Buying Blazers and Sports Jackets

[colette5479]

I am looking for a couple of sports jackets/blazers for the hubby. Besides ebay, where else can you buy them for a reasonable price? I know I could never get him to wear it again so I don't want to pay a fortune for them. Thanks!

[98Charlie]

Try thrift shops and consignment shops.

Thrifts are usually the least expensive. Consignment shops located in or near upper class neighborhoods will sometimes have some really good merchandise at a reasonable price.

Happy Hunting :D

[Jane110]

Colette,

Eddie Bauer sells reasonably priced blazers and sports jackets. They have a website, a catalog and retail stores.

I have found them to be very easy company to do business with.

Jane

[JanetMarie]

[font=Comic Sans MS][size=3][color=seagreen]Collette, if you hurry, most of the stores are having their summer clearance sales, with coupons, Saturday early bird specials, etc.[/color][/size][/font]
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[trish1c]

If you don't know his exact size, can you drag him into a better men's shop or dept store for a fitting, just to make sure? Some of the sales should be good this time of year.

[lszu]

Check out Burlington Coat Factory. If there isn't one by you, they have a website. Just got a nice sports jacket for my DH there.

[colette5479]

Thanks for all of your suggestions! I had forgotten about Eddie Bauer and Burlington Coat Factory...both great stores! I went to JC Penney's online and found out how to measure for a coat but I did not like their styles. He would love to go looking like Don Johnson on Miami Vice...LOL!!!
Thanks again!

[lydiagb]

Make sure you get the blazer/sports coat tailored. It adds on to the price a bit but it's well worth it.


Lydia

[98Charlie]

Had to replace my navy blue blazer that got damaged in our suitcase on our last cruise. :eek: After several exasperating trips through department stores (not paying those prices when I know I can get it cheaper), DW and I went back to the thrift store where we bought the previous blazer. Found one that fits perfect and is in like new condition for $8. Great news. Even better news, blazer came with a pair of navy slacks made by a different company but of same material and dye shade. Pants fit without altering as well. :D
Way I look at it, I just saved some valuable cash I can direct toward more important things like fun in the sun on our next cruise. And who's going to know it's from a thrift shop on our next cruise? Probably everyone as DW and other wives like to discuss their e-bay and thrift shop finds around the dining tables at night.

It's a great ice breaker topic when dining with strangers and amazing to find out how many couples on the ship have put together their cruise wardrobes like us.

I purchased my entire tuxedo wear from jacket and pants to vest, tie, shoes, suspenders and pearl studs from separate e-bay purchases and the entire set cost me about $75.

[colette5479]

[quote name='98Charlie']Had to replace my navy blue blazer that got damaged in our suitcase on our last cruise. :eek: After several exasperating trips through department stores (not paying those prices when I know I can get it cheaper), DW and I went back to the thrift store where we bought the previous blazer. Found one that fits perfect and is in like new condition for $8. Great news. Even better news, blazer came with a pair of navy slacks made by a different company but of same material and dye shade. Pants fit without altering as well. :D
Way I look at it, I just saved some valuable cash I can direct toward more important things like fun in the sun on our next cruise. And who's going to know it's from a thrift shop on our next cruise? Probably everyone as DW and other wives like to discuss their e-bay and thrift shop finds around the dining tables at night.

It's a great ice breaker topic when dining with strangers and amazing to find out how many couples on the ship have put together their cruise wardrobes like us.

I purchased my entire tuxedo wear from jacket and pants to vest, tie, shoes, suspenders and pearl studs from separate e-bay purchases and the entire set cost me about $75.[/QUOTE]


That's a great idea! I will check around at the local consignment stores then. The DH has some nice Dockers so all I need to get are a couple of blazers and some dress shirts. I appreciate all of the ideas!!