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    Re: Which colour for a dayware jacket?

    Grey is a very versatile colour and will never clash with shirts or ties.

    I often wear a navy blue tweed or a bright green woollen jacket.

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    Smile Re: Which colour for a dayware jacket?

    Never mind...thought about it and, "GO FOR COLOR!" Became my cry.

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    Thumbs up Re: Which colour for a dayware jacket?

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Crowe View Post
    I think there is a misconception that green/blue/brown daywear tweed jackets are unsuitable for informal evening wear. In Scotland, any of the many 'daywear' tweeds are suitable at any time providing it is not an occasion or event requiring formal evening wear. Gray is fine if you like it, but it is no more formal for THCD than any other tweed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
    Grey is a very versatile colour and will never clash with shirts or ties.

    I often wear a navy blue tweed or a bright green woollen jacket.
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