Alma Mater Wool Blazer - Blackwatch Plaid

Name: Alma Mater Wool Blazer - Blackwatch Plaid
Brand: Bonobos
Price: 475.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Loopwheel score// how we score

6.8/ 10Strong

// weighted across 6 scored axes

Make

5.0/10

Value

4.0/10

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§Spec sheet// 70% coverage · Full

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// Construction

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Care: Dry clean recommended for wool blazers; refer to garment label.
Signals tracked: 1 / 5

// Fit

Cut: Regular
Sizing accuracy: True To Size
Sizing range: 36S-46L (standard Bonobos blazer sizing)
Formality range: Smart casual → Business casual

// Use

Season: Fall, Winter, Spring
Loud-to-subtle: 6 / 10
Versatility index: 5 / 10 · 2 formality contexts · 3 seasons
Wash difficulty: 5 / 5 · Dry clean only
Versatility
Layering
Travel-friendly

// Value

Price: $475
Price tier: Mid
Percentile · Suits & tailoring: —
Within brand: Top of Bonobos's range
Category rank: —
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// Predictive

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// The anatomy

53 data points

Silhouette & cut

Fit class: Slim^V
Body length: Regular^V
Body taper: Tapered^V
Drape: Structured^V
Side seams: Seamed^V

Fabric & material

Weight (GSM): 300 gsm^I
Knit / weave: Twill^V
Weight class: Heavy^C
Opacity: Opaque^V
Stretch: None^I
Hand-feel: Textured^V
Surface texture: Brushed^V
Sheen: Matte^V

Color & tone

Color name: Blackwatch Plaid^V
Color hex: #1b2a2a^V
Color family: Green^V
Color value: Dark^V
Saturation: Muted^V
Undertone: Cool^V
Heather vs solid: Melange^V
Colorways available: 1^I
Color versatility: 7^I

Pattern & graphics

Pattern: Plaid^V
Pattern scale: Large^V
Graphic placement: None^V
Logo visibility: None^V
Visual loudness: 5^V

Construction quality

Topstitching: None^V
Label type: Woven^V
Hardware: Branded^V

Pairing & styling

Pairs with (bottoms): Denim, Chinos, Trousers^I
Pairs with (colors): Navy, Gray, Charcoal, White, Cream, Olive, Burgundy^I
Pairs with (footwear): Loafers, Boots, Dress shoes, Sneakers^I
Layering role: Outer^I
Capsule role: Statement^I
Outfit archetypes: Preppy, Smart casual, Heritage, Ivy style^I

Use & performance

Season: Fall, Winter, Spring^I
Activity: Work, Going out^I
Occasion: Business casual, Date night, Dinner, Office, Weekend^I
Breathability: ^I
Wrinkle resistance: Medium^I
Travel-friendly: ^I
Formality (min): Smart casual^I
Formality (max): Business casual^I

Care & longevity

Care: Dry clean only^I
Predicted lifespan: ^I
Break-in: ^I
Pilling resistance: ^I
Repairability: ^I

Economics

Price: $475^I
Resale price: ^I
Resale liquidity: ^I

Sizing & fit

Sizing accuracy: True to size^I

V read from photos · I inferred from the spec · C computed. Every value carries its source — we don't guess.

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