Men's Tweed Suits
What is the difference between a country suit and a shooting suit?
A country suit and a shooting suit share similar heritage and are often made from the same cloth. However, a shooting suit is purpose built for a day in the field. Shooting Jackets, for example, feature bellow pockets for storing cartridges and an action back shoulder to allow for more arm movement when cocking a gun. Whereas a country suit will be composed of a regular 3-button or 2-button Jacket with slanted pockets and regular shoulders.
Should I choose a two-piece or a three-piece country suit?
This depends on the formality of the occasion you intend to wear your suit at. A two-piece suit, jacket jacketand trouser, offers a more relaxed look. This works for everyday wear. The addition of a waistcoat, for a three-piece, elevates the formality and adds an extra layer of warmth. With a three-piece suit, you can also remove the jacket without losing the polished appearance.
Which fabric weight is best for a formal country event?
For formal country events such as a game shoot, a point-to-point, or a smart rural occasion like a country wedding, a mid-to-heavyweight tweed in the region of 13 - 17oz is the most appropriate choice. This is lightweight enough to be comfortable, but heavy enough to maintain that drape which sets tweed suits apart.
Will a country suit accommodate layers like tattersall shirts and knitwear?
A Cordings country suit is intended to be worn with layering that is common-place in British dress. The jacket is given sufficient chest and sleeve allowance for the wearer to adorn a tattersall shirt and lambswool knit.