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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 15:43:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Style Fan on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1414131 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 18:57:05 +0000 Style Fan 1414131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A good blazer is worth the money IMHO.  I have a Hugo Boss blazer that I bought in England 8 years ago and it looks like new.  It is 80% wool and 20% linen.  I love it.  It never wrinkles.  I have been after a Smythe blazer but I wear warm tones and they don't seem to make their garments in warm colours.  Sigh. PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1414106 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:08:33 +0000 PalmFronds 1414106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That's all super useful info Angie, thank you so much. I have what I think is a strong shoulder line, not overly broad but not narrow. Most blazers that fit me well( not tight) are about 16-17 inches across the shoulder but my waist is about 26-27 inches around. My rib cage is small too and outside of breast feeding I have a smaller chest. so if Boden and theory run small in the shoulder they may not be right for me.OR I need to plan on tailoring a rib age and waist region. Tricky business the hunt for impeccable fit! Angie on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1414103 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 17:01:44 +0000 Angie 1414103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Aha, Lisa. Thanks for chiming back in. Rotten luck with your Smythe. *sad face*. Your Smythe looks killer in the photo though.  Both my Smythes are wool tweeds, and quite heavy too.  YES. Boden runs small, PFs. Especially on their bottoms. Size up on their blazers.  Suz's Reiss and Tahari blazers are impeccable. I saw them both. K to the power of K.  Personally, I have great luck with Theory blazers. Somehow, they are a perfect fit on, and I think that might be because they run smaller on the shoulder line. (Boden too). I usually travel in Theory's one button Gabe 2 which I have in ink blue. I wore it on a 38 hour flight to South Africa from Seattle recently, and not a crease in sight. THAT is quality.  PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1414073 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 14:05:49 +0000 PalmFronds 1414073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the rec Suz! I have never tried Reiss of for size. Do you think they run true to size? Suz on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413980 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 03:29:17 +0000 Suz 1413980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I really like my Reiss blazer, too. I am not sure how it compares to the others, but the quality is lovely.  PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413970 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 02:08:52 +0000 PalmFronds 1413970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think we posted at the same time Lisap! The fabrication may indeed have been the issue there, won't be the same as a wool or wool blend. PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413969 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 02:03:41 +0000 PalmFronds 1413969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah thanks Angie for your input! I have eyed Boden blazers as well and like their more classic fabrications(including those pink herringbone and grey British tweed ones you tagged above). I have heard Boden runs a bit small and their site did calculate my size one up from my current US size. Looks like I have to play a bit with the brands but atleast all three are "good" or better so no big mistake will be made Anonymous on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413967 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:59:56 +0000 Anonymous 1413967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie - I think Smythe make among the best jackets - don't get me wrong.  Mine is probably a unique experience in that the jacket is  not a traditional wool blend.  Your equestrian Smythe  jackets are a much different animal, and no doubt are head and shoulders above mine in terms of quality.  I've noticed that Smythe didn't repeat the metallic after that, which may indicate  negative feedback ..... Angie on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413966 Sun, 21 Dec 2014 01:29:36 +0000 Angie 1413966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I actually feel the opposite to Lisa, so unfortunately I'm a spanner. I have a R&B blazer and two Equestrian Smythe jackets. You cannot compare the quality of my Smythes to the R&B - although the R&B is great quality too. It's like comparing a top of the line Porche with a VW Golf.  Try Boden's blazers. Better quality than R&B in my opinion. (I have a few Boden blazers too).  PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413780 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 16:43:34 +0000 PalmFronds 1413780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh and if anyone has suggestions about other brands to try I would appreciate it:-) jcrew blazers currently read about young or truly "work" for me. Ann taylor isn't quite right. PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413564 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 01:41:05 +0000 PalmFronds 1413564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Gosh thanks LisaP! That info helps alot.I am leaning towards Rag and Bone in part because the look is a bit more classic. I may end up buying a fun Smythe on the side later on;-) For now my budget for the new year will be tighter than it has been so I am allowing only one of the two unless some amazing bargain pops up. Need to get the best bang for the buck! Anonymous on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413536 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 00:01:52 +0000 Anonymous 1413536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have one of each, and am reasonably pleased with both.  My Smythe jacket has not quite worn as well as I would have expected for such an expensive piece - it has everything to do with the fabric used though, and not anything to do with construction.  Mine is a metallic blend fabric body with a black fabric inset down each side and under the arms.  The black has pilled and did so within the first wear. I have to shave it and pick away at it to keep it looking fresh.  The metallic blended body of the blazer has also pilled around the cuffs - the metallic was obviously a delicate yarn and  has not held up to regular wear and tear .  Nothing much I could do about it other than to not buy a similar one again. I get a ton of compliments on it though and it is a really unique piece.   The Rag & Bone is a tweedy wool blend - and it has worn really well.  More of a classic look and fit than the Smythe. Rag & Bone seems to fit me as any other brand, whereas Smythe sizing is pretty out of whack.  I took at least one size larger than usual - might have even been 2.  PalmFronds on "Ask Angie and others:smythe versus Rag and Bone?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-otherssmythe-versus-rag-and-bone#post-1413511 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 23:14:38 +0000 PalmFronds 1413511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So one thing I have been hunting is a Smythe blazer, after reading Angie rave about them and seeing crazy good write ups on the construction. The cost ofcourse is a major factor so I will prob try to catch one at consignment or majorly on sale. I have noticed a few Rag and Bone blazers that look fab though and their price point is not always as high as Smythe. I'm hunting for a mid weight wool blue blazer that is just short of traditional so that it can easily play between work and smart casual . Thoughts on the two brands in terms if construction, worth their price, longevity ? Thanks in advance!!