This… was not easy. Searching out and finding a few affordable blazers or sportcoats appropriate for warmer weather is harder than ever. You used to be able walk into Macy’s and pick up a shirtweight blazer, or stroll into Old Navy and find a chino with a cotton half-lining. That’s just not the case anymore.
The majority of affordable blazers are not just fully lined, but fully lined in stuffy, suffocating-to-plenty polyester. Even if the shell is cut in a summer fabric, an all poly lining will probably cause you to overheat. What you want is either as little lining as possible, or, a lining that’ll breathe a bit (such as bemberg, cupro, rayon, or at least acetate). A good batch of retailers & brands were scouted, and the majority were disappointing , mainly due to bad linings… (JCP, Macy’s, Kohl’s… lookin’ at you guys). Yet here’s the best of the best. Feel free to leave your additions in the comments.
Banana Republic Tailored Fit Linen Houndstooth – $225
The best spring/summer blazer B.R. is making, and it’s not close. Compared to their other blazers, this thing is noticeably lighter. And unlike their other blazers, this one isn’t subjected to a polyester body-lining. It is fully lined, but at least it’s lined in acetate and rayon which’ll breathe better. Plus, the all linen shell really does feel much more breezy than their cotton or cotton/linen options. Like almost all BR blazers these days, it DOES have functional sleeve buttons. And that stinks, since tailoring those sleeves becomes pricey to the point of flat-out not worth it. Size shown above is a 40R. Now, to find a sale or code that actually WORKS on blazers. That might be a challenge.
H&M Premium Cotton Jersey Blazer – $99
A surprising winner, since most of H&M’s blazers are lined with polyester. Not this one. With an almost stretchy, all cotton pique-like shell & lightweight gingham cotton half-lining, this thing is going to be pretty darn perfect for cool spring nights. It’s H&M, so it’ll run trim as well as short in the tail. Size shown above is a 38 and it’s pretty tight on my frame. I’d need to size up to a 40.
EXPRESS Deconstructed Cotton/Linen Blazer in Blue or Grey – $148
Hey now. There might be a “there” there. Hang out for a sale & code combo and you should be able to land one of these for around $100 or maybe less. Express blazers are usually lined in poly, but this one specifically says in the description that it’s “partially lined.” Nice. Combine that with a cotton/linen shell, a nice brighter shade of blue, and casual patch pockets, and this is worth keeping an eye on. Didn’t see these in store during the search, but going to snag one for an in-person at some point.
J. Crew Factory Thompson Linen/Cotton – $128.00 ($188)
Blazer is a bit more casual in person. 55% linen, 45% cotton, and a herringbone pattern that stands out a bit. Not in a bad way, but it has a bit of a summer-tweed thing going on (without the weight or scratch). Sleeve buttons are non functional, side vents in the rear, and it is fully lined, but at least it’s lined in acetate (which will breathe some, unlike polyester). Size shown above is a 38R and fits real well off the rack. Currently at the so-so price of $128. Would drop to $96 if you used one of those Gilt City 25% off vouchers.
J. Crew Ludlow Sportcoat in Micro-stripe Cotton – $141 w/ SPRINGISHERE ($188)
This is one of those blazers that J. Crew seems to carry year round, but it’s certainly applicable for spring & summer nights due to it’s unconstructed nature. No canvas, no shoulder pads, and it’s lined in cotton. Lightweight for sure, but comes in a dark-as-night navy. Try it with white jeans, blue shirt, and loafers as the sun sets. These don’t come in precise chest sizing, so tailoring might be needed for most. Size shown above is a medium, and some work would need to be done on the waist & sleeves. Code SPRINGISHERE knocks 25% off this and a few other select styles through today, 4/9/14. These can dip down closer to $100 (or under?) but you’ll have to wait and hope they end up in the sale section, and an extra 30% off code comes along.
