Laundry Men blazers fit?

[DGP]

I saw a very nice blazer by Laundry Men online, but wasn't sure what the fit was like and what size to go with. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks.

Edit: I just ordered this one from Neimans sale. The only size they had was 42, which I can wear in very slim fitting jackets, but in larger ones I need a 40. Since it was the last one, and they offer free shipping for a little while, I decided to try it out.

 

[drizzt3117]

Laundry makes men's clothes? I have to give you props for consistently trying some of the more eclectic things on the SW forum.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Laundry makes men's clothes? I have to give you props for consistently trying some of the more eclectic things on the SW forum.
This is the jacket: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mp/NMM00AJ_mp.jpg I'd been looking for a blazer with browns in it, but not striped. I kind of liked the design of this one, but I have no idea whether it will fit. But, for $138, I figured why not give it a try.

 

[Get Smart]

that actually looks real nice! For $138 I'd get it

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

that actually looks real nice! For $138 I'd get it

I ordered it, I just hope it fits! I figured it would look awesome with really dark jeans and either a white or plain brown button down shirt.

 

[drizzt3117]

That actually does look pretty good, let us know how it turns out.

 

[DGP]

Update:

Well, it arrived and was promptly returned to the local NM. It was too big (everywhere), and the color was much more gold than the picture looked. The material was also a synthetic blend that I didn't like too much. Instead, I went to Barneys and got a coop blazer in black. It's relatively short and fitted, with peak lapels and one button. Retail $395, on sale for $239. Not the best bargain, but it was one of the first blazers I've tried on in a while that I can wear with jeans and not have to alter at all. And it has a bit of that vintage tux jacket look and fit. When I got home I noticed some light colored dirt on one cuff, but it rubbed off right away (I guess that happens when something sits on a rack all season).

 

[drizzt3117]

I didn't like those Coop blazers at all. Did you try and find a R&B one? I thought they were on sale but I could have been wrong. I think retail was also in the $400 range and they're pretty nice IMO.

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

I didn't like those Coop blazers at all. Did you try and find a R&B one? I thought they were on sale but I could have been wrong. I think retail was also in the $400 range and they're pretty nice IMO.


Maybe I missed it, but the Barneys in BH doesn't have the same RB selection as the one at SCP. I also wanted something that looked a bit dressier than RB usually makes.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

Maybe I missed it, but the Barneys in BH doesn't have the same RB selection as the one at SCP. I also wanted something that looked a bit dressier than RB usually makes.

Ah, I thought you went to the SCP one. The RB blazer though, is quite dressy. You should check it out, mine is my fav black one. It is 3 button though so if you wanted a 1 button...

 

[DGP]

Originally Posted by drizzt3117

Ah, I thought you went to the SCP one. The RB blazer though, is quite dressy. You should check it out, mine is my fav black one. It is 3 button though so if you wanted a 1 button...

For this kind of coat I like a one, maybe two button best. When I wear a shorter three button, it always feels like it's too comnpressed, and I'm wearing my little brother's jacket. However, especially with a one button, the shorter length looks intentional. It also distinguishes it from suit coats, where I always buy two or three button. By the way, what did the selection of coop blazers look like? Did they have much in a 50 (40 US)? What were the prices like? My favorite aspect of their blazers are their RTW nature, I don't need to alter mine at all. If they had more on sale, I might make a quick trip there at some point this week.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by DGP

For this kind of coat I like a one, maybe two button best. When I wear a shorter three button, it always feels like it's too comnpressed, and I'm wearing my little brother's jacket. However, especially with a one button, the shorter length looks intentional. It also distinguishes it from suit coats, where I always buy two or three button. By the way, what did the selection of coop blazers look like? Did they have much in a 50 (40 US)? What were the prices like? My favorite aspect of their blazers are their RTW nature, I don't need to alter mine at all. If they had more on sale, I might make a quick trip there at some point this week.

I didn't really look because I don't really find it too inspiring, esp for the price.