A classic jacket is equipped with pants of the same color and material. Blazer does not require compliance with this condition. Currently, blazers are worn with flannel pants or even high-quality jeans. Modern blazers can be raspberry, black, burgundy, mustard and other saturated colors. Blaisers are always monophonic, unlike a jacket, which can be made of fabric with a pattern.
The jacket buttons should always be combined with the main cloth, the button of the blazer can be golden, copper or silver, on modern blasters you can see very bright, unusual buttons. On the blazer there should always be overhead pockets and specially treated side cuts when the edges of the fabric overlap each other, which gives a little more freedom to movements.
What are the reasons to wear?
Blaisers sew from smooth and durable fabric. Ideal are velvet or light wool. Since blazers are often put on, heading for active rest, the cloth must be wear-resistant. Blazer is relatively informal clothing, at official events with dress code or business meetings, the blazer is inappropriate. Unlike the official jacket, which is usually sewn from a more expensive and high-quality fabric, the blazer is an element of the everyday wardrobe of a practical person.The jackets (and duke costumes) are mostly worn by people who occupy high posts in serious companies, or people who seek to take such posts. Blazer - clothes of a completely different type. This type of clothing is worn by people creative professions working in companies with a lack of dress code. Blazers differ from the jackets with a closer cover and a reduced level of formalities.
It should be borne in mind that Blazer is the subject of summer wardrobe. It is worn in the warm season, a complete set with light, light trousers, in winter it is worth refreshing from it, because this type of clothing in combination with dense pants always looks inappropriate.
To look decent in any situation, it is necessary to carefully select all the components of the wardrobe. After all, to create a harmonious and stylish image, it is required that every detail is "in its place", and however, they constituted a single combined ensemble. Given that the world of modern fashion offers us a lot of similar garments, it is desirable to understand which one is put in in a certain case. What, for example, is the blazer from a jacket? Let's try to figure out.
Definition
Blazer- piece of clothing; A variety of sports club jacket, to which the trousers differ in color and material are usually worn.
Blazer
Blazer- piece of clothing; Button-fastened jacket with long sleeves and postponed collar, in most cases, which is part of a business suit.
Comparison
Let's start with the fact that the blazer firmly entered the fashion at the beginning of the XIX century, becoming an excellent alternative to the usual two-time suit, an integral part of which is just a jacket. Initially, the blazer was part of the wardrobe of sailors: he was a short jacket, perfectly defended from the weather and at the same time the owner attached to its owner and even a solemn view. The classic blazer is distinguished by the rich dark blue and the presence of six large copper or gold-plated buttons. In the 20th century, the blazer began to play the role of club clothing for members of various aristocratic assembly. Stripes with the coat of arms or the emblem of the club were applied directly to the blazer or symbolism was knocked out on bright buttons.
Blazer A classic combination of shades is a dark blazer and bright pants. The jacket ideally should be combined in color, texture and material with the bottom - trousers. For the blazer, the execution of this condition is not necessarily. Today, the blazer is very relevant to wear with flannel pants or high-quality brand jeans. The modern blazer is not only extremely dark blue, but also of other colors: dark green, dark burgundy, raspberry, black, mustard. And if the jacket can be both monophonic and with a varied pattern, then the blazer is an extremely monophonic thing. The jacket buttons, as an element of a suit, must be combined with the material. For a blazer, this requirement is irrelevant. Today, buttons on it can be not only copper or golden, but also silver. On the blazer, both classical and modern, necessarily the presence of overhead pockets, as well as side slots (treated with specially cuts, when one piece of tissue is overlapped). The jacket in the back can be both alone and two slots.
The blazer fabric is usually smooth, but durable - it may be, for example, light wool or velveteen. The choice of wear-resistant material for this object of clothing is explained by the fact that the blazer is often put on, going to the active rest. At business meetings, as well as official events where the dress code is required, the blazer, unlike the jacket, will not be completely appropriate. It is rather an element of the practical everyday wardrobe in the style of Casual, because the blazer is characterized by a closer cut than the jacket. It should be borne in mind that a more high-quality and expensive fabric is usually chosen for the jacket.
At the same time, it is necessary to take into account that the blazer is the subject of wardrobe, which is only late in the spring, summer or early autumn, that is, in the warm season. In winter, this clothing is sent to the closet. Therefore, you should not put the blazer with tight fabric pants, it will look quite inappropriate.
Conclusions Site
- The blazer is considered an alternative jacket from a double costume. Blazer is a more democratic, less official piece of clothing suitable for everyday socks for outdoor activities.
