The world of men’s blazers can be a perplexing one for those unaccustomed to the many intricacies of men’s fashion. Even if you consider yourself a style connoisseur, you might discover yourself repeatedly reaching for the same blazer brand.
No matter where you fall on the style spectrum, we thought it was high time we curated a list of our favourite blazer brands, meticulously curated by fashion-savvy experts with years of experience in the world of men’s attire.
Here, we present our unbiased insights into the best blazers for men, the go-to choices to elevate your smart style game this year.
What We’re Looking For
When it comes to selecting the perfect blazer, there are several things to consider. Here’s what you should be thinking about:
Style and Fit: What style are you aiming for, and how do you want your blazer to fit? From classic single-breasted to trendy double-breasted, there’s a blazer style for every occasion and preference.
Material: Blazers come in a variety of fabrics, each offering a distinct look and feel. Whether you prefer the timeless elegance of wool, the lightweight comfort of linen, or the versatility of cotton, your choice of material can have a huge impact.
Colours: Your blazer’s colour is a statement in itself. Are you looking for a timeless navy or charcoal grey, or do you want to make a bold statement?
Occasion: Blazers aren’t one-size-fits-all. Consider the context in which you’ll be wearing your blazer. Is it for formal events, business meetings, or a night out?
Brand Reputation: While it’s tempting to stick to well-known brands, don’t overlook the opportunity to discover hidden gems.
Budget: Setting a budget is key. Quality blazers come in a wide range of price points; finding one that aligns with your budget while maintaining quality is a win-win situation.
Versatility: Some blazers are versatile workhorses, suitable for a range of outfits, while others are tailored for specific styles or occasions. Consider how versatile you want your blazer to be.
Personal Preferences: Finally, trust your own fashion instincts. Your blazer should reflect your personal style and make you feel confident and comfortable.
What our experts say…
Australian celebrity stylist and personal shopper.
We asked Jeff Lack, a leading fashion industry expert who’s been in the business for over 25 years. Jeff tells us;
Blazers are an essential yet often overlooked piece in a modern man’s wardrobe. They’ve become even more vital with workplaces becoming more casual. You can wear blazers for various occasions, pairing them with dress trousers, chinos, or even denim. It’s advisable to have both dark and light options, as well as structured and unstructured styles in your closet.
Unstructured blazers suit those with broader shoulders. Ensure your blazer fits well; it should not be too short or overly tight. Details like patch pockets distinguish blazers from suit jackets.
Double-breasted blazers are versatile. Keep it simple with pocket squares, and classic combinations like a black blazer with a white shirt or a navy blazer with a white shirt remain timeless. Remember, it’s not just about buttoning them up; blazers should be kept relaxed for a stylish look.
Why You Should Trust Us
We’ve been doing this for well over a decade; keeping an eye on the world of men’s fashion and reporting on the looks that we think are the best.
With an editorial team comprised of style experts, product review masterminds, and writers with a keen critical eye, here’s why you should trust us:
Expertise in Men’s Fashion: With a passion for men’s fashion and a wealth of experience, our team is well-versed in the world of blazers. We’ve explored the nuances of style, fit, and materials to provide you with the most informed recommendations.
Impartial Assessments: Our reviews are conducted without any sponsorships, meaning our recommendations are entirely impartial. You can trust that our insights are based solely on the merits of the blazers.
Comprehensive Testing: We’ve gone the extra mile with comprehensive testing, including in-depth fit and style analysis, budget considerations, and test-wears.
Transparent Evaluation: Transparency is at the core of our evaluation process. We openly share our testing methods and selection criteria, allowing you to understand the rationale behind our conclusions.
Take a look at these brands we’ve selected for making the absolute best blazers for men.
Suitsupply
1/18
Price: From $199
Sizes: XXS-4XL
Dutch-based company Suitsupply has been supplying suits to gents since the year 2000. It has consistently been regarded as one of the best places for men to get their suiting needs, as it perfectly marries together well-made designs with incredibly high-quality fabrics. Best of all, Suitsupply charges much lower prices than the quality of its suits would suggest.
We could, therefore, have chosen pretty much any blazer from the company’s catalogue, but have settled on this green Havana jacket, partly because we just love the colour. However, it has plenty of substance too, such as being made from a silk-linen blend fabric from Italian company Ferla. It’s an unstructured blazer too, so is best suited for spring and summer, with its slim-fit silhouette making it the perfect partner to a pair of tailored chinos.
