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The Best Blazer of the Fall?

August 4, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

J. Crew 14-Wale Corduroy Sportcoat  in Ludlow Fit – $138.00

Shirt by Ratio Clothing, Tie by Personality Milanoicon, Watch by Citizen, Pants by Banana Republic

I know.  It’s a three season blazer and we’re still in the sweaty grip of the fourth.  It’s $138, which is about $100 more than an on sale Old Navy chino blazer (if they ever get back in stock.)  But here’s why it’s worth keeping an eye on:

  • There is ZERO shoulder padding inside it.  None.  Zilch.
  • The grey is 10x more versatile than the standard warm brown you usually see cord blazers in.
  • The buttons are non functional, with no accent stitching around them.  Easy tailoring.
  • It has an extremely soft but not totally limp construction.
  • It’s $40 less than the L.E.C. cord blazer, which is only available in brown.
  • It’s not so warm that you couldn’t wear it now, as long as the sun’s down and it’s in the 70s.

Like most Ludlow jackets, the off the rack fit is decent, (click here for an arms out shot to see the contour) but most guys who consider themselves in shape will want some extra tailoring at the sides.  The lapels are trim and the two button stance is the usual Ludlow medium to medium low.

Is it a little pricey and a little early to even think about considering the heat?  Maybe.  Is it the perfect color, an above average fitting jacket, easy enough for your tailor to work on, and have plenty of potential to become your new preferred un-stuffy September through May do-anything go-anywhere wear the hell out of it blazer?  That’s a solid yes.

Click for an up close shot of the sleeve and its buttons

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Blazer, corduory, Corduroy blazer, J. Crew, Ludlow, sportcoat

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    August 4, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    That tattersall cuff is just *killin it*. Do like with the cutaway.

  2. mjs says

    August 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    if only it were sized and not s,m,l….

  3. BenR says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Good thing I have a fall birthday coming up.

  4. Anonymous says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    No more 18-wale?

  5. Tyler K says

    August 4, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    J.Crew is having a 20% off sale on new arrivals for card members.

  6. Hairball says

    August 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    No kidding… what watch is that?

  7. BenR says

    August 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    A Citizen Chronograph. Probably a discontinued model since googling doesn’t show anything quite like it.

  8. Joe says

    August 4, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Like BenR said, it’s a citizen chrono that’s since been discontinued.  The only version that’s still available is the brown dial / brown strap: http://www.amazon.com/Citizen-AT0550-11X-Eco-Drive-Chronograph-Stainless/dp/B0012IR0BG/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1312483476&sr=8-14 which just doesn’t look nearly as sharp as the silver dial black strap.

  9. the passenger says

    August 5, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    I like the color, but I can’t fit into J. Crew’s Ludlow jackets, even in my alleged size.

  10. Dstewart says

    August 5, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    looks great.  It could use elbow patches, but overall it is a very nice blazer

  11. Hairball says

    August 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Thanks, guys.  Bummer it’s discontinued, that’s a classy looking watch.  New to the site and a big fan, great commentariat too.  

  12. A Kang says

    August 9, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    The Raw Steel looks more purple than grey on the J. Crew website, so I guess I need to stop by the Men’s shop to see it in person…. But it looks great in your pictures.

  13. Anonymous says

    October 7, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    @A KangI went in person last week and it does seem like grey/purple.

  14. Wispa says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Just wanted to let everyone know these are on sale for $99 at J. Crew retail locations.  It’s still full price online.  If they don’t have your size they can order it at the store for you so you get free shipping.  I bought the gray in person but the brown was sold out of my size so it’s being shipped to me.

    Two nice corduroy sportcoats which fit me off the rack for under $200 was hard to pass up.

  15. Breet Calvin says

    September 18, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    J-Crew is my one of the favorite brand. Glad to share this amazing post.

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