Mixing Vintage And Modern
When you buy a vintage piece you want to make sure to offset it with some modern pieces so you don’t look like you are wearing a costume. Take, for example, the Harris Tweed jacket I found on e-bay. I have worn it with wool slacks and a shirt and I find I look a little too much like a 1920′s shoe shine boy. Albeit not a BAD look, I personally do not want to walk out of my apartment feeling like I am on my way to a dress rehearsal for Oliver.
So last week I decided to wear this jacket with a great zip up sweater I found at H&M. The combination, as you can see, really works well at offsetting the costume vibe for a more modern meets vintage approach. This is something we all have to be aware of when putting our outfits together.
Know what I mean, guvner?
God bless your tailor! I wonder if here in Chicago I can find a tailor as impeccable as yours. I’m loving the tweed.
Hey Patrick,
I am SURE you can find a great tailor where you are in Chicago. Look up CUSTOM tailors. Those are the guys/gals who make custom pieces so they will know how to tailor things correctly and to your body type.
I’m very lucky I found Matt. He’s a really great tailor and we have developed an excellent working relationship through constant progress.
Best,
Dennis
By the way, what alterations did you have done to the jacket and can a tailor slim/taper down sleeves?
Thanks.
Patrick,
I have to reduce the shoulders a bit and I just told Matt to really slim the sleeves down. He usually just pins until I am happy.
In reference to the shoulder reduction, I highly recommend you find a jacket where the shoulders fit correctly from the start. Shoulder reduction is an expensive process.
Best,
Dennis
I just love how all the collars work together in unison. Nothing is overlapping on another, encroaching, etc. This is just an awesome ensemble.
M.,
Thanks so much!! It was so unintentional, too. I had bought that pull up and just put it under the jacket because it was a cold day and BAM…magic.
Best,
Dennis
Dennis,
First, thank’s for a great blog.
Second: Just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed your album. As of right now, you have at least one fan in Sweden
Hi Joacim,
Thank you so much on both compliments!!!
I am very happy to know that both the blog and the album has reached Sweden.
All the best,
Dennis
I think vintage looks should always be mixed with modern – it’s such a great look and gives you a unique but relevant look.