I fell in love with the 3.1 Philip Lim jacket, at left, while browsing on eLuxury last week.
I love wearing jackets but I don’t always want to look like I’m on my way to the country club. The shrunken fit of the Philip Lim makes the look a lot younger, and kind of precious – almost like picture day in second grade.
But Philip Lim’s version goes for over $700, so what’s a stylish boy to do?
Check out the Brooks Brothers boy’s department, of course! I found this prep school version for a fraction of the original’s price, and I’m already planning on throwing it over my Steven Alan shirts and Rogues Gallery tees.
Now if I could only get cheaper versions of everything Thom Browne through his imaginary boy’s department, then I’d be all set to have my photo snapped everyday.
–BRETT KANE
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My favorite way to wear a blazer is with a tight fighting v-neck underneath, and then push the sleeves of the blazer up. It’s kinda preppy-ish.. but I work for a bank, so go figure.
I’m not really a fan of double-breasted blazers though. They make me feel like I’m wearing a coat thats too big so I had to fold it over itself to make it my size.
i’ve wanted to try this look, but am afraid to spend 200 dollars on something that might look silly. could we see a photo of the outfit you were describing? pretty pretty pretty please?
is cute, but still, $228? thats still expensive…
I mean, I understand the thought process behind shopping in the boys’ department if you are small enough. But as an overall fashion choice for “normal sized” people, there is a huge different between shrunken and/or tailored and things that are too small. As a male fashion blogger, I think you should have taken that into account.
Also, I’m really not sure how good a double breasted blazer would look over a t-shirt. They tend to hang weirdly if they’re worn open. I guess a tailored one would look better though…
As you will notice. the Brooks Brothers Blazer is single breasted, and will look quite cool over a tee shirt. I would never say never about double breasted suits, though, as I have seen Hamish Bowles look awesome in open dbs.
Ah thanks for that. The last time I looked for boys blazers on that site they were for like, 8 year olds. Loving those penny loafers too. (Loafers are making a comeback, mark my words!)
Just last week I scored a shrunken Phillip Lim blazer at Nordstrom Rack — normally $600, got it for $60!!