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Buy a new Sports Coat.
I am a young man at university with limited funds and I have started looking out for second hand suits, shoes and jackets. I have been able to get a couple of nice second hand woolen suits and some good Allen Edmonds shoes. I have been having more difficulty finding a sports coat. Should I fork out $300-$400 for a new one or should I keep looking for a second hand one?
Burlington Coat Factory or Dillard’s Outlet have awesome deals, $400 sports jackets usually go for about $80. Last season’s? Maybe, but I look at it this way: If I was buying a sports jacket for $400-$600, I would be keeping it for many years anyway. So, a season old is nothing, really. Good luck!!!
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LikeDislikeAh, I should have mentioned I live in Australia. I did look at that site but I think it was just listing this seasons clothing and I doubt they ship to the AU. I am thinking of going to Thailand in January so I might get some custom fitted clothes there.
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LikeDislikeNow that vadsamoht mentions it, if the place you live in is warm, consider that when you go to Thailand so that you can choose a good material for your sports jackets. Antonio has a video on warm weather clothes, you should check that out. He mentios linen and cotton as Summer materials for sports jackets, I believe.
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LikeDislikeThailand is a great idea, I would not only get sports coats, but also a bespoke suit. A dream come true, because here in the US bespoke is kinda pricey. Good luck!
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LikeDislikeAs someone who lives is Australia as well, I should note that this type of semi-formal wear is very hard to come across in a retail setting. I have no evidence to back this up, but I think it’s largely due to the warmer weather down here that makes wearing jackets and the like much less practical.
If you do find a good chain in Aus, be sure to post back!
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LikeDislikeGood answers guys but I should again point out that I live in the most southerly and coldest part of Australia so sports jackets can be quite appropriate. However most people my age get around in hoodies and $30 slip on shoes.
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LikeDislikethemensshop.com.au has some good brand name’s at cheap prices, but I find their casual jacket range needs some work
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