The Perfect Double Breasted Blazer

[vinsanimo]

Hey guys,
I've been looking for the "perfect" double breasted blazer for a while now, and it is proving to be very difficult. I'm very picky about how all of my clothes look, because i'm not rich by any means so I must LOVE my clothes.

My checklist includes:

- AFFORDABLE (preferably under $400 for the blazer only)
- Modern slimmer fit
- peak lapels
- 6 buttons properly spaced out (when the blazers closed, the buttons shouldn't be too close or far apart)
- Colour can be anything really besides white, or vibrant neon reds, pinks, greens, oranges, yellow's etc

Something along these lines:

 

[P-K-L]

You might find something at suit supply

http://eu.suitsupply.com/en_RU/jackets?prefn1=fitID&prefv1=Double Breasted

 

[vinsanimo]

You might find something at suit supply

http://eu.suitsupply.com/en_RU/jackets?prefn1=fitID&prefv1=Double Breasted

Yea i've looked there, kind of in the middle of opinion there. Don't hate them, but I don't love them either...thank though!

 

[GBR]

If you want something like those you illustrate you had better start reading more - none fit and are all a disgrace. Elegance is not a word to be associated with any of these rags.

 

[cbfn]

You can ask some parents if you can inherit their 8 year old son's blazer when he grows out of it.

 

[vinsanimo]

If you want something like those you illustrate you had better start reading more - none fit and are all a disgrace. Elegance is not a word to be associated with any of these rags.

harsh...I think all of the blazers pictured look very nice. But thanks Tom Ford
Would you mind posting a pic of your opinion of a well fitting double breasted blazer?

 

[vinsanimo]

You can ask some parents if you can inherit their 8 year old son's blazer when he grows out of it.

 

[jaywhyy]

It's hard to gauge what you want. The three jackets you've posted all differ in fabric, and the 2nd one looks like an unconstructed. Those are all very "trendy" fits as well, with the 1st and 3rd too tight in the waist judging from the pulling at the buttons, and the 1st and 2nd being very short in length.

What fabric do you want? Do you want it to be constructed or unconstructed? Is it for casual wear with chinos or for business?

 

[vinsanimo]

It's hard to gauge what you want. The three jackets you've posted all differ in fabric, and the 2nd one looks like an unconstructed. Those are all very "trendy" fits as well, with the 1st and 3rd too tight in the waist judging from the pulling at the buttons, and the 1st and 2nd being very short in length.

What fabric do you want? Do you want it to be constructed or unconstructed? Is it for casual wear with chinos or for business?

Honestly as long as it fits the checklist, the rest don't matter as much. I would prefer something that can be worn in both casual and formal occasions, but I'm 19 now, so if i'm wearing a blazer its formal enough. I've looked at several website already, but they're either too expensive or not my size. Any double breasted blazers you could link me would be amazing.

 

[YRR92]

Dude, your question is massively broad. You want navy. I'm just going to tell you that right now. You also want to learn how a jacket should fit, because all three you posted are pulling at the buttons and will make you look either like a child, or like you gained a lot of weight since you bought the jacket.

I can't think of an option on par with SuitSupply for what you're looking for, to be honest. Try and check them out in person.

 

[vinsanimo]

Dude, your question is massively broad. You want navy. I'm just going to tell you that right now. You also want to learn how a jacket should fit, because all three you posted are pulling at the buttons and will make you look either like a child, or like you gained a lot of weight since you bought the jacket.

I can't think of an option on par with SuitSupply for what you're looking for, to be honest. Try and check them out in person.

What do you think about J.Crew's DB? I was thinking of buying that, but the lapels look too thin, and the blazer looks a bit long

 

[YRR92]

What do you think about J.Crew's DB? I was thinking of buying that, but the lapels look too thin, and the blazer looks a bit long

Never seen it in person. Jacket length is so screwy on models anyway that I don't go by the pictures.

The only DB jackets I see on J. Crew's website are the top halves of suits. They sit pretty badly on the model -- not pulling, but they make him a little too hourglass shaped. Buying the top half of a suit (even when it's sold as a "blazer") is not such a good idea -- it looks like you tore your suit pants.

Also, semantically: A blazer is a solid jacket, without matching pants. The standard is navy. Contrasting buttons, more-textured fabric, and some kind of styling (often patch pockets) are what set them apart from navy suit jackets. I happen to like blazers with all three elements, but I dress very traditionally. I think you need at least one of those elements to keep it from looking like a suit jacket.

The term "blazer" gets applied to suit jackets (which have, y'know, matching trousers), and sport coats (which do not, but which are generally not solid navy).

I think a classic navy blazer is a very useful thing to have in a wardrobe, because it dresses way up,



and way down:



Just get a better haircut than I had this April, and you're set.

I like sport coats, and suits are important, but if you're our age, and just starting out, then you can get away with what I wore in that top picture (navy blazer, gray wool trousers, and a crisp white shirt) for very conservative occasions, and add sportcoats later. A DB jacket is a little less conservative, but it will work. I wear my DB blazer less than that single-breasted one, but that's because the SB is one of my best-fitting coats, and the DB isn't quite right.

 

[JASONBLOOD]

Hey- i just had my tailor in milan denis frison make me a db navy with brass buttons. Top! Maybe i can pull this off better than some naysayers. But its sick. Have probably ten jackets feom borrelli rubinacci orazio luciano etc with horn but for the big boy i went bespoke.