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[Vicious49]

How does the LE Oilcloth jacket run? They only have Medium and I usually wear a 40R blazer

I had to size down 1 in it. Glad I got mine when I did since I haven't seen a size Small on there in the last year. Mine is the Dark Rust color. I normally wear a 38R blazer so it's possible that the S could be too tight for you. I'm 5'7"-5'8" and you can see where the sleeves are on my pic. If your'e any taller than that, the sleeves most likely will be too short for you. Try the M since you don't have much to lose. You can always take it to a local Sears and return it if it doesn't fit.

[shockfinder]

Some days are favorite days. Today is one. Fave shirt, jeans, and current fave jacket. Keeping it very casual today.



Shirt - Izod
Jeans - 501 STF
Jacket - Stafford Prep Waxed
Boots - Evander 2

Got everything cheaply. The 501s were unworn and unwashed at a consignment store for $16. Shirt was $10 at TJ Maxx.

[Brent k]

I had to size down 1 in it. Glad I got mine when I did since I haven't seen a size Small on there in the last year. Mine is the Dark Rust color. I normally wear a 38R blazer so it's possible that the S could be too tight for you. I'm 5'7"-5'8" and you can see where the sleeves are on my pic. If your'e any taller than that, the sleeves most likely will be too short for you. Try the M since you don't have much to lose. You can always take it to a local Sears and return it if it doesn't fit.

Medium should work then. Do they sell them at sears? I have one locally. I'm a bigger end of a 40R so I should be good.

[shockfinder]

I wear a 44R blazer and I ordered a medium and it fits great! Normally I order a large in almost everything but the LE Oilcloth most certainly runs large.

Could you post measurements of the M?

[LCDR]

Is this too much pattern?

Sport coat: Brooks Brothers
Shirt: Brooks Brothers
Tie: JCrew Factory wool tie
Sweater vest: Brooks Brothers
Pocket square: Drake's

[Vicious49]

Nice blazer. I think it's 1 pattern too much. I would have gone with a plain pocket square or a really abstract one like some of the Drake's ones.

[Siepi]

Vass suede today:

Those look amazing. One suggestion on the shot, though: back up slightly, turn your camera from your shoes to the piano, then take the picture.

[alan]

Is this too much pattern?

Sport coat: Brooks Brothers
Shirt: Brooks Brothers
Tie: JCrew Factory wool tie
Sweater vest: Brooks Brothers
Pocket square: Drake's

I reeeeeally like that jacket.

[alan]

Vass suede today:

I don't own a single pair of suede shoes, but shots like this make me want some.

[Jamie]

Nice blazer. I think it's 1 pattern too much. I would have gone with a plain pocket square or a really abstract one like some of the Drake's ones.

Agreed, I think its the windowpane check shirt and/or the pocket square that's distracting me. That said, its still a nice look - digging the tie, sweater, jacket combo - and that is a great jacket!

[Fred G. Unn]

Is this too much pattern?

Sport coat: Brooks Brothers
Shirt: Brooks Brothers
Tie: JCrew Factory wool tie
Sweater vest: Brooks Brothers
Pocket square: Drake's

Nice blazer. I think it's 1 pattern too much. I would have gone with a plain pocket square or a really abstract one like some of the Drake's ones.

I think it works except for the pocket square. Folding the square adds another grid-like pattern which I think is one too many with the other 2 (SC, shirt) you already have. Is the square silk? Honestly, I'm not sure I've ever folded any of my patterned silk squares, I always puff. With such a heavy tweed a wool/silk abstract or designed square would work well. An ancient madder paisley would be perfect, which is why I think it's probably the most versatile square one can own. Something like this one?

[Siepi]

... and take a pic of the piano?

Man, I knew that was a Steinway! The previous picture made it look like an upright, I've never seen one of those. Beautiful instrument.

[alan]

Thanks! The serial # dates it from 1896. It was bought new by my wife's great-great-grandmother and been in her family ever since. It's huge for an upright.

Do you own anything ordinary? (Only half kidding.)

[sabrown]

Those look amazing. One suggestion on the shot, though: back up slightly, turn your camera from your shoes to the piano, then take the picture.

Absolutely gorgeous shoes Fred!! I've been waiting for a pic of those ever since you received them and said they looked better in person than on NMWA's site!

[LosRockets]

LCDR: That jacket is gorgeous, and agree w/ everyone about the PS.
Vicious: I really like your casual looks. My LE Oilcloth is also breaking in really well. The tan color I got is taking on some awesome creases and lightening/darkening in different spots. Like you, I've really put it to the test, wearing it in rain and heavy snow and while shoveling. What a steal at ~$80! The sleeves are a bit short on me as I have long arms, but the chest (S) fits great. I keep saying I'll post a picture of it but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
Fred: Maybe it's because I just got home from a very long shift but I could eat those shoes right now. That suede looks so dense and rich. I could go for some chocolate cake right now. I hope my RL Slatons are half as nice as those!