- Blazer sews from less expensive fabric than jacket.
- Blazer - monophonic, on the jacket let's say a drawing.
- Buttons on the blazer - large and bright, gold, silver or copper. Buttons on the jacket must be the same color with a cloth.
- On the blazer there are lateral cuts - slots, in the jacket in most cases one or two slots behind.
- On the blazer there may be stripes and symbols.
- Mandatory Blazer Detail - Patch Pockets without Valves and Fasteners.
- Blazer, unlike the jacket, is mostly in the warm season.
Blazer (BLAZER English) - Single-breasted or double-breasted with false pockets without a valve. It often has metal buttons, ocher on sleeve or chest emblem. Classic models are usually made of wool, flax, plaid, flannel, twee. Modern blazers are also sewn from silk, satin, cotton, suede, leather.
Blazer and sports jacket: differences
In Russia, the concepts of "Blazer" and "sports jacket" often denote one model, but there are clear differences in the USA. Blazer is a jacket with overhead pockets and contrasting buttons, that is, the main differences here are the details borrowed by the blazer from the nurse. Metal buttons are located in one or two rows and can be copper, brass, silver, gold. Buttons on the blazers of members of closed aristocratic clubs and prestigious universities are often cast with heraldic signs, on simple blazers - with anchors.
Unlike the Blazer, a sports jacket is considered informal clothing and often replaces windbreak. The total of two models is only the presence of overhead pockets.
History
- XIX century
The homeland Blazer is the United Kingdom, and the prototype is a formed seaner, because of which the blazer has always been associated with the maritime subject.
A single-breasted flannel blazer appeared in 1825 in the uniform of the participants of the Academic Rowing Club of Lady Margaret (The Lady Margaret Boat Club), which is part of one of the Cambridge Colleges. The model was called because of its bright red - from English Blaze ("sparkle, shine"). Later, the blazers began to wear in English women's schools. This model was a fitted woolen flannel jacket with embroidered school coat.
In 1837, the captain of the Blazer's frigate ordered the batch of jackets for his team due to the visit of the English Queen Victoria. This option was a dark blue double-breasted wool blade with white-blue vertical stripes and gilded buttons. He fell to the taste of the queen, and upon returning to his residence, she ordered the same form for teams of other English ships.
- 20s of the twentieth century
One of the main periods in the evolution of the Blazer became the era of Gabriel, which included women's clothing in the wardrobe. In early 20s, she drew attention to the blazer, which became part of her famous female trouser costume. She combined a jacket with wide jersey pants. Gabriel chose a monochrome version of black. The absence of buttons and traditional stripes were compensated for her beloved.
- 50s
In the 50s of the 20th century, the blazer came into fashion among the owners of expensive yachts and their guests. It turned into an element of a yacht style. Popularly used Navy-Blue bright blue blazers in combination with snow-white trousers. So far, such sets are many yachtsmen.
- 60s
In the 60s, striped single-breasted blazers with a single button of buttons were popular with British styles. In such models, the leaders of the British rock band The WHO appeared in the public, and later - The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Animals.
- 80s
In the 80s, the blaster changed a little: the shoulders were now expanded. The model has become a versatile business style, suitable for both men and women. Women wore a blazer with wide shoulders in combination with narrow and straight out of the same tone. This image firmly entrenched with the advent of the definition of the "Business Lady", when many women began to occupy leading managers in companies.
- XXI Century
Currently, the classic blazer is still part of the uniform. It can be seen at employees of airlines serving large hotels and fashionable department stores, as well as members of some sports clubs. It also worn on businessmen, participants in business negotiations, etc.
At the same time, there are modern models of blazer: blazer-frak structural cut with finishing on the back, the blazer - "boyfriend" of direct cut and larger size with widely wrapped below the elbow sleeves, sea dark blue blazer, etc.
Combination
Currently, the blazer can be supplemented with a formal, semi-official, as well as an informal image.
- Classic models
Traditional is a combination of a dark blue double-breasted blazer with classic white or gray. These men pick up a bright monophonic, tie and elegant classic shoes, and women - a narrow or straight
In Russia, an opinion was formed, according to which Blazer is a jacket, which is not an integral part of the costume. This is not a very accurate definition, but it is not so far from the truth, so they can be used.
The blazer is usually made of lightly incurred fabrics: cotton and flax, less formulated and more versatile, compared with the "costume" jacket.
A distinctive feature of the classic blue blazer is buttons. In no case they should not be plastic! They are copper, bone or horny, which emphasizes some old-fashionedness. The so-called club products are very popular - they have symbolism of various clubs, such as sports.
