Two different light blue summer sports jackets

[wozniak]

Looking for a summer lightweight blend of wool/linen/cotton. Wear with jeans, light colored khakis/chinos, etc. What do you think of one of these two choices ?

 

[epsilon22]

I prefer a paler shade of light blue like what The Armoury had a couple of seasons ago:

It's surprisingly easy to pair with trousers (from navy to mid grey to light grey to light taupe/beige to khaki). For shirts I've only worn it with solid white or white/blue stripes.

 

[comrade]

Looking for a summer lightweight blend of wool/linen/cotton. Wear with jeans, light colored khakis/chinos, etc. What do you think of one of these two choices ? View attachment 2145089 View attachment 2145091

Both are fine, but I prefer the wider lapel on the second

 

[wozniak]

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Both are fine, but I prefer the wider lapel on the second

Thank you very much for your comment Very perceptive of you - the first one has their standard 2.75 lapels, and the other is 3.5 standard. Because these will be made to measure for me I will be getting 4 inch lapels for either due to my proportional jacket size.

 

[wozniak]

I prefer a paler shade of light blue like what The Armoury had a couple of seasons ago:
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It's surprisingly easy to pair with trousers (from navy to mid grey to light grey to light taupe/beige to khaki). For shirts I've only worn it with solid white or white/blue stripes.

Thank you for the comment and helpful representative photo. I feel the first one is kind of a light "bluejeans blue" and more social fun summer jacket, and the second more grey blue and a bit more business like.

 

[DorianGreen]

Absolutely the second one, lovely cloth and nice proportioned lapels.

 

[epsilon22]

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Thank you very much for your comment Very perceptive of you - the first one has their standard 2.75 lapels, and the other is 3.5 standard. Because these will be made to measure for me I will be getting 4 inch lapels for either due to my proportional jacket size.

I'm definitely biased but I don't like the 2.75 lapels. All my jackets are ~3.5. I think in terms of color I also prefer the second fabric. Nice patterns too.

 

[wozniak]

I'm definitely biased but I don't like the 2.75 lapels. All my jackets are ~3.5. I think in terms of color I also prefer the second fabric. Nice patterns too.

Ya either jacket is available with 4 " lapels. I have decided on the second one just because I think its nicer looking fabric. It is Drago fabric.

 

[wozniak]

Absolutely the second one, lovely cloth and nice proportioned lapels.

I agree with the second one being a nicer cloth (drago), however the lapels would be made to 4" on both fabrics for me.

 

[Duke Santos]

I love the second one. That's a really well-integrated check on the jacket. Plus, the lapels are much more contemporary.