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The Post Blazer Purchase Checklist

February 11, 2014 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.

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Filed Under: Clothing, Dappered Classics Tagged With: Blazer, blazer drop, sportcoat, Tailor

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  1. rnjbond says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:19 AM

    If you don’t have a steamer, invest in one. It’ll keep your blazer looking sharp.

    (Also, don’t dry clean it more than once or twice a year)

  2. DapperedHoo says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:01 AM

    Just started looking at purchasing a steamer…any recommendations @rnjbond:disqus ?

  3. rnjbond says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:06 AM

    I’ve been using this one: http://www.amazon.com/Steamfast-SF-435-Compact-Fabric-Steamer/dp/B00070OWMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392123952&sr=8-1&keywords=garment+steamer

    I’m sure there are much better steamers on the market, but this does a great job on my suits and blazers and it’s relatively portable.

  4. Patrick Patro Lind Lino says

    February 11, 2014 at 6:32 AM

    I rarely dry clean my suits. Most of the time they simply need to be steam pressed which gets the funk out of them and make your suits look like new.

  5. DXLi says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Be careful with a steamer, particularly around the seams. It can cause puckering really easily. Also, if you have a suit with really nice handmade canvassing, you may not want to steam it at all. Steam relaxes fabrics, which is great for wrinkles, but it’ll also cause the suit to sag and lose that hand-formed shape. You should also be wary with really cheap suits. The steam can cause the interlining to delaminate, which ruins the suit.

  6. kryogenix says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Can anyone recommend any online stores that sell decently made and priced garment bags for suits? I bought a 3-pack from Walmart last year, but would like to see what other options that are out there. Thanks!

  7. tml says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:25 AM

    If the blazer already has a slim or at least a trim cut, I would think twice before getting your tailor to bring it in more. At least with jackets I’ve tried on recently from suitsupply, Hilfiger, J crew, Banana, etc., if the shoulders fit then there should already be some waist suppression. Too much waist suppression gives too much of an hour glass shape which can look off

  8. ARP says

    February 11, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Agreed. I’ve seen the top button of some guy’s suits holding on for dear life because they want that really slim look. IMO- there should be just a bit of tension on the top button.

  9. ARP says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Here’s one from Amazon (shortened). It’s fabric and should last a while without yellowing. If you have light colored fabrics you should not use a plastic garment bag.

    http://tinyurl.com/oug24ez

  10. chuckdaly says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    Garmets bags are a must, but cedar warding off moths is a myth.

  11. Quancho says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:16 AM

    Container Store has these for about $10. Also, they have fat all-cotton ones for off-season storage of several suits or jackets.

    http://www.containerstore.com/reviews/closet/hangingBags?productId=10000082

  12. WideEyesTWBlog says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    I think the bags protect from moths, the cedar is there to help it smell fresh, and I believe they will help with moisture as well, if only in a small sense.

  13. Brailleyard says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    If you’re in the market for a billy reid blazer, try and smooze with the staff a little bit, mine was kind enough to throw in one of their $40 canvas garment bags….
    It permeates the good smells wonderfully

  14. Brailleyard says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    That sucks…
    Any suggestions other than mothballs ?

  15. Ethan says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    J.Crew has been offering really nice cloth garment bags with their suit purchases recently. I bought a recently a few wks ago and the person at the counter was nice enough to give me one for that as well.

  16. OW says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    Related question: I picked up one of those Stafford camel hair blazers from JCP but while the fit overall is decent, when buttoned:

    1) the back of the jacket collar doesn’t lay flat against my neck
    2) there’s a slight gap that forms behind the lapels.

    The two are interrelated – something about the construction is such that buttoning the jacket reshapes everything from the chest up to the back collar. It’s subtle…but it’s there.

    Worth having it tailored or should I chalk this up to “eh, not a great fit after all.” I can still return the jacket.

  17. Alan says

    February 11, 2014 at 8:51 AM

    Quality materialed jackets (and pants), in my experience, don’t need this. Just hanging it up overnight allows the wrinkles to fall out.

  18. DapperedHoo says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Thanks!

  19. Officer Rex Bishop says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    I will vouch for that one, too.

  20. Officer Rex Bishop says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    I clean my blazers with a fire hose. It sounds like you’re judging me.

