What sport coat would you buy for $500-800?

[HEPennypacker]

Although I have three good suits, I don't have a decent sport coat, and I need one. I'm looking for a versatile one that I can wear to work (attorney). I wear the usual charcoal/navy pants. What do you guys think about this one:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

I live in the DC area for what it's worth. Thanks in advance.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

That one is perfect for what you're doing.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

Check out the Filene's Metro Center. It frequently has very good deals on Zegna and HF mainline among others. Sometimes you find a great deal. There's a Nordstrom Rack in Rockville/Gaithersburg that frequently has Canali if you're on the MD side and a Syms in Rockville sometimes has HF mainline/Canali, but is hit and miss. The Filene's in Rockville is generally worthless.

NoVA has its own discounters, but I'm totally unfamiliar.

 

[HEPennypacker]

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm planning a trip out to the outlets this weekend. But so that I have an idea of what to look for, which of these coats would you suggest for navy/charcoal pants:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

or

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...size=42%20Long

Specifically with regard to the tan coat, could it work with charcoal pants?

 

[Harold falcon]

Consider

http://www.jpressonline.com/sportcoa...etail.php?ix=4

On sale now.

 

[thepeacock]

The tan can work with charcoal depending on the shade (something in the middle - not too dark or too light).

However, since you are an attorney I would go with either the initial sport coat or the first one in the quoted text. They are a little more subtle and can both work with navy or charcoal pants.

Originally Posted by HEPennypacker

Thanks for the suggestions. I'm planning a trip out to the outlets this weekend. But so that I have an idea of what to look for, which of these coats would you suggest for navy/charcoal pants:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

or

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...size=42%20Long

Specifically with regard to the tan coat, could it work with charcoal pants?

 

[pnin22]

An attorney is tripping to outlets for discount suiting? What has the world come to!

 

[sho'nuff]

You have a budget up to 800 dollars? Check out the_luxstore on ebay. He specializes in ralph lauren. Some nice cashmere and wool sportcoats that can be had for around 800 but you may be able to haggle a bit.

I have two rl cashmere sportcoats I got around 700-800 each and they're out of this world.

 

[J. Cogburn]

Drive up to Westminster, Maryland, and see Elio at English-American. I just ordered a great made-to-measure sport coat from him for $600 and I guarantee you that the final garment will fit me (and likely you) better than anything you are going to buy off the rack from Brooks Brothers. Moreover, you get to choose from the complete line of Holland & Sherry fabrics, so your selection is better to boot. Takes about six weeks .....

 

[bananananana]

Originally Posted by HEPennypacker

Although I have three good suits, I don't have a decent sport coat, and I need one. I'm looking for a versatile one that I can wear to work (attorney). I wear the usual charcoal/navy pants. What do you guys think about this one:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

I live in the DC area for what it's worth. Thanks in advance.

Shameless advertising but you can check out my thread. Have a cashmere Bamford & Sons with a 18.75" shoulder that might work for you as a 42.

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=192615

 

[Mark from Plano]

For $500-$800 I'd have one custom made by mytailor.com or someone of their ilk. Price is likely to be at the top end of the range, but probably not too much more. Would be fully canvassed, good workmanship, made to your specs, etc.

 

[J. Cogburn]

For $500-$800 I'd have one custom made by mytailor.com or someone of their ilk. Price is likely to be at the top end of the range, but probably not too much more. Would be fully canvassed, good workmanship, made to your specs, etc.

Ah yes, forgot to mention, the sport coat I ordered from E-A is fully canvassed as well.

 

[KingOfTheForum]

Realistically, for $500-$800, my tailor will make a full-canvas sportcoat for me and probably through in a few shirts. I think that Brooks Brothers is over-rated/priced anyway.

 

[Gus]

I have picked up several amazing jackets on B&S on SF at a fraction of their sale price in a retail store. But, you really need to know your measurements and it is even better that you know how you fit a particular model of a brand. A few months ago I got a $1800 Borrelli jacket for $375 here. Fits like a dream, but I was familiar with the model.

 

[random-adam]

Originally Posted by J. Cogburn

Drive up to Westminster, Maryland, and see Elio at English-American.

Seconded. I just spent the morning at Elio's with my brother; we're having some suits made for my wedding next year. The man knows his stuff. He seems to prefer lots of break and the standard American sack suit look, but went willingly along with what I had in mind.

It's worth your time.