The one sports coat that men are told that we cannot do without is the navy blue blazer. They say that it is one of the most versatile items in a gentleman's closet and that you should have at least one on hand to wear to last-minute business meetings, to the golf club/gentleman's club, or an evening out. Well, based on my experience, they (whomever they are) are absolutely right. The blue blazer is indeed, I have found, one of the most versatile of sports jackets a man can have (brass buttons or no).
This outfit: features:
Nantucket red chinos by MarinePool,
Blue linen/cotton blue striped shirt and yellow paisley pocket square by Charle Tyrwhitt
Tan leather and blue suede spectator shoes by Samuel Windsor
I purchased the blue wool flannel blazer featured hear a couple of years ago and it's been featured in my Facebook and Instagram page any number of times and never fails to get a lot of compliments. I really wanted to play up the nautical theme and be able to look dress and I think the brass buttons really help with that. As you can see, I like to wear it over button-up shirts and knitwear with a tie and even with a day cravat. It can be paired very well with chinos of all colors (but I would avoid blue, so as not to look like I'm trying to make a suit). But, otherwise Grey flannels, khaki Chinos, Nantucket reds, Yellow chino, they all work great. I think I could even do a nicely faded denim if I wanted to (which so far, I have not).
The above outfit features:
Khaki chinos and blue OCBD shirt by Lands End
'Gold Hunting' pocket square by Cordings Piccadilly
Vintage beautifully woven paisley Silk tie by Robert Talbott for Nordstrom
Penny Loafers by G.H. Bass
Obviously, being wool flannel, this is a blazer that I tend to reserve for cooler weather and it is a heavier fabric that is very warm indeed and perfect for fall, winter, and early springtime. I also have a linen blue blazer that is unlined that I will occasionally wear in the summertime, but I've chosen to feature this warmer wool fannel version here.
The above outfit features:
Green and navy hoop stripe Rugby jersey by Levi's
Blue striped OCBD shirt and khaki chinos by Lands End
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Tie silk tie by Smart Turnout London
Silk 'Deco Chap' pocket square by The Chap Magazine store
Walnut brogue shoes by Grenson
The Above Outfit features:
Custom designed Cricketing Sweater from Rochford Sports knitwear LTD
Cotton/Linen OCBD shirt by Charle Tyrwhitt
'Gold Hunting' pocket square by Cordings Piccadilly
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Tie silk tie by Smart Turnout London
Khaki Chinos - Twill Selvage by Bravestar Selvage
The Above outfit features:
White OCBD Shirt and Khaki Chinos by Lands End
Grey Melange Marino Sweater and Dark Beige Chinos by Arket
Repp silk tie by Smart Turnout London
Vintage Driving moccs by Johnson & Murphy
The Above outfit features:
Cricket Sweater by Abercrombie & Fitch
White and Tan leather saddle shoes by G.H. Bass
Yellow Chinos by John Partridge & Co.
Blue linen/cotton blue striped shirt and yellow paisley pocket square by Charle Tyrwhitt
