I appreciate people having written reviews of clothes that I am looking to buy, and with that in mind I thought it was time to contribute back with specific comments on a couple of items I have acquired recently. They are both from Spier & Mackay, a vendor that has certainly been mentioned here on Dappered, but for which there are not nearly the number of comments as there are for bigger brands.
I’m no fashion writer, just a regular guy trying to improve his wardrobe and make good purchases. No one has offered me anything for my comments, and I only help they are useful to anyone considering a Spier & Mackay purchase.
Slim Fit Navy Blazer
I needed to replace an older navy blazer that was looking dated, and decided to take a chance with Spier & Mackay (SM). I have had the blazer for a 3+ months now and thought it would be a good time to add a review.
The fabric is excellent. Classic dark navy color, a good year-round weight, resists wrinkles well, and has a good feel to it. As a good wool should, it seems to have conformed to my body a bit. The blazer moves very well, keeping its shape without feeling stiff, and the fabric drapes well.
I appreciate the classic length and middle-of-the-road lapel width, making this a blazer that will remain in style for years. Construction quality has been excellent; I have had zero issues.
I needed to get the sleeves shortened and some collar roll addressed by my tailor, which is typical for me. Other than that, the fit was good out-of-the-box. I consider myself medium build and the blazer is snugger in the lower rib cage area compared to other jackets and suits I have owned, but my tailor didn’t think that should be altered, saying that the lines were good and that as long as I don’t gain weight it is a very good look for me.
I am not a fan of functional buttons on jacket sleeves, as I almost always have to get sleeves altered and functional buttons make that a pain. SM gets this aspect right in my book, with the stitched-only (closed) button holes, which look good while still enabling a tailor to detach the buttons and alter sleeve length easily if needed.
Speaking of buttons, that’s one area that might be improved a bit. They are made of nut, which is good, but rather plain.
This blazer is an outstanding value at $199 Canadian, and I am glad I purchased it. I have read that newer SM slim fits will be even slimmer, but I am happy enough with my blazer that I look forward to getting a SM contemporary fit spring-summer weight sport coat in the future.
I’m no fashion writer, just a regular guy trying to improve his wardrobe and make good purchases. No one has offered me anything for my comments, and I only help they are useful to anyone considering a Spier & Mackay purchase.
Slim Fit Navy Blazer
I needed to replace an older navy blazer that was looking dated, and decided to take a chance with Spier & Mackay (SM). I have had the blazer for a 3+ months now and thought it would be a good time to add a review.
The fabric is excellent. Classic dark navy color, a good year-round weight, resists wrinkles well, and has a good feel to it. As a good wool should, it seems to have conformed to my body a bit. The blazer moves very well, keeping its shape without feeling stiff, and the fabric drapes well.
I appreciate the classic length and middle-of-the-road lapel width, making this a blazer that will remain in style for years. Construction quality has been excellent; I have had zero issues.
I needed to get the sleeves shortened and some collar roll addressed by my tailor, which is typical for me. Other than that, the fit was good out-of-the-box. I consider myself medium build and the blazer is snugger in the lower rib cage area compared to other jackets and suits I have owned, but my tailor didn’t think that should be altered, saying that the lines were good and that as long as I don’t gain weight it is a very good look for me.
I am not a fan of functional buttons on jacket sleeves, as I almost always have to get sleeves altered and functional buttons make that a pain. SM gets this aspect right in my book, with the stitched-only (closed) button holes, which look good while still enabling a tailor to detach the buttons and alter sleeve length easily if needed.
Speaking of buttons, that’s one area that might be improved a bit. They are made of nut, which is good, but rather plain.
This blazer is an outstanding value at $199 Canadian, and I am glad I purchased it. I have read that newer SM slim fits will be even slimmer, but I am happy enough with my blazer that I look forward to getting a SM contemporary fit spring-summer weight sport coat in the future.
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