How To Wear Houndstooth, Dogtooth and Pepita In Menswear
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So first, let us answer the simple question, what is houndstooth?
In more specific terms, houndstooth is a symmetrical multicolored broken check pattern that is formed by the overall weave structure of the garment. Houndstooth can be distinguished from other similar types of check patterns by its jagged edges which are formed by tangent twill lines that flare out from the sides of the squares. It is called houndstooth because some people see these jagged edges as resembling the back teeth of a dog.
A few notes on terminology that you might encounter with houndstooth.
First of all, the plural form, especially if we are talking about different garments is houndstooths not houndsteeth. Similar terms include dogtooth or dogstooth, primarily in British usage In French, you will see the phrases Pied De Poule which means hen's foot or Pied De Coq which means Rooster's foot for slightly larger patterns. If we are talking about a particularly small houndstooth pattern, again in English usage, you may also see the term puppytooth, we'll talk about that a little bit later when we get to houndstooth on different kinds of garments.
How to wear and pair it well in your outfits?
On the whole, houndstooth, as well as pretty much other kinds of traditional tweed pattern you'll see, is fairly underrated. Tweed has a multitude of different color, texture, and weaving options and you can get much more variety by using it in your outfits than you could with just a standard plain wool.
Given its heritage, houndstooth is an ideal choice for autumn and winter and various activities you might participate in during those times. Say, for example, cold weather golfing, trout fishing, or bird hunting. On the opposite end of the spectrum, houndstooth, as well as other tweed patterns, are not ideally suited for traditional white collar business scenarios.
Sport Coat
Our founder, Sven Raphael Schneider, has many different tweed coats, several of them in houndstooth. Because of their variations in color, pattern, and texture, they are very versatile, fun, and easy to wear. You can even own up to thirty of them and still probably have room for more in your closet. Also, vintage jackets featuring a houndstooth pattern are fairly easy to find.
Shirts
Most typically for dress shirts, you will see a very small houndstooth pattern, this is where the term puppytooth again comes in.
Neckwear
As far as houndstooth in neckwear is concerned, houndstooth ties are a traditional and still popular option. You will see houndstooth on neckties in printed silk which is usually smoother as well as a woven bourette fabric which has a little bit more texture to it.
Pocket Square
For pocket squares, the same rules generally apply as for neckwear. A houndstooth pocket square in silk can add a pop of color and interest to an otherwise more muted jacket.
Hats
Flat caps are a traditional choice that still remains equally stylish today.
Shoes
As we have said in the past, brown is the most versatile color for outfits consisting of a combination of a sport coat and odd trousers. Oxfords, derbies, and loafers are all acceptable in various shades of brown for these kinds of outfits. For a slightly more modern shoe style, monk straps or suede shoes still usually in varying shades of brown can also look particularly smart. Conversely, black shoes are much more risky to wear with these kinds of outfits.
Boutonnieres
Generally, when wearing a boutonniere with a houndstooth jacket, you should go for something smaller and more subdued because you don't want a large flower clashing with the already bold nature of the houndstooth pattern.
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Preston is doing a wonderful job!
I would never imagine that 18 minutes video about one specific pattern could be so exciting.
Gosh do I wish there was a girl version of this channel. I love this one even though the advice only goes so far for me.
I probably am the only person requesting this but I really would like smoking jacket guide.
We have an article on smoking jackets. :)
www.gentlemansgazette.com/smoking-jacket-guide/?
Would also love to se a video on this
Video please
Did u get it?
Great stuff. Preston is breathing some excitement into the Gazette.
Took me a while to start "appreciating" houndstooth. I think because my favorite two history professors in university only wore herringbone tweed. The first Fall-Winter jacket I bought to teach school in was a herringbone brown. I was given a brown/tan houndstooth jacket for Christmas by a relative who told me, " You're always wearing tweed." It took a little, but it became one of my favorite jackets.
Great video. Houndstooth has become my favorite pattern in sport coats. Much more appealing to my eye than window pane or larger check patterns.
"Sink your teeth into"!! My favorite line!
Love Preston, he does a great job and he speaks clearly and is easy to listen to. Great video on houndstooth.
Can you do a video on how to wear a pocket watch?
Preston is pleasant and well spoken. I will look forward to further content.
Excellent video. Very professional presentation and appearance.
I was so excited to able to finally use a green and gray houndstooth Brooks Brothers jacket yesterday in (usually) hot Los Angeles, while getting the last of the summer peaches at the local farmer's market. Cooling down, finally. The weather, not the peaches. Nice vid, so very informative.
Got mine for 9 dollars at a thrift store, incredibly lucky find
Please do not stop making videos !! They are awesome !!
Some constructive criticism, the lighting needs a little work in regards to the lighting on Preston being softer. It makes the clothes look great but it makes his face blend in too much with the background.
