focusgrasshopper
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- Review count1
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- First reviewSeptember 8, 2011
- Last reviewSeptember 8, 2011
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focusgrasshopper's Reviews
Looks like a blazer. Acts like a performance jacket. Recycled polyester soft shell with 4-way stretch and DWR finish repels wind and water, while a classic four-button front with a flip collar adds Nehru-style warmth. Even better: throw it in a bag, it stays wrinkle-free.
Overall rating
A nice blazer, a strange collar, a need for better pictures
PostedSeptember 8, 2011
posted byfocusgrasshopper
| from Houston, TX
Age:35-44
Height:6'0"
Body Type:Athletic
I'm writing this review after, unfortunately, returning the blazer. The product description was generally accurate, and the fit was "fitted" but good - I'm 6'0", of average build.
However, I had two issues with the blazer:
(1) the color "caviar" is nearly black. Although the color swatch looks dark, the product images on the model appear much lighter, suggesting a medium to dark grey. I was hoping for the grey in the images.
(2) The collar in this version of the blazer is a funky, wide type -- maybe a little '70's-looking? When it lies flat, it definitely appears unusual, and while that could mean "stylish," it can also mean "strange." Others might like it, but it wasn't what I'd hoped. More importantly, I wish that Nau would show these blazers with the collars down. Look at the images of this riding blazer, and many of the other blazers -- they're almost all collar-up, which isn't how they might normally be worn, and don't show the true shape of the garment. It's very hard to tell how wide it is.
(1) the color "caviar" is nearly black. Although the color swatch looks dark, the product images on the model appear much lighter, suggesting a medium to dark grey. I was hoping for the grey in the images.
(2) The collar in this version of the blazer is a funky, wide type -- maybe a little '70's-looking? When it lies flat, it definitely appears unusual, and while that could mean "stylish," it can also mean "strange." Others might like it, but it wasn't what I'd hoped. More importantly, I wish that Nau would show these blazers with the collars down. Look at the images of this riding blazer, and many of the other blazers -- they're almost all collar-up, which isn't how they might normally be worn, and don't show the true shape of the garment. It's very hard to tell how wide it is.
The collar appears to have been updated in the v.2.0 of the blazer this year, to be a little slimmer (it appears to be one of the few collar-down images for blazers on the site...).
I think that the other reviewers' comments are generally accurate, and I really wanted to like this blazer. Maybe Nau can include other images to clarify for their other clothes?
What size do you normally wear in other brands? M
What size did you buy in this NAU item? M
Pros: Design Features, Colors, Quality, Styling, Fabric
Cons: Styling