Suitsupply is a no brainer for the best blazers for men.
Hugo Boss
2/18
Price: From $645
Sizes: 36-44
German fashion brand Hugo Boss is one of the go-to brands when it comes to luxury suiting. With fitment and quality of fabric being two main factors that go into every piece it creates, you can be sure a Hugo Boss blazer will not only make you look impeccable but last you for years on end.
The main baulk of Hugo Boss’ sport coat range is made from virgin wool, with pure wool and cotton thrown in for good measure. Available in multiple colours and styles, Hugo Boss make some great blazers on the market.
Bonobos
3/18
Price: From $298
Sizes: 36-46
Bonobos was born because founders, Andy Dunn & Brian Spaly, couldn’t find men’s pants that fit (they were either too tight or too boxy) and wanted to fix this common problem men face while shopping. They fixed it with their not-so-secret secret: all Bonobos’ pants have a curved waistband that conforms to the natural shape of men’s waists.
Bonobos then expanded into producing awesome shirts, suits, swimwear; you name a piece of men’s clothing, they do it; including blazers. Bonobos has a huge range with multiple colours, prints, fits, fabrics, and styles available. Whether you’re after a casual or formal men’s blazer, Bonobos will have it.
Ministry of Supply
4/18
Price: From $328
Sizes: XS-XXL
You don’t typically think of ‘science’ when you’re clothes shopping and yet, science drives everything Ministry of Supply does. They use science and engineering techniques to create garments that are comfortable, breathable, stretchy, sweatproof, are easy to care for, and will give you a full range of motion.
Their range of blazers is excellent, and every style has been engineered with moisture wicking, wrinkle-resistant, and machine-washable fabrics for easy wear and care.
Flint & Tinder
5/18
Price: From $188
Sizes: S-XXL
With blazers often being considered a piece of outerwear, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that outerwear specialists try their hand at producing their own interpretations. Flint & Tinder happens to be one of the best outerwear brands in the business and has a couple of blazers to back up that reputation.
J. Crew
6/18
Price: From $178
Sizes: 34-46
The go-to clothier for preppy Ivy League students and young professionals, J. Crew certainly knows a thing or two about the humble blazer (and its natural chino partner). If you’re after bold, garish prints or colours, then you’ll want to look elsewhere, but for classic colourings, a precision fit and quality, J. Crew is one of the best.
The company’s Ludlow suit series has been going since 2008, so must be doing something right. Available in both structured and unstructured, guises, it’s the latter we particularly love. Made from a woollen/cotton blend from British fabric mill Abraham Moon & Sons, this blazer can be worn in practically any way you can imagine whether it be over a t-shirt in summer or a cashmere sweater in winter. If you’d rather something a little more substantial, it can be in a twill fabric too.
Everlane
7/18
Sustainable clothing brand Everlane is one you should be getting behind. Consistently a producer of well-made and stylish pieces, you could easily have a wardrobe comprising all Everlane gear.
Everlane’s Italian wool jacket – available in navy, charcoal and black – is the perfect entry-point into the world of blazers.
Rocking a classic, single-breasted two-button silhouette and benefitting from a fully recycled breathable inner lining – and, being Everlane, is comfortably affordable – it’s just begging to be experimented with.
Ted Baker
8/18
Price: From $395
Sizes: XS-XXXL
British designer menswear label Ted Baker is one that is well-associated with smart casual and formal dress, whether it be an eccentric shirt or knitted sweater. The brand is also known for its sartorial pieces, and its sport coat collection often incorporates funky designs and patterns in the lining.
Faherty
9/18
Price: From $198
Sizes: XS-XXL
Family-owned Faherty was founded to provide men with a range of beach-inspired clothing that is sustainably made, rugged, and long-lasting. The brand now has an extensive collection of sweaters, t-shirts, shorts, swimwear, and outerwear, with a long list of blazers included.
Faherty’s small range of men’s blazers will be able to semi-formalise any outfit you put on, while also being a suitably casual piece paired with the likes of shorts and a t-shirt. Talk about versatility.
Todd Snyder
10/18
Price: From $548
Sizes: 36-46
Todd Snyder blazers is a particular favourite for us here at DMARGE. The ex-Ralph Lauren designer has taken his knowledge of taking menswear essentials and giving them that expert designer twist to create a clothing brand that you really should be checking out. You name it, Todd has put his spin on it.
