Quote: (04-21-2012 11:09 PM)WestIndianArchie Wrote:
Quote: (04-21-2012 03:48 PM)1bliss Wrote:
For all of you who rock blazers often (like myself), just wondering where you buy your blazers from? Lots of places sell blazers but to find a good slim fitting isn't too easy.
Personally, I always check out Zara, Mexx and Stars as they seem to have pretty good blazers sometimes.
More of a sports coat guy myself,
- J. Press
- Paul Stuart
- Vintage/Thrift + add elbow patches + finish with taxi driver's/newsboy cap.
Darts (to bring in the jacket) usually cost me about 40 bucks.
WIA
Haha, J. Press, very old school. Have to say though, I don't think their cut flatters anyone.
I've heard great things about
SuitSupply. Their blazer selection isn't big right now, but I'm digging this one:
I definitely want to get a suit or blazer in cookie monster blue/marine blue at some point.
Here's Muhammad Ali rocking one.
I also find that double breasted coats give your torso a more contoured, tapered, V shape, especially for the more muscular guys who can look boxy in a suit. A good double-breasted suit is always a bit of a show-stopper. I prefer the ones with a lower button stance, like so:
The lowered button stance gives a more open, relaxed, debonair appearance. The angle of the lapels looks more natural, smooth. The high stance ones make you look like a tight-ass doorman, like so: