As a preppy guy with not a lot of scratch until I get this first finance job, this is a gold mine! I also like this new 'fireside chat' style of videos you've got going on lately. Keep up the good work gents!
I believe that the navy blazer is one of the most versatile garments every gentleman must own. It could be dressed up or down and could be paired with almost anything and was even the signature of stylish men like the late Sir Roger Moore. Thanks for making this helpful video for a very useful garment for a reasonable price
I really would have appreciated you guys including a spier & mackay jacket, considering they are at the same if not a lesser price range than Suitsupply and still of better overall quality. Otherwise very enlightening and high quality video.
Spier & Mackay offers a full canvass blazer with handwork like Milanese buttonhole for under $500. I think it blows everything out of the water here. Not even close.
My navy blazers have traditionally been the Ralph Lauren navy blazer but, about 14 years ago I was infatuated with the Hickey Freeman navy blazer and I have not looked back. I rock my blazer with a variety of styles.... from my chinos to my denim but certainly more traditional my dress trousers such as my gabardine to worsted wool.
Yikes! Buying a new blazer for less than $500 nearly condemns you to poor quality fast-fashion brands! You make a great case for thrift shopping and vintage menswear if you seek enduring quality. Buy high-end second-hand clothing, find a reliable tailor, and take care of your clothes so they can last you a lifetime. The best clothing that will ever be made has already been made! This was another insightful video. It really helps us to avoid costly mistakes. Thanks!
I almost paid near to $1000 for a killer navy double-breasted from a noted outlet but held off because of the cost. Luckily I did because, at the end of the year, that outlet had a sale and got one of the last two remaining for a fraction of the price. When I asked why so cheap? He told me they sold out that line and wanted the last two gone. My tailor corrected a few things, and now it's one of my most favourite garments.
I think that putting so much emphasis on the fit is a bit unfair because that’s gonna vary for every person. I think the scores should have been based almost entirely on the quality and styling of the garment. For instance, I find it hard to believe that the Bonobos jackets had a lower score than the H&M jackets.
Haha in my Eastern European country for 150$-200$ you ll ge a full mtm/bespoke (the suits are made from standard patterns but if you re too pretentious and want a specific style the tailor will draw your suit by hand from scratch with no extra charge, the only downside being that you have to explain to him every specific detail you can t just tell him "make me a 1920 s style suit".) made with 100% wool fabrics of course.
The 500$ mark just doesn’t do brooks brothers justice. The true classic BB navy blazer is made in Italy or Massachusetts from VBC/Loro Piana wool, with gold metal buttons, a full canvas construction and they are just a godsend. But they do cost quite a bit more.
Disappointed you didn't purchase from Spier and Mackay, CT, and TM Lewin. Would like to know what your search criteria was, that you excluded these retailers?
I know he’s doing a CT video soon. Slightly off topic when I think blazer I think metal buttons. Doesn’t have to be super shiny and bright buttons. But without them isn’t it just an odd menu jacket and not a navy blazer?
This is probably based on mall availability. I don't know about you, but there are no CT or TM Lewin stores near where I live, and Spier & Mackay only has physical locations in Canada. For all these other brands, I can find them at my local mall
I'm curious to hear their thoughts on Spier & MacKay's sports coats & blazers. I have one & I absolutely adore it. The one thing I must mention is that it is best to buy their 'contemporary fit' rather than their slim fit if you were even considering it. I find the build quality to be nice: the stitch density is high, the button-holes are cut then stitched, the lapel roll is good, and the fabrics are durable and interesting. Personally, I rather enjoy Spier & MacKay because of their wide range of fabrics, patterns, 3-roll-3 lapels, and the fact they have 3.5" all the way to ~4" lapels!
Hi Preston and Sven, I've been watching your RU-vid videos for many months now and I have to say I really like this new, experimental format - i.e. you two trying on and discussing pairs of shoes (as in the first video in this format) or blazers, as in this example, from a range of different suppliers; I'm sure I'm not the only one of your subscribers who enjoys this style and would like to see more in this vein. Keep 'em coming!
Would love to see these brands as well; -Cavour -Spier & Mackay -Boggi -Pini Parma -J. Crew -Club Monaco -Good Man Brand I think the types of alterations should be factored into cost as well. For example, Suitsupply’s functioning buttons would cost more to alter than say a jacket from H&M. Thanks for the review and hope to see more.
Pini Parma blazer. Neapolitan cut, full canvas, Loro Piana four seasons 130's 260gr wool fabric, fully lined and made in Italy. Walker Slater and Boggi are brands worth considering also.
THANK YOU!! Style with a budget videos is just what I need! I got into your videos earlier, but then tuned out as everything was too expensive. So this is perfect. Please do this with Chinos and smart/casual boots. :)
Hope you look at Spier & Mackay's MTM program in your roundup. They have great styling, and I'd be interested to know if their quality matches. Great video guys!
