Are Sweater Blazers Timeless, or Just a Trend? (Review)

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@regsantotomas Ай бұрын

Wearing the sweater blazer open as a layer like in 1:04 is probably the best application I’ve seen. When buttoned up, it looks like it doesn’t know what it wants to be

@Fairy.-.- Ай бұрын

You, Raphael, and Preston are my favorite guys on this channel and KZbin in general. I love the Gentleman’s Gazette, and you’ve helped me get into men’s classical style as a 16 year old thank you 🙏🏼

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

thank you! So pleased to be a part of your style journey 🙌

@baronvonswankenstein Ай бұрын

The sweater blazer is the tuxedo t-shirt of men’s fashion. It’s casual fashion putting on airs, often with comedic effect.

@CanadaFree-ce9jn Ай бұрын

Love the analogy.

@Judah98 Ай бұрын

I just picked one up last week and I love it! Best of both worlds. 😉

@Colossus823 Ай бұрын

I like how brands are experimenting by combining different elements of different clothing pieces. Such hybrid or fusion pieces can bridge gaps in formality.

@JeremySoja Ай бұрын

Just found a 1960s Brooks Brothers sweater blazer, really well constructed and heavy weight wool + made in Italy. I am sure it will be around another 60 years if treated with care

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

That sounds like an unstructured sports coat rather than a "sweater blazer". Who puts metal buttons on a sweater anyway lol.

@JeremySoja Ай бұрын

@@Stealthfulness the one I picked up is a knitted sweater, w/o metal buttons, has open front pockets and notch lapels similar to 1:03, 6:09 and 8:09. I do agree the metal buttons are off-putting 😷

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

@@JeremySoja Definitely better with standard buttons. There are obviously many exceptions, but cardigans generally seem preppy to me compared to sports coats. The ones you pointed out aren't bad.

@berniel5933 Ай бұрын

I like them very much! Of course, they don’t substitute a blazer. I have two from Lardini and I love them!

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

Nice! Tell us more about your sweater blazer details?

@berniel5933 Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Sure! I have one single breasted and an off-white version of the unstructured, knitted blazer. (I prefer the term "knitted blazer" over "sweater blazer"). They have some nice sartorial details such as functioning cuff buttons. I like them for home and for traveling, especially by plane and car: Because they are wrinkle free and easy to store in a carry on bag. Also, due to their knitted structure they provide some warmth and coziness. The downside is their price: I was not satisfied with their quality and fit of most manufacturers with exception of Lardini. The Lardini knitted blazers represent the top of line in the €500 to 1000 range. However, they got a lot of wear! Also, this may also fit in the sweater blazer category, but less formal: I like the beach blazers made out of terry towel material (like a towel) made by "209 Mare": Very good for pool and summer parties!

@Theo-ul8qm Ай бұрын

I've experimented with sweater blazers in the past few years. What I have found is that, pretty much every time, I reach for a regular cardigan instead of the sweater blazer. The reason is because cardigans layer better. The lapels of a sweater blazer can look weird with a jacket on top, but the cardigan always looks good in this combination. And the difference in formality between the sweater blazer and the cardigan is so small, that wherever one is approapriate the other is approapriate as well. Having said all this, I like the look of them. So I have a few in my wardrobe, but I don't foresee this garment becoming a cornerstone of my style.

@kbmxxx2010 Ай бұрын

I have a navy double breasted cashmere sweater blazer from Polo Ralph Lauren like the one shown in this video. It's a great piece that I wear whenever I want to wear something a bit more formal than a sweater but don't want the structure of a blazer. I wear it with a tie and dress pants and its great for the fall or winter. I don't own any cardigans and was on the fence about it but after acquiring a sweater blazer, I will stick to them and avoid cardigans. Clothing can fit into the 3 archetypes: the Refined, Rugged or Rakish archetypes. The sweater blazer combines the Rakish and Refined archetypes quite nicely.

@dubinmarks1 Ай бұрын

Would I wear one to my office probably not. Court, never. But I love a sweater blazer for working at home, zoom meeting, or just to were at home... Looking forward to wearing mine as soon as temperatures finally drop

@Aggnog Ай бұрын

It looks ridiculous and a waste of money. Just wear a cardigan.

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

I concur, except you should wear a sports coat instead of a cardigan.

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

@@Stealthfulness out of interest, what makes you say that a sports coat should be worn over a cardigan? Do you feel the sports coat is superior in every situation where a cardigan would be appropriate?

@CanadaFree-ce9jn Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette The cardigan is a form of sweater, therefore more of an around home or casual office item. While one can wear it outside like any sweater, it is several notches more casual than a sport jacket or blazer. I would not wear a cardigan on a dinner date or a business dinner.

