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Re: Oh My! THAT Was A Blazer!!!!


@aroc3435 wrote:

@ECBGTry Banana Republic--which @Greeneyedlady21 reintroduced me to last autumn--or Macy's. 

 

And there is a brand called Mango that has its own website where you can order directly and some of their items are carried by Macy's which is where I first discovered them.  Picked up a very nice houndstooth check Karl Largerfeld a year ago on clearance at Macy's.

 

I have purchased several beautiful Italian wool and wool blend trousers and blazers from Banana Republic.  Blazers were $280.00 and exquisitely tailored as were the slacks.  Slacks were around $149.00.  And you order separately by size.  I am a 2 in the blazer and a 4 in the trousers.  They carry size 0 to 20.

 

Even though I am retired I am still a blazer girl and wear one pretty much daily, often paired with a  nice dark jean and a crisp white blouse.

 

I always peruse sites that carry what I like and watch for sales, and use cash back apps, in house rewards perks, etc. to get what I need for the best price.

 

I know my latest outlays of cash at BR are worthwhile on a cost by use basis so the "sticker shock" wasn't as bad as it otherwise might have been.

 

I wish you success in finding your classic bllack blazer.

 

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Thanks for the tips! @aroc3435 

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I love a good blazer. I'm a teacher and I often pair them with my jeans and t-shirts. A good blazer is well worth $500 and will last a lifetime with proper care.

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@alliswell wrote:

 

 

Thank goodness for the designer, Louis Dell'Olio.  Over the years on QVC, Louis offered beautiful classic affordable blazers in every color imaginable, black, white, turquoise,  green, navy, even a tuxedo blazer.  


@alliswell 

I have two of LDO's black blazers.  Before I recommended the Zara one as what Kate wears, I looked to see if there were any remaining on the LDO site. Alas, not.  I have several LDO blazers, several which are too big for me but if push comes to shove, I will have them altered before I pay $500 for a blazer.  I have a lady who will alter a blazer for $100.00.

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@Franklinbell wrote:

@ECBG  I,love a good blazer....I gotta ask....did you get it?


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No I didn't.  I'm not $500 "worth of happy".

I may stalk it to see what happens with reductions.

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@Trinity11 wrote:

@ECBG wrote:

I was looking at black blazers knowing it had been years since I had updated.

 

I had also watched a blogger that put a classic outfit together using a black blazer.

 

Having taught tailoring, I immediately went to the one that was beautiful in my eyes.

The blazer was just short of $500.00!!!

I would use it for years, STILL looking......sheeeeesh!


@ECBG , check out J.Crew for black blazers. I saw a beautifully tailored one in wool at a phenomenal price point (under $200.00). Also a nice selection of other fabrics. Their tailoring is always comparable to Theory blazers that can run $500.00 and more.


@Trinity11 

 

Many thanks, but I'm not looking for wool.

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@ECBG wrote:

@Trinity11 wrote:

@ECBG wrote:

I was looking at black blazers knowing it had been years since I had updated.

 

I had also watched a blogger that put a classic outfit together using a black blazer.

 

Having taught tailoring, I immediately went to the one that was beautiful in my eyes.

The blazer was just short of $500.00!!!

I would use it for years, STILL looking......sheeeeesh!


@ECBG , check out J.Crew for black blazers. I saw a beautifully tailored one in wool at a phenomenal price point (under $200.00). Also a nice selection of other fabrics. Their tailoring is always comparable to Theory blazers that can run $500.00 and more.


@Trinity11 

 

Many thanks, but I'm not looking for wool.


I also mentioned that there were other fabrics offered @ECBG . Personally, I would buy the one you covet. $500.00 is not outrageous if you streamline your wardrobe, buy less but have some key quality pieces. You often share Ralph Lauren fashion shows on YouTube. RL blazers are triple the price....

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@Trinity11 

 

Many thanks.  We'll see.Smiley Happy

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Any blazer or other clothes that cost $500 better last a lifetime. Otherwise, that person has been taken. 

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About 15 years ago I bought a cashmere/wool blazer from Brooks Brothers (before they were in financial trouble and used the best fabrics and the tailoring was magnificent). I bought it on sale the day after Christmas and even on sale, paid close to $500.

 

During the fall/winter/early spring months, I wear that blazer at least three days a week.

 

Fast forward 15 years - the blazer is going strong. While no one would mistake it for new, it is a classic cut blazer that never goes out of style and still looks great and I still too this day get compliments when I wear it. For staple pieces like a good pair of trousers, a good basic black skirt and a black dress, sometimes paying more upfront works out best in the long run. I still wear clothes for work that I bought 20 years ago because they are all in great condition, are well made and not only fit well, they also still look good on me.

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Re: Oh My! THAT Was A Blazer!!!!

@ECBG  I LOVE blazers.....   and a black one... how chic.  I also love beautiful fabrics and tayloring,  but $500 is pretty steep!