Great to see that you are prepared to put your money where your mouth is. I found that it was particularly interesting and most importantly useful, because most of the brand's covered are available in Melbourne and Sydney Australia. But what was really useful, because I am evaluating Offshore, Online, purchase was the time you both spent explaining in great detail how the rated size varied between brands. It lifted the quality of presentation for Men's Fashion channels on RU-vid. Thank you, Phil.
I finally bit the bullet and bought a Calvin Klein suit jacket. For my build, it fits very well off the rack. I’m an athletic guy, 42” chest, 32” waist so off the rack rarely worked for me. You have to try on a bunch of brands and see what fits your build, and spend a little more to get 100% wool. Thanks gents.
I have a Stafford (owned by JC Penney) blazer and I believe it’s a wool-poly mix if not it is likely full wool. For me it is a perfect blazer as the color is great and the styling is great, and the buttons are shank buttons in gold tone with a crest that has S for stafford which also works for my last name Saavedra. though I do need to get it tailored, it fits fairly well for a thrifted jacket
I would recommend Anderson Little if you’re looking for an American Made option. Furthermore, they not only fall into the under $500 price range, but the under $200 as well.
I love these videos a lot. It’s great to see your opinions. I’m a more muscular guy and 6ft 4 and suitsupply works beautifully for me, but I size 2 sizes up. For Sven, I believe he would have liked it much more had he sized up. Have you guys thought about accounting for brands that are just generally smaller, so it’s not as much of a hit on their score?
I don't know your name, but the gentleman on the right's (edit: Raphael's) outfit is so nice. People say it's hard to match black, but he put it together well with the khakis and shirt/tie combination. The pocket square was the cherry on top.
My favorite Blazer I ever had until I gained a lot of weight and had to get rid of it, was a Stafford one. It was 250 when I bought it and fit so well, knowing what I know now about menswear I would have only needed to make slight adjustment to it but it was so comfortable and fit very well on me.
An extremely interesting and useful evaluation, as always...As a fellow 44R, if you're willing to look at the vintage/gently used market, there's an affordable, well fitting US-made blazer made under the Cross and Winsor brand (Winsor, not Windsor). They were pretty widely available through about 2001, and made a pretty high quality and nice fitting navy blue brass button blazer that can be found on the secondary market pretty readily. Avoid the foreign-made lines as they don't hang correctly for regularly-sized suits.
A very rich content & full of details, you guys did a very remarkable job and efforts. Blazers are my favorite style & I learned a lot from you. Thank you so much ❤️
I just *LOVE* navy blue jackets, it's a color that commands power! But do you have any guides on scarfs? Note: Preston looks handsome as heck in this video, and the ascot is just spot on
My best blazer (the one i like most) is a navy blue Burton of London, double breasted, peak lapels with brass buttons. Inherited, price zero. Absolutely superb. Found on a tiny tuny label also Made in Romania. Never knew quite a few things are manufactured here.
Sorry wanted to rewrite my comment regarding Brooks Brothers..it's a shame that they filed for bankruptcy but it would still be nice to purchase at least a couple of their items if they are ever placed in thrift stores for those of us who can't afford to buy from their own stores. Still looking to continue upgrading my wardrobe once it's fully safe to shop again physically. Wishing everyone well during these crazy times and much respect to your channel!
Got a blazer from a thrift store made by them, made in the US for 9 dollars, I own an older one and a newer one, the older one is as nice as the new one if not nicer. I would go to thrift stores as they hold their old stuff.
@@noiamgoodlol8547 This video is a bit old but I appreciate your response nonetheless thank you. I don't see any Brooks Brothers out here unfortunately but I managed to get a few casual Blazers with patch pockets that I can definitely wear for informal situations. One is a Merino Wool/Linen Blend and the other 3 are unlined Cotton. I do shop at the thrift store once in awhile so I completely agree with your statement. I actually prefer Cobalt or Royal Blue for Jackets though rather than the traditional Navy so it's a little more exciting and laid back. I'm still debating on purchasing a couple Tweed sport coats though as most of the time it is pretty hot out here. 2 wouldn't hurt though for whenever it's chilly out. Thanks for your response.
@@noiamgoodlol8547 I got it as a gift from a Department store but I'm sure you can find many Blazers at other thrift stores if you keep searching or online as well. It's 80% Wool 20% Linen so I assume I could also wear it in hot weather. Not sure if it's unlined like my Cotton ones but I'll double check. By the way if you wear a sweater over a Collared shirt is it fine to wear the same size? I've always worn crew necks or Hoodies so I'm actually new to having Cardigans and V Necks in my wardrobe. I look forward to testing different outfits with them.
@@Manuel421 I would assume it is ok to wear a hoodie of the same size, mainly because dress shirts are tighter to your body. But then again it might depend on the hoodie.
