[novatom]

Hi,

It does not appear that the "what summer sport coat" thread has been brought back from zombieland yet for the 2018 season. I figure I am just the newbie for the job....

I would like to purchase my first "summer" sport coat in linen, cotton, light wool blend, or some combination of those. No seersucker at this time . I would prefer a lighter sand, wheat, stone, off white color. I would wear various slacks including jeans with it.

I have found a couple inexpensive options from Kroon that others posted about here They seem decent, but I have no experience with them other than the little I have read.

What do you think?

J Crew had a nice unstructured jacket this is no longer around with patch pockets - example:
http://instagr.am/p/BXk-ZC5jdUh/
I fancy the J Crew very much and realize it is more expensive. Either Kroon work? I think I prefer the Kroon Taylor over the Bono. What other options are there that I should look at?

Thanks in advance for any/all feedback and guidance.

 

[novatom]

How bad is this?

https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hilfiger-Cotton-Linen-Hopsack-Blazer/dp/B00SB1ESEE

 

[SG_67]

I think those are all fine choices. Navy in the same materials is also an option.

 

[eagle2250]

Cotton poplin summer suits in Khaki, Loden and Navy should satisfy all of your summer suiting needs. Mine came from O'Connell's a few years back.

 

[novatom]

Last one -

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/...ile_pdp&upc_ID=36804432&listItemId=1524105309

@eagle2250 Do you have a pick among the ones I have posted?

I will have to hunt for a navy one as well.

 

[eagle2250]

I would be inclined to go with the J. Crew offering.

 

[novatom]

I would be inclined to go with the J. Crew offering.

No question - that is a model from about two years ago and not available unfortunately. After a phone call with them - they let me know they do not have a replacement for it. Between what I can get - any thoughts? Thanks you for helping.

 

[eagle2250]

My reservations regarding the remaining jackets is their length. My preference is for my coat tails to cover my butt. If a sport/suit coat is any shorter than that, I keep looking. The jackets you showcased would be fine if the length were adequate. I do wish you nothing but good luck in your hunt!

 

[SG_67]

That particular model may not be available but rest assured something similar will be. Just take a look.

 

[novatom]

@eagle2250 Thanks - @ 5'6 with my proportions I should be ok

@SG_67 I think I may be a bit early. They did say they will be releasing spring/summer coats in the next few days. I guess spring is late for everyone

The TH is lined - is that a positive over the others?

 

[Fading Fast]

In your price range, J.Crew has this one in stock this year:

https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens_catego...et-in-stretch-cotton/G0532?color_name=oatmeal

While on the site, check out all the "blazers" (they don't know better and call any sport coat a blazer - sigh) as for $100 more, they have some others that might work for you.

That said, for the money, either the J.Crew one I linked to or the ones from STP look like decent value and I like that they all come in number sizes with both regular and long options - hence, you should be able to get a decent fit requiring only modest tailoring.

 

[novatom]

In your price range, J.Crew has this one in stock this year:

https://www.jcrew.com/p/mens_catego...et-in-stretch-cotton/G0532?color_name=oatmeal

While on the site, check out all the "blazers" (they don't know better and call any sport coat a blazer - sigh) as for $100 more, they have some others that might work for you.

That said, for the money, either the J.Crew one I linked to or the ones from STP look like decent value and I like that they all come in number sizes with both regular and long options - hence, you should be able to get a decent fit requiring only modest tailoring.

Thanks for this - I must have missed it yesterday.... Thanks for the recommendations!

 

[novatom]

I have this inbound -



I like the look. Thanks to all