ADDING A BLAZER TO YOUR OUTFIT

A blazer is the type of jacket resembling a suit jacket, but cut more casually. It often has naval-style metal buttons to reflect their origins. A blazer’s cloth is usually durable, as it is intended an outdoor wear. Blazers are often part of a uniform that denotes, for example, employees, students of a particular school, members of sports clubs and athletes on a particular team. Blazers are won with a wide variety of clothes, ranging from a dress, shirt and neck tie to an open necked polo shirt, even to just plain tee-shirt. They are seen with trousers of all colours and fabrics, from the classic white button or linen to brown or beige and also jeans. Blazers or suit jacket is a versatile item of clothing which you can wear on casual to formal occasions.

  It is a must have clothing item for both men and women regardless of season and location. Let’s talk about buying a blazer. If it’s your first time to buy one, then consider the dark navy blue fabric. Your second colour choice would need to be dark charcoal tone. These colours are flexible; they can be won in different occasions. In terms of fabric, choose wool. Wool is a durable choice; it will give you comfort and warmth. However, it is important to consider pricing. There are also wool and polyester blends that might work out to be a more practical option/ when you go shopping for a blazer, wear a jacket. Try on blazers while you have a jacket on. Most likely, you will be wearing several layers with focus on what will make you comfortable so you can carry your outfit well.

CHOOSING STYLES FOR YOUR BLAZERS

            The most important factor in choosing the style is the “fit”. You need to pick a style that fits your body well. The sleeves of your blazer should be half an inch shorter than your dress shirts. It should leave some room for your dress shirts cuffs to show. Your suit jacket needs to have good sized vents. There are two types of vents, single centre (black side) and double vents which are located at the side seam.

If you are slim, single centre vents would be better for you. If you have a big built, then choose double vents for more comfort. “Lapels” or the flaps around the chest are another item of style. Medium-sized lapels are the safest choice.

 Choosing between single or double breasted jackets depends on your built and height. If you are tall and lanky, double breasted blazers are recommended. The horizontal position of the buttons will create an illusion of width and would complement your body style. If you are big and short, buy a jacket with more than two vertical buttons to create an illusion of length.

 “Dressing well means wearing the right clothes at the right situation”. If you have to attend a semi-formal afternoon meeting, you can pair your navy blue jacket with a khaki or white pair of pants, tie and dress shirt. If you have to attend a formal corporate meeting, you can wear your jacket with matching pants of the same colour, contrasting dress shirt colour and complementary tie.

Formal occasions also demand polished leather shoes. For a casual dinner date, you can wear your jacket with dark jeans and dress shirt. You don’t have to wear a tie. A perfectly structured blazer goes well with blue jeans, the skinnier the better. In summary, picking the right blazer means being smart about the price, the fit and the occasion.