Plaid Flannel for Early Spring

04/07/2016

So we're in that transitional time of year where it's not exactly cold but it's not quite warm either.  Along with fall, it's probably one of my favorite times gear-wise.  With spring coming, I get an opportunity to blend fabrics like the cotton pocket square I would ordinarily reserve for summer with a light-weight flannel suit like this.  During my trip to Florence for Pitti Uomo 89, I came across a store I wasn't familiar with called Gutteridge while looking for an inexpensive scarf to battle the chill.  They carry a selection of off the rack suits and I decided to give one a shot for the purpose of comparing the off the rack "house brands" to this.  Well, to keep it simple after wearing this one a couple of time,  if I had to go off the rack, I'd rather be doing it in Italy.  The fact that this is only quarter lined makes it perfect for this time of year.

Plaid Flannel Suit x Gutteridge, Light Washed Chambray Shirt x Suit Supply, Navy Floral Tie x Haines & Bonner, Custom Cotton Pocket Square x F. ​Serraiocco, Brown Double-Monk Straps x Mercanti Fiorentini