The air feels crisp, and the leaves have started turning orange, which means it’s wool blazer season. I recently gave some tips on styling an oversized blazer when you’re petite. Here’s a more detailed review of the Quince Italian Wool Oversized Blazer I wore in that post and how it compares to the Everlane Oversized Blazer in Wool, which it takes heavy inspiration from.

Quince Italian Wool Oversized Blazer

First, a comparison of how the Quince blazer looks on a model, and on me. Here’s a 5’10” model.

And here’s 5′ 4″ me. I’m wearing a small, which is my usual size.

As you can see, in its natural state, the blazer looks too big for petite me. But I employed my quick sleeve shortening trick (see my how-to in this post) to better fit my proportions. Ah, much better!

Fabric: A tag stitched below the inside breast pocket says “Lanificio Nello Gori S.P.A. Since 1948, Fabrics Made in Italy.” This Bloomberg entry says the company was founded in 1957 and their own website says 1950s, so it’s unclear exactly when they started, but it seems the fabric-maker has been in business for quite a while.

The fabric is a medium weight, not thick, but also not too thin. Perfect for fall. It’s actually a wool mix, which is to be expected at this price point. It’s 55% recycled Italian wool, 35% recycled polyester, 5% recycled nylon, and 5% other fibers, with a polyester/viscose lining. Though the fabric is on the medium light side, it does a good job of being warm and toasty.

I do find the wool scratchy though. Any part of skin that was in direct contact with the blazer, like my arms, felt irritated even with the presence of the lining. So if you have sensitive skin, this won’t work for you.

Fit: I ordered my usual size, a small. It’s slightly big in the shoulders, but seems to be the right size for that oversized look.

Details: This single-breasted blazer has a two-button closure, flap pockets, 4 buttons per sleeve, and lightly padded shoulders. There’s no back vent.

Colors: It initially came in two colors: a textured brown and the gray herringbone. I had such a hard time deciding between these two classic colors. In the end, I went with the gray, but it’s not offered anymore. Quince has since added a solid black.

Production: Made in Shenzhen, China in a factory certified by Sedex, which aims to improve working conditions and transparency in the supply chain.

Quality: This blazer retails for $99.90 but looks and feels more expensive. It’s nicely made, drapes well, and is fully lined. None of that half-assed half lining! I’ve encountered some loose threads, particularly around the sleeves. Not sure if this is an indication of quality, but so far it’s nothing I worry about.

Everlane Oversized Blazer in Wool

Everlane has made an oversized wool blazer since before Quince even existed. I think it’s safe to say that Quince copied Everlane. I stopped by an Everlane store to check out the Everlane oversized blazer in person.

Here is a 5′8″ model who typically wears a size 2. However, she’s wearing a size 6 to really lean into that oversized look.

And here’s 5’4″ me wearing a size 2. I’m generally a size 4 or 6, so I went down a size or two.

Fabric: The Everlane blazer has a higher wool content than the Quince with 65% recycled wool, 30% recycled nylon, and 5% other fibers. The lining is 100% polyester. I found the Everlane fabric softer and smoother than the Quince. Most importantly, it felt less scratchy to me. The fabric is also medium light in weight, and nicely warm.

Fit: Definitely oversized! I wear a 6 petite in J. Crew blazers. The size 2 in this Everlane blazer gave me a better fit in the shoulders. I could have probably done a 4 too for a roomier look.

Details: The details of this blazer seem identical to Quince down to the flap pockets, four buttons on each cuff, and the lack of back vent.

Colors: Currently available in five variations. In addition to the grey herringbone I’m wearing, there’s a camel houndstooth, gray houndstooth, beige twill, and navy with white stripes.

Production: Made in Vietnam. Most of the colorways are made in Bien Hoa, though two are made in Poong.

Quality: While I only tried this on, it struck me as well made. Examining the stitching and seams, they were straight with no puckering. Texture wise, the fabric feels smoother and nicer than the Quince blazer.

Which Oversized Blazer is Better? Quince or Everlane?

Visually, it’s hard to distinguish these two blazers, but there are some differences.

Sizing: Everlane wins in this category by offering sizes 00-16. With numerical sizing, you can get a better fit with incremental changes in sizing. Quince only offers XS-XL.

Materials: Another win for Everlane. The fabric felt smoother, softer, and less irritating to me.

Price: It’s hard to beat the $100 price of the Quince blazer. Even on sale, the Everlane blazer is nearly twice as much.

Colors: It really depends on what you’re looking for. Quince offers a basic black and a textured brown. But Everlane offers more interesting prints like houndstooth. If you want a gray herringbone like the ones I’m wearing in this post, Everlane offers that color, while Quince stopped making it.

Personally, I think the Everlane blazer is worth the higher price tag for the more precise sizing, less scratchy fabric, and bolder patterns — especially if you can snag it during one of their sales like the current Friends & Family sale. But the Quince version is a worthy option at an incredible price.

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