Unstructured Sport Coat Suggestions

[ohdannyboy]

All,

I am looking to add an unstructured sport coat to my wardrobe for the spring / summer, but am a bit unsure where to look for and what to expect with such a casual sport coat.

I would greatly appreciate anybody's advice. Also, I'm sure I'll need to add more info, so just let me know what would help and I'll post it up.

Thanks,

Dan

 

[Jamesgatz]

I've been happy with Canali Kei jackets.

 

[ohdannyboy]

Thank Jamesgatz! A quick search seems to indicate high quality, but that the shoulders may be slightly padded and not fully natural; is this the case? If so, how does it fit in the shoulder?

 

[ohdannyboy]

Also, while I'll certainly keep an eye out for the Canali Kei on B&S / eBay, any suggestions at a lower price point?

 

[kungapa]

Boglioli and LBM 1911 are my two staple brands. Lardini is also a good one. And recently, there's been plenty of lower end brands moving into that category.

 

[hpreston]



Thank Jamesgatz! A quick search seems to indicate high quality, but that the shoulders may be slightly padded and not fully natural; is this the case? If so, how does it fit in the shoulder?

I have two winter weight Canali KEI sport coats, and I am on the look out for a summer weight one.

Both of the winter weight sport coats have zero padding in the shoulder.

 

[ohdannyboy]



I have two winter weight Canali KEI sport coats, and I am on the look out for a summer weight one.
Both of the winter weight sport coats have zero padding in the shoulder.

very interesting, thanks for that info hpreston. I was basing it off of this thread: http://www.styleforum.net/t/251063/canali-kei-range

 

[TauKappaEpsilon]

Where can you buy an LBM 1911 blazer?

 

[jrd617]

Canali Kei is a good pick

Corneliani is also now doing a jacket called the "Easy" with completely unpadded shoulders

 

[connor09]

Paul Stuart or Brooks Brothers

 

[reidrothchild]

I second Boglioli. I picked one up during the Yoox sample sale for $150 recently and love it. No structure whatsoever. They recntly had a few LBM 1911 on there as well for under $200. Plenty of Boglioli for around $400 currently.

 

[Gus]

Polo usually has several that they bring in to add to their recent collections. They are having a sale in a few days. You could probably get one at a good discount (40% off or so).

I think seersucker or tan cotton is good to add to your spring/summer wardrobe.

 

[buzzron]

Canali Kei is a good pick
Corneliani is also now doing a jacket called the "Easy" with completely unpadded shoulders

That's a good one.

 

[MZhammer]

I've been happy with Canali Kei jackets.

+1
Mine is a flannel winter weight with no shoulder padding. Awesome jacket

 

[Flake]



I second Boglioli. I picked one up during the Yoox sample sale for $150 recently and love it. No structure whatsoever. They recntly had a few LBM 1911 on there as well for under $200. Plenty of Boglioli for around $400 currently.

+1
Boglioli is my go to. Fits great, but runs a little small I find. LBM 1911 is another favorite as well. Fit is a little less consistent for me. Just picked up a Scott James DB, unlined, in cotton. Nice fit and good bang for the buck.