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If it's casual, then my top recommendation would be an olive, a mid-green. Navy is nice but a little smart. After that green I'd look to lighter browns, like this one here

The appeal of the cotton suit – bespoke from Elia Caliendo

Aha, I see. Yes I think they could, true. To be honest I haven't seen that many donegals in coating bunches, but I haven't looked for a while. I'd go to W Bill, Holland & Sherry and Harrisons first off

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Yes I would have thought so. However, I do think some people prefer this coat to fit a little closer, others love room in the body. I strongly suggest comparing the measurements against a coat you already own if you can

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Thanks Joel. I don't think there was, it's going back a few years but I think we added that later.

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Hi Drew, Some worsteds can be OK for standalone trousers, but you want to avoid ones that are two smooth, or that basically look like the orphanned half of a suit. It's a lot to do with association.

Trousers and what they go with: A sliding scale of formality

hi simon assuming one wants to make a cotton suit, is there any hierarchy of colour you would recommend? The suit is likely to be worn casually or as separates with casual ivy style details (e.g. lower gorge, double stitching at seams, patch and flap…

The appeal of the cotton suit – bespoke from Elia Caliendo

My idea is a regular tailored overcoat probably DB polo coat style, normal shoulders and a touch of waist suppression. In fact these donegal fabrics could be well used in many styles for their versatility, good visual interest and bridging formalities.

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Gorgeous coat! With a chest of 42.5-43 inches and height of 5’11” I think size large is the appropriate size for me. Do you agree?

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Wonderful iteration Simon! I still love my first edition in the charcoal donegal. Is there any inlay to let the sleeves out width wise in the first edition. They can me a little snug with a jacket under it.

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

This is an incredibly informative post, Simon. I love the 50,000 ft view of all trousers. Am I correct in inferring from this post that both worsted and superfine worsteds can be used for suits, but only superfine worsteds are appropriate for standalone trousers? Thanks…

Trousers and what they go with: A sliding scale of formality

I'd pick depending on formality - the flannel is that much smarter. Consider which you're most likely to wear given how smartly you dress most of the time

Heavy brown Brisbane Moss cords

Do you mean a raglan coat like this David, or a more regular tailored overcoat? If a raglan, there isn't that much point having it bespoke if you can find a cloth you like RTW - it's one reason we offer that style, but only…

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Hi Butler, There's quite a lot of possibility there - think of it like jewellery. You can have very simple gold or silver links, or pearls, or you can do something more elaborate, with a coloured precious stone. I tend to prefer the former, as…

Richard Anderson tuxedo: Style breakdown

Simon, If you had to choose between the Fox Char-Brown flannel or the Brisbane Moss heavy brown cord - which have you found to be most versatile in your wardrobe? Cheers, Robert

Heavy brown Brisbane Moss cords

All three donegal costs are beautiful. For making a bespoke coat in these or similar cloths, which mills / books do you recommend Simon?

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Hi Larry, The pre-order was a one-off offer back in the spring. It's not a regular way we sell things. We're just sorting through all those pre-orders and seeing what we have left, then those coats will be put up for sale towards the end…

Introducing: The Herringbone Donegal Overcoat

Absolutely - it's great with navy, just like the images with a navy crewneck here.

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

Hi Simon, I am curious regarding your thoughts on cuff links when wearing a shirt for a tuxedo. I have looked at several photos on the site but can’t seem to tell your preference. My tuxedo shirt does not have studs in place of buttons so…

Richard Anderson tuxedo: Style breakdown

Hi again Simon, Any news of when this iteration would be restocked (if at all), now that you have released the navy one? Also, what is the way to preorder? Thank you, Larry.

Introducing: The Herringbone Donegal Overcoat

Great coat! Do you think it could be worn with a navy suit?

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

That's so lovely to hear, thanks for letting us know MP

PS outerwear available to try on in London – at William Crabtree & Sons

Good point Dario

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat

It will make little difference Fred, but it will be quicker and the shipping a little cheaper to the UK

Our next talk in London: Ethan Newton, October 25th

Thanks Robert. Yes as I said in the piece, this wasn't meant to be a more classic, conservative navy, and it sounds like that might suit you more. On the lengthening, this page is right. I'll update the shop page now. Thanks for highlighting it.

Introducing: The navy Donegal Coat