Wednesday, October 29

the importance of being BLAZERED

Every year this time around I have to go through the same dilemma —how to look good avoiding the cold. Owning coats in several shapes and hues would be the obvious answer to this but not the practical one. Even if you live in a place where winter fancies staying for a while, spending good money on coats is not such a smart choice provided that Spring sends them to exile for six months. Why not, then, investing in a clever collection of blazers? They are warm enough worn over knitted wool cardigans, work fabulously for dressy night events and are chic as hell over a t-shirt in the warmer seasons. Trusting what I believe to be my good eye when it comes to blazers I have selected a range of colours, fabrics and styles from street-style webs, style.com and celebrity sites. Have a look.

the modern

Let me begin with the trendiest —Tartan. If the royal family has trusted in this characteristic checked pattern for decades why not use is as a twist to a classic ensemble? You can find a big variety of background and check colours.

I have spoken of statement coats before but, what about statement blazers? If you wish to select something rather unique yet timeless this is it. The key is to find a classic cut in a bold colour or unexpected print or material.

Very much in fashion this season is velvet. Like the blazers above velvet ones add a touch of distinction to your outfit and will never become demodé. Also, the particular features of velvet make your jacket look different depending on the light and colour combinations.

Just like it happens with any other garment silhouettes the blazer's is constantly updated. Its latest version is cropped, it makes it younger and slightly more casual. They are one of the best choices when looking for a versatile piece.

One of the most popular manners to wear blazers is to mix them up with jeans —kind of a casual chic. Find contemporary shapes and fabrics that work nicely with your denim and that do not call out for much attention but that are still noticeable.

the classics

If the fit is what worries you the most the best solution is to get a bespoke blazer. You are meant to dazzle the beholders in anything that has been made specifically for you according not only your exact measures but to your instructions.

Double-chested jackets come and go trend-wise but are always there amongst the classics. They make you look fantastically fit if you are skinny and enhance your shape if you are fit already. Plus, all those buttons are so easy to play around with to make the jacket more interesting.

Sartorial seemed to be something reserved to the experienced, older gentleman until Mr. Chuck Bass came around. Now it is synonym for classic edginess for any age, and I am a huge fan. Make anything Sartorial by introducing vintage pieces to your twisted classic tailoring.

[Picture credits: The Sartorialist, Face Hunter, Style.com, Men.Style.com, JustJared]

I'm off.

21 comments:

Warda said...

Yak, the blazer thing is such a good idea...please do one for women - I'm looking for some lovely yet warm, come rain or shine blazers and some sovip insipiration would be great! Oh and great Gok interview! My fried Mel liked it too and reads your blog from time to time...

The Socialite said...

Yum! I love how amazingly handsome guys look in blazers. The colors, the cuts. You can never go wrong with a good blazer that just suits you. I have to admit Chuck Bass perfects the art.

Sarah Mendelsohn said...

ahh i love them!

Tiffany Li said...

Hey i love blazer~ Looking forward to ur comments on womenswear:)

Char Ruiz Manjarrez said...

I love how we share a love for blazers, I almost have every one on the list! (even a plaid one and a velvet one). I'm so looking for a double-chested one to complete my wardrobe. I adored this post

C.

Winnie said...

I love guys in blazers. It makes a casual outfit look more sophisticated. Who could forget Chuck Bass and his love of Blazers huh?

WendyB said...

Great choices here!

Len♥reNeverM♥re said...

Velvet is always good to look and also to touch! Keep warm dear...heard over the news that you guys had snow... Fastfwd to winter it seems.

Coco's Tea Party said...

I wear blazers all the time. I have to say no man should be without a blazer themeselves. They make men look so much sharper.

Ray TETAUIRA said...

blazer are so essential in a man wardrobe !!

M_O_S said...

cool store innit??????

xcierto me encanta la americana naranja de chuck.....de done sacaran la ropa de este tio??? kiero el nombre de la directora de vestuario para q sea mi personal shopper!!!!!!!!!!!

Gaya said...

Uf los hombres con blazer me pierden.

Un beso

Mrs. Westwick (Sexy Beast) said...

Chuck Bass!!!! The sartorial is my fav, not just for him in general. Now for the winter in order to serve the purpose of keeping u warm and stylish I would say the velvet is my fav

Myriam said...

Love blazers! Especially tartan. Ok no, all of them, haha. Can't help to fall in love with Chuck when he wears them..

Aisha said...

I haven't found the perfect blazer yet. It sucks, because men's don't fit me right, I can't find a nice secondhand one and stores don't sell anything that looks like Erin's blazers...

Thanks for this post. You always make these posts that make me think of how a guys should dress to catch women's eye.

ryan manning said...

wildly attractive

Charlotte said...

I LOVE blazers, and I LOVE LOVE men in blazers.

Alya said...

WOW great selection! So true about the importance of being blazered..

TheSundayBest said...

I gave my dad a green velvet blazer last year. Blazers are just excellent.

Mia said...

i´m so over tartan i don´t want to see it anymore!

wecouldgrowup2gether said...

am i seeing nate archibald in grey skinny jeans?
SWOON!