Probably not in the US, but there is a German brand called Anton Mayer that has amazing quality at affordable prices. I’d say a suit is about 400€ give or take. Quality fabrics like Vitale Barberis Canonico and others, traditional lapels and cut, but they also carry some fashion fabrics like linen or sear suckers that you wouldn’t find in department stores. I only shop there.
For me if its just a blazer and not a full suit, second hand is the way to go. You can find higher end brands for less than 50$ and if the shoulders fit you can alter the rest ending up with a lot less than retail price, and usually for a higher quality product. In the end even the most expensive OTR blazers aren't handmade so it's not a huge loss. Depending on where you live you can even make a custom made blazer for 500$ or less.
I now, after seeing this, consider myself extremely lucky. I found a single breasted, wool-cashmere navy blazer with pewter buttons, flap pockets (with a coin pocket inside), with nicely wide notched lapels with pick stitching, small armhole and with a bit of padding in the shoulder, for the measly price of £4 in a charity shop. It had no vents, which I found a bit different, but it was nice.
If a company cannot fit Sven fairly well off the rack, I would be apprehensive about them. He's a fairly average build. Preston admittedly is an edge case. But, actually, that's useful. Preston, question - since you're so slim, have you tried higher end Japanese or Korean brands? You probably aren't an edge case for Japan or Korea.
@@TechnoLawyer No he's not, he's uneven and lumpy, he rarely has proper fit in his videos. Preston needs to work on his body instead of looking for such an irregular fit.
I buy things off the rack and almost every jacket or pair of pants requires some tailoring. With good tailoring and something that fits fairly well at the onset, you can get a good fit.
@@petterniklasson2547 they have such a huge arsenal, so it wouldnt surprize me if they also produce fashion forward stuff x) Im reffering to Their highend products 😁
I got a brand new Stafford navy blazer with gold buttons , in pristine condition from ebay on auction for 8$ plus 5$ shipping, if you look good you'll find good. Cheers
I found a 6 on 2 botton Navy Blazer from Burberry London in a thrift shop in Germany for only 19 Euro. I couldnt Left this piece in the Shop and After the tailor fit it to my Body Type i really Enjoy the Blazer to wear
Thank you for making this type of video Because these are brands that most guys are mostly know about. In your other videos you talk about different brands which most guys don't know about or they don't ship to the US.
These videos are entertaining, but ranking the jackets doesn't make much sense. Both have somewhat odd sizes and need a tailor to get the jacket to fit properly. I'd say let preference and price win over "a good match off the rack".
You guys should have given 2 types of rating. 1 for material & build quality, the other for fit. Something might not fit you properly but might fit someone else. Combining rating system is confusing for the viewer.
Oddly, in my experience, suit supply runs a little big. I typically wear a 40R, and I ordered a slim fit double-breasted suit which was too long and wide at the chest. If you find that you're between sizes like me, I'd recommend going with your lower size in a regular fit (sienna or napoli fits). Also their pants run super long, be ready for tailoring.
I've enjoyed Black Lapel's made-to-measure suits quite a lot. The shipping to Sweden is very difficult, but they have very great attention to detail and excellent customer service. I'd love a review from you!
i don't mind Suit Supply's slimmer fit; however, i really dislike their shorter sleeves because they're not the easiest to alter with functioning sleeve buttons
I'm going to say what a couple others have said here. Try Spier & Mackay, gentlemen! Great fit, not too short, not tight, great fabrics, and they do have navy jackets for under $500!
Hart Schaffner Marx has has the New York Classic Fit Wool Blend Blazer for around $495.00 that I own. It's quite nice. However, its material is a 85% worsted wool, silk, mohair blend.
I love your videos! Any chance that you gentlemen would do one on how the ladies should get a quality suit at a fair price? It is galling to me that clothing designers pump out tons of cheap dresses and pants for women but rarely a decent suit or blazer.
I'd love to see you order those "Full suits" off eBay. I'd love to see how well they stand up to the product images, I've heard mixed reviews from people but never any actual product pictures.
Hello chaps, love the stuff! I wanted to request an idea for a video similar to that really useful one you did on measuring the formality of suit styles, except as opposed to fabrics and colours you did a scale of the actual type of suit, so a lounge suit compared to black tie, white tie vs morning suit etc. . I think that'd be really interesting and handy.
On sale, Gold Trumpeter /a half canvassed Hart Schaffner Marx is a great value. Of course, if one doesn't mind a used blazer, with luck and patience....can find them under $50 on eBay in mint condition. No, it's not Zegna level fabric, but high quality, look, and feel.
I had a lovely Ralph Lauren navy blazer but it got too tight for me. I miss it so much. With wide legged light tan trousers, it looked amazing and felt just as good wearing it. If I had the money, I wouldn’t hesitate to pay well over £500 for a good quality blazer. If I get one, this time it’ll be double breasted.
