Good/Better/Best

Cream-Colored Blazers

Good/Better/Best

Cream-Colored Blazers

A price and style comparison

Taylor Stitch cream Sheffield sport coat

Linen blazers have been everywhere this spring and summer, especially in a beautiful cream-color option. Perhaps you, like me, have been wary of linen in the past, since the fabric would always look wrinkled, even after steaming. But this is the summer to conquer our fears. Linen is the ultimate warm weather fabric for all the right reasons: lightweight and airy, always dapper yet comfortable, it's essentially easy to care for since it's inherently and unapologetically relaxed. What's more, you can wear it any way you like—slouchy or sleek, the unstructured linen blazer looks great with denim, chinos or matching trousers. Contrary to expectations, it looks the best whenever you put heavy mileage on it, so don't be too precious on this sport coat, even if it is in a lighter color. As for which one to buy, we've selected three similar styles—all made with integrity—and compared what makes them worthy buys. How much you want to spend is entirely up to you, but as you see, these lightweight layers offer serious value for quality.

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Good

The Modern Option

• The relaxed fit is a modern update on the mid-century sack jacket, so there are no darts sewn into the jacket

• Faux horn buttons, no chest pocket

• Cut from a breathable cotton/linen fabric from Italy

• Two large patch pockets with flaps and one small interior pocket

Basket suit jacket,
$350 by Knickerbocker

Better

The Classic Option

• 100% linen fabric with a lightweight poly/cotton half-lining

• The seams are wrapped in chambray on the inside placket for added durability

• Real horn buttons, kissing buttons on the cuffs and pick-stitching on the lapels

• The interior welt pocket is large enough to comfortably fit your phone

Sheffield sport coat,
$298 by Taylor Stitch

Best

The Investment Option

• Cotton/linen fabric woven by the Velcorex mill in France that is breathable but won't wrinkle as much

• Unstructured to conform to your natural shape for a better fit and a more relaxed look

• Garment dyed, so it's soft and comfortable from the first wear

• Real horn buttons, soft shoulders and a single back vent

Unstructured blazer,
$495 / $297 by Sunspel

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