Need to save money for some other things, but still want something to wear occasionally and narrowed it down to these 3 low end, fast fashioned blazers. but can't pick between them.
1.
https://www.hm.com/us/product/87584?article=87584-A&cm_vc=SEARCH#article=87584-A
54% linen, 46% rayon
this one would be in navy. The texture is harder/rougher feeling than the other two, which I like. I like the sleeve length and shoulder length of the 36, but its a bit too tight on my gut. It has some lining but not sure what the material is
Where I'm at right now I can get it for roughly 30 USD but in that size 36.. I can ask a relative in the states to get a size 38 which might be less tight, but its almost 80 usd there!
2.
https://www.zara.com/us/en/sale/man/blazers/blazer-with-contrast-detailing-c541718p2473521.html
this one would be in dark grey because navy is all gone
OUTER SHELL 83% COTTON, 15% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE
FRONT LINING: 100% POLYESTER
BACK LINING: 54% POLYESTER, 46% VISCOSE
SLEEVE LINING: 100% POLYESTER
here I would wear 38 but the sleeve is a little long
this one is about 70USD. the GF likes it because she thinks its cool looking. While I agree, it is significantly more expensive than the other options and I've always been wary of spending too much money on Zara.
3.
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/men-ultra-lightweight-stretch-jacket-144238.html
100% Polyester
it has no lining. its marketed as a summer blazer since its light and quick to dry
Navy
both the S and M seem to fit well
in Japan this is about $35 USD although closer to 70 in the states. I like the fit on this but do prefer the texture of the HM. a small downside is that in Japan, you'll find at least 3 other guys wearing the same thing downtown because Uniqlo is that common, although the navy one probably looks more standard and less noticeable.
1.
https://www.hm.com/us/product/87584?article=87584-A&cm_vc=SEARCH#article=87584-A
54% linen, 46% rayon
this one would be in navy. The texture is harder/rougher feeling than the other two, which I like. I like the sleeve length and shoulder length of the 36, but its a bit too tight on my gut. It has some lining but not sure what the material is
Where I'm at right now I can get it for roughly 30 USD but in that size 36.. I can ask a relative in the states to get a size 38 which might be less tight, but its almost 80 usd there!
2.
https://www.zara.com/us/en/sale/man/blazers/blazer-with-contrast-detailing-c541718p2473521.html
this one would be in dark grey because navy is all gone
OUTER SHELL 83% COTTON, 15% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE
FRONT LINING: 100% POLYESTER
BACK LINING: 54% POLYESTER, 46% VISCOSE
SLEEVE LINING: 100% POLYESTER
here I would wear 38 but the sleeve is a little long
this one is about 70USD. the GF likes it because she thinks its cool looking. While I agree, it is significantly more expensive than the other options and I've always been wary of spending too much money on Zara.
3.
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/product/men-ultra-lightweight-stretch-jacket-144238.html
100% Polyester
it has no lining. its marketed as a summer blazer since its light and quick to dry
Navy
both the S and M seem to fit well
in Japan this is about $35 USD although closer to 70 in the states. I like the fit on this but do prefer the texture of the HM. a small downside is that in Japan, you'll find at least 3 other guys wearing the same thing downtown because Uniqlo is that common, although the navy one probably looks more standard and less noticeable.