Everlane Slim Sweater Blazer – $98.00
From contributor Christian D.: Affordable, well built, and freaking perfect for this unnecessarily confusing time of the year: Too hot to wear a jacket or super thick sweater; yet too cold to wear that unlined blazer that’s been collecting dust for the past few months. It’s a lot thicker than you’d expect once you get your hands on it and definitely feels more like a blazer due to this. Though it certainly leans casual, you could still easily throw on an OCBD and a tie to dress it up. I’m 5’7″ and the extra small is a little long in the sleeves. It’s just right in the waist & shoulders. I’m finding myself wanting to rotate this in my wardrobe often and will more than likely get another color too.
GAP Seersucker Brunson Blazer – $68.60 w/ BRIGHT (98.00
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Currently not sold in stores and just restocked online… but you gotta figure these’ll show up in the brick & mortars in the coming months. Lots of potential and looks like it might be barely lined or lined in cotton? Ships free.
Express Oxford Cloth Blazer – $198
Obviously, wait for a sale. Also, despite the nice cut, super soft fabric, and decent feeling construction, the damn thing is fully lined in poly. A dealbreaker for most, if not all… but the shell really is pretty nice. Man. What might have been. Officially requesting this thing with a half cotton lining. A guy can hope.
UNIQLO Linen/Cotton Unlined Blazer – $69.90
From contributor Christian: “63% Linen and 37% Cotton, completely unstructured and unlined (except for the sleeves) for $70? Hell yeah. Definitely something to wear when it gets a bit warmer as the wind blows right through this thing like it’s not even there. It must be EXACTLY how Marilyn Monroe felt during…ya know. But, it does have the characteristics most of us are used to on UNIQLO blazers. Sleeves are a bit long but the buttons are non-fucntioning. So tailoring will be easy. Also, button stance might be a little high for those used to the Ludlow stance. Tail is sorta chopped, but if you’re of compact height like myself (5’7″) and not a towering monster, it doesn’t look odd at all and makes you look taller. Uniqlo has shorter guys in mind and I like that. Size shown here is a small.
Merona Tailored Fit Cotton Blazer – $59.99
WHY HAVE THESE NOT SHOWN UP IN STORES YET?!?. WHY IS THERE NO NAVY OPTION?! WHAT IS LIFE?? WHY IS MY CAPS LOCK KEY STUCK ON?!
J. Crew Ludlow Sportcoat in Italian Cotton – $228
A bit of a disappointment out of the box, but upon further review (and wear) it turned into a real winner. Coulda sworn this thing had the word “brushed” in it’s description at some point, but it’s really… not. It’s not a glass smooth chino (like the BR Sateen blazer) but this thing doesn’t have any nap to the fabric. Which is fine, but it seemed awfully plain when it first arrived. Thin, but strong Italian cotton. Lightweight. A perfect, slightly unusual not-quite-navy blue (it looks darker in some light than others, see the top of the post), with patch pockets, and non-functioning buttons at the sleeves.
$228 is a LOT to pay for an unconstructed cotton sportcoat, but this one “fixes” all the issues many of us have with the UNIQLO option. Button stance is lowered and the tail doesn’t look as chopped. It’s also available in exact chest sizes, instead of the ballpark S/M/L/XL. Interior pockets too. Wait for a 25% off $125+ sale (or similar) and it dips to $171. Still a lot of cash, but if you like the Ludlow, you’ll get what you want. Size shown: 40R. Needs the sleeves brought up and the waist brought in a bit.
Your turn guys. What’s your go-to blazer or sportcoat now that we’re headed deeper into spring and onward towards summer? Leave it all in the comments below. And again, beware all the poly-lined blazers out there this time of year, masquerading in seersucker, cotton, or cotton linen blends. They’re everywhere.
I keep seeing sportcoats with roughly the color of this one:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=950907002
That blue-grey mix, usually part linen. I like it, but it doesn’t work on me. And they’re EVERYWHERE – what’s up with that?
