American Rag Corduroy Shawl Collar Blazer – $59.50
Credit to the Macy’s brand American Rag for taking two of the big trends this fall (corduroy and the stand alone tuxedo jacket), and combining them into something that’s incredibly intriguing.
American Rag usually leans even younger than their sibling label INC. But this blazer is pretty grown up looking on the web. Is it minimalist? No. Simple? Not really. Express tried something similar with a black denim shawl collar blazer not that far back. But this attempt is less extreme. It’s different, and for those that like to stand out without being the total focus of attention, this could become your new favorite piece.
It looks like it was made for dark blue denim or even (brace yourselves) grey jeans. The model’s total getup is a little monochrome, but toss a blue oxford in there and you might have something.
At $59.50 it’s already a (potential) sizable bargain. Plus, it’s not a “Macy’s Everyday Value” so coupons and sales will apply. You could knock the price down 20% to $47.60 if you have a Macy’s card and a monthly coupon.
So… would you wear it? You know the drill. Cast your vote in the comments section below…
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I dont know really. I think its nice but i think i would personally prefer a dark navy over this black one…I would find the blue to be a little more versatile. I do like the monchromatic look the model has going…i unlike many others like brace yourself “dark grey jeans” as the model is wearing…Nice find. Does it come in any other color?
Looks kinda velvet-y to me, but the model wears it well. I want to get into the blazer type look, but i really don’t know how to wear them. I was actually wondering earlier if you could wear a pocket square with a blazer. I guess this answers that. also, the best fitting hoodie i’ve ever bought was American rag for 8 dollars. i’m sold on that brand
I’d much prefer a notched lapel. I might still wear it, but the shawl collar turns it from a “definite” into a “maybe”. Still, kudos to Macy’s for trying.
I’d totally wear it. Dates, weekends, whatever, I think the tuxedo look may actually make it less dressy because it takes artistic liberties, making it more obvoiusly a individual piece rather than part of a suit to the untrained eye.
Sean, I think corduroy may be the least likely blazer fabric to be mistaken for a suit separate. I also think it has enough personality on its own that you don’t need to take a risk with the lapels, but I’d admire someone who could wear this blazer and pull it off.
Very true. I’ve never seen a corduroy suit. And I think I could do it. I’m going at least go try it on at Macys.