Blazers

[warrior1]

I wrote a thread about how I like blazers b/c of its looks. I purchased a J Crew Midnight blazer which was around 345 total including taxes and shipping. It is midnight... dark blue what it looks black if you don't really look closely.

I wanted to also buy those blazers that are brownlike/grayish that goes with blue jeans. I saw one on banana republic but regretted not purchasing it because when i logged onto the site today, it was sold out.

I also see a blazer on macys but they dont have it my size

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/produc...xx.esn_results

Does anyone know where i can get blazers that look like this? I already have a midnight one and want something like this. I checked Banana, Express, Club Monaco, AX and can't find something like this.

I wear a 38R. Someone offered to sell me this exact blazer but said no less than 500 dollars but I can't really pay that much for it. I was hoping for between 200-350 dollars like the J Crew Midnight blazer i bought.

Anyone can help? Someone showed me one on ebay that was same brand but the whole color pattern was entirely different.

Thanks.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

The Macy's link wasn't valid however check out www.menswarehouse.com. They carry boatloads of styles and sizes. If there's a store in your area stop in. They carry much more than they show online.

 

[warrior1]

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=230383&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

this is the one i meant

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=230383&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

this is the one i meant

You mean like this one?

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395562915&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395562915&bmUID=1183945567563

or this one?

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395562914&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395562914&bmUID=1183945750872

Both are three button though.

 

[warrior1]

Would you say those 2 sportcoats go well with blue jeans? i don't plan to wear them with khakis or matching pants.

Like the one i showed with the guy wearing that blazer with jeans.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Nope, too classic. Try these, they aren't all traditional blazers but they give you a contemporary style when paired with jeans and a nice shirt. Look at the material because they range in weights which should be taken into consideration depending on where you're going. Many can transition into a fall wardrobe if you layer a then sweater under it with a nice shirt.

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395563276&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395563276&bmUID=1183946926575

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395562824&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395562824&bmUID=1183946926587

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395561682&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395561682&bmUID=1183946926585

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395561414&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395561414&bmUID=1183946926591

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474395561547&FOLDER%3C%3EbrowsePath=1408474395561547&bmUID=1183946926596

 

[backbreaker]

you are about a year and a half behind

 

[warrior1]

eh... i don't think that is my style. I'm 21 so i don't think that style really fits me. I already have a midnight Jcrew blazer so i wanted another one preferarably like the i had in my link.

a lot of those blazers from mens warehouse look a bit old fashion.

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

you are about a year and a half behind

I try not to do the "trendy" thing with jackets since they go out of style in a year. Shoes and shirts are fine since they are typically less expensive but it can still add up if you have buy a new wardrobe a couple of times a year to keep up with the trends. Besides, it's the man that makes the clothes...

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

eh... i don't think that is my style. I'm 21 so i don't think that style really fits me. I already have a midnight Jcrew blazer so i wanted another one preferarably like the i had in my link.

a lot of those blazers from mens warehouse look a bit old fashion.

Blazers are typically for the more mature. The one from Macy's may look youthful but it actually looked kinda cheap.

But, if you want trendy check out something like:

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9148&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=0&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9044&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=110644&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

http://www.kennethcole.com/scripts/shop/product.asp?pid=9048&cc=KMOTW&title=&pw=thumbnail&var=0&srchtype=&srcharg=&size=0

Next year you'll see vests and double breasted jackets coming back.

 

[backbreaker]

I try not to do the "trendy" thing with jackets since they go out of style in a year. Shoes and shirts are fine since they are typically less expensive but it can still add up if you have buy a new wardrobe a couple of times a year to keep up with the trends. Besides, it's the man that makes the clothes...

I will give the most important tip I have ever given on this forum.

SUITS!!!!1


A good suit never goes out of style. 80% of my wardrobe are suits.. I love to dress up anyway.. not all business suits. There are different types of suits. I don't wear a business suit when I'm going out on a date. But throw on a nice suit, take the tie off and unbutton the top of the button down shirt.... classic.

get your suits fitted for the love of god. nothing is worse than seeing a guy looking like he has Halloween's custom on when he is wearing a suit.

I stopped buying blazers a year and a half ago.. when I realized if I wanted to do the whole blue jean/blazer thing (which I don't do anymore) I can use one of my suit jackets.

I can also take the trousers and throw on a nice fitted shirt and go out.

suits are like the best thing ever for men. of course I have blue jeans and shorts for around the house/grocery shopping... but invest in some good suits.

 

[seanchai]

It's good you're still dedicating yourself to this. Check out www.thickasthievesla.com for the best suits ever.

 

[Vice]

www.kinowear.com has good advice on blazers and (straight) men's fashion.

I've found that the blazers at Zara are good all around. Whatever you do, make sure you get it tailored right after you buy it. As in, the next stop after purchasing the blazer is to the tailor.

Spending a few hundred on a blazer and not getting it tailored is like buying a luxury car and not taking care of the exterior.