In the former times, the blazer was released only dark blue with copper buttons, which anchor was depicted. And now, this symbol emphasizes traditionalness and reminds of communication with the Uniform of the British Navy, as well as club jackets of rowers and yachtsmen of the end of the XIX - early XX century.
On a modern blazer, you can often see factory buttons, faceless, without any image, without emblems and motto. Therefore, often the owner disappears those who sewed manufacturers, and puts their own - with the monograms, the coat of arms of the school, the emblem of the yacht club, etc. What to wear the blazer can you read in the article. 
Colors, Prints and Men's Blazer Sticks
Blazer in striped
Strip is a universal male print, but at the same time heboundal, because By changing the size and color of the strips, we fully change the perception of one or another image. In 2015-2016, the most relevant will be "Golden Mid", i.e. Strips of medium size, black or blue with white colors.
Brands, in whose collections, you can find jackets with a printed strip: Zara, M & S, J.crew, Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren, Asos, Jack Wills, Hackett.
Blazer neutral colors
The jacket beige, gray, bodily shades will look equally good, both in free daily images, and more stringent - in style.
Also, the blazer of neutral colors is perfect for the spring-summer period, because Such shades reflect, and do not absorb the sun's rays, so in such a jacket will be more comfortable in warm weather. The only thing for the summer should choose a more free style that will circulate air.
Another advantage is that the blazer of "light" neutral shades is universal and is combined with almost any object of wardrobe, darker color: shirt, shorts, jeans, etc.
By the way, you probably heard the rule that the shirt should be a lighter jacket, but in fact it concerns only formal costumes and. In Casual style - complete freedom of action and there are practically no restrictions (within a reasonable, of course), so if you are confident in conjunction, then why not?
Brands, in whose collections, you can find jackets of this coloring: Massimo Dutti, Uniqlo, Asos, Reiss, Beams Plus, Mango Man, Boglioli, Oliver Spencer, Incotex.
Green blazer
Updating this article, I decided to add exactly green as the most.
Many will seem strange, but shades of green are universal and well combined with many colors: white, gray, pink, blue, beige.
Pastel shades of Blacher
Unlike neutral colors, pastel - these are muted, "diluted" shades of bright colors (H-p: red-pink, blue-blue, green-mint, etc.).
The most common and universal - the heavenly blue shade, which suits almost all + in it will be comfortable for most men. More bold pastel shades of yellow, red, purple and other colors will suit men who loving experiments and confident in their sense of style.
Brands, in whose collections, you can find jackets of this coloring: Zara, Asos, River Island, Reiss, Aspesi, Richard James, Mango Man, Gant, J.crew, Austin Reed, Suitsupply.
Double-breasted blazer
Classic style that creates perfect male silhouette: powerful shoulders and a narrow waist. Always considered a formal element of the male wardrobe and was a lot of office workers, but the transfer of this style to the blazer, allowed to create free casual images.
Brands, in whose collections, you can find double-breasted blazers: Suitsupply, Dunhill, River Island, Hardy Amies, Burberry, Mango Man, Noose & Monkey, Zara.
Blazer with pattern
The trend towards the use of patterns, from camouflage to male things, is traced within a few years. Small, barely noticeable print or large, attractive attention, the choice is large and depends on the specific image.
Brands, in whose collections, you can find a print blazer: Topman, Asos, Sisley, Noose & Monkey, Zara, Mango, Ted Baker, Etro, Paul Smith.
Where to wear a blazer?
First, some models fit into the dress code, as I wrote above.
Secondly, it can be put on most semi-official events (the only definite exception is the funeral). He fully fits into the atmosphere of sports competitions, cocktail and cluster parties.
Thirdly, it is the perfect clothes for romantic walks, and of course such jackets look good on embankments and ship decks 😉
The dark blue blazer is one of the necessary and, that is important, the functional items of the classic male wardrobe. From the thirties of the twentieth century, this type of jacket is invariably demanded by men of any wealth and preferring a variety of clothing styles: office workers, lovers of culture preparing and adherents of classics.
With its popularity, the blazer is obliged to amazing versatility - it appropriately looks like during a walk along the embankment and in semi-official events (except, of course, funerals, as well as events with the Black and White Tie dress code), and combined with almost any clothing. In addition, it fills the niche between the official costume and casual clothes: less formulated than a suit, but much more stricter than a sports jacket.
