Are Sweater Blazers Timeless, or Just a Trend? (Review) 

Wearing the sweater blazer open as a layer like in 1:04 is probably the best application I’ve seen. When buttoned up, it looks like it doesn’t know what it wants to be

I’d much rather buy a nice shawl collar cardigan than a “sweater blazer.”

I just picked one up last week and I love it! Best of both worlds. 😉

I like how brands are experimenting by combining different elements of different clothing pieces. Such hybrid or fusion pieces can bridge gaps in formality.

Just found a 1960s Brooks Brothers sweater blazer, really well constructed and heavy weight wool + made in Italy. I am sure it will be around another 60 years if treated with care

Thanks, Kyle and Company. I’ve seen these pop-up when I’m doing online shopping and I was curious about them. I think I’ll sit this one out. I’ll stick with my BB marino wool V-necks which serve a similar function and pair well with an actual blazer

I like them very much! Of course, they don’t substitute a blazer. I have two from Lardini and I love them!

BUT can you wear a sweater blazer underneath a blazer⁉️⁉️

In all honesty I don't see a time and place where I'd wear this. If you just want something to keep warm around the house a fleece pullover will be more comfortable and it would be easier to find a weight appropriate for the temperature you keep your house at. If you want something to make a quick run to the coffee shop on your day off but don't want to resurrect your band T-shirt and sweats from your college days I think a shawl collared cardigan would be a better option. About the only situation where it might be appropriate would be if you're an older supervisor at a tech company and you want to have some degree of formality without going "full suit". In that case, though a dress shirt and cashmere pullover would be a more traditional choice, if you're starting to put on a few pounds as you grow older the lines of a sweater blazer might help to camouflage your waistline a little better than a tight pullover would;).

Also known as T-blazer (technical blazer)! 😁

Would I wear one to my office probably not. Court, never. But I love a sweater blazer for working at home, zoom meeting, or just to were at home... Looking forward to wearing mine as soon as temperatures finally drop

Thank you, sir, for providing that information on the sweater blazer 👍👍

It looks ridiculous and a waste of money. Just wear a cardigan.

I have a navy double breasted cashmere sweater blazer from Polo Ralph Lauren like the one shown in this video. It's a great piece that I wear whenever I want to wear something a bit more formal than a sweater but don't want the structure of a blazer. I wear it with a tie and dress pants and its great for the fall or winter. I don't own any cardigans and was on the fence about it but after acquiring a sweater blazer, I will stick to them and avoid cardigans. Clothing can fit into the 3 archetypes: the Refined, Rugged or Rakish archetypes. The sweater blazer combines the Rakish and Refined archetypes quite nicely.

Had one for several years now, where have you guys been?

im sitting here wearing one from Drumohr

FrankenFashion, to be sure, but more presentable than a hoodie or sweatshirt. I would prefer either a sweater or a blazer, but can see the advantages of this style for some people. Fashion innovations that are neither here there end up being nowhere in particular.

Now the "outfit roundown" is placed in the middle instead of at the end.

They are as casual as a cardigan and seems like it would be worn for loungewear primarily. It's a type of "sweater shacket" after all.

just give me a shawl collar cardie, every time!

I'm on the fence. I own a couple, but never wear them. Anytime I consider wearing one I always put on a cardigan instead, granted they are shawl lapel cardigans and one is double breasted

i have one from loro piana cashmere with some suede details. bought it back in 2016

I know you guys have already covered it but can you pls do more men's rings videos.

I wear my black sweater blazer with black long sleeve v neck shirt and dark jeans and sip on canvas shoes

Not sure I’d do a double breasted one but the single breasted looks nice. I think the traditional cardigan works better but having one as an occasional alternative, like on a casual date, might be nice. Worth experimenting with anyway.

I'm just gonna swipe left on this one.

I think it's somewhat deliberately?) disingenious to ask if it could be "replacing" the traditional blazer, as that's not what it seems to be intended for. Personally, I see it as a slight step up in formality from the classic cardigan, perfect for at home wear or the home office. I don't see them as "outer wear" to replace a traditional blazer, sports coat or suit jacket, though.

Problems with the sweater blazer fabric is that they fray. Could you please advise on the best course of action to address this matter?

I can see it becoming a timeless piece. Wearing it around the house and going out for small errands seems like a perfect use case for the sweater blazer. Not very casual like a hoody but can serve a similar purpose with a bit more style. I guess it depends on what you wear around the house though in general.

They're shapeless lumps, especially after the first time they're worn.

Should the bottom button be left undone like with blazers and sports coats?

Where can I find one?!

I’m thinking it’s a trend. But I like it and I want one or 3

I just don’t understand the haters. Why have such a strong opinion? If you have one, it just becomes a choice, an option in your particular wardrobe to execute your own personal style. Maybe you want something different than that same ol’ cardigan you always wear into the sea of cardigans for this year’s holiday parties.

2:34 I prefer the TV Jacket

To date I just haven't seen one that looks better than a shawl collar cardigan when considering drape, the sweater blazer either looks too stiff or too worn or the ends of the lapels look odd. I just haven't found one around here that looks any decent.

For me I think it's too much of a fad. I would stick with a nice button down sweater or jumper.

Love it!

Love the double breasted that brunello makes. Bought 7 years ago and love it

I'm afraid I don't see the difference between sweater blazers and cardigans

just were a cardigin sweater or sports jacket. Cause this, in my opinion is just a fad.

It's a cardigan. Not a jacket, not a blazer. Call it what it is and it works.

Thanks Lord.

Not for me, I’d rather a cardigan or sports jacket

No.

Love the sweater blazers for two reasons - work environments these days are much more casual and the sweater blazer fits in perfectly, it’s a step up compared to what my peers are wearing, most of them being millennials . 2. The standard blazer you stick in your closet for years go in and out of style depending on if you have metal buttons or not like right now, the gold buttons on my 1000.00 navy blazer are out of style right now so it sits in the closet until the gold button trend comes back.

Sweater blazers look weird. They're trying to do too much.