fair isle vest and a double breasted suit ?

[1930sam]

Does anyone think this is a good look im tempted to sport it after seeing some wedding photos from war time scotland and it looks pretty good

Opinions ?
ill get some photos up of the planned suit and vest asap well asaifh (as soon as i figure out how)lol

 

[anglophile]

Depending on the suit I think it might work.

 

[1930sam]

well its a fairly understated 40s british material its made from ill try and get a picture of it up

 

[Dinerman]

Unless the jacket's got a big pattern going on, I don't see why it wouldn't work. So long as the colors work together, go for it.

 

[Daoud]

I've seen some period British photos showing that ensemble as well- somebody important, probably royalty of some sort....it looked good then, should now....

 

[Mr. Rover]

Ralph Lauren Purple Label

I can't find a picture with the jacket buttoned...but this gives you the idea.This is one of my favorite Ralph Lauren looks...could do without such a fat tie, though.

 

[Daoud]

Don't think it's the tie that's so fat- it's the lad being so skinny, hemph hemph!

 

[H.Johnson]

I think it would work if the knitwear is genuine Fair Isle knitwear, knitted on Fair Isle.

Depending on the suit I think it might work.

 

[dhermann1]

"Fair Isle" knits can be knitted in any of the neighboring Shetland Islands and still lay claim to authenticity. I have one knitted on the Island of Barra. Still a very cool garment.
Now as to the question, I'd say it all depends on the specific sweater and jacket. It's all a matter of proportion. How about a picture???
My sweater has a very high neck hole, compared to other sleeveless pullovers I own, which would, I'd guess, lend itself to looking OK with a double breasted jacket.

 

[H.Johnson]

I think Barra is OK, Shanghai, Mumbai, Chennai less so...

 

[Edward]

In terms of the overall look - yes, it should work grand, subject to above comments re patterns, etc. I'd be more concerned about practicality - in my experience, a good wool DB jacket is already on the warm side without the additional layer!