Yeah I would love to come and fix their light and camera settings, just to make my life better. Unfortunately I'm in Berlin.
Very nice video Preston! I really like your presentation. And the bow tie you wore in this video looked totally awesome! Would you or Raphael make a video about how to shine your shoes correctly? Have a greate day!
Robert Powers for full blown shoes videos, includes shining, polishing, stripping and recolouring, history, etc.
Yes, we will make an in depth series in the new year, stay tuned.
I like this guy!
Thanks for da advice Preston 🤘🏼
Great Video Preston! I have always wondered why they call it rooster's foot in my country instead of houndstooth, now i know. Thank you! Keep up the good work
I wore a houndstooth Footjoy golf windbreaker today. Love houndstooth and herringbone patterns
That jacket though seems 2 sizes larger or is it just me?
I'd say it needs to be nipped in at the waist a bit...
i think so too. it's too wide, too long. maybe more than 2 sizes lol
I agree, look at the shoulder and the coat waist. Not due to classic sack styling , just overall far too large, although the length of the jacket seems correct.
Get thee to a tailor !
This guy is great and I love this channel!!! ❤
I love wearing Vintage Suits All Day, Everyday for my personal favorite style taste !
So amazing....this guy Presto is like second Rapheal :)
lol Presto
Nothing is more "NY snob poet" than houndstooth, love it.
I've just learned my Tweed is actually shepherd check
Thinking beige houndstooth jacket with cream chinos or trousers. A stripe shirt with a pocket square to compliment
Much appreciate, Preston. I now know more about this topic.
Very nice video Preston. You can already see a huge improvement from your first video. Keep it up!
Beautiful ensemble Preston
Cracking video, very well presented. Keep up the impeccable content!
I love tweed and houndstooth
I love houndstooth most my trousers are houndstooth
OOOOO SSSVVVEEEENNNN!!
Watching this video, I do understand the complexity of wearing a houndstooth suit. I do have a question though. If I had a full houndstooth suit with a single-breasted jacket (notched lapels), and a floral tie consisting of a yellow background, small pink flowers with mint green leaves, could I pull it off with a light pink shirt and silver floral cufflinks? Would that just be way too loud? I would wear a simple pair of black derby shoes.
Just got myself a houndtooth tie today and went back to this video to know how to pair it... Only to see the same very Boggi tie! Good choice 🤣
I had two sports coats that I grew out of, one hounds tooth like the one in this video at the beginning but a little darker, and one black and white puppy tooth. Now that I’ve lost weight, they’d probably fit me again. If only I hadn’t given them to the charity shop. I used to have a hounds tooth 2 piece suit much like the one shown, when I was 14 years old.
Awesome information! Loved the video.
I cannot afford these but I like to watch.
Great job, Preston. Very informative.
Keep the good work Preston!
I just got a pair of high waisted hounds tooth pants but I don’t know what to wear with them any suggestions?
That vest is EPIC and goes great with the sports coat. Was not a fan of the all black lower half. Just too stark and harshly contrasting. Thanks for another great vid!!
Houndstooth lives
I like Charles Tyrwhitt shirts as well and, as I perused their website, often wondered what "puppytooth" meant and now I know!! Good job Preston!
PS: The tie and jacket pair well.
Interesting that I was wearing my houndstooth suit today as this video was released. I like houndstooth with paisley, stripe, or solid ties. Great for fall.
Thanks! I can finally get some wear out of my old black trousers without feeling too ashamed)
If you wear them with brown or tan shoes (both colours of all shades) it looks superb. My only black trousers are corduroy and are just striking with most non-black shoes.
great job! will use this info
Cry havoc! and let slip the houndstooth of war! Seriouly, though some of those jackets were really handsome.
Corey, Trevor; smokes: let's go.
Deeeeeecent reference
great video!
Hi, I am huge fan of your style, currently I am having some issue regarding what kind of tuxedo should I wear in a very special gala, I decided to go for velvet Tuxedo, but I am not fully updated about what kind of trouser should i wear? what colour of Tuxedo should I wear etc, Can you please make video fully on velvet tuxedo for a very special gala, please
Oh God, the pun really bites there. Nice presentation anyways as usual, Preston. I see you're already used to do videos now.
The stain on the left front pocket of Prestin's houndstooth sport coat is courtesy of his Mississippi leg hound.😄
He's obviously an (matrix) agent 🧐
Edit: Fascinating video(s) 👀
Great video! As one of my favourite garments, could you please do a video on shooting attire or perhaps hacking jackets? I read and thoroughly enjoyed the articles on both and would love to see more. Does anybody else agree?
Many thanks!
Man I have been waiting for this for years!!! These are my favorite videos
I recently purchased an orphan vintage "shepherd's check" jacket, would it be good to pair it with pants with the same pattern?
