http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/sportcoatsandvests/Ludlowsportcoats/PRDOVR~20782/20782.jsp
I have a chance to get the J Crew blazer linked above for a pretty big discount, either in navy or graphite. I really like cord blazers, and I actually already have the J Crew Factory 8-Wale. Obviously, they are quite different, as the 8-wale is pretty much reserved for very casual wear, mostly with jeans. I can still return that one though, and I think the higher wale might be more versatile. Any thoughts on how to wear that 18-wale one? Is a wale that high getting too close to looking like a velvet jacket?