And that’s a shame, because a great blazer may be the single most useful jacket a man can own.

Somewhere along the way, “blazer” became the catch-all term for almost any jacket that isn’t part of a suit. That’s not what a blazer is.

A blazer is a jacket designed to stand on its own. Traditionally, it’s a solid color, which is exactly what makes it so incredibly versatile. You can wear it with dress trousers and a beautiful shirt. You can wear it with five-pocket pants. You can throw it over jeans and a knit shirt or even a great T-shirt.

One jacket. An extraordinary number of possibilities.

And no, your blazer does not have to be navy.

A Blazer Should Have Some Personality

Navy is classic. Charcoal is incredibly useful. Black can be razor sharp.

But those are only the beginning.

With David’s Master Collection, we can create a gorgeous custom blazer in colors most men would never consider buying off the rack. Turquoise. Rich violet. Olive. Deep blues. Sophisticated earth tones. Colors that are bold without being obnoxious and distinctive without trying too hard.

Then there are the fabrics.

I love texture in a blazer because a solid color does not have to mean a flat, boring piece of cloth. A beautiful weave gives the jacket depth. It catches the light differently. It makes a simple color far more interesting.

That combination of color and texture can turn a blazer into one of the most exciting pieces in your wardrobe.

Why Custom?

Because if we make you the right blazer, you’re going to want to wear it constantly.

And you should.

But a jacket only becomes your favorite when it fits beautifully.

That is where custom makes all the difference. Imagine a blazer that fits like a glove: the shoulders sit where they should, the jacket follows your body, accentuating your shape, the sleeve length is correct, the length is perfect for your torso, and the proportions are just right. That can be near impossible for most men when they shop off the rack.

The fit alone will make it so easy to wear. You don’t have to think about it every time you put it on. It just looks fantastic.

Then we get to the details.

Buttons. Button color. Stitching. Lining. Thread. Lapels. Pockets. The little decisions that take a beautiful piece of fabric and turn it into your blazer.

I’ve always believed the best clothing should look like it belongs to the man wearing it. Not like he borrowed it. Not like he walked into a department store and settled for whatever happened to be on the rack.

Custom gives us the ability to get it right, and you won’t be alone. We guide you through every step of the process, helping you make informed decisions.

Blazer vs. Sport Coat: What’s the Difference?

We love sport coats too. I probably have more opinions about sport coats than any reasonable person should.

But a blazer and a sport coat aren’t exactly the same thing.

The easiest distinction is this: a blazer is generally solid, while a sport coat gives you more opportunity for pattern.

With sport coats you see patterns like plaid, windowpane, checked, and herringbone, often in interesting combinations of color.

A blazer gets its impact from the color, texture, cut and details of the jacket itself.

There are exceptions, and menswear rules have become much more fluid over the years. But from a practical wardrobe standpoint, this distinction is incredibly useful.

Think of a great sport coat as the statement.

Think of a great blazer as the canvas.

And because the blazer is the canvas, you can completely change its personality depending on how you style your outfit.

How to Style Your Blazer

The blazer is so versatile, it’s really quite simple to work it into your every day rotation.

Start with a great pair of five-pocket pants and a sport shirt. Add loafers or a beautifully made casual shoe and you’re done.

Want to take it down another notch? Wear the blazer with jeans and a knit top. It is one of the easiest ways to look polished without looking dressed up.

The key is to pay attention to color.

Choose a shirt or knit that complements the blazer rather than competing with it. An olive blazer looks spectacular over a cream-colored knit. You could also pair it with a patterned sport shirt that picks up a muted green somewhere in the design.

A rich violet blazer might look incredible with gray, black, cream or a subtle lavender shirt.

Turquoise can be sensational with white, soft gray or deeper shades of blue.

Once you stop thinking of a blazer as something that has to be navy and conservative, the possibilities explode.

Your Favorite Jacket Might be a Blazer

A great blazer occupies a sweet spot that very few garments can.

It’s more sophisticated than going without a jacket, but it doesn’t have the formality of a suit. It can make jeans look exceptional and a simple knit shirt look expensive. It can take you from the office to dinner without ever looking like you’re under or overdressed.

That is what great menswear does, it makes getting dressed easier.

And if we build your blazer correctly, I can almost guarantee one problem:
You’re going to want another one.