Need advice on sport coat/blazer

[Yarou]

I'm looking for a summer sport coat (navy), on a budget. I tried ebay but couldn't find any partially lined sport coats in navy. I need your opinion on this coat:
http://www.gentlemenscorner.ro/saco...-nou-sacouri-si-pantaloni-1-53-1-2038-ps.html
They say it's not fully lined and made from 100% Vitale Barberis Canonico wool, the price is 155 euros. Your thoughts?

 

[cbbuff]

I don't really like it. I have no idea of the quality of construction, but VBC is generally good cloth.

I would look at linen or cotton (or blend) for a summer SC. If you want wool, a hopsack or fresco. I would look for patch pockets as well.

 

[Claghorn]

Wool linen blend all day, every day.

 

[GBR]

Don't much like the look of it and it reeks budget end of market. However if you like it and it fits, you will be wearing it.

 

[size 38R]

summer jacket? listening.... in Navy? made from wool? -hmmmmmm...........


if you dig it? why not? But!

open your mind...

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-vector/item/002-201404281962/
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/m-sakazen/item/0600104582/
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/osharemens/item/mens-ot0978/
and Navy with working cuffs!!!
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/otoku-shop/item/542271/

good luck. cottton, Linen,Hemp,Silk. check it all out.

 

[9thsymph]

Eidos makes really nice navy hopsack blazer that I just saw at Bloomingdale's NYC. (it was $800ish, though...)

I'm sure Suitsupply has more than a few options in the $300ish ballpark...

 

[Yarou]

summer jacket? listening.... in Navy? made from wool? -hmmmmmm...........


if you dig it? why not? But!

open your mind...

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-vector/item/002-201404281962/
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/m-sakazen/item/0600104582/
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/osharemens/item/mens-ot0978/
and Navy with working cuffs!!!
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/otoku-shop/item/542271/

good luck. cottton, Linen,Hemp,Silk. check it all out.

That Coolmax hemp jacket looks good, not so keen on that 36% polyester though. What about Zara? It fits my price range.

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/bright-blue-blazer-with-red-piping-c392502p1667754.html Cotton linen blend

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/frayed-blazer-c392502p1667181.html Wool linen blend

 

[size 38R]

That Coolmax hemp jacket looks good, not so keen on that 36% polyester though. What about Zara? It fits my price range.

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/bright-blue-blazer-with-red-piping-c392502p1667754.html Cotton linen blend

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/frayed-blazer-c392502p1667181.html Wool linen blend

the first one is fine- except for the red accents, because it limits options.
the second is real nice, but more of an evening jacket in summer.


how are these?:
http://online.commecaism.jp/shop/co...op_product_id/8095/category_id/2/color_id/366

this company is one of Japan's best known. and the designer has been around for years... see if you can stretch the budget on one of these..
http://store.world.co.jp/p/H9059/search?sa=0&at=I300102&so=ITEM
and this company is popular.
http://store.united-arrows.co.jp/shop/glr/goods.html?gid=3701547

my jackets are mostly thrifted and guys in the thrift thread. you could ask about what they have in your size for the right price? you could get lucky.
A great guy on there hooked me up with a 100% cashmere navy blazer that is light enough for a afternoon/evening jacket.

for a daily thrasher jacket for fun in summer? don't be afraid of the poly, a blend is more party resistant. with enough natural content, you should be fine. and it's in your budget, lastly, uniqlo has some passable stuff, nearly grabbed a seersucker from there, but waiting for the right one.

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Add a +1 for cotton (good advice cbuff). It's breathable and casual. Linen is ok, but I would prefer a blend.

 

[Yarou]

How about this one it's 75% cotton and 25% synthetics and none of that red detailing.

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/fabric-blazer-c392502p1695541.html

If anyone reading this has a nice navy blazer for about 150$, I wouldn't mind taking it of your hands.

 

[Claghorn]

Avoid synthetics for summer. It won't breathe well. Defeats the purpose of a summer blazer. Since fresco is out of your price range, linen and cotton are they way to go. I believe uniqlo has something 100% linen currently.

 

[size 38R]

How about this one it's 75% cotton and 25% synthetics and none of that red detailing.

http://www.zara.com/ro/en/man/blazers/fabric-blazer-c392502p1695541.html

If anyone reading this has a nice navy blazer for about 150$, I wouldn't mind taking it of your hands.

head over to the "Thrift store bragging thread" and ask. for real.

Avoid synthetics for summer. It won't breathe well. Defeats the purpose of a summer blazer. Since fresco is out of your price range, linen and cotton are they way to go. I believe uniqlo has something 100% linen currently.

most of the time, true. sometimes, very little difference. compromises are made on a budget. if fabric content is the only compromise? and is only 25% (ish) ?? depends on how hot his summer is. to get what he is asking for.

+1 on the Uniqlo.

 

[Yarou]

Not sure if I can get Uniqlo here in Europe, guess I'll try my luck on the thrift thread.

 

[sspan]

Uniqlo's UK store ships to many European countries.

 

[size 38R]

Not sure if I can get Uniqlo here in Europe, guess I'll try my luck on the thrift thread.

seriously, Do it.