Men's blazer question

[btfc]

https://www.territoryahead.com/category/...t-coats.do

[OWC Jamie]

I'm guessing by "more formal" you mean casual which means you're looking for a casual khaki blazer or 'business casual'.
Not a suit with matching pants. "business suit"

casual:


note the top button is not too high and the arms are not scrunched up skinny jean style which only works if you are a starving thin twenty-something or female

[Robert M]

Janit,

People offered him answers that account for "more formal" attire. John's assessment of "more formal" and "formal" clothing and when and why to wear it clearly differs than those who offered the answers. Bimwad, Onamuji and Dik said it very well and I agree with them.

Robert

[john-o]

Robert, I don't think many of you actually read all of my posts. It appears Janit actually read, and understood, what I asked for: recommendations for a "jacket to have on hand for more formal occasions"; something more modern than the old corduroy blazer I've worn for decades.

When J Marston, bik, bimwad and others decided to give me a lecture about how the only thing I could possibly be needing is a "dark suit", I simply tried to point out that it's possible to wear dark/black formal attire to funerals and the like, while remaining respectful to the event, and without wearing a suit.

Onamuji said it best though, when he said we obviously disagree, and should leave it at that. Done.

[TLB]

Looks like the thread is dead, but I like idea to revisit Goodwill. If your pants will be primarily jeans, get a tweed or khaki jacket, if you're wearing khakis, go with the navy you seem to hate. The Duluth Trading coat is an interesting novelty with all the pockets, but it is not a bargain and the cut looks awful clunky to me. On sale, a brand new low end jacket with tailoring may beat Duluth's price and though less "functional" will likely look a lot better on you.

[bik]

I love it when people talk down to me and then say something like "we just disagree so leave it that. Done."

I never did and never would say you're wrong for wanting what you want.
But I kinds hare it when people ask for advice and then imply that several people who offer advice that they are wrong, out of touch, or otherwise just not getting it.

Next time, how about you just say something like, "thank you. I get what you're saying, but it turns out I'm actually looking for something different." That would show that you actually do understand something about being respectful toward others.

So sorry to have "lectured" you in an effort to help. But, hey, why not just end your next post with the word "done." That will make it all OK. Oh, wait – no, it didn't.

[Robert M]

John,

I read your posts and understand them. The issue is you asked about a jacket to have on hand for formal occasions. A jacket (sports jacket as it was called when I grew up) or blazer isn't appropriate for formal occasions. A suit is the attire of choice, even in this day and age. There is no getting around this point. I'll gladly agree to disagree with you but you need to also recognize that in this particular situation, your disagreement means you're also incorrect.

Robert

[john-o]

bik, I didn't start with the "agree to disagree and leave it at that" statement, Onamuji did! I was just saying that it seemed he was right. Does no one read the other posts in a thread?

Sheesh, you guys are something! Robert, read my original post again; I never said I was looking for something strictly for "formal" events! You guys all jumped in to say that every man needs a suit for formal events, when I clearly stated I was looking for something "more formal" than what I own now. How is that so hard to understand?

I'm accused of talking down to you, and then you have the gall to tell me what I should have said instead? Unbelievable. And then to claim I'm the one who was being disrespectful? Beyond unbelievable. I am truly done now. I don't need to be lectured to and treated like a child any more on this one, thank you very much.

[john-o]

Looking back over the entire thread, I'm struck by the fact that about half the respondents got my message clearly, and made suggestions that were helpful. The other half were of the "every man needs a dark suit for formal occasions such as funerals" ilk. That's not what I was asking for, and I believe I was pretty clear about that. What got us into the weeds was my insistence on trying to convince those of you insisting I buy a dark suit that there are other options these days, yes, even for funerals. But that had nothing to do with what I'm still looking for in the way of a sport coat.

I apologize for pushing back so hard, and in the end getting us to this place where several of us feel pissed off and disrespected. That was definitely not my intent. I hope you'll all accept my apology.

I also need to thank all of the respondents who've continued to make suggestions that address the original question. I appreciate all of them. I'm sure I'll find something eventually. It might even be navy!

[cbelt3]

Kind of jumping in here late, but I've kept a basic Navy blazer on hand for years (until it 'shrank', and then I bought a larger one.). If you wear a basic blazer, khakis, and a nice shirt, you're good. Throw a tie in there (I have a stash of Garcia ties for work which cover everything), and you're good for all but the most formal occasions.

Tailoring ? Feh.. if you're wearing khakis and a blazer, tailoring usually isn't an issue. But then again I follow the 'rumpled middle aged greying male' model of fashion. If I'm comfortable, I'm happy. Yes, I own several suits. I haven't worn them in years.