I haven’t worn it out yet, but the Blue Chambray blazer from Banana Republic is likely to be my go-to in warmer weather this year. On a side note, I ordered the Sateen in Navy at the same time and am not impressed with the feel of the material. I think I finally have some time to try to return that tonight.
I managed to snag the J Crew Ludlow Micro-Strip Cotton Blazer for $97 because I bought last years version at final sale for that price. Unfortunately for me the picture on the website showed a double vent and when it showed up it was only a center vent. When I voiced my displeasure and told them how long I’ve been waiting for the blazer to be on sale and pointed them in the direction of this years extremely similar blazer they price matched and let me return the final sale item. Needless to say that bit of service coloured my vote in this years Store Wars.
Also about the blazer itself, I love it, feels like a breeze when I’ve worn it and will be my go-to blazer for the summer. My only gripe is that the colour is a little dark for summer but that can be easily remedied with the right pops of colour in the outfit.
I have the Merona blazer in navy, and I love it. I can’t wait to get the tan.
This seems pretty decent for a really casual blazer except for the functional buttons:
http://www.landsend.com/products/mens-tailored-fit-cotton-linen-blazer/id_263597
From last year? Looks like they’re not making a navy version this year, yet?
Two years ago. I wish they’d make it again; I’d love to have another
I’ve love to see a review of the Target blazer. They were on sale for 50% off, and I missed that. Looks like right now, it’s buy one, get one 50% off.
I picked up the new version in an olive green which filled something in my closet, (not sure if it classifies as a need), but the material is definitely not a chino, it’s more of a woven cotton, feels much thicker and more durable… the fit is slightly tighter then the kensington, so I’ll either lose 5 lbs or return it soon
Joe, any of these available in Short lengths?
I can second everything said here as this was EXACTLY my experience when I got both. The Sateen just felt cheap and didn’t look good to me. The Chambray is excellent and is actually Tailored Fit, not Modern Slim Fit as described on the site.
Man, you guys really piled on that sateen blazer. I just didn’t have the fit issues, and I liked the lighter weight cotton. For the chambray, is the entire back lined in polyester? I never saw it in store.
That Everlane sweater/blazer looks awesome, but I’ve heard very bad things about Everlane’s quality control. Any thoughts on that Christian (or anyone else)?
The UNIQLO is probably a defacto short due to the tail. Sleeves are crazy long, but the buttons are non functioning, so tailoring shouldn’t be too tough. Also, if you’re willing to wait, the J. Crew and BR houndstooth comes in short. Just gotta wait on a code that’ll work on em’.
I got this JCP Stafford Linen-Cotton Sportcoat in Grey. I went to try on in-store first and was pretty satisfied with the fit off-the-rack. It can be had for less than $50 with the current 15% off promotion (before taxes and shipping).
http://www.jcpenney.com/suits-sportcoats/stafford-linen-cotton-sport-coat/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003590587&N=4294965113&searchTerm=stafford&topDim=Item+Type&topDimvalue=sport+coat&dimCombo=Item+Type%7C&dimComboVal=sport+coat%7C¤tDim=Item+Type¤tDimVal=sport+coat&catId=SearchResults&colorizedImg=DP1204201317023472M.tif
I threw in this Harris Tweed in Multicolor Plaid that is still lingering around in the sale section from last fall to get free shipping. $139.91 shipped for both–not bad if you ask me.
http://www.jcpenney.com/suits-sportcoats/stafford-harris-tweed-sport-coat/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003050539&searchTerm=harris+tweed&catId=SearchResults&colorizedImg=DP0913201318030539C.tif
Has anyone here had any experience with taking a fully lined jacket to a tailor to have the lining on the back removed? I’m really tempted to do this with a lighter blue izod blazer I’ve had for a few years that is a great color for spring and summer, but is fully lined.
