I finally want to buy a proper classic blazer (single-breasted, 2-button, notch lapels) and stop wasting money on Zara/H&M trash.What exactly should I pay attention to when buying new or used?I'm mostly interested in good wool (ideally with some cashmere or mohair), nice cut, shoulder construction (structured vs unstructured), lining quality, and details like buttonholes, pick stitching, etc.Looking for something timeless that will still look good in 10 years, not just one season.Tell me what you check when buying a blazer and drop your proven models or brands.Thanks.
>>18690789Ive had a Brooks Brothers Traditional (at the time it was the "Elliot:) fit 1818 Blazer for about 6 years and it still looks new. Good value for the price.
If you're going to go for a suit, for the love of god have one made
>>18690789jos a bank has enough material that you can get them tailored pretty nicely if you dont want to go bespoke. At least I think they do in 26. They certainly used to 15 years ago.
>>18690789>I've no idea what to look for but I want [list]Either you go to the local suitsupply and buy whatever the salesman suggests, or you buy a few pieces on vinted/grailed/poshmark for cheap until you get a feel of what works on you and buy a high quality suit based on that info.>what to checkYou check how it fits and how it looks, but different people have different ideas of what's a good fit and a good look.The most important thing is that you want something with the same width as your shoulders, the rest is free for all.>>18690803A bespoke suit, or even one made to measure by a local tailor, is well beyond the point of diminishing returns, and since you have no idea what you're looking for you risk buying something that you'll end up disliking next year.
>>18690789Buy something vintage for cheap until you find what you like and you are confident how to size and style it. Go to thrift stores to try things on- you want something that fits your shoulders comfortably but not too loose or too tight preferably with high armholes for movement. After that, look for something in that size with 100% wool minimum, preferably that is at least half canvased and has a jacket length that goes down to your palms when relaxed. Avoid skinny fits, elastics, polyester, ridiculous gorge heights, and crazy lapel sizes in either extreme. 2 button and 2 roll 3 are in styles. Your blazer should button around your navel without tugging, and you should wear a dress shirt when trying them on to check how the shirt collar and jacket collar gaps. Take it to a tailor afterwards. Might take a few visits or a few places until you find something worth buying.If you feel you need something new, a MTM jacket is fine if you plan to wear this often, but make sure you know at least 80% of what you want before walking in there.
