Seer Sucker details

[SamReu]

Spokes Man

Cookie:

I don't think the Brooks SS is quite the "sack" variety, which can make the finest physique look like, well, a sack. And let's not even discuss what the sack suit does to someone who hasn't been to the gym in a while!

The jacket in the Brooks SS is slightly tapered, as are the (pleated) pants. Someone should tell BB to offer non-pleated pants with its SS suits.

And, yes, Brooks is more than happy to alter its products. As I recall, hemming and waist alterations are free; other services, such as cuffs, or taking in or letting out the seat of trousers, cost extra.

For more information, click here: http://www.brooksbrothers.com

 

[undertaker]

What a Deal....

I was at the mall just yesterday and while passing through I saw a couple of seersucker suits made by Stafford. They were on the clearence rack and were some leftovers from last summer that originally sold for $300.00. They are three button ventless coats with plain front trousers and an extra pair of solid trousers that match the stripe. They had two in my size, a navy/cream and a green/cream. I took them to the register and was plesently surprised when I found out they were marker down even further to a mere $23.99 each. Needless to say I bought the two in my size. They were almost as cheap as an original.

Regards,
J.S.

 

[Orgetorix]

I was at the mall just yesterday and while passing through I saw a couple of seersucker suits made by Stafford. They were on the clearence rack and were some leftovers from last summer that originally sold for $300.00. They are three button ventless coats with plain front trousers and an extra pair of solid trousers that match the stripe. They had two in my size, a navy/cream and a green/cream. I took them to the register and was plesently surprised when I found out they were marker down even further to a mere $23.99 each. Needless to say I bought the two in my size. They were almost as cheap as an original.

Regards,
J.S.

That's awesome! Did they have any in 40R? If you're back that way, I could use one!

 

[undertaker]

That's awesome! Did they have any in 40R? If you're back that way, I could use one!

The only others I saw were a 42L and a 50R. I looked in case anyone here might want one.

Regards,
J.S.

 

[Orgetorix]

The only others I saw were a 42L and a 50R. I looked in case anyone here might want one.

Regards,
J.S.

Ah, no worries, thanks anyway. Stafford is a JC Penney brand, right? I might have to see if there's one nearby and stop in.

 

[slicedbread]

Ah, no worries, thanks anyway. Stafford is a JC Penney brand, right? I might have to see if there's one nearby and stop in.

yes, it's a penny's brand and those who buy their suits from there do not buy seer suckers. ever. That said, it's a good thing for all those that DO want seersuckers because when they're clearanced out, they're clearanced DEEPLY. Last time they had a REAL clearance (not a marketing ploy) they were going for 99 cents each. Also if u ever happen to be lucky enough to pass by when they're having a REAL clearance...TAKE ALL THE TIES. 47 cents or less each.

 

[AlanC]

Ah, summer...

Here were some seersucker outings in my Haspel purchased from Sierra Trading Post:

 

[redavis001]

I have never had the bravery to wear a seersucker. Perhapse it is time to "stake my courage to the sticking place"

Davis

 

[Undertow]

Is it appropriate, or acceptable, to wear seersucker pants (white/blue) with a navy blazer?

 

[Mark from Plano]

Is it appropriate, or acceptable, to wear seersucker pants (white/blue) with a navy blazer?

Absolutely. It's a classic look.

 

[thunderw21]

I have a 3-piece 1970s seersucker suit that I wear once in a long while (and before you cringe, it's not too 70s looking). lol

I'll post pictures tomorrow.

 

[thunderw21]

Pictures, as promised.

Not too 1970s, I hope.

 

[Undertow]

Pictures, as promised.

Not too 1970s, I hope.

:eusa_clap

 

[Mark from Plano]

I have this suit that I wear from time to time during the summer, usually to church or a concert at the arboretum.
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=1&Section_Id=&pcount=&Product_Id=266296

You can mix and match with seersucker: Jacket with blue poplin trousers; trousers with a blue blazer, etc. Or you can suck it up and go for the whole enchilada.

When I wear mine to church in the summer I'm a big hit with the 80 year old widows.

 

[Tomasso]

Nice material but it's not seersucker. [huh] What's the fabric composition?

 

[thunderw21]

Nice material but it's not seersucker. [huh] What's the fabric composition?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/thunderw21/seersucker002.jpg

It doesn't say. The only tag is the haberdashery tag.

I'm no expert, but it appears to be some kind of a linen. The fabric is very light and definitely not polyester.

Edit: here's the only tag.

 

[Tomasso]

it appears to be some kind of a linen. The fabric is very light and definitely not polyester.

Does it wrinkle like linen? Seersucker, which is usually 100% cotton, and linen both wrinkle if you even look at 'em wrong. It could be a blend like wool/linen/mohair, which has a linen look with a fraction of the wrinkles.

 

[thunderw21]

Does it wrinkle like linen? Seersucker, which is usually 100% cotton, and linen both wrinkle if you even look at 'em wrong. It could be a blend like wool/linen/mohair, which has a linen look with a fraction of the wrinkles.

Nope, it doesn't wrinkle like a mofo like 100% cotton or linen. You're probably right about the blend then.

Nowadays would you call this a seersucker suit or something else?

 

[Orgetorix]

It's just a summer suit in a striped pattern. Seersucker has a very particular definition--it's a cloth made of cotton where the warp threads are woven in alternating bands of slack and normal tension. The slack-tensioned threads cause the puckering that is characteristic to seersucker.

 

[CharlestonBows]

It's just a summer suit in a striped pattern. Seersucker has a very particular definition--it's a cloth made of cotton where the warp threads are woven in alternating bands of slack and normal tension. The slack-tensioned threads cause the puckering that is characteristic to seersucker.

:arated: from the seersucker city.

It can come in a plethora of colors now days. I'm quite fond of my pink & my multi-colored (pink, blue, green & yellow striping), and I wear them, either as whole suits, or odd jackets, quite often in the warmer (relative) time of the year.

Does it wrinkle like linen? Seersucker, which is usually 100% cotton, and linen both wrinkle if you even look at 'em wrong. It could be a blend like wool/linen/mohair, which has a linen look with a fraction of the wrinkles.

Seersucker is, by definition, cotton. But because of the way the fabric behaves (see above), wrinkles usually fall.

Like linen, though, the wrinkles are part of the seersucker charm!