That JCF herringbone number fit me a bit strangely. The shoulders were either significantly wider or more padded than the other JCF jackets I own (both wool Thompsons, herringbone tweed, glen plaid linen cotton), so I ended up returning it. It also felt a bit heavy, but I liked the texture a lot. As previously mentioned, I also have the brown plaid linen/cotton Thompson. It’s much lighter and airy-er than the herringbone.
http://factory.jcrew.com/mens-clothing/jackets_outerwear/sportcoats/PRDOVR~A0323/A0323.jsp
Ha fit was good on the blazer, but BR blazers almost all fit me well. I also have a cotton sateen from Express that, IMO, is better. With the BR, it’s one of those things where I can’t tell you what exactly I don’t like with it, but it’s something.
On the chambray – it’s not in front of me, but I think it is fully lined which isn’t great. It’s online only, so you will only see it in store if someone returns it there.
My understanding is that it’s do-able, but you’ll be left with a lot of unfinished seams and rough edges on the inside. Blazers that come unlined have taping sewn onto all of thedges to keep things neat and tidy. Tailors/companies actually save money by making lined jackets (hence it can be harder to find unlined jackets) because they can just cover up all the edges instead of finishing them individually. (Correct me if I’m wrong here)!
Anyone else wish J Crew/Factory put out 48R blazers?
I love the Uniqlo blazer, myself, but I am looking for something else to add to the collection as well. J.Crew just released some newer unconstructed Ludlow jackets that look damn nice and are a surprisingly low $188, last I checked. Hugh & Crye also have their buggy-back blazers, which I think are all wool, but they have some in weaves like hop-sack that should be pretty breathable. I think Bonobos has a few options, but both those and the H&C options are a bit pricier. Still looking…
Hey Joe, any chance you’d do a similar post to this one, except for full suits? I know you just had the review of the York from SuitSupply, which was great, but just wondering about a range of price points for summer suits. As one commentor said, $499 seems like a lot for a suit you’ll only wear 4 months out of the year.
I recently tried to do this with the JCF Oxford suit jacket. From what my tailor said, it is basically a case by case basis. I got the impression that it would be easier if it is center vented. Could end up costing quite a bit, and you may not like the results if the inside isn’t clean.
I got the sateen blazer in after it was featured here. It fit me just like the other cotton tailored fit blazers at BR did (the sateen makes 3). I would say that it was a little bit stiff though. Maybe that is what people mean when they comment on the size. I am wearing it today and it is getting less and less stiff so I am happy with my $75 purchase.
I’ll have to get back to you on the Chambray back lining, mine is at home too right now.
Some may be happy with the sateen, but my own personal life experiences are influencing me otherwise. I had a Merona coat/blazer that I wore everywhere as a jacket. This reminds me of that material so much that I’d feel like I was sitting around refusing to take my outer jacket off. I’ve gotten so used to nice, soft fabrics that this sateen is just too harsh for me now. Doesn’t seem to “fall” smoothly.
I see Zach just made a comment while I was typing this and I’d agree that was my main concern…the stiffness more than the fit. Glad to see it’s softening up for him (hopefully will for me too if they don’t let me return it…I took the tags off because I paid so little I thought I’d keep it no matter what).
In my experience, Tom, BR has been pretty lenient with returns. Last month I returned a pair of tailored slim cotton pants after a day of wear (tags removed obviously) and they didn’t even bat an eye. Maybe it was because I was exchanging them for a longer size? YMMV
The JCF summer suits are pretty slick. I have tried two of them. The oxford and the corded cotton (both <$150). I did a little comparison in the threads here: http://threads.dappered.com/showthread.php/13715-JCF-Summer-Suits-Corded-Cotton-vs-Oxford-Cloth
If you go in a store they have even more of a selection than online. I think they have added much of what they have but I know they sell a chambray suit that I don't see online. Just ask a CS rep for their suit swatch book and you can see the fabrics if they don't stock the suits.
Thanks to you both for the feedback. I think what I’ll do is take this to the tailor and see what they say. Even if things end up looking a little rough on the inside, I’d much rather prefer that to sweating through my shirt and into the lining. If I walk out of the house wearing a jacket, it stays on the entire time unless I’m at my desk in the office with the door closed, which is why it doesn’t matter much to me if the inside looks rough.
