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post #211 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:23am
I don't like the patches. Way too loud. If you want a diff blazer just for the buttons, just get a set of the buttons and swap them onto one of your blazers whenever summer rolls around.
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post #212 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:28am
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Originally Posted by unbelragazzo View Post

I don't like the patches. Way too loud. If you want a diff blazer just for the buttons, just get a set of the buttons and swap them onto one of your blazers whenever summer rolls around.

 

Well I didn't get it just for the buttons. It is a very light weight construction whereas my other blazer is not. The buttons were just the thing that tipped the scale. Besides, I still want a blazer with brass buttons. I just want one with MOP too.

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post #213 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:34am
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Originally Posted by Caustic Man View Post

I actually brought myself to the point of buying another navy blazer. I have been looking for something with white MOP buttons for when summer hits and I found a great deal. Just one peculiar thing about this jacket. As you can see it has white leather elbow patches. I don't know how I feel about this. I might have them removed. Thoughts?




That's horrible.
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post #214 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:34am
Well I'd just get one in a lightweight construction (and a lighter color than that) and then switch the buttons according to season.
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post #215 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:35am
Also I'm on my phone so I can't really tell but those buttons look more like white plastic than MoP
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post #216 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:40am
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They are definitely MOP. There is even roughness from the shell on the back of the buttons. I just cannot bring myself to switch buttons every season. I'd rather just have two blazers.

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post #217 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:41am
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Originally Posted by Caustic Man View Post

Thoughts?



As has been said, the elbow patches are awful, awful, awful. I also find the lapels dangerously narrow.
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post #218 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:43am
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Originally Posted by Ivar View Post


As has been said, the elbow patches are awful, awful, awful. I also find the lapels dangerously narrow.

 

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I think they may be going away soon. lol

 

Thanks!

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post #219 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:44am
You should be able to get the elbow patches removed if you don't like them.

Edit: looks like you already know that.
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post #220 of 227
3/13/13 at 4:46am
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Oh yes, definitely. The reason why I bought it despite it having the patches was because I knew I could get rid of them.

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post #221 of 227
4/7/13 at 2:31pm
I'm considering getting a navy sport coat in Minnis Fresco with smoked MOP buttons and patch pockets. My question is regarding the breast pocket. Should that be a patch pocket too?
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post #222 of 227
4/7/13 at 2:34pm
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Originally Posted by taxgenius View Post

I'm considering getting a navy sport coat in Minnis Fresco with smoked MOP buttons and patch pockets. My question is regarding the breast pocket. Should that be a patch pocket too?

Yep go for it.
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post #223 of 227
4/7/13 at 2:34pm
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I'm considering getting a navy sport coat in Minnis Fresco with smoked MOP buttons and patch pockets. My question is regarding the breast pocket. Should that be a patch pocket too?
You can go either patch or welt. The more conservative approach is welt. If you are unsure, probably welt. I happen to like the patch breast pocket, but if I get another patch-pocket jacket, I would probably go welt just for variety.
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post #224 of 227
4/7/13 at 2:38pm
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Originally Posted by taxgenius View Post

I'm considering getting a navy sport coat in Minnis Fresco with smoked MOP buttons and patch pockets. My question is regarding the breast pocket. Should that be a patch pocket too?

 

Personal preference. I do not like patch breast pockets, but if you do: get it.

Honestly, one could argue that a patch breast pocketed jacket is not suitable for a work meeting, but, unless you work in a super conservative office, no one really cares.

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post #225 of 227
4/7/13 at 2:40pm
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Originally Posted by Victor Elfo View Post

Personal preference. I do not like patch breast pockets, but if you do: get it.
Honestly, one could argue that a patch breast pocketed jacket is not suitable for a work meeting, but, unless you work in a super conservative office, no one really cares.
Eh, if you work in a conservative office, you probably shouldn't be wearing a patch pocket jacket at all.
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