Re-visiting the black blazer?

[millevanille]

I'm having some difficulty coming up with some good fashion-forward alternatives to a black blazer. Being in the creative field, I'm running into problems choosing odd jackets with an interesting look. I think the black blazer stylishly tailored would be the obvious choice, but I do agree that black is kind of a harsh color for daytime wear--it just looks too contrasting.

Grey jackets that I've seen appear too "blah" and I need to break out beyond the blue jackets I already own. Earth tones to me are too warm--not the look I'm going for. And plaids/windowpanes are often too car salesmanish--though I wouldn't rule those out.

Checking this outfit out certainly has me thinking a deep purple could be a good option. What other options, besides the ubiquitous black blazer seen on so many creative types, would be a good choice for a smart, professional, stylish look?

 

[pvrhye]

Really? I think grey always looks more bold than navy.

 

[SpooPoker]

Originally Posted by millevanille

Checking this outfit out certainly has me thinking a deep purple could be a good option

 

[Gus]

In a recent meeting with a tailor from Naples they recommended brown. Navy was too "ho hum", grey had been done to death and they were bored with purples as accents. I saw a fair amount of very interesting browns in tweeds, rich linens. I especially liked a medium tweed brown with a purple over plaid.

But, if you want a dark solid, but want to avoid black and navy, why not try very dark greens. I saw some in Milan last fall in wool and corduroy that looked quite nice. Great paired with a blue shirt, jeans and a scarf.

One SFer, when I first met him wore a dark brown velvet jacket paired with jeans and a white shirt. Nice look.

 

[comrade]

Originally Posted by millevanille

I'm having some difficulty coming up with some good fashion-forward alternatives to a black blazer. Being in the creative field, I'm running into problems choosing odd jackets with an interesting look. I think the black blazer stylishly tailored would be the obvious choice, but I do agree that black is kind of a harsh color for daytime wear--it just looks too contrasting.

Grey jackets that I've seen appear too "blah" and I need to break out beyond the blue jackets I already own. Earth tones to me are too warm--not the look I'm going for. And plaids/windowpanes are often too car salesmanish--though I wouldn't rule those out.

Checking this outfit out certainly has me thinking a deep purple could be a good option. What other options, besides the ubiquitous black blazer seen on so many creative types, would be a good choice for a smart, professional, stylish look?

Where are you and how much will you spend ?
Jay Kos in New York has beautiful well- tailored jackets
that come in interesting colors/patterns.
They have more that what's in their website.

http://www.jaykos.com/

 

[Nicola]

Originally Posted by millevanille

Grey jackets that I've seen appear too "blah" and I need to break out beyond the blue jackets I already own. Earth tones to me are too warm--not the look I'm going for. And plaids/windowpanes are often too car salesmanish--though I wouldn't rule those out.


Spring/summer or Fall/winter?

For spring think the opposite end from black. Plenty of non grey light jackets. Cream or even bright blue.

For fall/winter cord jackets or velvet if fitted well even in earth tones.

 

[millevanille]

Thanks everyone.

Originally Posted by pvrhye

Really? I think grey always looks more bold than navy.

More bold? I dunno. Grey is cool. I guess I'm looking for some inspiration. I can just think of two recent appointments where folks were wearing mid/dark grey jackets--looked terrible.

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Hey man--back atcha'!

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

In a recent meeting with a tailor from Naples they recommended brown. Navy was too "ho hum", grey had been done to death and they were bored with purples as accents. I saw a fair amount of very interesting browns in tweeds, rich linens. I especially liked a medium tweed brown with a purple over plaid.

But, if you want a dark solid, but want to avoid black and navy, why not try very dark greens. I saw some in Milan last fall in wool and corduroy that looked quite nice. Great paired with a blue shirt, jeans and a scarf.

One SFer, when I first met him wore a dark brown velvet jacket paired with jeans and a white shirt. Nice look.

Yeah that's interesting. I try to avoid brown/greens, but in very dark shades, I agree that might be an option. I question corduroy or velvet in a business casual setting, but that might be my lack of vision.

Originally Posted by comrade

Where are you and how much will you spend ?
Jay Kos in New York has beautiful well- tailored jackets
that come in interesting colors/patterns.
They have more that what's in their website.

http://www.jaykos.com/

Some of those are interesting. I'm due in New York in the near future would be worth checking out. Unfortunately I'm trying to keep things to B&S prices, but could be swayed by the right piece.

Originally Posted by Nicola

Cream or even bright blue.

Yes I'm exploring these options. I just want to balance more toward business and less like I'm dining at the resort. Again some visual inspiration would help.

 

[DerekS]

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

thats a slick jacket spoo. I gotta say, not crazy about the shoes though...and no DJ or Sub or bracelets?!

hehe