What kind of shirt fits well with this sport coat?
Hello, title pretty much says it all. I’m going to wear probably dark brown pants with the coat (twisted lemaire), maybe even these jeans if mfad approves?
Occasion is kind of irrelevant, I got this from grandpa and want to wear it from time to time.
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@Shrimp my Ride tagging you since I always love your sport coat fits 🫡
My first thought is that the coat is too big. The shoulders are too wide, and it is obviously too long, unless the angle of the photo is making it look weird somehow.
The good news is that you can have it taken in at a good Tailor. So I would find someone reliable who has worked in this kind of thing, and have it adjusted to your size.
The pockets are jetted, which to me feels a touch formal, so personally I don't think it's a great match with denim. But that may be more on my personal side of preferences.
hmm the shoulders are padded, also for the length, the coat arrives exactly at my thumb knuckle which shouldn't be the ideal length?
In that case, it may just be the angle of the shot, as the coat looks longer than your hand. The shoulder seems just seem a bit far out, but again that could just be the photo, I'll leave it to you.
yeah sorry for the bad angle, but for the shoulders yeah definitely agree as they verge a bit out
Anyway, I certainly like the color and pattern, and the lapels are wonderful! Do enjoy it!
but lets say if ideally I solve that problem, do you have an idea what shirts could work?
I thought denim to dress it down, but since you noticed some formal details that would probably be out of place 🤔
yeah, i think the coat is propably at least in part intentionally oversized.
looks 90s to me with the extremely low buttoning point and the way the notches are done
I think the jackets pattern is busy enough to be worn on its own personally, despite the jetted pockets
Yeah was thinking 80-90s
Did some more testing at home and the sizing looks fine to me considering the shoulders are padded, not perfect but still
My first pic was just really bad :xd:
you think it's orphaned?
my grandpa at least surely bought it to wear on its own back in the day
I don't think so. Although the jetted pockets are an odd choice for a jacket
shirt works really well, pants feel a tad to close to the jacket in a way that does not read intentional
Its a really cool jacket though!
thanks ❤️
yeah I was trying around with what I have, not sure I have much better options, except for trousers that match 1 to 1 the color of that shirt
i think leaning into the 90s with styling would be cool - denim or chambray shirt, graphic tee if it's warm enough
might also be a good look depending on the trousers
Was also thinking chambray!
Was thinking chambray with the espresso pants, thanks 🫡
While trying to cook with what I have I remembered this black turtleneck I have which could also be a nice fit, what do you think?
i like it 👍 shades of French ivy
Very fitting then since I am going to Paris tomorrow and wanted to wear it there lol
looks good!
This is working!!
Good, similar to the color pairings Lemaire went with for the season the trousers are from: https://www.lemaire.fr/pages/runway-fall-winter-2024
ooh really good idea to look there
Hell yah