how to wear a tweed jacket?

[scottc102]

Hello, i have never posted here before, but i have some questions
how would you wear a grey tweed jacket, suggestions on pants and hats appreciated, also could you wear one with jeans?

 

[Mav]

A tweed sportcoat is a male wardrobe basic, and can be worn with almost anything, from jeans to slacks. Match or coordinate the hat.

 

[Geesie]

Left arm --> left sleeve
Right arm --> right sleeve

hth

 

[dhermann1]

Just don't make the mistake of trying to wear a tweed jacket with a similar, but not identical, tweed trouser. There should be a bit of contrast. That's why a solid trouser is often seen. Tweeds were originally used as rugged outdoor clothes, so they're more informal than some other types of jackets. Can't go wrong with corduroy.
Tweed with jeans is very preppy. Not that that's a bad thing.

 

[Mav]

Left arm --> left sleeve
Right arm --> right sleeve

hth

Dammit. I keep forgetting this.

 

[Hal]

A tweed jacket goes very well with a flat cap, in plain felt, or in tweed of a different pattern but preferably similar colour

 

[billyspew]

Hello, i have never posted here before, but i have some questions
how would you wear a grey tweed jacket, suggestions on pants and hats appreciated, also could you wear one with jeans?

I wear mine with jeans, cords, khakis, chino etc. Very versatile.

I'd avoid trying to match the hat colour to the jacket, if it's a light grey, a dark grey should look good. I'd consider going brown or tan if your going to be wearing brown shoes.

 

[Mahagonny Bill]

Left arm --> left sleeve
Right arm --> right sleeve

Dammit. I keep forgetting this.

lol Yep, that explains why no one can see your tie. lol

 

[AlanC]

Jeans, yes, but wear them dark not washed out. Cords and moleskin trousers are great, also brown flannels.

 

[1961MJS]

Left arm --> left sleeve
Right arm --> right sleeve

hth

If I stick my left arm in it, doesn't it suddenly become the left sleeve? lol

Sorry couldn't help it.

Later

 

[Yeps]

I wear mine with jeans, cords, khakis, chino etc. Very versatile.

I'd avoid trying to match the hat colour to the jacket, if it's a light grey, a dark grey should look good. I'd consider going brown or tan if your going to be wearing brown shoes.

Tweed with tan or silverbelly thin ribbon works really well. It is kinda cool, because it is a bit of a blend of traditional Northern and Southern style.

 

[Geesie]

Jeans, yes, but wear them dark not washed out. Cords and moleskin trousers are great, also brown flannels.

Love the look, btw. I think I'm going to build an outfit of my own on that.

 

[Peacoat]

BTW, welcome to the Lounge. You will get answers to all of your questions here; may not be the right answer, but it will be an answer. I do think the above answers are on the money, though. I like tweed with jeans, but not washed out jeans, as Alan C said.

 

[Packin' Heat]

Jeans, yes, but wear them dark not washed out. Cords and moleskin trousers are great, also brown flannels.

That's fine style, your necktie being particularly admirable. First time I've ever seen a non-white pocket square and liked the look.

 

[WolfeMan]

Left arm --> left sleeve
Right arm --> right sleeve

hth

Don't forget, the part with the collar goes on top.
Wolfe

 

[scottc102]

thanks for the advice, it almost seems like you read my mind, i was thinking of wearing the jacket with my dark pair of jeans, but i came here to be sure, also would it be acceptable to wear it without a tie for the time being until i get a dress shirt?

 

[Yeps]

You are a little up the river without a shirt, but layering can work. If it is chilly, you can go for a sweater. I really like those ones with the mock turtleneck and the zipper.
A turtleneck could also work, but I am not really a fan of that look.

And a tie is not necessary. It looks good, but tweed is casual, and an open collar, or a scarf work just as well.

 

[Not-Bogart13]

And a tie is not necessary. It looks good, but tweed is casual, and an open collar, or a scarf work just as well.

I really like this look; scarf, no tie. I would wear tweed more if I could handle the warmth, but it's tough for me. But I like it's versatility in terms of what to wear with it. I don't have to shop for stuff to work with tweed, you know?

 

[Hal]

A turtleneck could...work...And a tie is not necessary. It looks good, but tweed is casual, and an open collar, or a scarf work just as well.

I accept that tweed is casual, but have always disliked (and am sure shall never like) the jacket-with-open-collar look (even with a scarf). The only time I don't wear a tie with a tweed jacket is when I wear a roll-collar (USA turtleneck) with it - a great winter look, in my opinion.

 

[Spitfire]

thanks for the advice, it almost seems like you read my mind, i was thinking of wearing the jacket with my dark pair of jeans, but i came here to be sure, also would it be acceptable to wear it without a tie for the time being until i get a dress shirt?

A black or dark turtleneck sweater will do the trick - very laid back, very Jean Paul Belmondo in one of them french movies back from the sixties.
A man and a woman, Breathless...:eusa_clap