Fantastic!
Good job, Preston!
Preston is doing great.
Great video!
Excellent bow tie. Very cool! 😎
Houndstooth is my favourite pattern
Excellent & very informative video! Thanks for providing.
Excellent education in proper menswear.
Am I the only one that thinks Preston's clothes are a little bit too big?
It's a classic fit, old school suits and so on are more generous size wise. Having a slim fit in regards to suits, coats and so on is relatively recent in fashion. I'm guessing he likes keeping it real in regards to the more loose fit of the 30's/40's.
I agree with Patrick, jacket seems a tad long but then he's rather lanky. Better to err on the side of caution with his physique and go for a longer jacket anyway, otherwise his torso would look too short and his legs would resemble toothpicks! Achieving an overall sense of proportion is the most important thing.
I was thinking his coat was too big the whole video. Too long and it hangs off his shoulders
they are definitely too big. raphael wears classic fit too. i hate how raphael's pants are so wide. but, most times, his jackets fit him well. this dude is drowning in the clothes he is wearing. as tho a kid wearing his dad's clothes that are a few sizes too large and too wide.
Good to see some lively discussion with a variety of perspectives on this topic! The answer that would retain a bit of my credit would be that this jacket is cut in the traditional American "sack" style, so it's a bit more full around the torso, and that it looks even a bit wider because I'm wearing it open to show off the waistcoat. The simplest and most honest answer, though, is that yes, it is frankly a bit big on me. :) Thanks for all the comments!
- Preston
Good tutorial
I'm just curious, when we see a panned-out zoom, it seems the host carries himself unusually. I can't put my finger on it, anyone aware of any "disabilities"(if I may)?
Yes, covered on a previous video possibly replied too in the comments section from memory.
You may. :) Said disability is mild cerebral palsy, accentuated by one of my legs being longer than the other. I'll hopefully be getting some new lifts for my shoes before too long!
@@gentlemansgazette: Ah, thanks for the clarification. Continue with the great work.
Do you have any jacket/coat options for the harsh scandinavian winters? I don't like parkas.
Preston impressed em
You'll also find tweed is still worn at many a shoot in the UK
Brilliant advice.
2 things:
when will you release the video on how to do alterations on pants (that you mentioned in your 'how should pants fit' video), please?
why does the speaker always hover right and left in your videos?
Thank you :)
Exquisite video!
Appreciate the video very much what men's wear reference books would you recommend to increase one's knowledge of men's fashion history and terminology thanks for providing the information on houndstooth patterns
Books by Allan Flusser.
I first learned of Houndstooth as a pattern included in the Windows 98 operating system, as was further exposed to it in the apparell of Ricky in the television series "Trailer Park Boys".
Help! I have a navy blue shirt with white houndstooth pattern on it, no idea how to combo it, can't bloody find anything online
Very informative. Thanks!
My boy Raphael is a total alpha!
You're my boy blue!!! You and Preston keep knocking their socks off and gettin' them to smash that like button! We takin over youtube boiiiiiiiii
Great work, I really enjoy watching your videos. Hope to see more of you soon =)
Preston is the man.
VERY NICE , THANK YOU FOR THE SHARE...................
Clooney wore a houndstooth sports coat in oceans 11... all I need to know.
I enjoy videos such as this , I appreciate the historical background it is very enjoyable as well as informative
Thank you!
This channel deserves way more subscribers !
thanks for posting ... looking better each video I watch .... f.a.q. Why are you dressed up?? answer .. It makes me feel good to dress up.
Just got a brown hounds tooth jacket. Its not flannel but something in that direction, think I'm going to invest in a blue knit tie maybe. Do u think brown tweed pants look good vid this or should u not mix diffrent garnents?
Great video bro! I have been looking for a Burgundy hounds tooth tie to go with my red velvet velour corduroyjacket, maybe with that same boutonniere. Thank you for continuing to educate me on the many thing regarding fashion.
nice video, just wanted to ask if shirt should be plain with houndstooth jacket ?
I like those shoes with two buckles, Preston. I like them a lot.
they are called double monk straps
@@qarhsi Thank you!
SPLENDID!
Great video man, keep up the good work.
BMW E30 *if you know you know*
Great video, but... is it just me, or were some of the examples (shown very briefly) actually gingham and not houndstooth?
Clearly I need new glasses.
Who's Preston?
Loved it.
Is there any chance of a video on tartan next?
Who the heck is this kid? 😳
😀 He's good. Needs a little marination to smoothen the edges. Very informative. Well done, lad.
When did this guy become apart of GG?
Good addition.
Amazing Halloween costume Sven.
This guy's jacket is too large and too long. Black trousers just do not go with a Brown Houndstooth jacket