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#1 2007-08-16 05:21:08
- Moose Maclennan
- Ivy Inspiration
- From: Hernando's Hideaway
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Ye Olde 6x1 DB Blazer – still wearable?
Languishing in the back of my wardrobe – an 80's C&A blazer, replete with maritime gold buttons in a 6x1 keystone stance and 'aircraft carrier' shoulders.
Still a nice jacket; lovely deep red lining and very well made. Fits great, although the proportions are such that it imparts a rather bulldoggish look (i.e. I look like a 5'5" 9 stone quarterback).
In this age of pared-down-to-the-bone-skinny blazers and natural shoulders, should a jacket like this best be left to age disgracefully where it is?
What do you think, style warriors?
Do not be afraid to be unkind if necessary…
#2 2007-08-16 07:03:34
- stylestudent
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- From: michigan
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Re: Ye Olde 6x1 DB Blazer – still wearable?
I had a 1985 navy double-breasted flannel blazer from Charvet (six button; two to button). Although it had patch pockets (good), it also had the built-up shoulders and a lower gorge (both bad). I did not disagree with my wife when she donated it to charity. If you're going to keep a 25-year-old item, the styling should not betray the era when it was made.
Regards,
Steven
Last edited by stylestudent (2007-08-16 07:04:39)
#3 2007-08-16 07:22:30
- yachtie
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Re: Ye Olde 6x1 DB Blazer – still wearable?
I'd be less worried about the 6x1 configuration than the highly padded shoulders. It may be salvagable but if it looks like I imagine, it 'd need shoulder surgery.
#4 2007-08-28 07:23:07
- Tony Ventresca
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Re: Ye Olde 6x1 DB Blazer – still wearable?
Wear the blazer proudly.
Some will think you look odd, others with think you are being 80s Retro.
Most will not notice at all.
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