The hunt for a casual navy blazer for the summer

[Focuspants]

Hey all! So I have been hunting for a casual navy blazer for this coming spring/summer, and have been finding it extremely difficult to find something, and even more difficult to find it at a reasonable price. Since this is a staple item in a wardrobe, I assume most of you have managed to find one you like. Any suggestions would be great! Looking for something lighter like a linen or cotton, 1 or 2 button, unstructured is fine, most importantly, something reasonably priced.


So far the closest thing I have been able to find is the J crew factory Thompson, but at $152, I am sure I could find better. http://www.jcrew.com/mens_factory_category/avacationshop/PRDOVR~38647/99102615204/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~205+16+4294966725~15~ ~~~~~~/38647.jsp


E-bay hasnt even been useful in my search


If any of you happen to run into something, or have one youre looking to sell (im a 40r), let me know!

[alan]

What's your max price limit?

[Acousticfoodie]

The unlined, unstructure navy blazer from Target is pretty good for 35 dollars

[nicholascrawford]

The one you linked to looks great and is $118 now. If you find a 30% off coupon pop up, that puts you at a very very reasonable $82.60. Slimmer arms than the Target Merona Kensington blazer... I think you've got a great choice.

[nicholascrawford]

Acoustic and I have the Target one (wearing it today...again), but the J. Crew one is a little nicer. Worth the money.

[Acousticfoodie]

BTW focuspants, that Jcrew navy blazer was 75 dollars during the last 30% off then another additional 30% off sale. Might be good to keep tabs on it during the next holiday coming up to see if a similar sale will occur.

[Focuspants]

Sweet thanks for the input so far. I dont necessarily have a budget, just trying to get the best bang for my buck. We dont have target up here in Canada yet, and there is only 1 J Crew as well, so its hard to actually find something to try on. Based on the pictures of the Target Merona blazer, its seems a little too boxy and long for my body type. Im 5'11 and 185 (athletic build).

[jason_carreira]

This one from Charles Tyrwhitt is supposed to be good:


http://bit.ly/x2Q0jW

[Focuspants]

I was just looking at that, but im not sure if its just me, the way it is modeled, or if it actually the case, but it looks a little "stiff". I cant find the exact words im looking for, but I think you get what I mean. Any idea of how it actually wears?

[Zack Malibu]

The DKNY slim fit blazer that got mentioned in the Macy's One Dale Sale picks had a navy "twin" that was also for sale, so I ordered online to give it a shot. It was $150 ($160 with ten dollars off coupon...hey, every little bit helps!) and I figure since it ships/returns free I'd try it out.

[jason_carreira]

No idea, but it doesn't look stiff either structurally or in terms of formality to me. Actually, I'm glad I thrifted one like this from J Press that's linen / cotton or I'd be buying this one.

[LesserBlackDog]

Dunno if you've got Macy's in Canada, but last year they sold a couple of very lightweight, almost shirt-weight unstructured blazers, including a navy blue one. I'd be willing to bet they will stock some similar stuff again this year.

[nicholascrawford]

BenR - Like a BOSS!

[alan]

Lands End comes through again!


http://www.landsend.com/pp/mens-traditional-linen-blazer~228086_-1.html?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-null-_-FP-_-data_feed&applyPromo=0


The stripe and bras buttons aren't TOTALLY casual (depending on your definition of "casual"), but otherwise it checks every box.

[jason_carreira]

Looks too much like an orphaned suit coat