[bilqnish]

I missed the opportunity to make a present for myself for Christmas and new year, soon I will have another celebration with my b-day.
For that reason I represent to you my b-day gift ideas for myself.
Option 1 : Caruso, made of wool and brand new,half lined.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DVgAAOSwvEBbbuja/s-l1600.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gg8AAOSwKAJbbuji/s-l1600.jpg
option 2 : used Brioni,pure wool and fully lined.
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0ngAAOSwMQ1b6JZz/s-l1600.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eUMAAOSwl7db6Jji/s-l1600.jpg
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DaoAAOSwatBb6JbJ/s-l1600.jpg
Which one do you like,and why?

 

[Andy]

bilqnish:

The photos are a little difficult to see details. Both should be near the same quality. Your choice really.

 

[cosmotoast]

The first one reminds me of my 90 year old grandfather's navy blazer. I like the Brioni. Looks modern and classy.

 

[SG_67]

Neither of those look like blazers. More like orphaned suit jackets, especially the Brioni.

 

[JBierly]

Really high gorge on the Caruso.

 

[ran23]

I am getting tired of brass buttons, may switch to MOP and Sport Coats.

 

[bilqnish]

Neither of those look like blazers. More like orphaned suit jackets, especially the Brioni.

You are probably right, which one do you think is worth it?

 

[Andy]

bilqnish:

If, indeed, the jackets are not Blazers or Sport Jackets then the last thing you want to do is wear a orphaned suit jacket! People who matter will be able to tell and it will hurt your image!

Here's some helpful excerpts from my book, The Encyclopedia of Men's Clothes:

True to its English country origins the sport jacket has traditionally been of heavier wool fabric with casual pockets (patch, hacking), leather buttons, patches on the elbows and with other details making it distinctive from a suit jacket.

Lighter materials for sport jackets (seersucker, cotton poplin, madras and linen) were adopted in other parts of the world. And leather, smooth and suede are great casual sport jackets for fall and winter.

Blazers are Sport Jackets but a distinctive sport jacket with a history! See the Blazer Chapter.

True Blazers have gold or brass buttons, only!! Thus suggesting their Naval ancestry. ​

 

[FLMike]

You are probably right, which one do you think is worth it?

Well, you'd be buying half of a dated suit in either case. That would be worth no amount of money to me.