Show NO Shirt Cuff

[Marc Chevalier]

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Ha! That got your attention!



Here's the deal: I have this rule. Don't know where I picked it up from...or if it even exists. Probably just imagined the whole thing.


In any case, my personal rule is this: On a heavy tweed sportcoat, make sure its sleeves are long enough to hide the shirt cuffs.


Why? I guess because heavy tweed jackets are traditionally more functional than dressy. They're 'supposed to' cover you up and keep you warm, clean, and protected from brambles and thistles. Hence the shirt cuffs stay tucked into the coat sleeves.


Ever heard of such a fashion 'rule'? Real or not, does it make any sense?

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[manton]

.Ever heard of such a fashion 'rule'? .

No.

Real or not, does it make any sense?

I guess, if your wrists get cold. But you could always wear gloves and/or an overcoat.

I like to show "linen" and feel improperly dressed if I don't. Curse the tailor who makes my sleeves too long!

 

[jamespowers]

No.


I guess, if your wrists get cold. But you could always wear gloves and/or an overcoat.

I like to show "linen" and feel improperly dressed if I don't. Curse the tailor who makes my sleeves too long!

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I guess, if your wrists get cold.

I was thinking about the risk of getting your shirt cuffs soiled by the great outdoors. As in shooting, stalking, etc. The tweed jacket's sleeves would protect the linen inside.

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[manton]

I was thinking about the risk of getting your shirt cuffs soiled by the great outdoors. As in shooting, stalking, etc. The tweed jacket's sleeves would protect the linen inside.

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Oh. Well in that case, isn't some soilage to be expected? Part of the experience?

 

[Marc Chevalier]

:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

You got a kick out of that, huh?


Heavy tweed ain't dressy. Showing linen is, at least in my book. The two don't mix so well ... or do they?

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[Marc Chevalier]

Oh. Well in that case, isn't some soilage to be expected? Part of the experience?

Maybe ... or maybe not. We'd have to go back in time and ask the Victorians.

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[manton]

It's hard to get more out of touch with the outdoors than I am. When I do venture into nature, or onto its periphery even, I don't wear nice clothes.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Me neither ... and even then, I tend to waterproof myself as much as possible. lol

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Me neither ... and even then, I tend to waterproof myself as much as possible. lol

ok...that just conjured a -really- bad picture of you in my head...

Stoppppit!

 

[jamespowers]

You got a kick out of that, huh?


Heavy tweed ain't dressy. Showing linen is, at least in my book. The two don't mix so well ... or do they?

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You mean I can't wear a tweed jacket with my Palm Beach pants?!
Looks dressy to me.

 

[jamespowers]

Me neither ... and even then, I tend to waterproof myself as much as possible. lol

Roughing it to me is a hotel room without room service. Maybe even a two star instead of a four star but being out in the middle of nowhere weatherproofing is for boats not my person. :eusa_doh:

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You mean I can't wear a tweed jacket with my Palm Beach pants?!

I'll see if the Pope will grant you an exemption. It might cost you, though.

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[Hemingway Jones]

These fellows all agree with Marc

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Note to self: don't go about concocting new rules. There are plenty enough already.

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[jamespowers]

Yes but all of them look like the cast from Monty Python's Upper Class Twit of the Year competition.

 

[jamespowers]

I'll see if the Pope will grant you an exemption. It might cost you, though.

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He and I get along nicely. He'll do it for free and throw in one of those stylish hats of his to boot.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Yes but all of them look like the cast from Monty Python's Upper Class Twit of the Year competition.

Actually, they are all dear friends of mine from Scotland. The gentleman on the horse is my second cousin.

 

[jamespowers]

Actually, they are all dear friends of mine from Scotland. The gentleman on the horse is my second cousin.

Sure and the second guy is my cousin.

 

[Hemingway Jones]

Sure and the second guy is my cousin.

Really? My friend, Mike is your cousin?