Does this SC look dated ? New SC added on page 2 - Page 3

That's what I'm doing, hehe.

I think the idea is that because the SC looks fairly old, it is likely to have lower armholes rather than higher ones. I would think it is a fair assumption even though that particular picture doesn't reveal the cut of the armholes. Are you sure you like the envelope pockets?

Looks OK to me. The only thing I don't like is the very steeply slanted pocket flaps. Would be better with open patch pockets, no flaps.

I think it looks like a standard USA made tweed coat from the mid or late 70s. The wide lapels and proportional pocket flaps mark it as a period product.

Woven leather buttons are fine with tweeds.

Workmanship may be fine. Hard to know more without seeing the label.

Again, without knowing the label, it's hard to say if price is high for ebay.

But if you want it, buy it.
Edited by mack11211 - 8/11/11 at 8:34pm

Agree.

LE was pretty good, actually.

between the buttons and the styling of the coat I would say yes. it is very late 80/early 90's. Reminds me of something a college professor would have worn around this time.

Its marginal, but if pressed to choose, I would go with dated. Might require some work to make it fit modern, definitely a button swap, but the lapels are not terrible. Quarters are a bit too closed for me, and the gorge is a little low.

No, neither actually. If I had to pick between the two, Id take this newer one, but I suggest neither.

I've bought quite a few sportcoats on ebay lately. Some have been fantastic, some have been meh, and one was absolutely miserable.

I say your first step is to measure a well fitting jacket that you have and find a jacket that has similar measurements. Having to tailor an already overpriced sportcoat sucks.

I have found some really nice, high quality stuff for under $40.

For example:

(some of the softest camelhair I've felt)
Got beat up on the lapels, but I love it




I'd be cautious before dropping $125 for a blazer.