His range of men’s blazers is extremely impressive. Crafted from premium fabrics and available in various colours and styles, Todd Snyder’s blazers will pair perfectly with suit trousers or can easily be dressed down with some denim.
Charles Tyrwhitt
11/18
Price: From $199
Sizes: XS-XXXL
British shirtmaker turned sartorial and formalwear king Charles Tyrwhitt knows all too well how to make a guy look good. Understanding the various bodily proportions guys can have, Charles Tyrwhitt blazers are produced in a wide range of sizes so you can find the perfect fit.
This cotton blazer is made from a blended fabric combining cotton and TENCEL, an environmentally-friendly fibre that is supersoft and allows for improved breathability. It makes it suitable for year-round wear, keeping you warm when its cold and cool when its hot.
Reiss
12/18
Price: From $475
Sizes: 36-46
Reiss is another brand well-versed in the art of quality menswear. With its home country of Great Britain as inspiration, the brand has been creating pieces of quality for the dapper British gent since 1971 and has since expanded to other countries. And, having started life selling men’s tailoring, its blazer range continues to receive a lot of love and attention.
Available in many timeless colours, Reiss’ blazers will give you an effortlessly polished look whether you pair it with jeans and a t-shirt, or trousers, a button-up, and a tie.
Uniqlo
13/18
Price: From $80
Sizes: XXS-XXXL
Japanese brand Uniqlo consistently knocks out well-made menswear staples time and time again. Not just a brand to rely on for more casual clothing, but one that has formidable formalwear too.
Uniqlo does indeed offer woollen blazers for such formal occasions, but for outright versatility, its the Comfort Jacket you’re going to want. Looking every bit the formal blazer, the Comfort Jacket is in fact made from a cotton jersey material that gives it a much more casual edge. It’s wrinkle-free qualities mean you’ll never have to reach for an iron while quick-drying properties ensure it’s fresh to wear every morning.
Paul Smith
14/18
Price: From $640
Sizes: XS-XXL
British fashion designer Paul Smith has always been one to rely on for well-made menswear staples, but he’s also one who enjoys being quirky where appropriate. Naturally, the brand can be well-associated with British formalwear and gents who care about their appearance, and so the company’s tailoring range has options to suit all looks.
Expertly tailored, Paul Smith’s blazers come in playful styles and colours. Any Paul Smith blazer will not only be the ideal accompaniment for weddings and cocktail parties, but weekend drinks, and even date night. She’ll love the confidence you’ll exude in such an uncommon yet polished blazer.
Club Monaco
15/18
Price: From $298
Sizes: 36-44
Offering gents a collection of everyday essentials that are made to a higher standard than your run-of-the-mill high-street brand. With a penchant for high-quality materials, Club Monaco is a brand for the modern professional who wants to look as good as he feels.
The Grant Wool Blazer is, as the name suggests, made from a woollen blend fabric and cut to a tailored fit to enhance your upper body proportions. You can forget about potentially unsightly sweat stains too, as the underarms are fitted with guards to save you the embarrassment.
Orlebar Brown
16/18
Price: From $595
Sizes: XS-XXL
Orlebar Brown may be synonymous with tailored swim shorts, but in-keeping with the summer theme, has expanded its collections to include an array of clothing suited to warmer weather, including unlined blazers.
Orlebar Brown’s blazers are incredibly lightweight and come in a few neutral colours. These blazers are perfect for summer weddings, or hot days where you have to wear a blazer, as they’ll keep you looking good while also keeping you cool.
M.J. Bale
17/18
Price: From $399
Sizes: 36-50
M.J. Bale is Australia’s answer to London’s Saville Row. Founded by Matt Jensen in 2009, M.J. Bale is a clothier for the gent who values quality tailoring. Sticking to its Australian roots, M.J. Bale aims to use as many materials from Down Under as possible, including merino wool.
M.J. Bale’s blazers are incredibly stylish yet versatile and will look at home in both smart casual and formal settings alike.
Alex Mill
18/18
Price: From $195
Sizes: XS-XXL
American fashion brand Alex Mill was founded with the aim of creating the “perfect shirt”. Since then its amassed a following of loyal fans who appreciate simple, timeless style.
The Mill Blazer is a prime example of a well-made unstructured blazer. Made from a combination of cotton and linen, the Mill is available in a multitude of garment-dyed colours, expanding the breadth of your wardrobe. Its unstructured nature certainly leans it towards casual settings, but the classic silhouette and linen material mean it be the perfect formal jacket for summer formal events.