Keep or alter my G&H navy blazer?

[orangefender]

Hi,

I've been reading the wealth of information on these boards for a couple of years or so now, and wanted some opinions on the Gieves & Hawkes navy blazer I picked up for a song a few years back (see pic - apologies for the apparent state of the room (in the process of moving house)). The jacket is a 38S and I usually wear a 38R,

What I want is a versatile jacket which looks as much at home on a night out on the town as it does in the office or at a christening. It's a tall order I know, but I've read that this is what you should be aiming for from right jacket. I am aware of the trend towards a shorter cut which I like. I am early 30s, 5' 9" with a 38" chest, and looking for something which is modern looking without being too fashion forward.

I've seen some nice examples online (one in particular from Rag & Bone), but before I part with a few hundred pounds on a new jacket I wonder whether I could make this blazer from my existing wardrobe work with a few changes. To date I have only worn it to family affairs such as graduations and christenings, as I would not be comfortable wearing it at the pub or popping into town. I wonder whether replacing the silver buttons with mother of pearl or perhaps blue would achieve the desired result.

 

[orangefender]

Bump!

 

[DocHolliday]

The angle makes it hard to tell much about it. But it looks better than many of the coats we see on SF.

 

[MikeDT]

I looks like a seagull crapped all over it, clean your mirror. Can't tell much from that picture anyway.

 

[TheTukker]

Need better pics. Also, you need to clean up your room.

 

[benny]

I'm tempted to say it looks nice but you could post a few clearer pics to be sure.