The weather today (more October than July) inspired me to write this post, that I meant to write since I saw the Gap Shrunken Schoolboy Blazer (picture on the left) in store two weeks ago.
It immediately reminded me of the JCrew Wool Flannel Blazer (right) which, as I just read on the JCA blog, is also featured as a Jenna's pick in the August catalog, due in store July 25th.
Personally, I'm not a big fan of the schoolboy blazer, it's not something that I would usually wear (as a rule I stay away from any piece of clothing that has the word "school" in its name), so I never considered spending the $188 of the Jcrew version.
However, I have to say that when I saw the Gap version I had to try it on for the blog because it looked like a very well-made alternative to the Jcrew one.
Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me so I can't show you IRL pics, but I tried a size 2 (I couldn't try a 0 as it was already sold-out in that store) and it looked really nice (just the sleeves were a little bit long). I haven't seen or tried the Jcrew one, but for half the price (it retails for $98), the Gap is a much cheaper option if you're looking for something similar or you like the Jcrew one but don't feel like shelling out $200 for it.
As you can see in the side to side pics above, the Gap blazer looks almost 100% like the Jcrew one, from the cut (the Gap description uses the term "shrunken" while the Jcrew one reads "fitted", but the fit is the same), to the pockets, down to the metal buttons. The only difference is in the fabric: the Gap fabric composition is 50% Wool, 48% Polyester, 2% Spandex while the Jcrew one is 100% (flannel) wool.
It looks like the only color available now on the Jcrew website is the pearl gray pictured above but I'm pretty sure that they also had a navy or charchoal (while the Gap only comes in the color pictured above, called "dark indigo") which appears to be already sold-out.
Do you like or own the Jcrew schoolboy blazer? What do you think of the Gap alternative? Do you like the "schoolboy blazer" look in general? Have you been to the Gap recently and did you like the current offerings?
I like the school boy blazer from J.Crew but I will have to see it in person before I make my mind up completely. I'm liking the look of the Gap one too.
ReplyDeleteI like the school boy blazer to wear to work on casual Fridays with jeans but no way am I shelling out $200 for it. I might try the GAP version since you mentioned but I will probably wait for a sale on it too. Thanks Ema for the great post!
ReplyDeleteSummerilla, it's worth it to check the Gap now that is in stores IMO.
ReplyDeleteEmily, thank you, you're welcome!