That Everlane sweater looks so freaking good.
That’s awesome, thanks Zach, great comparison. I actually quite like the look of the corded cotton. It’s definitely very casual, much more so than the Oxford, but I think that’s what I’m looking for right now. The Oxford looks great too though, I don’t think you could have gone wrong either way and it sounds like that one was more what you were looking for. Thanks again!
Jake, how were the shoulders on the Linen-Cotton? When I’ve tried a similar Stafford blazer in-store, they felt a bit overpadded to me, but it might have been a different (older?) model, so curious if they’ve improved on it. It’s a damn shame too because the body fit me perfectly.
I just picked up a J Crew Factory Thompson suit in Chino and I was pleasantly surprised/ecstatic (same thing right?) when it arrived half-lined and in acetate. It is chino, so a bit thicker than a seersucker or linen, but I love it so far.
Just a couple things that caught my eye:
1) The button stance looks pretty darn high on the GAP blazer.
2) I really dislike that Ludlow Micro-Stripe Cotton (which is unusual for your blazer picks). It looks… frumpy? I can’t really put my finger on it.
Anyway, good writeup.
It’s still in the mail on the way, but I do remember there being a bit of a padded shoulder when I tried it on in-store. It wasn’t enough to deter me from buying it at that price, though. I liked the material, the fit, the lapels, and everything else enough to overlook the padded shoulder. Also, I will be wearing it in a business casual office environment and probably not very much casually, so the added structure might be appropriate in my case.
What’s wrong with polyester lining?
From the first couple lines of the article:
“The majority of affordable blazers are not just fully lined, but fully
lined in stuffy, suffocating-to-plenty polyester. Even if the shell is
cut in a summer fabric, an all poly lining will probably cause you to
overheat.“
The JCF Thompson herringbone fit me fairly well, but I’m extremely broad across the shoulders and chest. I do need to get the waist taken in a few inches.
I bought that Everlane sweater-blazer and I returned it. It’s a great idea, it was built well with good fabric, and it fit decently. (I’m almost exactly Joe’s size and I got a medium.) However, even though I love blazers and sweaters, their hybrid child just didn’t work for me. I think it combines the two without preserving their best qualities. This, gentlemen, is not in a class with Sharknados and Cronuts.
Because it’s knitted, it moves easily, but not by much. It sacrifices most of the structure of a jacket. The lapels are really flat at the collar and they curl when you move. The lapels also bow out quite a bit when it’s buttoned, and it looks kind of frumpy unbuttoned. It doesn’t preserve the sleek silhouette of the jacket. If you’ve got a few extra pounds, this just shrink-wraps ’em. But maybe I just needed a bigger size.
I also think it’s a solution for a problem that doesn’t exist. I don’t think there’s a blazer temperature gap like Christian D. says there is. And if there were, then you could just slip a thin sweater under the blazer. The additional layer gives you more flexibility.
I also think this is such a novelty that it’s going to draw a lot of attention. If that’s what you want (and it looks good on you), then go for it. Otherwise, I don’t see the point.
What are people’s thoughts on the Gap Brunson in Navy? I’m thinking of picking one up as I don’t have a casual cotton navy blazer for S/S use. The patch pockets are what’s giving me pause, but they might be just the thing. Thoughts? Experiences with it?
1. Agreed. Almost UNIQLO high.
2. Totally understood. Here’s why: It’s one of their sportcoats that comes in S/M/L. I can’t get into a small, and a large is huge. Medium is STILL a little too big, so all S/M/L unconstructed sportcoats from J. Crew need to be dialed in by my tailor, specifically at the waist. Thus, some frump in the fitting room pic. Still a great blazer, but would need a bit of tweaking since medium can lean towards a 41 chest.
Freakin UNI… don’t even get me started.
You’re right, the fit probably caused most of my reaction. Still something about the pattern has me still showing a question mark. I have a feeling an in-person might change my opinion.
