Summer Blazer

[Manning]

I'm looking for a new summer i.e., light weight navy blue blazer. I have ton of blazers but I'm looking for something for summer months. Unlined or lightly lined would be ideal. Open to wool or cotton as long as its light weight.

So, any recommendations?

[jpakstis]

Take your pick; just about every clothier makes a cotton/linen/seersucker unconstructed summer blazer. It depends on the purpose of the blazer? Gap always seems to have a navy cotton unlined blazer this time of year. I wouldn't wear it to work, though. Their older sibling, Banana Republic, usually has one, too. And sometimes even Old Navy has one; I know for a fact they have a khaki one, but sometimes they have navy. For a more traditional look and for work, Brooks Brothers has the BrooksCool blazer, with a Lycra/wool blend and partially lined. They also have cotton sportcoats, but I don't remember if they were in navy or blue. Even the Macy's (INC and Alfani) and Target (Merona) lines get decent reviews.

Every year at this time, I decide its time to get a decent cotton blazer or sportcoat, but every year I realize I wouldn't wear it more than 5-10 times a year. The summer in Boston comes fast and hot.

[Silky Glide]

I bought a lightweight Jack Victor 100% wool dark navy (almost looks black bit it's navy) blazer at Lord & Taylor a couple of weeks ago and I am very happy with it - I am tall and thin so it is a nice cut for me and a great lightweight cloth for the summer.