@CanadaFree-ce9jn Ай бұрын

@EJSNJ Ай бұрын

FrankenFashion, to be sure, but more presentable than a hoodie or sweatshirt. I would prefer either a sweater or a blazer, but can see the advantages of this style for some people. Fashion innovations that are neither here there end up being nowhere in particular.

@silverjohn6037 Ай бұрын

In all honesty I don't see a time and place where I'd wear this. If you just want something to keep warm around the house a fleece pullover will be more comfortable and it would be easier to find a weight appropriate for the temperature you keep your house at. If you want something to make a quick run to the coffee shop on your day off but don't want to resurrect your band T-shirt and sweats from your college days I think a shawl collared cardigan would be a better option. About the only situation where it might be appropriate would be if you're an older supervisor at a tech company and you want to have some degree of formality without going "full suit". In that case, though a dress shirt and cashmere pullover would be a more traditional choice, if you're starting to put on a few pounds as you grow older the lines of a sweater blazer might help to camouflage your waistline a little better than a tight pullover would;).

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

I concur

@jrooney58 Ай бұрын

I’d much rather buy a nice shawl collar cardigan than a “sweater blazer.”

@008doomguy Ай бұрын

Sounds like a nice article to have if you just wear it at home, for comfortable small tasks

@istp1967 Ай бұрын

I tend to think of it as a double breasted cardigan. It could be worn with or without a tie, or with a turtle neck; usually under an overcoat ...

@stylishoversixty9459 Ай бұрын

Greetings Kyle, a fascinating and excellent subject on men's classic style clothing.... however, I would argue that a "sweater blazer" for the time being is simply a trend, could it become a classic, I think it would be possible if it is viewed more as a sweater and less as a blazer, then it may have some longevity thanks for sharing!

@bilocta Ай бұрын

Also known as T-blazer (technical blazer)! 😁

@FlatcapHobbit Ай бұрын

Not sure I’d do a double breasted one but the single breasted looks nice. I think the traditional cardigan works better but having one as an occasional alternative, like on a casual date, might be nice. Worth experimenting with anyway.

@mauricehumphries3143 Ай бұрын

Thank you, sir, for providing that information on the sweater blazer 👍👍

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@SpirithunterBOMB Ай бұрын

i have one from loro piana cashmere with some suede details. bought it back in 2016

@adamcohen2632 Ай бұрын

I am intrigued, particuarly because a shorter length works for me. Cardigans are often cut too long for me and length on cardigans is hard to shorten due to button positions, ribbing ,etc. How about some recs on who makes the better ones?

@Sartorial_Dad Ай бұрын

I'm on the fence. I own a couple, but never wear them. Anytime I consider wearing one I always put on a cardigan instead, granted they are shawl lapel cardigans and one is double breasted

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

I prefer sports coats over cardigans myself, but yeah.

@Nick-zp3ub Ай бұрын

Not for me. A blazer or sport coat needs more structure

@interactivellama Ай бұрын

They are as casual as a cardigan and seems like it would be worn for loungewear primarily. It's a type of "sweater shacket" after all.

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

Cardigans look super preppy to me. I prefer sports coats.

@michaelostassr.2771 Ай бұрын

Had one for several years now, where have you guys been?

@angeltorres4089 Ай бұрын

I like them. If you use it like a cardigan it works well.

@limitrofe01 Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed your videos! Greetings from Chile, and I wonder when will you guys will do an analysis of the style of one of the greatest singer of all time, Carlos Gardel, who here in Latam is still very well respected as a singer, but also as one of the best dress men of his time. His style is from the golden era, there are a lot of video recordings from him available, and I think it would be a good topic for the channel. As we say here, Carlitos Gardel, con lo que te pongás te ves bien!

@frakismaximus3052 Ай бұрын

BUT can you wear a sweater blazer underneath a blazer⁉️⁉️

@Aestheticaye Ай бұрын

I think we should wear silk pajamas underneath our suits for "comfort". All food stuffs should also be consumed in puree form directly from a tube.

@masterkamen371 Ай бұрын

@@Aestheticaye We should also create carts to transport us to and from our cars, so that we never have to walk.

@anotherone-xp9ox Ай бұрын

inception level dressing

@vitoscaletta7151 Ай бұрын

We lapel maxing

@jamesswingland3373 Ай бұрын

You concentrated so much on can, you should have been asking should

@veda.prakash007 Ай бұрын

I can see it becoming a timeless piece. Wearing it around the house and going out for small errands seems like a perfect use case for the sweater blazer. Not very casual like a hoody but can serve a similar purpose with a bit more style. I guess it depends on what you wear around the house though in general.

@ElClásicodelos30s Ай бұрын

2:34 I prefer the TV Jacket

@MataRazy Ай бұрын

Problems with the sweater blazer fabric is that they fray. Could you please advise on the best course of action to address this matter?