Really? So far I’m in love with this thing. I’ve only ever gotten one thing form them thus far so my experience is fairly new but I’ll be getting….a couple things from them for sure. They also just released their new shirt line so I’ll be hoping on that too!
Upvoted for sharknados
By coincidence, I just got back from looking at that BR linen blazer. The one I tried on did not have functional buttonholes, but did have fake buttonhole stitching.
That brown glen plaid linen/cotton is pretty sexy — going to have to give it a try and hope I fit JCF Thompson better than I do JC Ludlow.
Anyone know much about Frank & Oak blazers? Just picked up a linen one for under 100 from them but am kinda nervous as I wait for it’s arrival.
Regarding the Ludlow in blue, you have to figure that a navy sport coat is something you’ll be using so often that it’s splurge worthy.
Makes sense- I felt like dressing it down could be tough, but that’s a great snag for the office. I had great luck with the Stafford camelhair when dressing it up a bit.
It’s your typical Gap blazer. Long arms, short tail. Their sport coats work fine for me because I’m average height with a long torso, but your mileage may vary.
I’ve tried a bunch of them, and have been hit or miss. Some I’ve really liked, but I haven’t been a fan of any of their linen options – most were lined, and all were super super stiff. Also, be prepared for super-chopped tails. The first blazer I got from them was pretty standard length, and they’ve just been getting shorter and shorter, to the point where the wool one I bought over the winter will probably be my last from them. That said, sign up for the Hunt Club and get free shipping and it’s pretty risk free (just remember to cancel your Hunt Club membership or skip crates if you aren’t buying anything).
I’ve been looking forward to this post. Thanks, Joe. I like the looks of that H&M blazer. And the close-up shot of the JCF blazer is very helpful. I’m continually disappointed by the descriptions/pictures on these websites. If only they could approach your attentiveness to detail. I mean “less is more” seems to be the guiding principle for most of these websites.
Oh I skip religiously. The one I got is only half lined so maybe some luck.
https://www.frankandoak.com/product/18896#!shopid=shop
I don’t even know what you guys are talking about. Joining the Hunt Club, skipping crates…
I will buy something from Frank and Oak when:
1) they list an item for sale on a page with a price
2) I can click “add to cart”
Sounds simple, right? I’m not jumping through all the hoops, crates, and Hunt Clubs it takes to get something from them. It’s just too complicated for my simple mind, and I can’t figure out the secret handshake it’s taking to shop there.
Haha fair enough. I eased myself into it a year or two back, so it’s become an easy way for me to score free shipping, but I totally understand where you’re coming from.
I bought the Ludlow sport coat described here, it is currently being tailored …the material is def thin and light which is ideal for summer though the color is not quite a navy but a richer, brighter more saturated hue of blue and has a slight shine to. Not that synthetic polyester sheen. Unconstructed which is great and seems a bit slimmer than a typical Ludlow lined suit jackets or sportscoats (I own 3 Ludlow suit jackets and 2 Ludlow blazers soon to be 4 including this one and the glen plaid English wool blazer in charcoal). I did get 25% off as part of some promo but that was a few weeks ago.
i picked one up, had it tailored and is ready to go. unfortunately, i have nowhere to go… yet. ;-p
I picked up a blue linen Copenhagen jacket last year when Suit Supply had them marked right down:
http://dappered.com/2013/08/the-monday-sales-tripod-8513/
Got to admit, it’s a wonderful item – I love it. Beautifully well-made, and the linen is lovely. Completely unlined and unstructured. Also, big plug for SS for their return policy – I ordered the wrong size and had to exchange it – didn’t cost me a cent, despite packages going back and forth the equivalent of 1.5 x around the world.
The only downside is that the jacket is VERY casual – much more so than it looks on the website. I was hoping it would be a little sleeker. That said, this is a pretty laid-back place, so it works well. Hell, even wearing a jacket sets you apart here.
