A MUST HAVE for your wardrobe for any season is a BLAZER! If this is your first time purchasing a blazer, I would say to go for a black one since it is so very versatile season after season!
There are a few different fits to consider as well. There is tailored, boyfriend and cropped… This is NOT an easy decision!!!
I would vote to go with a tailored one as well if it is your first since it is a classic style that shouldn’t really get dated. You want to make sure that it buttons when trying it on. The sleeves should hit at your wrist and the blazer should land at your hips. This is known as an office essential and looks great with blouses, shells, boyfriend jeans and dresses. But it is so versatile that you can try it in many different ways!
GAP Classic 2 Button Blazer
- Long sleeves with three-button cuffs.
- Notched collar.
- Two-button front.
- Angled welt pocket on chest.
- Besom pockets.
- Vent along rear hem.
- Lined. $98
The boyfriend fit should fit on the shoulders but ends up loose on the waist. It also falls about 2-3 inches below the hips. You really don’t want it much longer than that. This blazer has a more casual feel, so roll up the sleeves a bit. This would look cute in a lot of scenarios… but try with some colored denim or even try belting it! Again, could be perfect over a dress!
Silence & Noise Boyfriend Blazer at Urban Outfitters $49
A cropped blazer generally his at about the waist – maybe a tiny bit above or below. The trick with this is to make sure it fits your shoulders and isn’t too tight. The cropped blazer is very feminine and could work perfectly with a dress or try with a v neck tee….
A cropped blazer featuring an open-front. Folded flat collar. Jetted front pockets. Long sleeves. Lightly padded shoulders. Woven. Fully lined. Lightweight.
DETAILS:
- 19.5″ approx. length from high point shoulder to hem, 34″ chest, 32″ waist, 19″ sleeve length from high point shoulder
- Measured from Small
- Shell: 60% cotton, 35% nylon, 5% spandex; Lining: 100% polyester
- Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
- Imported $32.80 at Forever 21
The key is to just try the blazer on with different looks to see when it works and when it doesn’t. I find it is the perfect layering piece on a cooler evening in the Spring/Summer.
Which one you decide to go for is completely up to you! It is so hard to decide! if you don’t really need to wear a blazer to work, then you may want to just go with the Boyfriend Blazer first! It is so hard to decide! Plus, there are so many color options and prints to pick from… not-to-mention a ton of different stores!
They are showing blazers with almost anything now… as you can see, even shorts! So, just have some fun and experiment!!
Good luck and let me know how you do!!
Happy Shopping!
