Blazer

[bobalooba]

I'm a big fan of blazers, I own a dark brown, charcoal and a navy and I recently got a light brown from Jcrew.
I usually wear these with Chinos and a pair of simple black shoes but I was wondering what they are traditionally worn with.

Also which is more traditional, the two or three button?
I always assumed the three button but I'm not sure.

 

[Spitfire]

I saw British WWII veterans in Normandy wearing the navy blazer with grey flannel trousers - and regiment badge and medals of course.
Don't know if it's the traditional thing or a military way though.

 

[bobalooba]

I do like that type of color combo but I do think it's more of a millitary thing.

 

[anglophile]

calvary twills and grey flannels are both classic combos.

 

[Peacoat]

Navy flannel blazer, grey flannel trousers and Bass Weejuns. Traditional from the 50s and 60s. I also wear chinos instead of the grey flannels when it is warmer.

 

[bobalooba]

Thanks for the help.
What exactly are calvary twills?
Also what kind of buttons are common. I know gold are popular on navy but what about other colors?

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I like the combos already mentioned. I usually accent my dress with a pocket square. Spit shined shoes and my Charcoal Borsalino Diamante with gray slacks. With Chinos I wear my Panama hat no pocket square.

 

[bobalooba]

I usually wear my homburg no matter what else is with the blazer, no pocket square but I should look into that.

 

[Spitfire]

...and...oh...a cravat/ascot goes well with the blazer too.

 

[H.Johnson]

Cavalry twill is a hard-wearing, tightly spun and closely woven fabric, originally developed for riding trousers, as its name implies, that is used for the style of trouser that used to be known as 'slacks'. They are in some ways the British version of the US chino style of trouser, but a little more formal.

Most blazer makers (e.g. Gurteen and Magee being obvious examples) have their own make of buttons. If you are ex-service it is usual to wear your regimental buttons (likewise with sporting clubs), otherwise plain brass or brass-coloured (e.g. Staybrite) are usually worn.

I hope this helps.

I like the combos already mentioned. I usually accent my dress with a pocket square. Spit shined shoes and my Charcoal Borsalino Diamante with gray slacks. With Chinos I wear my Panama hat no pocket square.

 

[bobalooba]

all of this does help.
Are calvary twills tighter fitting than most slacks?
If yes then does anyone know where I could get calvary twills at a reasonable price?

 

[bobalooba]

i just found a pair of gray calvary twill at the thrift store, surprisingly they look bad with all the colors except light brown (or tan or whatever the hell it is)

Its not the traditional gray, its dark enough to not be normal yet light enough to look stupid with charcoal but I'm happy.

 

[bburtner@moran]

The Blue Blazer

Just about anything!

 

[gtdean48]

Also which is more traditional, the two or three button?
I always assumed the three button but I'm not sure.

I've always considered 2 buttons more modern than 3.

 

[bburtner@moran]

Two button

2 button /4 on sleeve.

 

[bburtner@moran]

Only 100% cashmere

If you can go for the money 100% cashmere,I just bought a 100% cashmere high end made blue blazer for 7.00 at the thrift store.MINT shape.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I agree with BB. I just bought a beautiful Blue Blazer , in my size.(that's weird) for two bucks. I cleaned it for four bucks.[huh] [huh]

Doesn't get any better than that

 

[Orvil Newton]

I may have committed a fashion faux pas but I had buttons made for my blazer to replace the cheap looking brass ones it came with. The new buttons are of fossilized walrus ivory scrimshawed with a fouled anchor design. If nothing else it is unique.

I wear it with or without a tie over khaki chinos or jeans with boat shoes.

 

[bobalooba]

I need to go to the thrift stores I guess!
That's actually where I get a lot of my coats, I have a snazzy botany 500 trench coat that I got for fifteen dollars. But I should get a nicer blue blazer

 

[Wolfmanjack]

I may have committed a fashion faux pas but I had buttons made for my blazer to replace the cheap looking brass ones it came with. The new buttons are of fossilized walrus ivory scrimshawed with a fouled anchor design. If nothing else it is unique.

I wear it with or without a tie over khaki chinos or jeans with boat shoes.

"...walrus ivory scrimshawed with a fouled anchor design." What a fantastic idea, Orvil. Distinctive, but very much in keeping with the nautical heritage of the blazer.

Contrasting buttons are one of the defining features of a blazer; but they don't have to be brass.