Given the climate here, even a pure linen jacket is too hot for summer, but pretty much perfect for the rest of the year. I’d really like to add another jacket this year, maybe a linen/silk or a cotton. I’m even contemplating adding a beige linen suit from SS, but it’s probably out of my price range for the moment.
Loving the explosion in summer-specific fabric and styles available. For a place like this where you can wear them year-round, it suits me down to a tee.
Cheers,
Matto 🙂
The fact that SuitSupply isn’t even mentioned, while J.Crew’s cookie-cutter crap is all over the place is disgusting. Jump off their bandwagon already.
The title of the post is “…Affordable Blazers of Spring”. Though we all have different definitions of affordable, I think $349-$399 for blazers at SS is pushing the limits of “affordable” for the overwhelming majority.
I just got it from the tailor now.
I am 5’8 150lbs got the 36s
Looks tight in the pic but is actually not too bad
Not a perfect fit but whatever.
Helpful PTO article on removing the lining.
http://putthison.com/post/24962679714/un-lining-a-jacket-a-week-or-so-ago-i-picked-up
Am I wrong to simply call this a cardigan? Yes, it has lapels. It’s a novelty and nothing more.
I’ve got two INC blazers (unlined) never worn, with tags. Been meaning to post in the threads….
Anyone know what the armholes are like on the H&M blazer? Feel like H&M tends to run with low armholes, but this one looks a bit different.
I picked up a couple over the winter (navy cord and a sort of nailhead grey-blue cotton) and they’re not bad. I’m 6′, about 190 with 35″ arms and a 42″ chest and the 42R seems to fit decently. Tails were a bit short, but the arms were right on. One of them has a button that wasn’t sewed on totally right (they missed two of the four holes) but that’s a minor fix. I’m happy with them considering I got them both on sale for less than $120 CAD, but can’t speak to how they hold up long-term.
Sure is nice to not pay or wait for customs though (I’m also in Canada, like they are).
Doooo it. With that GiltCity code, it’s way to cheap ($77!) to pass up.
Yeah, sadly I didn’t see the Giltcity code until today, ordered yesterday. May re-order once I get the GC code and just return the first one to save the $25
Thanks for sharing that, I didn’t realize it was such an affordable option for a tailor to tape the seams. Good to know!!
It is indeed fully lined in poly
Anyone have any fit advice on the Uniqlo one – I generally wear a 38S or R? That seems to be on the cusp between S and M – if it’s really fitted I might be better off with the M. I’m 5’8″ and roughly 160lbs.
I picked this up today. Fits real well, and the lining is part polyester part cotton, so it breathes a bit.
http://www.jcpenney.com/men/claiborne/claiborne-cotton-stretch-blazer/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003450170&catId=cat100250022&deptId=dept20000014&extDim=true&topDim=Categories&topDimvalue=sport+coats&dimCombo=Categories%7CBrand%7C&dimCo
Speaking of the Ludlow, there’s also this (http://goo.gl/ENTo0T) Ludlow Sportcoat in mini-houndstooth cotton, which seems to be exactly the same jacket, just in a different pattern and light blueish grey instead of DARK, HOT navy.
H&M Blazer is $75 with promo code 1418
Can’t abide manufacturers that make functional sleeve buttons. It’s a pain to alter sleeve length. Even low-end brands are doing it. Why oh why?!
That’s a nice blazer, lighter weight cotton we need to look into that for women blazer.
I’m taking a shot at the H&M blazer. I ordered a similar jacket from Banana Republic, but it had the same arm restriction issues that I’ve seen in other BR blazers.
What’s the width of the lapels? Also should I size up or down or not?
Ludlows have a more modern 2.5 inch lapel … I dunno i like it but for everyone
The ludlow us slim but not too tight i think blazers at club monaco are def in need of sizing up ut ludlows have enough space to be brought in off the rack
Armholes are low IMO, returning mine as it is also a bit tight for the given size
Just received mine and it has that same problem, at least for me. Really liked the material though.