Silly Seersucker question

vitanola · Jan 9, 2009

I was looking over the contents of the old garderobe this evening planning my wardrobe for the coming spring and summer, and noticed that the old Seersucker had seen better days.

I have been holding out for a couple of years, now, hoping to find a vested seersucker suit, but, alas, have had no luck.

I've noticed a number of good suits at low prices on line, and was wondering whether these could be worn with a white or off-white vest without looking too odd.

Geesie · Jan 9, 2009

I recommend against it. Seersucker is a fabric for the hotter days in the warmer climates. Wearing a vest with it would be counterproductive.

Side note: The Brooks Brothers seersucker suits have the major flaw of being fully lined. Things are heavy!

Bugsy · Jan 9, 2009

I got my three piece seersucker from Paul Frederick. It's wonderfully cool with or without the waistcoat.

Imahomer · Jan 9, 2009

Got any photos?

vitanola · Jan 9, 2009

Bugsy said:
I got my three piece seersucker from Paul Frederick. It's wonderfully cool with or without the waistcoat.

It appears that they have discontinued the line.

All that is available is one blue vest in large, and a purple vest in XXL.

I know about seersuckers, and have worn them in the hot weather for years. I simply prefer a vested suit. They were quite common in the old days, you know.

Tomasso · Jan 9, 2009

vitanola said:
wondering whether these could be worn with a white or off-white vest without looking too odd.

I don't see why not. I frequently wear my SS jacket with white/off white linen trousers.

dhermann1 · Jan 9, 2009

I got a very nice, very light seersucker suit from Joseph A Bank last September.

JimInSoCalif · Jan 10, 2009

I have a tan summer suit that I had made up as a three piece and I wear the vest in the Spring and the Fall. It seems that one could do the same with a seersucker suit unless there is some silly rule about seersucker and Easter and Labor Day that one follows.

Whoever made those rules must have never heard of a moderate climate like we have here and in many other parts of the country.

cookie · Jan 10, 2009

vitanola said:
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I have been holding out for a couple of years, now, hoping to find a vested seersucker suit, but, alas, have had no luck.

I've noticed a number of good suits at low prices on line, and was wondering whether these could be worn with a white or off-white vest without looking too odd.

http://www.paulfredrick.com/Catalog/PFSearchResults.aspx?SearchKeywords=seersucker

The fourth item is free if you pick something at paulfrederick.com

Bugsy · Jan 10, 2009

Imahomer said:
Got any photos?

I have only two pictures.

vitanola · Jan 10, 2009

cookie said:
http://www.paulfredrick.com/Catalog/PFSearchResults.aspx?SearchKeywords=seersucker

The fourth item is free if you pick something at paulfrederick.com

Thank you, but I am a big fellow, and the only vest available in my size is PURPLE.

I'm afraid that I am not adventuresome enough to wear a purple suit.

I wouldn't care to be likened to that dinosaur chap.

Tomasso · Jan 10, 2009

vitanola said:
I'm afraid that I am not adventuresome enough to wear a purple suit.

With seersucker, the alternating white stripe works to mitigate the effect of the corresponding color. In this case purple actually reads more like lavender. It doesn't look any more a daring choice than blue, IMO.

Bugsy · Jan 11, 2009

vitanola said:
Thank you, but I am a big fellow, and the only vest available in my size is PURPLE.

I'm afraid that I am not adventuresome enough to wear a purple suit.

I wouldn't care to be likened to that dinosaur chap.

I can most certainly relate to that.

Chrome · Jan 16, 2009

Doub!

My size is 38 and only color is purple too.... unfair

filfoster · Jan 16, 2009

Wannabe

This is an interesting subject. I have always wanted a seersucker suit but haven't done so yet. I understood the utility of wearing it with light trousers. What shoes?

Tomasso · Jan 16, 2009

filfoster said:
What shoes?

Feraud · Jan 16, 2009

Love them shoes!

Queue · Mar 3, 2009

Feraud said:
Love them shoes!

Me too but, for me at least, as Tim Gunn would say 'that's a lotta look.' Could I wear nice brown shoes with it or is that too heavy? Also,

Thanks!

DerMann · Mar 3, 2009

I'd heavily suggest against brown shoes with seersucker. It tends to attract attention to the feet.

If you've got light tan or beige, then maybe, but I'd say plain brown or burgundy are flat out.

Black and white spectators (as seen in bugsy's post) are probably the most appropriate.

Feraud · Mar 3, 2009

DerMann said:
I'd heavily suggest against brown shoes with seersucker. It tends to attract attention to the feet.

If you've got light tan or beige, then maybe, but I'd say plain brown or burgundy are flat out.

Black and white spectators (as seen in bugsy's post) are probably the most appropriate.

Do you really think black and white spectators attract less attention to the feet than brown? The specs are nice shoes but compared to solid brown they are going to scream gangster shoe!
I cannot understand why you would rule out a burgundy or plain brown? The shoe should compliment the seersucker and not compete or overwhelm it.

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