It can be a headache to choose what to wear this spring. You might end up to be too warm in a long coat, especially when going indoors and too cold to wear just a shirt or a t- shirt. A blazer is the choice for this spring because of it’s versatility. A blazer can adapt to all kinds of occasions whether as an evening wear or casual wear. With all kinds of blazers out there in the shops and online sure you will find some that will suit your occasions and the rest of your clothes.
Blaze Through The Spring
Blazers have been around for many years and I’m sure you will find one or two in your wardrobe somewhere. So you guys won’t need explaining what one is. Dig out that blazer and check out the fitting, as this is an very important issue to your whole style. It can ruin your look if your blazer is too big, it will make you look like you stole your dad’s. Putting any blazer on isn’t the key, so a well fitted blazer is very important here.
How should a blazer fit? From past experience and specialist’s advice, first you should choose a correct chest size. Make sure to measure your chest. when trying on the blazer, an easy way of finding out whether a blazer is a good fit or not with limited tools is by using your hand. Put the blazer on, button up and put you hand on your chest. A good fit should leave a gap just enough to fit your hand through. By that, the gap is when your palm is touching your chest and the top of your hand is touching the inside of the blazer. Hope you get what I mean. it’s a very small gap.
The other important issue for a well fitted blazer is where the blazer cuff should rest. The cuff would be too long if it’s resting against the back of the hand, and it should never touch the base of your palm. That would look pretty ridiculous. Get to the point? The blazer cuff should rest 1.5cm to 2cm before reaching your hand. This will allow you to show your shirt to give layering, or if it’s the casual look (with t-shirt inside) then it will allow you to show off your watch and accessories.
If you’re wearing a shirt with a blazer, then that leads us to a tricky question. How much sleeve should be shown? This is tricky because it can vary from 1cm to 4cm, which is quite some gap. But you don’t have to buy extra long sleeve shirts or wear a larger size. Should never do that. The main point is well fitted. The length of the sleeve should fit your arm properly and rest at the base of your palm. In the photos above, Jay Chou and Rain (Jeong Ji Hoon) have kindly demonstrated “the shirt and blazer look.”
So If you’re looking for a blazer, it’s important to note the above points. don’t get sucked in by certain brand names with an expensive price tag. If they fit well, then go for it. Just don’t make yourself look silly. For more ideas of how a blazer can match your whole outfit. Check out the photos above of Jay Chou, Wang Lee Hom, William Chan and Rain (Jeong Ji Hoon) in Blazers. The photos shows both smart and casual ways of wearing a blazer.
There are a lot of designs available in shops and online, from unique to the obvious and timeless black, grey and navy. I came across some interesting ones browsing online. I personally like the look of slim fitted blazers as it makes you look more agile, less clumsy and well fitted. Some interesting ones I came across which include chequered, bright colours, crinkled and some even with ¾ length sleeves. If you don’t yet own a blazer or looking for an new one, here are some I picked out:
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