What is blazer
In Russia, the blazer is customary to call any sport jacket (that is, a jacket, not part of a suit with trousers). It is not entirely true: the traditional blazer is a sports jacket, which is distinguished by dark blue and large metal buttons. Further there are variations: the blazer can be both double-breasted and single-breasted, with rectangular or pointed lapels (pointed can more often meet on double-breasted blarsers, they are more formal), with one or two slots (incision at the bottom of the jacket back). Also, the blazer can be fastened into two, less often one or three buttons, and pockets can be overhead or valves.
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"Blue Blazer is a classic piece of male wardrobe. It is well combined with almost everything and is suitable for almost any situation in which the costume is not required. In this context, classic copper buttons can be slightly old-fashioned. Dark blue buttons in some cases can make the impression that this is not a blazer, but a costume jacket. Personally, I like the color of the genuine bone - it is neutral and well combined with brown shoes. For more courageous, white bone or horny buttons are suitable. Buttons, by the way, are easy to find on eBay, do not promote search them from precious metals, as well as club. You can and do not belong to the fenceclub, but the buttons with the swords can look good on your blazer. " |
Blaiser's story
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Designer Tom Brown in the Japanese magazine Free & Easy. 2.
Michael Kane in the film "Remove Carter" C characteristic for the 1970s wide lapels. 3.
Old catalogs. 4.
US national team at the Olympics in Beijing. 5.
The naval uniform from which the Blazer most likely occurred. 6.
Prince Charles in a blue double-breasted blazer
There are several versions of the origin of the subject and the word "blazer". According to one of them, the first blazers were members of the University of Cambridge Club, these were bright red jackets, and during the swims there was an impression that the boats "bury" (from the English word Blaze - Flame).
According to another version, in 1837, the British Queen Victoria was supposed to visit the Royal Military Frigate H. M. S. Blazer, and the captain of the ship ordered to sew a new form for the team - a kind of sea jacket is akin to bushlate. Anyway, the Blazer has a pronounced "maritime" origin, hence the dark blue, and copper buttons with anchors.
Buttons
Some believe that the blazer can be called a jacket with dark bone buttons - it is possible to argue here to infinity, in any case, massive allocated buttons are a mandatory attribute. Many are changed on the button of buttons immediately after purchase - for example, instead of factory buttons with a school coat of arms or college, a monogram or other personal symbols. Someone even buys gilded or silver plated buttons - you can then pass inheritance. But the most popular option is, perhaps, still copper buttons with anchor.
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Simone blazer
The classic American style blazer has a natural circuit of the shoulders with small beads, two buttons, one slot and baggy cut. English style implies more accented shoulders, a narrowed waist and two slots. The most fashionable Italian style is now: the natural line of the shoulder, the minimally structured, flowing in the figure silhouette. Recently, a fashion is also observed on particularly narrow lapels, but you should not give in to this temptation, if you do not want the jacket to not look inappropriate in a couple of years, the classic proportions never come out of fashion.
How To Wear Blazer
Blue Blazer is good because it can be combined with almost any clothing. For more formal cases, gray wool pants, black shoes and white shirt are suitable. More relaxed option - polo or blue shirt from Oxford fabric with collar Button-down, trousers chinos in coloring or traditional blue jeans, suede shoes, penny leafers or deserted shoes - here anyone else.
Classic accessories are a dark tie into a large strip, a simple ornament in a loop and a handkerchief in a bad pocket - allow you to choose a lot of successful combinations for one combination of bladers-pants-shoes. Blue Blazer is well combined with butterfly ties, but in this case it is worth thinking about a vest - otherwise too much shirt will be opened.
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"A strange way in the formality of the blazer is somewhere between a suit and a sports jacket. Too frivolous for the office with a dress code and too formal for most other situations, this jacket with metal buttons finds its application in sporting events, parties and during the weekend, combined with light brown or cream pants, brown-colored shoes, checkered shirt and Casual tie. It is also well suited for cocktail parties and other late events, if you wear it together with gray pants, white shirt and black shoes. " |
What you need to pay attention to when buying
Blazer's shoulders must coincide with your shoulders. Many jacket details can be corrected from the tailor, and the shoulders are not. The sleeve is obliged to be at the wrist level, the edge of the cuff must be visible from under it. In general, the sleeve can usually be shortened or slightly lengthen, however, on more expensive blasters there will be workers cuffs - in this case it will be time-consuming work and may not be with the most successful result. When the blazer button is fastened, you should be able to cover the fist at the heart level. If the blazer does not close your buttocks - it is too short. Also, attention should be paid to the location of the buttons - the upper button (or the middle three-step blazer) should be fastened to approximately on the waist to ensure a harmonious silhouette.
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