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Style Debate: A Navy Blazer’s Buttons

The Navy Blazer with Gold/Brass Buttons vs. The Navy Blazer with Tonal Buttons

Your Dad probably had a navy blazer with gold or brass buttons.  Your Grandpa probably had one too.  Saying that the Navy Blazer is a classic, foundational piece of a man’s wardobe would just be cliche.  Not only that, but simply pointing out the cliche is probably in and of itself a cliche.

And round and round we go.  Pretty sure I’ve even confused myself now.

Is the traditional gold button look infallible?  Or does the newer, sleeker, matching-in-hue-buttons improve one of the most entrenched articles of clothing ever?  Your vote goes in the comments section below, but consider this.  I could be wrong, but it’s doubtful that any woman in recent memory took one look at a man’s gold buttoned blazer and thought: “That’s sexy.”

I’ll take the new school option every single time.

Other slimmed down blazers:  Calvin Klein Stretch Wool Blazer – $199, Lands’ End Canvas Heritage Navy Blazer – $179.00.  The Indochino options do come with the $75 re-tailoring credit, and you have to admit, that’s nice.  BUT… also know they’re a “wool blend.”  No word yet on what it’s blended with, or to what % level.

Joe

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