  21. Jose says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    The black ones? Yup, those are a nice upgrade over the grey plastic ones.

  22. jdw says

    February 11, 2014 at 9:57 AM

    But I’ll be damned if it doesn’t smell amazing. You should keep cedar in your closet just for the smell, if nothing else.

    Is there cedar-scented cologne?

  23. Joe says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:03 AM

    Unless it’s linen (but that’s a big unless)

  24. Andres Martinez says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    I have a handheld steamer, but I usually like to iron my clothes, and use the steamer for touch ups. The steamer is awesome, though, when traveling. I don’t trust hotel irons (I’ve stained a couple of shirts that way), and the steamer is just quicker.

  25. Alan says

    February 11, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Fair point. I primarily meant wool.

  26. tml says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Suitsupply suits come with a really nice garment bag. Also their Sienna suit comes with a heavy wide shoulder hanger in a cool Ferrari red color. Oh yeah, the bag and hanger come with a pretty sweet suit.

  27. William says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    http://www.styleforum.net/t/101326/please-comment-on-pictures-of-lapel-bowing-out#post_1723007

  28. diversification says

    February 11, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I have almost no experience with steamers, but I did a bit of research a while back, and what I read lead me to believe that only steamers that pressurize the steam they’re outputting are worth it. The idea was that you don’t want the steam just kinda sitting on the garment, you want it injected into the garment quickly and with some pressure so it really gets the wrinkles out quickly. I think an analogy would be the difference between injecting meat with a marinade vs soaking it in the marinade overnight and allowing it to seep in naturally.

  29. JoeFromTexas says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    Take it to a tailor you trust and ask them. I’ve had my tailor tell me to just take the jacket back, rather than pretend to be able to fix a bad fit and charge a bunch for it.

  30. M. says

    February 11, 2014 at 12:27 PM

    more on the safety of steamers: http://putthison.com/post/38959291784/beware-of-steamers-a-garment-steamer-like-the-one

  31. Locke42 says

    February 11, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    I use this one:
    http://www.amazon.com/Shark-Press-and-Refresh-GS500/dp/B0047E11LC/

    Mainly because it comes with a vertical pad that you can hang on a door and hang your clothes from.

    I’ve replaced my iron + ironing board with it because it’s so much easier.

  32. Richard says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:54 PM

    One thing to be mindful of with garment bags is that they very often do not allow for the wide-shouldered hangers under the suit jackets. I bought some from Bed, Bath, and Beyond due to this fact. Haven’t found a brand yet that can handle to bigger hangers without ‘smooshing’ the shoulders alarmingly.

    If someone else has a brand or a source, I’m all ears. Thanks.

  33. Nikh23 says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Can anybody recommend a place to pick up some cedar and decent hangers? I see a bunch of cedar on amazon for fairly cheap but the most common complaint appears to be that the scent doesn’t lost very long.

  34. Marc says

    February 12, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    Any suggestions on affordable natural shoulder blazers or suits? I was fortunate enough to snag a winter 100% wool one from the Suitsupply outlet, but would like a summer blazer and a full suit with natural shoulders- any kind of padding really looks exaggerated on me (athletic build). Does anyone know if the outlet is coming back or is that just hype still?

  35. Marc says

    February 12, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    Use sandpaper on the wood after the scent is gone. You’ll need to do this with all cedar.

  36. Gazman says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:30 PM

    First thing after opening vents and pockets and de-tgging, put it on even if you aren’t going anywhere. Wear it around the house, watch TV with it on, go water the plants, do whatever. Why? By doing so, you get used to it and is the first step to figuring out what you need to do with it tailoring wise. And then wear it out at the first chance you get. The last thing you want is to merely store it away until that ‘special’ event that won’t happen until weeks away.

  37. Nikh23 says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    I figured as much, just wasn’t sure if there was a difference in quality

  38. Marc says

    February 14, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    If it’s 100% cedar wood, it shouldn’t matter if it is a better cut or anything – it’s literally going to be sitting in your closet. I mean, you CAN pay for better cedar, but at least I personally can’t justify the added expense.

  39. dirtdiver919 says

    February 14, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    Skip the nail scissors for opening pocket stitches. Go right for the seam ripper. Can be purchased at the dollar store is you must. The thing was designed for opening stitches after all!

  40. Nikh23 says

    February 20, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    awesome, thanks!

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