[MovingForward]

Good evening. During my quest for my first navy blazer, I purchased two, but will keep one. I plan on mostly wearing with chinos/khakis. One of the blazers is darker than the other, and I read reviews stating that it was a "dark navy" which looks black to some. However, next to a black coat, the navy is distinguishable. I tried both on, and the darker one seems to look better on me. I don't know if it is because it fits better or because of the darker color as well. I'm not concerned about the buttons as I will be changing them out with the seasons.

Will the darker one be just as versatile as the lighter navy?

If it doesn't really make a difference, I would just rather go with the cheaper one which is the darker one.

Also, I just realized that when holding the blazers next to good lighting, the store pictures are accurate as to the correct color of the blazers. My pictures darkened the blazers.

Calvin Klein Slim Fit Navy Blazer
https://www.menswearhouse.com/mens-.../calvin-klein-slim-fit-navy-blazer-1692169301

Purchase Price: $89.99, Regular $399.99
97% Wool, 3% Polyester
Two Vents

Lauren Ralph Lauren
Total Comfort Blazer (Modern Fit)
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lauren-ralph-lauren-total-comfort-blazer?ID=141429&pla_country=US&CAGPSPN=pla&CAWELAID=120156340000520938&CAAGID=23247417785&CATCI=aud-374536321189la-207785033105&cm_mmc=Google_Mens_PLA-_-Men's+Apparel+-+Men's+Top+Products+-+GS_High+Vol.+High+Conv.-_-96339868505-_-pg15913_t_kclickid_7db0a246-d5ff-40e7-928a-d8cef11baabc&trackingid=403x15913&catargetid=120156340006864528&cadevice=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiLvj-9Ht2gIVhobACh2XQwiQEAQYAyABEgIaFfD_BwE

Purchase Price: $167.99, Regular $350.00
100% Wool
One Vent

 

[jts287]

Not a big fan of either. They've certainly been tailored to fit the models but I think they're too shapeless on you (jackets' faults, not yours). Be prepared to hear some brand-based criticisms here.

To answer the question though, I don't think the color variance is a big deal, but you'll get more use out of the CK jacket based on the buttons, imo.

 

[MovingForward]

Not a big fan of either. They've certainly been tailored to fit the models but I think they're too shapeless on you (jackets' faults, not yours). Be prepared to hear some brand-based criticisms here.

To answer the question though, I don't think the color variance is a big deal, but you'll get more use out of the CK jacket based on the buttons, imo.

Thanks for your reply. I can have the CK one tailored where I purchased it (Mens Warehouse) unless that cannot solve the fit issue. I was hoping to use it for an event next Thursday.

 

[Matt S]

There's not enough colour difference here to matter. Both blazers should go back because neither fits you. They both are a size too large, and no tailoring can properly fix that. They may look a little better if you didn't fasten the bottom button (it is not designed to be fastened), but because there is enough fullness to fasten the bottom button, it means they are too large. Since you plan to wear these more casually with chinos, you should also look for a blazer with a looser weave like hopsack (rather than a smooth weave) to better match the lower formality with which you intend to wear it. A lighter navy will also dress down more easily than a darker navy.

 

[MovingForward]

There's not enough colour difference here to matter. Both blazers should go back because neither fits you. They both are a size too large, and no tailoring can properly fix that. They may look a little better if you didn't fasten the bottom button (it is not designed to be fastened), but because there is enough fullness to fasten the bottom button, it means they are too large. Since you plan to wear these more casually with chinos, you should also look for a blazer with a looser weave like hopsack (rather than a smooth weave) to better match the lower formality with which you intend to wear it. A lighter navy will also dress down more easily than a darker navy.

Ok, thank you. I will return them.

 

[MovingForward]

I'm a little short on time so I ordered one of each from the following to try on.

$199.00
https://www.dillards.com/p/hart-sch...rgyhOXCaAPk0p9-9X984NY0sOP8L9OwMaAqgmEALw_wcB

$80.00
https://www.jcpenney.com/p/stafford-executive-hopsack-blazer-classic/pp5002440092?pTmplType=regular

$110.00
https://www.landsend.com/products/s...c1f550a07965848cfe3d8f38ff44af8106c7b7e632944

 

[SG_67]

Judging on color alone, I’d go with the lighter of the two.

The reason being is that you’re planning on wearing it with a khaki color.

As for fit, enough has been said about that.

 

[eagle2250]

The navy hued jacket will prove far more versatile than the midnight blue version. The dual vented CK Blazer would be my preference of the two design options.

 

[FLMike]

I agree with MattS that they’re both a size too large for you. Good decision, returning them.

I actually purchased that same Lauren blazer at Marshall’s for my son to take up to college with him. The styling and quality left much to be desired, but for the price I felt it would fit its purpose as a beater blazer to wear during fraternity pledgeship activities where it would likely encounter beer, maybe vomit, maybe worse.....not to mention getting ballled up and thrown in a corner, and possibly disappearing altogether.

 

[MovingForward]

The navy hued jacket will prove far more versatile than the midnight blue version. The dual vented CK Blazer would be my preference of the two design options.

Thank you. So I can understand my colors better, which one is the navy hued and which one is the midnight blue?

 

[eagle2250]

The midnight blue is the one that looks to be black, nine times out of ten when one looks at it or...it's the darker of the two jackets.

 

[Jgarner197]

I agree with MattS that they're both a size too large for you. Good decision, returning them.

I actually purchased that same Lauren blazer at Marshall's for my son to take up to college with him. The styling and quality left much to be desired, but for the price I felt it would fit its purpose as a beater blazer to wear during fraternity pledgeship activities where it would likely encounter beer, maybe vomit, maybe worse.....not to mention getting ballled up and thrown in a corner, and possibly disappearing altogether.

I believe I wore my blazer once at my fraternity. It was just for pictures and after that I think you hit the nail on the head as I am quite certain it was left wadded up at the foot of my bunk. It also never did make it home with me either, lol!

 

[Cassadine]

Thank you. So I can understand my colors better, which one is the navy hued and which one is the midnight blue?

Think of the New York Yankees baseball cap--it's blue but... The Lauren blazer is nearly black in the photo.

 

[FLMike]

Think of the New York Yankees baseball cap--it's blue but... The Lauren blazer is nearly black in the photo.

Well, now I'm confused. I thought the CK blazer was the darker hued of the two. No?

I guess it's moot, since he's returning both of those anyway.

 

[Cassadine]

Well, now I'm confused. I thought the CK blazer was the darker hued of the two. No?

I guess it's moot, since he's returning both of those anyway.

Now I'm second guessing myself. Let's take another look.

 

[Cassadine]

Now I'm second guessing myself. Let's take another look.

I was referencing this photo. But, yes, both are going back, so it doesn't matter.

 

[MovingForward]

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I was referencing this photo. But, yes, both are going back, so it doesn't matter.

Yes, my photos came out darker than the actual color next to good lighting. The jackets look closer in color to their website photos with the CK being the darker one.

 

[MovingForward]

There's not enough colour difference here to matter. Both blazers should go back because neither fits you. They both are a size too large, and no tailoring can properly fix that. They may look a little better if you didn't fasten the bottom button (it is not designed to be fastened), but because there is enough fullness to fasten the bottom button, it means they are too large. Since you plan to wear these more casually with chinos, you should also look for a blazer with a looser weave like hopsack (rather than a smooth weave) to better match the lower formality with which you intend to wear it. A lighter navy will also dress down more easily than a darker navy.

When you say I am a size too large, would that mean if those in the picture are a 40 regular, than I am a 38 regular? I ask this because some online stores have only even sizes while others have both odd and even sizes.