NOTE: This drops to $115 if you were lucky enough to get one of those user specific F&F 50% off codes.
Kudos to BR for attacking not one, but now two body types with their blazer / sportcoat (and hopefully suit jacket?) fits. A few of us were sad when they killed off their old “tailored fit” in favor of the much slimmer “modern slim” which now peppers their inventory. And that’s all they had for a while. The very trim, modern slim. Twas not a good time for those on the thicker side. But this brand new “Standard” fit? It’s pretty much the old tailored fit.
Meaning: both the old Tailored fit and this new “Standard” fit look like they’ve been sculpted by a scissors and sewing machine wielding pro… but they’re not tight either. Sculpted, yet won’t squeeze the broader / strength training crowd. That is, unless you’re a hulked out monster / freak beast (NSFW language, yet hilarious satire), then, well, you’re probably all custom all the time anyway.
An un-altered, fresh out of the box, 40R on 5’10” / 185lbs. Not bad.
Fully lined. Not ideal for many of us.
They seem to be sticking w/ functioning sleeve buttons, which are tougher to tailor.
It’s a welcome addition to their lineup, but BR’s continued dedication to full linings and functional sleeve button holes are gonna turn a lotta guys off. Those two details might even send many in the direction of alternatives like the J. Crew Crosby fit or Spier and Mackay’s “Contemporary” Fit (both of which are similar to this “standard” fit, but come with non functioning sleeve buttons and more breathable half-linings and/or breezier lining fabrics).
In regards to this particular blue cotton sportcoat: It’s not something you’d want to wear in the heat. The cotton is a soft, almost brushed/short nap like flannel. Nice, but thick. A touch stiff due to that thickness. And when combined with the full lining, it can get quite sweaty, awfully quick. The back of my shirt was nicely soaked post photo shoot. Which is not what happens when wearing minimally lined lightweight wool or linen jackets that have been previously featured on this site. Even in 95+ heat.
Worn above with BR’s lightweight, vintage straight chino, Wall + Water Suede Single monks,
a Ledbury white fine twill shirt, and the Armogan Spirit of St. Louis Chronograph.
From wheelhouse standards like chinos and sweaters, to fancy holiday stuff like velvet blazers and…
Weekend update: JCF drops the price on those suede boots to under $80 (final sale…
Fall textures. Smoothly suited. Dark and sleek. Etc.
In person with an iconic loafer... in a not so classic shade.
It's autumnal temptation time. Coats. Boots. Blazers. Sweaters. Shoes.
Brooks Brothers also gets in on the "sale's on sale" act.