@harrycrab8725 Ай бұрын

I just don’t understand the haters. Why have such a strong opinion? If you have one, it just becomes a choice, an option in your particular wardrobe to execute your own personal style. Maybe you want something different than that same ol’ cardigan you always wear into the sea of cardigans for this year’s holiday parties.

@asprywrites Ай бұрын

I'm just gonna swipe left on this one.

@Hades- Ай бұрын

I know you guys have already covered it but can you pls do more men's rings videos.

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

What topics about rings would you like to see covered?

@frustrateduser9933 Ай бұрын

They're shapeless lumps, especially after the first time they're worn.

@Grabehn42 Ай бұрын

To date I just haven't seen one that looks better than a shawl collar cardigan when considering drape, the sweater blazer either looks too stiff or too worn or the ends of the lapels look odd. I just haven't found one around here that looks any decent.

@AppealToHeaven Ай бұрын

Where can I find one?!

@BadMotivator66 Ай бұрын

just give me a shawl collar cardie, every time!

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

A sports coat is better.

@BadMotivator66 Ай бұрын

@@Stealthfulness why not both? i don't like wearing jumpers without jackets

@Stealthfulness Ай бұрын

@@BadMotivator66 You mean wearing both at the same time? I suppose that can be a good idea, sir!

@BadMotivator66 Ай бұрын

@@Stealthfulness yeah, i like the way the collars sit

@the_9ent Ай бұрын

Should the bottom button be left undone like with blazers and sports coats?

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

Typically speaking, yes, but the rules can be a little more fluid as it depends on the overall aesthetics of the particular sweater blazer

@bilocta Ай бұрын

Now the "outfit roundown" is placed in the middle instead of at the end.

@paulcunningham2859 Ай бұрын

For me I think it's too much of a fad. I would stick with a nice button down sweater or jumper.

@anotherone-xp9ox Ай бұрын

im sitting here wearing one from Drumohr

@AppealToHeaven Ай бұрын

Love it!

@KomradeKrusher Ай бұрын

I think it's somewhat deliberately?) disingenious to ask if it could be "replacing" the traditional blazer, as that's not what it seems to be intended for. Personally, I see it as a slight step up in formality from the classic cardigan, perfect for at home wear or the home office. I don't see them as "outer wear" to replace a traditional blazer, sports coat or suit jacket, though.

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

The objective of the video isn't to see if sweater blazers are replacing traditional blazers, instead we wanted to examine whether the garment has the potential to enter the realms of classic style

@KomradeKrusher Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Not to be "that guy", but 1:23 ...

@kearyriem3782 Ай бұрын

I’m thinking it’s a trend. But I like it and I want one or 3

@johnbeesley7273 Ай бұрын

It's a cardigan. Not a jacket, not a blazer. Call it what it is and it works.

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

Cardigans don't have a collar and lapel as separate pieces, hence the reference to blazers and sport coats

@mikegraves3497 Ай бұрын

Love the sweater blazers for two reasons - work environments these days are much more casual and the sweater blazer fits in perfectly, it’s a step up compared to what my peers are wearing, most of them being millennials . 2. The standard blazer you stick in your closet for years go in and out of style depending on if you have metal buttons or not like right now, the gold buttons on my 1000.00 navy blazer are out of style right now so it sits in the closet until the gold button trend comes back.

@Whatisthis94 Ай бұрын

Love the double breasted that brunello makes. Bought 7 years ago and love it

@rykerbroughton3832 Ай бұрын

just were a cardigin sweater or sports jacket. Cause this, in my opinion is just a fad.

@Anonymouslyme1 Ай бұрын

Not for me, I’d rather a cardigan or sports jacket

@claylippert7203 Ай бұрын

I think I’ll stick with my shawl collar.

@amaaaris Ай бұрын

I'm afraid I don't see the difference between sweater blazers and cardigans

@ClaudioAdrianFuentesAlem-on8iw Ай бұрын

Thanks Lord.

@CanadaFree-ce9jn Ай бұрын

I'll pass and stick with a cardigan.

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@Joele54 Ай бұрын

Sweaterblazers are not classical men's wear for certain. More like something useless that the clothing industry came up with to sell more stuff. Sort of like tennis bracelets from the late eighties, another useless piece of jewelry.

@gentlemansgazette Ай бұрын

Out of interest, what's your definition of classic menswear?

@Joele54 Ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette Classical menswear is something that is definitely more formal than wearing a sweater as a blazer. It blurs the lines between formal and casual to the point of being absurd. If you want to wear a blazer, do, but don't call a sweater a blazer. Of course we are all free to do as we feel, but that is not classical menswear either. Why not, instead of a top hat, create a bastardization that is has the vertical cylinder of the top hat, but no brim. Instead use the bill of a baseball cap. Call it a top cap, but still wear it as a top hat with formal attire.