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#theartofdesign ...#pincord accents are sewn randomly, by hand, one stitch at a time. #vintage buttons (70's) are also used. SKM #mandarian collar coat

#pincord #theartofdesign #vintage #mandarian

#theartofdesign ...#pincord accents are sewn randomly, by hand, one stitch at a time. #vintage buttons (70's) are also used. SKM #mandarian collar coat

#mandarian #pincord #vintage #theartofdesign

IZOD Baby Pincord Creeper Set, White, 0-3 Medium

Izod child pincord creeper set

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Two piece set. Woven bodysuit with pull on gown pant

Bow tie included

IZOD Baby Pincord Creeper Set, White, 0-3 Medium was originally published on Baby Dress Online StoreBabiesPoint.com

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Pincord: This season’s most versatile suit.

You may be asking yourself how you’re going to get through the rest of the summer without sweating the small stuff. Or you might just be asking yourself how you’re going to make it through the rest of the summer without sweating period.

It is easy to see that for the gentlemen that prefers to be all buttoned-up the summer can be one of the most difficult seasons to navigate.

We found the answer in what we believe could be one of the most versatile fabrics for summer suiting: pincord. Now before you scoff at us and throw around words like seersucker and poplin, hear us out. The genius of a pincord suit is that by splitting up the garments (suit, sportcoat or as a trouser) it can carry you through a season of events and gathering.

But first, what is pincord? Just as it sounds pincord is part of the corduroy family, only with a much finer wale. Wale being the unit of measurement used for the width of the cord the lower the wale the wider the cord. A pincord will measure 16 or more wales, making it the finest cord you can get. Our pincord suit falls in over 25 wales making it one of the finest pincords available.

If all this talk of corduroy has you sweating, don’t worry, we aren’t referring to those thick heavy cords that you are used to wearing in the winter.

Stay with us as we explain how a pincord suit can work in three different ways, in different situations with varying degrees of formality.

AS A SUIT

Let’s start with taking care of that wedding invitation for August that’s stuck to your refrigerator door. While the fabric may feel a bit informal, it still is a suit, and with the right touches this can be the perfect option for the majority of your summer weddings. The key is adding garments that help elevate the look. We indulged our more decadent side by starting with a white Sea Island Cotton button down. We could (and maybe will) write a whole blog on Sea Island Cotton, but that’s for another time. Just know if this fabric was a car a Sea Island Cotton Shirt would be a Bugatti convertible. Breezy, Sporty, and made with intention. Since there is something innately Southern about a pincord suit we went with a bow tie instead of tie, bright green to keep things festive. A pair of limited edition Trafalgar “Take a Dip” braces to keep your trousers up on the dance floor and a white silk pocket square to keep things light and airy. Finally, we couldn’t think of a better time to break out your white bucks and dress white socks.

AS A SPORT COAT

Work

You’ll hardly ever hear us recommending wearing a suit coat as a sport coat. However, on a hot day when you’re headed to the office, breaking this rule and breaking up a pinpoint suit can save you from breaking a sweat. Our goal here was to find garments that matched the breathability of the suit. We went with O’Connell’s Loro Piana cotton twills in classic khaki. The smoothness of this cotton gabardine is almost unbelievable, woven from long staple Loro Piana cotton it is bound to bring a new dimension to the tried and true khaki. A pink pinpoint oxford cloth button down adds a bit of color but remains appropriate for corporate functions and a bicycle club tie for those that choose to brave the morning commute. We’ve seen a big increase in attention directed toward lighter tan colored shoes, because of this we went with a classic single monk-strap in walnut by Allen Edmonds that seems to work incredibly well with the walnut color.

PLAY

Summer is the season of dinners on the patio of your favorite restaurant, walks along the water, and garden parties. While it may be easy to focus on comfort instead of style when it is hot, we still like to think that if you are going out you should be put together. You won’t see us around town in t-shirts and jeans, we also like to think that restaurants still require you to wear a jacket. We know that last bit isn’t true, but it is a nice thought. Luckily with the right fabrics the idea of staying cool and the notion of remaining put together can live in perfect harmony. When you’re headed out a pincord coat will be what you turn to when you want to look refined but not over dressed. Throw it on top of a white pima-cotton polo and a pair of navy cotton gabardine trousers and it’s ready, set, and go. Keep your footwear classic with a burgundy penny loafer and cool with a Sea Island Cotton sock.

JUST THE PANTS

If you read our “restaurants should require jackets” comment above and thought “boy, are they old fashioned!” Let us clarify, we acknowledge that there are many occasions that don’t call for a jacket. Maybe you’re out for lunch, or strolling around town on an extra hot day. A navy polo and your pincord suit trousers will be the most casual option available to you. We added a bit of our own personal flare with a Smathers & Branson hand-done needlepoint belt, no surprise that our pick is a buffalo. Since a summertime adventure may lead to a long walk, a pair of Quoddy canoe shoes in cinnamon driftwood will keep your feet from feeling sore.

Now, we acknowledge that pincord could possibly be a new concept for some men. It’s not a suit that most will have in their arsenal, but we believe that there is a spot in every closet for a pincord suit. You may only turn to it on days where the heat becomes too much, or when you grow tired of the classic greys, navys and tans. However you choose to wear yours, we promise it will become a summer staple.

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Tommy Hilfiger Boys 2-7 Pincord Blazer, White, 03R

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