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So I have taken my navy blazer to a tailor and am having them "slim" it up a bit. I believe it was a more "classic" design. It has the gold buttons, and I guess I will keep that look as people seem to suggest that it is a timeless look. It is two button. I also took in an "olive colored" sport coat for tailoring as well. It is a 3 button. I noticed that in the stores I went to, I didn't see hardly any 3 button coats? I don't know if that means trendy or if the style is just cycling? Oh well, I should be getting them back shortly and look forward to wearing again. I am looking to buy some sweater vests to go under the coat. What materials will be more "wrinkle" free than others? Seems like cotton always has a wrinkle look?
So I have taken my navy blazer to a tailor and am having them "slim" it up a bit. I believe it was a more "classic" design. It has the gold buttons, and I guess I will keep that look as people seem to suggest that it is a timeless look. It is two button. I also took in an "olive colored" sport coat for tailoring as well. It is a 3 button. I noticed that in the stores I went to, I didn't see hardly any 3 button coats? I don't know if that means trendy or if the style is just cycling? Oh well, I should be getting them back shortly and look forward to wearing again. I am looking to buy some sweater vests to go under the coat. What materials will be more "wrinkle" free than others? Seems like cotton always has a wrinkle look?
While 2 are more common these days, its not that 3 buttons are out of favor. A well fitting 3 button jacket will always look good, just fasten the middle button only to open up the top a little more. I can't vouch for cotton or sweater-vests, but i exclusively use merino wool sweaters under my sportcoat/blazer/suits, and don't run into wrinkling problems.
My favorites sport coat was always navy blue, brass buttons, side vents, double breasted. It could be dressy (nice slacks, shirt, tie) or casual (jeans and polo shirt). For suits, I always preferred ventless jackets.
Found some nice sales on coats from Macys this week. Went with a grey/black Calvin Klein coat made of wool. Found a Ralph Lauren Brown coat and also a Kenneth Cole navy herringbone pattern. Two of the three were side vents and one was single vent. They will give me three different colors two cover a wide look for a lot of scenarios. Noticed a lot of coats were not wool, but blends of materials. Does that effect the price or is it more of a design or reputation?
Noticed a lot of coats were not wool, but blends of materials. Does that effect the price or is it more of a design or reputation?
Yes, the blends would be less expensive since artificial fibers are less expensive than natural fibers.
Natural fibers are always better than blends, as such clothing holds up better and looks better. It is best to buy 100% wool, for men's garments because it is strong and resilient. Synthetic fibers tend to pill, wear out faster, and look cheap. In the long term, they are a waste of money because they need to be replaced sooner.
In addition, synthetic fibers may contain petrochemicals, formaldehyde, and other volatile organic compounds that are toxic to the human body and may cause allergies in some. So, to prevent chemical sensitivities from flaring up, natural fibers are the better way to go.
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So if I go with the classic Navy blazer, I see brass buttons vs. nickle and black colored buttons. Is one favorable over the other one? Also, the single vents in the coat back vs. the duel vents?
I agree with others that say avoid the plastic hardware for the obvious reason that with few exceptions it looks cheap.
As for gold or silver, what color is the bulk of the hardware on your other items - belts, shoes, jewelry. If you usually wear white gold or sterling chains and rings, then go with the nickel. Like wise, if most of your jewelry is yellow gold, and the buckles on your belts, shoes etc are brass then go with the brass.
If you could care less about consistency, mix it up.
Silver goes best with gray hair, and some skin tones wear silver or white gold better. Gray and light hair with yellow gold or brass can make your skin appear yellowish too.
Yep, some of us think too much, lol.
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