Buying my first Navy Blazer

[Talltexan]

With summer finally here I need a lighter blazer for wear once a month to lodge and on dates.

I would like a Made in America navy blazer. Here is one I found from the suitable suit co but they are having trouble with their links to pay for the item. I would like a simple long lasting light and made in the USA navy blazer with gold buttons in a size 60 R.

http://www.thesuitableco.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_5&products_id=52

I would graciously appreciate any help you can offer.


Best,
Jerry

 

[Doc4]

With summer finally here I need a lighter blazer ... in a size 60 R.

60R?

You live "up" to your username.

 

[Talltexan]

60 Regular

 

[Talltexan]

That's very true! How's it going? Any recommendations on a USA made blazer?

 

[DKS2375]

Check out Lands'End. Not sure if they are made in the US, but I've had great experience with their dress clothes.

 

[rushchairman]

Anderson-Little

Hart Schaffner & Marx

J.Press

Hickey Freeman

 

[Doc4]

That's very true! How's it going? Any recommendations on a USA made blazer?

What's your budget? The one you linked to is at the low end, so there's probably not too many US-made options there. (I would stay away from wool-poly blend, btw.)

 

[Talltexan]

@Doc4


What would you recommend I look at buying?

 

[Talltexan]

Budget is $200-$250 if I need to spend more I can. I'd just like an American made product. Why should I stay away from wool/poly blend? What is a good lightweight blazer?

 

[The Nid Hog]

I just bought a blue Joseph Abboud blazer at Nordstrom on Friday. Looks sharp and it's made in America. It doesn't have gold buttons, but that shouldn't be a deal breaker--you have lots of options, from picking up a generic set of buttons somewhere locally to ordering some cool ones from somebody like Ben Silver. It's 100% wool--the material is quite nice. Nordstrom has a big sale going until April 5, so you can get a pretty significant discount too.

 

[Kazeryu]

Budget is $200-$250 if I need to spend more I can. I'd just like an American made product. Why should I stay away from wool/poly blend? What is a good lightweight blazer?

The problem with poly is that it doesn't breathe, which means you tend to overheat (read: sweat) much more easily than the gent next to you in natural fibers. While this issue is somewhat reduced in a poly blend, it still exists. Depending on the blend itself, some may find that the resulting fabric looks 'cheaper' than all natural fibers although this is often a subjective judgement.

Personally I avoid poly material (blend or otherwise) unless I am specifically seeking an extra toasty-warm garment.

 

[Doc4]

Budget is $200-$250 if I need to spend more I can. I'd just like an American made product. Why should I stay away from wool/poly blend? What is a good lightweight blazer?

Well, this ...

The problem with poly is that it doesn't breathe, which means you tend to overheat (read: sweat) much more easily than the gent next to you in natural fibers. While this issue is somewhat reduced in a poly blend, it still exists. Depending on the blend itself, some may find that the resulting fabric looks 'cheaper' than all natural fibers although this is often a subjective judgement.

Personally I avoid poly material (blend or otherwise) unless I am specifically seeking an extra toasty-warm garment.

... plus most "wool poly" fabric ends up being pretty ... um ... "utilitarian". Not the nicest stuff to the touch.

If you really want a nice, lightweight blazer, go for linen. But of course linen gets rumpled at the drop of a hat, so a linen-cotton blend looks much better. Wool can be good too, but you need the "right" wool fabric. (Most wool fabric is woven thick and warm, especially on the more inexpensive garments; but wool can be made into lightweight and breathable fabrics too. "Fresco" by JJ Minis is one of the best-known.)

I doubt you will find Fresco at your pricerange, but ... I suspect that there are some lighter-weight blazers for sale in your area. As for which particular one to buy ... I am not very familiar with that, especially with the "made in USA" criteria.