I bought something very similar from a thrift store in Kalamazoo, MI.
It's branded 'Faded Glory', I didn't know at the time but that is like a US budget brand.
However, it's sack/slack, it's got flap and patch pockets, centre vent, no padding/lining at all. 3 button, but with an iron, easily 3/2 as the lapels are unlined (not done that...)
I've had it 6 years and its fine, I'm not going to grumble for 4 bucks plus tax.

That's what I've said before about the Keydge.  I've never seen one in the flesh, but it looks like the cheap unstructured blazers seen in Old Navy or J. Crew.  Actually feeling and wearing one would maybe make a believer out of me, but I'm not into taking a chance for the money.

Last edited by Worried Man (2013-08-07 14:18:32)

I should hope so for 350 bucks.

I'd like to feel and see one of these Key Edges meself. They do seem a bit expensive though.

I just picked up for $100 aud a new on sale cotton "jacket" navy blue - right shade, right length (a problem these days), patch hip pockets, no flaps, light, totally unpadded, lined in poly in sleeves cotton on body but still light, one vent, brown buttons.

Now if it had swelled/lapped edges I'd be thrilled.

It sits very casual somewhere between a cardi and a jacket. Collar doesn't sit down just right FOR A JACKET, but its almost what I wanted for summer - casual but dressier than a G4 type jacket, up from a cardi, would take a thin knit tie in a pinch, sort of like a cord jacket for summer, just right with khaki chinos, or white jeans, even my grey cotton trousers, can be worn in an office.

Now Ms. has this theory, and shes backed up by history, that comfortable /casualisation is the way to go. Shes always pointing out stuff in mens shops that is cardi like - even some suits in Japan that had a "Cardi Suit" look and feel. More structured looking than a cardi. Done right I'd accept it for some things. The Japanese ones were a bit young and tight and short - but its a style that will eventually emerge she says. I approve -with the usual caveats. Its not sloppy but it is casual and smart.

Also dont think im tellin people what they should or shouldnt wear to be 'ivy' its just my personal view of it  I wear primark ffs!

I do like the Pendleton ones, nice Navy one here for grabs.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/158474163/pendleton-jacket-sz-m?ref=sr_gallery_35&ga_search_query=Pendleton+blazer&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage%2Fclothing%2FmenPendleton+blazer

Blimey it went quick - ha. Size small and it would have been mine?