jungleroller
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Jungalo, do you own a blue blazer/odd jacket? I can't recall. But if so, do you mind posting a picture?
That gray jacket you posted a few hours ago from HSM is something you should pass on. It does look orphaned (as will all gray jackets without some very, very casual details). The other two were simply too country. It isn't a big deal to have slight redundancy in staples, but when looking at more unique fare, you need to ask yourself, "Do I already own something that, with the same shirt, tie, and trousers, would achieve the same effect?" I think at this point, the answer would be yes on most countrified blazers you find on eBay. I know they are cheap, but it's worth patiently waiting for a few staples to come up.
Also, steer clear of three buttons. I know they're everywhere on eBay. And I generally like three buttons (provided you've the height). But they definitely shouldn't be the foundation of any wardrobe.
It's a thrifted 3 button EZ
This is the only solid navy jacket (sep) that I have. I don't have any other solid colored sport coats. All of the SC I do have have been thrifted so their age and style reflects that. Most of them are American brands too. Which now that it's been pointed out to me are quite boxy and vintage looking. I didn't think any of them looked bad before, but now seeing them in more "educated" eyes I kind of want to get rid of most of them. I'm a pattern whore admittedly. It's hard for me to look beyond a pattern that appeals to me and into the rest of the SC to determine it's overall look. I think eventually I'd like to get my SC's down to 10ish. 2-4 solids, 4-6 (or more! lol) patterned fun/country jackets.