Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Blazers


As men finally begin to embrace elegance again, leaving their wrinkled, untucked selves behind, the blazer has emerged as the new hoodie. In fact,the blazer is perhaps the single most significant piece of clothing in a man's wardrobe, not to mention one of the most versatile. It is perfectly suited to our ever-fluctuating dress code. The navy blazer is your little black dress. Just don't accessorize with heels.

In theory, the navy blazer is a rather uncomplicated piece of clothing. That said, it can be remarkably different depending on fabric, fit and style.You want to find as rich a shade of navy blue as possible. Duller tones tend to look cheap. You want your go-to blazer to be plush and convey warmth. Whether of linen, wool or cashmere, the right navy blazer will always make you look like you put in more effort than you actually did.Pair it with shirts in bright white, soft blues and pinks or any shade of gray.Just avoid crests and unless you're piloting a yacht, pass on the brass.