Tweed

Harrybelafonte

Are there many places in Dublin that might sell secondhand tweed items? I've found a few jackets and the odd waistcoat, but am more looking for trousers, plus fours and breeks and the like. So far eBay is my friend, but shipping etc can almost double the costs. Any pointers?

OldGoat

Jackets aplenty, waistcoats not so many, trousers, breeks, +2's and +4's are non existant.
You'll need to make a trip to the UK to check out the secondhand/vintage shops and markets. I would imagine that a trip to Scotland would pay dividends.
There are a couple of online golf outfitters that will sell tweed +2's but I've no idea of the quality.

If you want to part with some cash then you can try Dashing Tweeds. Love their stuff.

Harrybelafonte

OldGoat wrote: »

Jackets aplenty, waistcoats not so many, trousers, breeks, +2's and +4's are non existant.
You'll need to make a trip to the UK to check out the secondhand/vintage shops and markets. I would imagine that a trip to Scotland would pay dividends.
There are a couple of online golf outfitters that will sell tweed +2's but I've no idea of the quality.

If you want to part with some cash then you can try Dashing Tweeds. Love their stuff.

Have looked around Dashing myself before, bit flamboyant for me. Thanks for the advice, have a list of shops to check in London, but can't afford the flights hah. Guess I'll stick to eBay. Are you a fan of twed or suchlike yourself. Am hoping to get away with dark coloured plus 4s, long black socks and black Chucks. Never sure what to wear on top though. Material, colour, patterened?

OldGoat

I've always loved tweeds but tend to stick with jackets and wescoats. (Theres a pic of my newest jacket a few pages back in the Latest Purchase thread.) I've done some hill walking in breeks and it was supprisingly comfortable till they eventually soaked through and then I'da cut someones throat for a pair of lightweight breathable modern fabric trousers.
I've always fel that the suit rule of 2&1 applies. Two patterns, one plain. Or, two plain, one pattern. With a strong check tweed I'd either go wiht a patterned shirt and a plain jumper like a cricket jumper. Or, a patterned (argyle?) jumper and a plain solid colour shirt or polo.

I found that tweed jackets sit comfortable with anything, anytime and anywhere tbh - except perhaps shorts and an Aloha shirt.:rolleyes:
Very versitile.

Harrybelafonte

OldGoat wrote: »

I've always loved tweeds but tend to stick with jackets and wescoats. (Theres a pic of my newest jacket a few pages back in the Latest Purchase thread.) I've done some hill walking in breeks and it was supprisingly comfortable till they eventually soaked through and then I'da cut someones throat for a pair of lightweight breathable modern fabric trousers.
I've always fel that the suit rule of 2&1 applies. Two patterns, one plain. Or, two plain, one pattern. With a strong check tweed I'd either go wiht a patterned shirt and a plain jumper like a cricket jumper. Or, a patterned (argyle?) jumper and a plain solid colour shirt or polo.

I found that tweed jackets sit comfortable with anything, anytime and anywhere tbh - except perhaps shorts and an Aloha shirt.:rolleyes:
Very versitile.

Great, thanks for the pointers. It really is a horrible feeling against your skin when it soaks through, but does dry well too.

Sorry, one more question, any sites you'd recommend relating to tweed and the wearing off.

OldGoat

No, I've no tweed specific sites that I use. Sure hunting out the information is part of the pleasure of tinternetz.

Harrybelafonte

Yes indeed. If I find anything I'll post it up here anyway