"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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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.
 

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Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

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

this is the one i meant
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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.
 
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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.
 

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Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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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
 
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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.
 
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you are about a year and a half behind
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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... ;)
 
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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.
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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.
 

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She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.

You're the listener. The reliable one. The guy who would treat her so much better, if she'd just open her eyes.

She won't. You trained her to see you as the low-effort option — the friend who requires zero risk and zero investment. Every favor dug the hole deeper.

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Francisco d'Anconia said:
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... ;)
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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.
 
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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.
 
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