Very sad.
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White suits are a staple here in Salt Lake City, and not just
because Kentucky Fried Chicken started here. The funny thing is, you
see them in many menswear stores, but never out in public.
This is because they are worn in LDS Temples.
I mention this not out of a desire to spark religious debate
(not allowed on this forum thank goodness!), but out of a desire to
help out. I imagine buyers for local retail chains have a dickens of
a time finding white suits to sell.
Some of you sound like you might want to experiment with white suits.
Here in Utah they are plentiful, and probably cheap. I'd be glad to
see if I could track one down if you tell me what you are looking for.
Around here I'd probably opt for a "stone" colored suit or off-white,
or cream, or light khaki. Nobody would ever think one was a temple
worker who left in a hurry, and didn't have time to take off their
uniform. That stigma is bad enough if you wear white trousers, or
espacially a white necktie around town.
When you think of someone whose clothing is a trademark of sorts,
you usually think of a bow tie or a hat. Yet white suits seem to
serve as a textbook definition of "personal trademarks". Geoffrey
Holder, Sam Clemmens, Ricardo Montalban & Hervé Villechaize, Colonel
Sanders & Pete Harman, Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas, etc.
Perhaps if you wore it often enough, people might come to accept the
white suit as your unique, "signature style" as well.
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David G. Pihl
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because Kentucky Fried Chicken started here. The funny thing is, you
see them in many menswear stores, but never out in public.
This is because they are worn in LDS Temples.
I mention this not out of a desire to spark religious debate
(not allowed on this forum thank goodness!), but out of a desire to
help out. I imagine buyers for local retail chains have a dickens of
a time finding white suits to sell.
Some of you sound like you might want to experiment with white suits.
Here in Utah they are plentiful, and probably cheap. I'd be glad to
see if I could track one down if you tell me what you are looking for.
Around here I'd probably opt for a "stone" colored suit or off-white,
or cream, or light khaki. Nobody would ever think one was a temple
worker who left in a hurry, and didn't have time to take off their
uniform. That stigma is bad enough if you wear white trousers, or
espacially a white necktie around town.
When you think of someone whose clothing is a trademark of sorts,
you usually think of a bow tie or a hat. Yet white suits seem to
serve as a textbook definition of "personal trademarks". Geoffrey
Holder, Sam Clemmens, Ricardo Montalban & Hervé Villechaize, Colonel
Sanders & Pete Harman, Don Johnson & Philip Michael Thomas, etc.
Perhaps if you wore it often enough, people might come to accept the
white suit as your unique, "signature style" as well.
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David G. Pihl
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I own a white linen suit, and I love it. Of course, I would never wear it for business or in a conservative setting. It is stricly for trips to Las Vegas, the tropics, and the Casino Royale.
M8 -- Thanks for the heads up on Meyer the Hatter. I'd never seen that store before and would definitely like to check it out.
I haven't been back after Katrina either, though I've talked to lots of folks that are begining to rebuild their lives. It will be a long process to get back to where it was before, and I think it someone it will obviously be different.
For another good online store and where the folks who live in New Orleans buy their linen suits:
https://www.perlis.com/index.php?cPath=9_12
Great store and you can pick one up online. I've always been amazed that they have them available on the website.
I haven't been back after Katrina either, though I've talked to lots of folks that are begining to rebuild their lives. It will be a long process to get back to where it was before, and I think it someone it will obviously be different.
For another good online store and where the folks who live in New Orleans buy their linen suits:
https://www.perlis.com/index.php?cPath=9_12
Great store and you can pick one up online. I've always been amazed that they have them available on the website.
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One more thing about NOLA for you TRADS (is that what you call yourselves?).
This is an excellent bar . It is hidden in the French Quarter, and non-touristy. The crowd is a bit older. A very classy place.
M8
This is an excellent bar . It is hidden in the French Quarter, and non-touristy. The crowd is a bit older. A very classy place.
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Cream linen, yes, for Summer weekends.
As Boyer wrote many years ago, don't get one if you need to wear it more than four times a year. They are so striking that if you wear it more often people will think you live in it.
Esquire's greatest contributions of the United States to the world of style: The chino, the sneaker, the T-shirt, the biker jacket, blue jeans, the sweatshirt, and the baseball cap.
As Boyer wrote many years ago, don't get one if you need to wear it more than four times a year. They are so striking that if you wear it more often people will think you live in it.
Esquire's greatest contributions of the United States to the world of style: The chino, the sneaker, the T-shirt, the biker jacket, blue jeans, the sweatshirt, and the baseball cap.
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Boss Hogg
Geoffrey Holder as Baron Samedi in Live and Let Die
as a dancer
as a musician
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as the 7up spokesperson (Ah ha ha ha ha)
as Michael Jackson
. . . oh, wait! That one is Michael Jackson
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A travolta wannabee
another Wolfe in Sheep's clothing (or at least in wool, anyway)
truuuust meeeee!
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David G. Pihl
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Geoffrey Holder as Baron Samedi in Live and Let Die
as a dancer
as a musician
as the 7up spokesperson (Ah ha ha ha ha)
as Michael Jackson
. . . oh, wait! That one is Michael Jackson
A travolta wannabee
another Wolfe in Sheep's clothing (or at least in wool, anyway)
truuuust meeeee!
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David G. Pihl
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For anyone who wants to check out cheap linen suits in NYC, Daffy's on 44th and Madison has a bunch, made in italy, white, cream, stripe, etc. around 150 bucks. They don't look terrible either.
I ordered a Haspel tan pinstripe linen suit from STP yesterday instead for 136 bucks. We'll see how that one looks. You can never tell from the photos the color, texture and stripe exactly.
I ordered a Haspel tan pinstripe linen suit from STP yesterday instead for 136 bucks. We'll see how that one looks. You can never tell from the photos the color, texture and stripe exactly.
I have two white suits, one custom made (with vest) and another that Jos. A. Bank sells during the summer. I think white suits are incredibly versatile. I have always received positive comments from strangers when I wear mine in public.
White is ultimate neutral color, therefore anything goes with it. My favorite look while in white suit is to wear a tie with some white in it (usually a striped tie). I often accent the suit with a pocket silk which is the same color as the non-white part of the tie. I prefer ties and shirts (either solid or thin stripes) in navy, or pastel colors such as light blue, lavender, or pink.
In years past, one saw nothing white (except shirts) in summer catalogs. It's great to see this look coming back. I hope it comes back stronger than it has in the past and stays.
White is ultimate neutral color, therefore anything goes with it. My favorite look while in white suit is to wear a tie with some white in it (usually a striped tie). I often accent the suit with a pocket silk which is the same color as the non-white part of the tie. I prefer ties and shirts (either solid or thin stripes) in navy, or pastel colors such as light blue, lavender, or pink.
In years past, one saw nothing white (except shirts) in summer catalogs. It's great to see this look coming back. I hope it comes back stronger than it has in the past and stays.
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