I want a Blazer Jacket!

[tomtomtuning]

I'm more of a street/causal dresser.. Jeans with a nice button shirt & shoes etc... But anyways..
I've always wanted a blazer but never really made the jump on the purchase.

I was at Express/Men and fell in love with some of there Blazers they had, but ouch 200.00 is a little tight for me right now. Normally i wouldn't mind but it's just not high in my purchase priority right now.

Any brands out there i should look out for that offer a more affordable Blazer/jacket that i can wear on top of my current outfits?

Thanks,
Tom.

 

[FashionIQ]

What is your price range, then?

 

[BOF]

You can probably go into most any department store and pick up a nice blazer for around $100 or so.

 

[tomtomtuning]

Originally Posted by FashionIQ

What is your price range, then?
I normally wouldn't mind the 200.00 price tag. But i want something nice and fits well. If i cant get that then id rather wait and spend the money on one i like.

Maybe 100.00 ish. I'm open to options.

Is 200.00 a norm for a dcent blazers?
Express, BR, AX and a few ive looked at were around $200.00

 

[gqreader239]

mysuitshop.com, measure yourself and get a jacket. afterwards you will have to alter it a bit, will bring you around $250 range depending on fabric choices.

 

[unicornwarrior]

You might be able to find some slightly cheaper ones at Urban Outfitters, if you're looking for something between 100-150-ish.

 

[jet]

I've got a raf simons blazer cut jacket with side pockets that might fit your bill.

 

[joel_954]

Try H&M. I got a nice blazer for $50 there last fall.

 

[sho'nuff]

i just got this, Alexander McQueen cotton/silk peak-lapel blazer

this will be my first casual blazer, too. i could have gone with a standard navy or grey unstructured blazer, but i want to experiment with this. see how it works out for me. will be casual but will wear it at night. i'll be a bit funky but i think it will be cool.

 

[ratboycom]

Go to a thrift store and find something that is close to the right fit and have it altered. Or go to Target and get a cheap ass blazer, its gonna be about the same material quality and construction as you would find at Express.

 

[ppllzz]

lol if your budget is $100 this is the wrong place to be asking

 

[Epaulet]

I'd say that $100 will get you a pretty **** new blazer - at least one that's not marked down considerably. It's pricey to construct a good one. Even Cheap Monday blazers - which have a sharp fit and are decently made - start at $150. It's better to get a used one that's made with good fabric. Thrift stores, though, can be difficult.

Your best bet is Ebay. Enter "Vintage Blazer 38" (change the 38 to whatever your size is) and there's a lot to choose from. The 60's slim lapel models are really great - and have ten times the character of anything from BR or the like.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by andyliu52

lol if your budget is $100 this is the wrong place to be asking

true. lol. look at me advising a $500 cotton blazer. i didnt read he had a 100 dollar budget sorry

 

[tomtomtuning]

Lot's of great info... i will be looking into all of these great ideas.

 

[Kregg]

Check the Buying and Selling on here (and supermarket on sufu). Also, great deals are to be had on eBay.