It’s not a suit jacket, and it’s not a hoodie: A blazer is
somewhere in between, not casual but not completely formal either. How
do you walk that fine line while staying stylish and appropriate? This
buying guide will show you how to buy mens blazer that will suit your needs and your style.
What to Look for in a Blazer:
Vents: Blazers may have one center vent, two side vents, or no vents at all. Single vents are the most common, while double vents allow more freedom of movement. Blazers without vents are uncommon and can restrict movement.
Breasts: You’ll see more single-breasted blazers than double-breasted. Double-breasted blazers have a very traditional nautical feeling which is fairly formal.
Buttons: You’ll see some single-button blazers, but double- and triple-button blazers are the ones you’ll see most. Double button blazers have a classic look that will always be in style. Triple-button blazers used to be worn only by the more fashion-forward, but are becoming more common. Men’s blazer buttons will either be metallic, or they’ll be a color that matches the blazer color. For every day wear, you’ll probably want mens overcoats with the more subtle buttons.
Sizes: Blazer sizes have a number and a letter or word.
How Blazer Sizes Work:
The number: The first part of a casual suits for men size is a number; this is your chest measurement or your over-arm measurement minus 7 inches. (Read the Overstock.com Men’s Measurement Guide to see how to take these measurements.) If these two numbers are about the same, you’ll use your chest measurement as your size. If the measurement over your arms is larger than your chest, use your over-arm measurement (minus 7) as your size.
The letter or word: The second part of the blazer size designates whether the blazer is short, regular, or long, and it may just be the first letter: S, R, or L. The letter or word refers to your overall height, but these measurements are flexible. Be aware of your overall body proportions and choose the length that covers your rear end without going any farther. For example, if you’re 5’10" but you have a long torso, then you may want to shop for a long blazer. If the sizes don’t fit you perfectly, remember that you can take it to a tailor. As long as the shoulders fit, your tailor can make minor adjustments to the waist, the length of the sleeves, and the overall length.
What to Look for in a Blazer:
Vents: Blazers may have one center vent, two side vents, or no vents at all. Single vents are the most common, while double vents allow more freedom of movement. Blazers without vents are uncommon and can restrict movement.
Breasts: You’ll see more single-breasted blazers than double-breasted. Double-breasted blazers have a very traditional nautical feeling which is fairly formal.
Buttons: You’ll see some single-button blazers, but double- and triple-button blazers are the ones you’ll see most. Double button blazers have a classic look that will always be in style. Triple-button blazers used to be worn only by the more fashion-forward, but are becoming more common. Men’s blazer buttons will either be metallic, or they’ll be a color that matches the blazer color. For every day wear, you’ll probably want mens overcoats with the more subtle buttons.
Sizes: Blazer sizes have a number and a letter or word.
How Blazer Sizes Work:
The number: The first part of a casual suits for men size is a number; this is your chest measurement or your over-arm measurement minus 7 inches. (Read the Overstock.com Men’s Measurement Guide to see how to take these measurements.) If these two numbers are about the same, you’ll use your chest measurement as your size. If the measurement over your arms is larger than your chest, use your over-arm measurement (minus 7) as your size.
The letter or word: The second part of the blazer size designates whether the blazer is short, regular, or long, and it may just be the first letter: S, R, or L. The letter or word refers to your overall height, but these measurements are flexible. Be aware of your overall body proportions and choose the length that covers your rear end without going any farther. For example, if you’re 5’10" but you have a long torso, then you may want to shop for a long blazer. If the sizes don’t fit you perfectly, remember that you can take it to a tailor. As long as the shoulders fit, your tailor can make minor adjustments to the waist, the length of the sleeves, and the overall length.
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