Boardroom, but not boredroom

[pupsik]

Gents, which books (and patterns) come to mind for suitings appropriate for corporate boardrooms, but also offer something intrinsically special, besides the requisite cut, tailoring and styling?

Thank you all.

[Rowly]

A lawsuit usually livens things up in the boardroom

[pupsik]

Yes, Rowly, but handling it in style won't make you less effective!

[Rowly]

Well said !.... From what I understand, Lesser 13 oz is the go to book for conservative business dress. For serious business meetings where you might want to suggest a certain gravitas while not looking like you have conformed to a drab uniform, I suggest an increase in weight. I myself am considering having a db made from Smith's Steadfast book. Being 14/15 oz, the weave is more pronounced, the patterns are more evident, and while not being as refined as the 13oz weaves, there is a very classy masculinity to the look, almost tweedy, which makes it stand out in texture while maintaining the sedate colours etc. required for business. I have no experience of this, but intend to have a med. grey pick n' pick done in db, to see how it turns out. I think the weight will also lend itself to sharper cut and tailoring. I would be interested to hear the views of those who have partaken of this book and whether I am on the right track? I hope this helps stimulate further advice...

[alden]

I suggest an increase in weight. I myself am considering having a db made from Smith's Steadfast book. Being 14/15 oz, the weave is more pronounced, the patterns are more evident, and while not being as refined as the 13oz weaves, there is a very classy masculinity to the look, almost tweedy, which makes it stand out in texture while maintaining the sedate colours etc. required for business. I have no experience of this, but intend to have a med. grey pick n' pick done in db, to see how it turns out.

I have three suits made of the mid gray Steadfast sharkskin and its qualities have been well summarized above. The Lesser 16 ozs is another option but it is a more refined cloth. In the lighter weight (13ozs), the Botany from Smiths Woollens and the Lesser 13 are excellent choices for a business suit.

Cheers

Michael Alden

[Concordia]

I have a DB in the mid-grey pick and pick, as well as a SB in the dark grey hopsack from the Smith Steadfast book. They are both successful in the way Rowly is looking for.

[Rowly]

I hope this is helpful advice to pupsik. I was wondering, in this context, does the cloth's weight and texture lend itself better to either db or sb, or is that purely a matter of personal preference?...thanks..

[pupsik]

Above advice much appreciated. Thank you.