Blazer

[bobalooba]

Sorry I keep throwing on the questions

I need to replace the buttons on my tan blazer, they match it almost exactly and I need to spice it up a bit.
Any suggestions for that? I don't wanna go gold because I think that is more of a blue blazer thing.

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Try these guys. They may have some good ideas.

http://www.mjtrim.com/Catalog/Category/9.aspx

 

[bobalooba]

oooh that enamel crest would look good on it. Thanks guys

 

[BinkieBaumont]

I had been passing a thrift store in town every morning and noticing a mannequin in the front window window wearing this blazer.

After an afternoon of shopping on Friday I dropped into the store to try it on, but the store was very busy, so I climbed into the window to undress the Dummy myself, , who was very unhelpful! it was a struggle, ( glad in wasn't a suit) and I do admit I was afraid of the whole window display and myself falling through the glass window onto the footpath!!

I tried it on and it fits perfectly, and quite lightweight, so I was guessing, gabardine and at $22.00 a bargain! even more so when the sales lady informed me everything was 50% off today! so it was only $11.00!!

I was even happier when I got it home and discovered it was pure wool!

I think these will be the footwear of choice

And this

and one of these cravats, pass on the green one perhaps?

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Perfect! except for the silly Hat on Mrs Howell

 

[Warbaby]

I need to replace the buttons on my tan blazer, they match it almost exactly and I need to spice it up a bit.
Any suggestions for that? I don't wanna go gold because I think that is more of a blue blazer thing.

I just ordered a set of these for my DB navy blazer:

I'm going for the retired gentleman pirate look...lol

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Nice accent on the Blazer Warbaby

 

[bobalooba]

while there is something to be said for the pirate life lol, I have already selected these bad boys:

the third option on the list on this page
http://www.mjtrim.com/Catalog/Category/9.aspx

 

[Carlisle Blues]

These [huh]

 

[BinkieBaumont]

Family crest on pocket and buttons?

Beaumont is the French side of the Baumont dynasty, most of them Cads and Rotters

 

[bobalooba]

yeah I don't support french people nearly enough
with fairly good reason

 

[Carlisle Blues]

Should provide a nice accent to your blazer

 

[bobalooba]

I'll try to post pics when I can but I've made that promise on a lot of threads, I don't have a camera and always forget to borrow one.

 

[bobalooba]

Here's a link to the blazer, if you follow the link to the buttons and use your imagination you'll be impressed, the only difference is my blazer has lighter buttons and no pocket square

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/LookBookMen/mens/look8/PRDOVR~90891/90891.jsp

 

[BinkieBaumont]

I thought the Buttons on the Blazer i just bought were metal but they are some type of Bakelite or bone perhaps?

 

[Spitfire]

I have buttons like these in my navyblue blazer. Polished though.

 

[bobalooba]

I like the london one spitfire, I wouldn't put it on mine because I'm not british and neither is the blazer but still, very snazzy.

 

[Pilgrim]

I agree that contrasting buttons are part of the traditional blazer look. When I see one with horn or plastic buttons, I always suspect it's part of a broken-up suit. I wear black shoes with Navy, Black or Gray Blazers - brown shoes with tan, green or other earth tones. I will wear brown shoes with a Navy blazer with I wear tan twill slacks.

My observation about the number of buttons is that about 10 years ago, younger men started wearing 3+ button blazers. Guys my age (now 58) tend to like the two-button look we grew up with. More buttons are not flattering to me, as I've gained a bit in the waist. I find the multi-button looks favor gents who are more slender.

Myself, I'm staying with the two-button look.

 

[Edward]

I just ordered a set of these for my DB navy blazer:

I'm going for the retired gentleman pirate look...lol

Oh my, those are nice. Wherever did you find them?

 

[bobalooba]

where did blazers gain their popularity?