Buying a Blazer?

Zapp Brannigan

Been after a nice blazer, something to wear with Jeans on a night out or whatever. But haven't had much success in finding a nice one (that's not ridiculously expensive). Any ideas?

I'm a guy by the way.

L5

Slurms wrote:

Been after a nice blazer, something to wear with Jeans on a night out or whatever. But haven't had much success in finding a nice one (that's not ridiculously expensive). Any ideas?

I'm a guy by the way.

im sorry but guys who wear blazers out in clubs and pubs are tossers in my opinion. Looks stupid. Why not wear a scarf around your neck while you're at it.

dudara

Blazers can look good on guys, but it all depends on the type. Stay away from anything in denim, or light-coloured pinstriped fabric. Ditto for anything with distressed features, patchwork, lettering.

My boyfriend has this particular one, black velvet-type fabric with light pinstripes and it's quite nice. Understated.

Zapp Brannigan

L5 wrote:

im sorry but guys who wear blazers out in clubs and pubs are tossers in my opinion. Looks stupid. Why not wear a scarf around your neck while you're at it.

Wasn't asking for what peoples opinions of Blazers are, just looking for one. So keep it to yourself.

Dudara: Cheers thats alright. Where did he get it?

dudara

A gents shop here in Cork called Murfs. It's by a brand called "selected", so if you can find stockists of that, you might be in luck. He did buy it in April 2005 though.

jdivision

I got a nice one last year in Debenhams, there's probably newer ones there still though. You could pick it up in the sale. Make sure it's one of the designer ones though, much better quality. On the cheaper side H&M had been stocking them - not sure if they'd have them at the moment cos it's summer.

L5

Slurms wrote:

Wasn't asking for what peoples opinions of Blazers are, just looking for one. So keep it to yourself.

Dudara: Cheers thats alright. Where did he get it?

It'll look well in the Odeon or D2, I presume that's where you'll be parading it.
No offence intended but I just think it looks pathetic

dudara

L5 wrote:

It'll look well in the Odeon or D2, I presume that's where you'll be parading it.
No offence intended but I just think it looks pathetic

Pathetic is whinging on an internet board about other people's choice of clothing.

Keano

Let me know how you get on as I am on the hunt for one too. As for being pathetic far from it. Smart is a nicer word.

Zapp Brannigan

Keano A Legend wrote:

Let me know how you get on as I am on the hunt for one too. As for being pathetic far from it. Smart is a nicer word.

Will do mate.

jdivision

dudara wrote:

It's by a brand called "selected".

Selected is owned by Jack & Jones, you should find it in any of their shops - should have mentioned there in my earlier post. They always have them.

dudara

Thanks for that jdivision. I knew that I'd seen that brand somewhere else as well.

grimloch

The one pictured a few posts above or one that looks very similar is being sold in the Jack Jones in town (Dublin) for 80 euros I think.

ste

L5 wrote:

It'll look well in the Odeon or D2, I presume that's where you'll be parading it.
No offence intended but I just think it looks pathetic

Hah, are they your best examples?

My opinion on blazers is that only certain people can pull it off, and those that try far outweigh those that do.

PrettyInPunk

L5 wrote:

It'll look well in the Odeon or D2, I presume that's where you'll be parading it.
No offence intended but I just think it looks pathetic

your a retard,sorry i dont think this was a thread on whether blazers look nice or not it was simply where to get one.

ANYWAY...Jack Jones,maybe marks??i dunno what your price range is but the brown thomas sale is on at the moment so you might get some bargains there? Im not too sure but womens clothing has up to 50% off so it might be worth a look.

mikedean

Try Next on Grafton Street, John Taylor Menswear, Baggot St or Diffney's on Mary St and in the St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre or Marks & Spencer.
Ignore the idiot's remarks regarding whether they are fashionable. It's a personal choice.
Good luck and let's know how you get on.

*Tripper*

I think the thing to get right when buying a blazer is the length of the sleves, to short and you'll look like a nerd to long and you will look like a child. Also it helps to have broad shoulderd to pull this off also.

Good luck on the hunt!

abetarrush

Try Arnotts bargain basement, they've loads

And the man's floor in Zara on Jervis street

Motion Picture and Unique are good places for pickin up cheaper casual ones

I think they only suit guy with a bigger frame, and they're a bit long for my likin, but I still wear it every now n again, I have a navy pinstripe one

Its so annoyin the way they seal the pockets! they actually have pockets, that are just sewn shut, so i opened mine n they're deadly

So, yeah, Good luck!

and L5, get a life!

Creamy Goodness

lol yeh what's up with that, it's one thing i've never understood.

why have pockets if you're going to stitch them up?

funky penguin

*Tripper* wrote:

I think the thing to get right when buying a blazer is the length of the sleves, to short and you'll look like a nerd to long and you will look like a child. Also it helps to have broad shoulderd to pull this off also.

Good luck on the hunt!

I think its just a matter of picking the right size for your shoulders. Nice and snug, and your aweh!

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now, I don't know much about fashion, but that looks good, where in Cork could I buy it, and for how much? (help!)

dudara

Stitching up the pockets is done to prevent things being placed in the jackets in the shops or during transit. The stitching is usually fairly loose and can be pulled out easily.

Women's skirts often come with the pleats or slits sewn too. It keeps the skirt in shape during transit.

Try Jack&Jones in Cork or Murf's near Oasis on Patrick Street.

foxyloxy

Theres a couple of shops in the Georges Arcade that sell them, mostly second hand but in great nick. I like them cos they have the "worn in" look without being scruffy! Some similar to the first picure on the previous page, and I think at around €40

*Tripper*

The pockets are also stitched to help the jacket keep its shape!

DeiseLass

They look soooooooo HOOOOTTTT on men.

grimloch

*Tripper* wrote:

The pockets are also stitched to help the jacket keep its shape!

I've come across a few jackets in which some if not most of the outside pockets are purely ornamental.