A new week, a new item! This week we are going to tell you more about the blazer. The blazer is also called a jacket or jacket. It is an item that you find in a lot of closets!
Where does the blazer actually come from
The predecessors of the blazer were dress suits and dress coats without panels. In the second half of the 19th century, blazers were worn during, for example, hunting or other outdoor sports. They were often made of a sturdy fabric such as tweed and existed in different colors and patterns.
Around 1880, the blazer as we know it came into being. This jacket derives from the English cricket clubs and rowing clubs that began to wear brightly colored sports jackets. The other origin comes from the maritime world. Sailors wore blue jackets with a double row of gold buttons.
How to wear the blazer
A blazer is a must have in your closet. Make any outfit special by wearing a blazer over it. For example, wear it loose for a casual look or as a set with matching pants for a more formal occasion. Basically, you can't easily go wrong with a blazer. Nowadays it is even worn over sport leggings. We also see blazers and jackets being worn more and more as coats in spring and summer. You can go for a fitted or oversized fit. Just what you like best.
How to choose the right blazer or jacket for your figure?
When choosing the right blazer, it is important to choose the right length. Where the blazer ends comes a focal point. So do you have wide hips of your own and prefer not to give them too much attention? Then choose a short blazer above the hips or an extra long one that falls over your hips. Do you have few hips and want to create more volume? Then go for a blazer that falls exactly to your hips! Also pay attention to whether the blazer falls nicely around your shoulders and is not too tight at the armpits.
Sustainable blazers and jackets at Sophie Stone
At Sophie Stone, we have some fine blazers to add to your collection. A nice eggplant black solid blazer, a linen off-white blazer or more striking variants in pink and with a tartan check! Check out our supply.
