tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post5046444093261837063..comments2023-06-01T01:51:41.743-07:00Comments on Mister Midwester: Yay or nay: The tartan blazermistermidwesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17991447839707804625noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-22753690295585506242012-05-28T14:25:46.171-07:002012-05-28T14:25:46.171-07:00A bit late in the day to be commenting.... But:
Ei...A bit late in the day to be commenting.... But:<br />Either you'll look like you emerged from a clown car, or the pages of GQ. <br />The trick to such a loud jacket (any jacket actually) is some damn good tailoring. <br />These things are dreadful if not fitted correctly. (Proper shoulder width, slight nip at the waist, sleeves show some shirt cuff.) Must look like it's yours, and not your grandpa's.<br />Personally, I hate holiday-themed clothing. And against the advice of Prinz, would avoid wearing around Christmas.<br />(One of the most pointedly barbed comments I've heard: "My, don't we look Christmassy!" Definitely not a compliment!)<br />Best worn with sprezzatura. Everything else worn with this jacket should make you feel comfortable and unselfconscious. <br />Good luck!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682852528830108720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-32515984237088790992012-03-13T03:57:31.452-07:002012-03-13T03:57:31.452-07:00I'm late to comment, but this is a yes. Once t...I'm late to comment, but this is a yes. Once the temperature goes above 40f, best stow it. It will go well with a black bow tie and polished black shoes.Yankee-Whisky-Papahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700869447555261057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-17088065651675334292012-03-05T13:33:51.866-08:002012-03-05T13:33:51.866-08:00It all depends how you present it. Dress up and i...It all depends how you present it. Dress up and it *is* very Robbie Burns -- but bordering on old guy at coffee hour after church. Dress down, and you've got a Bosstones thing going. Which I kind of like, actually.JKGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13569861165454532541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-83216574548944463132012-02-29T06:29:18.940-08:002012-02-29T06:29:18.940-08:00It's perfect for Robbie Burns Night!It's perfect for Robbie Burns Night!Jho78https://www.blogger.com/profile/17672892971295502004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-69565594586006157302012-02-28T20:15:34.949-08:002012-02-28T20:15:34.949-08:00It's certainly not a wear-often sorta jacket, ...It's certainly not a wear-often sorta jacket, but even if I only wear it once a year for the next ten or so, it will be worth it. You just don't see this sorta stuff every day...mistermidwesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991447839707804625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-21673315423055247262012-02-28T10:23:47.328-08:002012-02-28T10:23:47.328-08:00Yeah, I'd wear it in a second. . . with khaki...Yeah, I'd wear it in a second. . . with khakis, mid-grey wool trousers, or, perhaps jeans. Go with a very plain button down shirt and no tie/solid tie. It is a great piece, but it might have the most use around the Thanksgiving-Christmas-New Year's period. Just my two cents, but then I'm a bit of a dude. . . dandy. . . fop. . . take your pick.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Ulrich von B.<br /><br />P.S.<br /><br />I wore the purple Brooks Bros. tie today for the first time, and it was fantastic. Watch for a Style Share return photo or two in your e-mail during the next few days.WSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-89093330675321568052012-02-28T08:36:05.114-08:002012-02-28T08:36:05.114-08:00I get it, completely impractical, but on the other...I get it, completely impractical, but on the other hand, how can you resist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-16749478031314709732012-02-27T22:46:48.532-08:002012-02-27T22:46:48.532-08:00You're outfit options are limited, but I love ...You're outfit options are limited, but I love it. I'd go super "fuzzy" (as per ADG terminology) with yellow cords, a crisp white shirt and charcoal wool tie, and a bright white (perhaps yellow) pocket square.Scott Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17891384177952525852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3573413916297379788.post-49866533733936311482012-02-27T21:48:21.211-08:002012-02-27T21:48:21.211-08:00I would never wear it, but my tastes are not yours...<i>I</i> would never wear it, but my tastes are not yours.<br /><br />I think it's a great piece. It would shine at a winter party. Try it with a white turtleneck and gray flannels. You could dress it up with a light blue shirt and a matte solid blue tie (grenadine or knitted). Just don't mix it with any other patterns of any type whatsoever.<br /><br />Most important of all, should you decide to wear it, you have to put it on and forget it, or that thing is going to wear you all day and all night long.Mr. Readerstonnoreply@blogger.com