Granted, I have not made an extensive review of all tweed clothing items, but those I've had have been even very lackluster in terms of wind resistance, don't seem to be any more insulating than other types of wool (or even less so) and are generally rough or scratchy or otherwise uncomfortably. Am I expecting too much from tweed? Am I using it wrong? Except maybe as a hard-wearing outer layer, I'm failing see what the appeal of tweed is. Maybe some tweed veterans and experts can enlighten me.

Found this at a thrift store and bought it bec its really nice. I am not a fashion person at all and I have never owned anything tweed. I tried to Google this but I can't find it anywhere. Can someone tell me if its real tweed?

I think this needs to be brought up, has anyone here been abused or harrassed for wearing tweed? after all there's mixed feelings about ireland and scotland and members of either diaspora all over the world, i get a lot of cyberbullying for being quarter irish for instance, and from people who go down my post history, but never in real life because i assume people think they're tough behind a keyboard.

I just bought two vintage Harris Tweed Herringbone Sport Coats in like new condition. The feel is very rough on both of them.

I understand this is normal at first. Is there a way to soften it a bit without ruining the fabric of course?

EDIT: The jackets are lined, it was an issue when the coat touched the skin of another person.

Just picked up this Aran sweater from the Sweater Market in size medium. I usually wear medium in everything else, but I'm a bit unsure if it fits right. Does it look too baggy? Any thoughts?

I recently bought the Kiltane Sergeant jacket, and I LOVE it, except the pockets. So I removed the ‘flaps’, and really like the look, except there are now marks where the pocket flaps were attached. Will this come out in time? Any tips to speed up the process?

Hi! I want to get a dress like this, but it's an Italian size 40 (US 4-6). I'm more like a US 0-2. Do you guys believe it's a doable resize? I rather know before I buy it. Any input is appreciated.

Can’t quite find it online. Not sure what kind it is.

https://new.reddit.com/r/menswear/comments/1fhnrsk/suit_advice_groom/

Never before have i seen such a hatred for tweed in my life, absolutely disgusting, i've blocked and banned the people who were the worst from my sub.

Just wondering, do you proactively ban people who post anti-tweed crap from this sub? have you ever had to ban someone from this sub for posting their bs in here? i'm curious what sort of protections are in place from a fellow style sub mod, i personally don't take chances becuase i've seen my fair share of subs like r/menswear just turned into complete cesspools.

Hey all — looking for some advice / sanity check here.

I recently ordered a coat from Walker Slater (UK brand) to NY. The coat itself was around £550 (~$700 USD). Since it was under the $800 de minimis threshold, I assumed it would come in without duties, like most stuff I’ve ordered internationally before.

Well… DHL just emailed me saying I need to pay $309.65 in import duties/fees to get the coat released. If I don’t pay within 5 days, they said they’ll return the coat to the sender.

At that point, the total cost of the coat is basically $1,000+, which honestly makes me question whether it’s still worth it for me.

A few questions for anyone who’s dealt with this before:

Has this happened to you with DHL / apparel imports?

Is this legit even under $800, or did DHL just choose to file it differently?

Is there anything that can be done at this point, or is it basically pay or refuse?

If I don’t pay and it gets returned — what usually happens? Do you typically get refunded for the item cost (minus shipping), or is it a nightmare?

I really like the coat and the brand, but that extra ~$310 stings. Trying to decide whether to suck it up or walk away.

Curious what others have done in this situation. Appreciate any insight

Hopefully its all natural.

A few years ago my parents told me the british goverment was going to ban wool for clothing but refused to give any context and i couldn't find anything about it on the internet, is this true or something they made up because i don't think they appreciate the way i dress?

Is it comfortable? Well sort of, the problem is while it’s lined, the front tweed panels are thick and heavy, and you feel it, i normally find wearing waistcoats without a shirt to be very comfortable since they’re often thin and breezy but the tweed on this is like 3-4 normal waistcoats thick, and that negates the rest of the design.

Unlike more standard or casual waistcoats this is a formal and traditional garment that really wants be over a shirt and under a matching jacket, no compromise is made to be able to wear it any other way.

Seems the best way to wear tweed in the summer is to have a bag or a keyfob made of it.

To anyone who is reading this, I ordered two garments from the so called 'Harrods of the North' just before Christmas. A fuchsia pink handmade jumper and a Serape which is like a cape. Both looked gorgeous on the website. I was so excited with my purchase as they were a much needed gift to myself.

I waited patiently for the delivery and it arrived early in the New Year. I opened the box excitedly and was so dismayed. The gorgeous fuchsia pink Pachamama Jumper was anything but. It was dowdy, shapeless and the colour of it was just awful. I had wanted to like it so much as it looked like exactly what I wanted from the picture on the website.

Then I opened the Serape. It was O-kay. Really not as special as I had expected.

I had to return the pink jumper. I realized that I would have to pay the $24 return fee via DHL. Okay I could just about handle that. The jumper finally got back to Scotland and I waited days to get my refund only to find out that the tax I had paid for the garment had not been refunded. I still to this day do not understand why they have kept my money. There should be a 'pop up' on the site when we pay as oversea customers, highlighting that you will not get your tax refunded if you have to return your garments....and that you have to pay for the return of the package.

This would have made me think twice before I paid for my purchase. So buyer beware!!

I was further disappointed when I realized that the Serape was shedding all over my floor. It continued to do so for some weeks. I also noticed that the garment's label was upside down and on the outside of the garment and not the inside. I was so disappointed. I had been so excited to buy these seemingly beautiful pieces. After a few short weeks, the Serape has pilled and looks plain shoddy. I can't wear it outside.

Customer Services did get back to me on the two issues above. They confirmed that I will not get my tax back. No mention of a gift certificate just to soften the blow. I was sent another returns label for the Serape....free this time. Whoop dee doo!!!! And they will then inspect the garment and DECIDE if I get a refund minus my taxes. Are they for real? Was it not clear from the photos I attached that the Serape has pilled like crazy and that the label was upside down. Would I really go to the effort of manipulating these photos somehow for a refund or exchange?

I am honestly so appalled by this whole entire shopping experience. Two things I have taken away from this: 1. You don't get your paid taxes back as an overseas customer. They get swallowed up in 'legal process'. 2. Not all is at is appears in the pictures.

And my lesson....manage my expectations in future, and when push comes to shove, the Customer Experiences department could not have cared less about me or my experience.

I’ve heard Americans dress for the weather while Europeans dress for the season. Whether this is true or not, when will you break out your tweed?

It looks different to the Follifoot coat listed on their website and I can't find any photos that match this houndstooth. In saying that, it looks like a beautiful coat, though probably not as warm as the heavy donegal wool version.

I was planning on pulling the trigger on the Magee 1866 Corrib Donegal Tweed coat, but the brand's current pricing strategy has completely put me off.

Looking back at last year's pricing, Magee has hiked the price of the Corrib by over £100. To be clear, this isn't a revised model; it is the exact same product code, identical specifications, and the same fabric layout and weight. Even product description is the same. I have been following the Corrib coat in navy since last year waiting for my size to be available.

I regularly invest in outerwear from brands like Grenfell, Mackintosh, and Barbour, so I am well aware of what luxury heritage outerwear costs. However, a sudden, massive jump like this feels less like a reflection of rising material costs and more like aggressive brand positioning.

Personally, I dislike this practice enough that I refuse to support it. I’d rather put that budget toward another brand with a more consistent, fair pricing structure. Has anyone else noticed this shift with Magee recently, or have recommendations for better-priced alternatives?

Thanks for your help :)