Mid-summer may seem like the least appealing time of year to wear tailored clothing, but the opportunities (and obligations) are everywhere – weddings, vacations, and other summery social events often benefit from (or require) a certain level of formality. While wearing a full suit and tie can indeed be a bit stifling, I have found that sportcoats are a great middle ground – put-together enough to look good, but not nearly as stuffy or unpleasant as the full rig. […]
Product Review: Suitsupply Jort Blazer
I’ve been looking to add a light brown summer sportcoat to my wardrobe for a while now. Inspired by pictures from the Sartorialist, Articles of Style, Styleforum’s NOBD, and more, I felt that this addition would be a way to experiment with some seasonal tailored clothing that would still be versatile and play well with […]
A Better Blue Blazer
If you read about classic men’s clothing as often as I do, you’ve probably heard the navy blazer described as “the best piece a man can own,” “the most versatile item in a man’s closet,” “worth investing in,” and with other overly simplistic catchphrases. Although I think that the traditional navy blazer configuration (with its with […]
One Year Later: Boglioli Cotton “Coat” Blazer
As I’ve mentioned before, men’s clothing enthusiasts often tout the importance of buying high-quality products, an ideal that I generally agree with. Of course, few of us have the funds to buy the best of the best of everything, so the process of finding and purchasing clothing and accessories becomes more of a decision of when […]
Product Review: the Suitsupply Havana Jacket
Much like Aliotsy, I have been combing the internet for a patch-pocketed, lightly patterned brown blazer made of a weighty and comfortable material; this may or may not have been heavily influenced by Derek’s wonderful post on the topic. I felt that a casual brown blazer would help me expand my small collection of jackets while […]