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The Boyfriend Blazer"Everything You Need to Know About
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Kate Moss via Pacific Coast News |
When buying a boyfriend blazer, look for chic details such as rolled up sleeves with or without print or crinkles. Although a black blazer is
universal you might want to look into other basic colors such as nude, brown, white or navy. These cute colors are still versatile to wear with all
kinds of color combinations. You might also like a shorter cropped blazer cut to show off a nice tunic shirt or tee underneath it!
Pick the right jacket closure.
Victoria's Secret navy blue blazer |
The perfect fit. For a perfect blazer fit,
measure the dimensions of your bust, waist, and hips area, including arms.
If your blazer fits perfectly, you will be able to raise your arms with it buttoned and experience unrestricted movement.
Note: This factor is the least important (but it's still essential) because boyfriend blazers are supposed to fit loosely. Just make sure it's not too big to avoid looking like you're drowning in it. Also use your body measurements to figure out if the length of the jacket, arms, shoulders and waist flatter your body.
Pick the right cut and style for your body shape.
If you've identified your body shape
you probably know that the key to looking visually appealing is to have a proportional body shape with upper and lower part of your body in line with each other
(think hourglass). So basically, you'll have to make sure that you pick the right cut to balance out your body shape, leaving no part heavier than the other.
Here are the basic guidelines for each main body shape:
Plus Size Blazer from Macy's |
Here are 12 ideas on how to wear boyfriend blazer:
Stella McCartney/Reuter |
1. Wear it with jeans, but instead of the classic dark wash pair it up with distressed, acid wash or any jeans that look trendy.
2. Trendy leggings like shiny black (wetlook) or lace leggings for an edgy look. Wear long knit sweater or tunic dress beneath the blazer
3. Mini dress. The perfect balance between sexy and sleek. A very hot party outfit look.
4. Basic tee. Laid-back yet chic. Top it off with a stylish necklace and bracelets.
5. Do it like British Alexa Chung. She really has a way of looking chic and casual in a blazer. She's really good at mixing basic pieces
with trendy ones as well as creating a unique personal style. Here are a couple of examples:
6. Add trendy jewelry for a fun outfit, like for example an oversized cocktail ring, Wear it with a cool scarf. Heaps of bangle or
chain bracelets. Long pearl, beaded or pendant necklace.
Victoria's Secret blazer |
7. A scarf. Spice it up a little with a scarf in your favorite design. For an unusual twist, twist two different print or colored scarves into one.
8. Semi-formal dress or blouse. It adds a sleek and trendy sophistication to any special occasion-outfit.
9. Shorts. For a fresh and super-cute look pair it with smart or denim shorts. If it's cold outside add ribbed or opaque tights into the mix.
10. Stylish shoes. Pumps are a very standard choice but you might want to switch them up with a pair of foxy platform gladiator shoes or
maybe black thigh high boots? (aaah, I'm drooling just the thought of wearing a boyfriend blazer with skinny jeans and sexy thigh high boot flats!)
11. Slacks. It might be too masculine for your taste but I think it looks super-cool and chic, just make sure you feminize the outfit with
lots of jewelry.
12. Layer it. Want to look boho-chic and sleek? Then layer the boyfriend blazer with cardigan, tee, scarf and jewelry!
Now for the good stuff, here are some of my favorites from around the web:
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