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what kind of jacket to wear with jeans/button down?

bugatti.veyron

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I'm looking for some kind of sport coat/blazer. A classic navy blazer seems too formal for southern california...any suggestions?

Also, what are some fairly inexpensive brands that I could look into?
 

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Cotton seems the obvious choice: couple of buttons, unlined, no padding.
The slightly smarter alternative would be something in a wool/linen mix but, again, without shoulder padding etc.
 

Cant kill da Rooster

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Corduroy and cotton are about as dressed down as you can get.

What do you call inexpensive?
 

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Originally Posted by tjcam
now that's funny
Seriously, I'm getting so sick of all these affected habits masquerading under the guise of spazzatura. If you're not gonna fasten your tie properly, button your collar buttons, leave your sleeves alone etc. ... If you're not gonna wear clothes how they are supposed to be worn then just dig out your wife beater and sweats and stop pretending to dress like the big boys. Edit: that's a generic 'you', not aimed at you TJ.
 

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Hmm the jcrew one might be just what I'm looking for

Just out of curiosity though, what other pants can be worn with a jacket like that? would navy/dark grey trousers work? khakis?

thanks for the help guys!
 

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Originally Posted by Ianiceman
Seriously, I'm getting so sick of all these affected habits masquerading under the guise of spazzatura. If you're not gonna fasten your tie properly, button your collar buttons, leave your sleeves alone etc. ... If you're not gonna wear clothes how they are supposed to be worn then just dig out your wife beater and sweats and stop pretending to dress like the big boys.

Edit: that's a generic 'you', not aimed at you TJ.


I believe all those affectations were invented by the big boys.
 

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I'm in SoCal and I wear a Ralph Lauren gray camel hair sport coat with jeans and button down.
 

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Originally Posted by WhateverYouLike
I believe all those affectations were invented by the big boys.

All depends on your definition of the big boys. I know all about Agnelli but I see the affectations most commonly in magazine photo spreads and ads like the one linked, in a desperate attempt to add a 'fashion' aspect to a long standing style and ultimately get us to part with more cash. This is why I have nothing but contempt for the sheep who follow these habits. If you wear a button collar shirt and don't fasten the buttons you look ridiculous. Why don't you just wear a shirt without collar buttons? You are either absent minded, or a slob, neither of which would seem to be traits of someone with aspirations towards classical style. If on the other hand you are copying the likes of Agnelli then you are a sheep.
 

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Suede, Corduroy, Cotton Twill, Herringbone Tweed pretty much work for the casual dress down look.
 

WhateverYouLike

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Originally Posted by Ianiceman
All depends on your definition of the big boys. I know all about Agnelli but I see the affectations most commonly in magazine photo spreads and ads like the one linked, in a desperate attempt to add a 'fashion' aspect to a long standing style and ultimately get us to part with more cash. This is why I have nothing but contempt for the sheep who follow these habits. If you wear a button collar shirt and don't fasten the buttons you look ridiculous. Why don't you just wear a shirt without collar buttons? You are either absent minded, or a slob, neither of which would seem to be traits of someone with aspirations towards classical style. If on the other hand you are copying the likes of Agnelli then you are a sheep.

Whats the difference between copying turned back sleeves or unbuttoned BDs and copying a pocket square or french cuffs? It's just another element.

And are you suggesting that everything you wear is original and not copied? You copied EVERYTHING you wear from someone. I don't see why it would be a point of shame anyway. I copy other people all the time. If I see something I like, why not duplicate it.

Also, InB4 someone posting Phat Guido/whoever.
 

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I like my tan RL suede sport coat with dark blue RRL selvedge jeans and a button down RRL denim shirt.
 

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