cotton sportcoat

[Bruce Wayne]

since a northwest indiana summer is way too hot for even the lightest weight wool, does anyone make cotton sport coats in the larger sizes?
thanx!!!
charlie

 

[Tomasso]

Actually, either a lightweight tropical wool or linen would be a better choice than cotton.

 

[Flitcraft]

Seersucker- if you can find a 100% cotton one, is great. Paul Frederick menswear usually has some darker ones about this time of year- try their website www.paulfrederick.com.
Silk is a good choice, too. Just try to find a silk sortcoat without a polyester lining.
If you don't mind wrinkles, linen breathes well.
Just some suggestions....

 

[Feraud]

I was recently at Macy's and Daffy's. They both carry a selection of linen sportcoats at great prices.

 

[Flitcraft]

Brooks Brothers has some as well. A few even had a skeleton rayon lining, but, as usual, none of those were in my size:eusa_doh: !

 

[Tomasso]

I was recently at Macy's and Daffy's.

Daffy's always has loads of inexpensive linen apparel.

 

[Bruce Wayne]

where is Daffy's at? i might be going to chi-town on tuesday, depending on weather.
thanx!!!
Charlie

 

[Feraud]

Daffy's always has loads of inexpensive linen apparel.

They currently have racks of linen suits in cream and white that is perfect for summer wear. Many of the outfits are made in Italy and seem to have a thinner cut than the American brands.

On a related note, I just purchased a sample sportcoat at Daffy's for around 70 dollars. It has functioning sleeve buttons for those who like the option.