Why Every Man Needs a Well-Tailored Blazer | Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In A Tailored Blazer

Quick Answer: Why Does Every Man Need a Good Blazer?

  • It instantly makes casual clothes look polished.
  • It works for the office, dates, dinners, weddings and travel.
  • It pairs with dress pants, casual pants or jeans.
  • A good fit makes it look sharper than its price.

If you could add just one piece to your wardrobe, a well-fitting blazer is hard to beat. Here are ten reasons it earns its place, and how to choose your first one.

10 Reasons to Own a Blazer

  1. Versatility. A navy blazer works with grey trousers, tan pants and dark jeans.
  2. Instant polish. Throw it over a tee or sport shirt and you look put together.
  3. Smart casual made easy. It's the anchor of almost every smart casual outfit.
  4. Office-ready. It turns business casual into meeting-ready in seconds.
  5. Date nights and dinners. It looks intentional without feeling overdressed.
  6. Casual weddings. At cocktail and casual weddings, a blazer can replace a suit. See can you wear a sport jacket to a wedding?
  7. Travel. A knit blazer packs well and looks sharp on arrival.
  8. Layering. It adds warmth over a shirt or quarter-zip in cool weather.
  9. Value. One good blazer creates dozens of outfits with clothes you already own.
  10. Confidence. A jacket that fits well changes how you stand and how you're seen.

How to Choose Your First Blazer

Colour

Start with navy. It's the most versatile colour and works year-round. Grey is a close second.

Fit

  • Shoulder seams end where your shoulders do.
  • It buttons without pulling.
  • About a quarter to half an inch of shirt cuff shows.
  • It covers the seat of your pants.

See how a suit should fit. The same rules apply to blazers.

Fabric

Wool blends with stretch work year-round. Knit blazers are softer and more relaxed. Herringbone and plaid suit fall and winter.

How to Wear It

Pair your blazer with contrasting trousers and a shirt or knit. Our guide to how to wear a blazer has outfit ideas for jeans, chinos, dress pants and tees. For the difference between blazers and sport jackets, see how to wear a sport jacket.

FAQ

What colour blazer should I buy first?

Navy. It goes with almost everything.

How should a blazer fit?

Shoulder seams at your shoulders, buttoning without pulling and a little shirt cuff showing.

Can I wear a blazer casually?

Yes. Pair it with jeans or casual pants and a sport shirt or tee.

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