To avoid missteps, check the following:
1
The collar of the shirt is visible, even at the nape of the neck. There is no gap between the shirt collar and the jacket collar. And the shoulders break cleanly, without wrinkles, the seam on the bone.
2
Light tension folds form in a star shape at the first button. You can generally pass a fist between the first button and the sternum.
3
The curve hugs your shape without compressing you.
4
Arms relaxed, the sleeves end approximately 2 cm from your ulna.
5
There should be as few creases as possible in the back of the jacket.
6
The lapels must be flat on the chest.
7
The jacket stops at mid-buttocks (don't hesitate to make it shorter).
INVEST IN QUALITY
To check the quality of your blazer, check the following:
- Open buttonhole with horn, wood or corozo buttons.
- Fabrics made from 100% natural fibers (cotton, linen, wool, cashmere, etc.).
- No creases appear on the blazer after a few months of wear (the material does not bubble).
THE ORIGINS OF THE BLAZER
Originally flamboyant in color and decorated with a coat of arms whose colors represented a rowing club, it was a means of distinction between the different clubs.
Since then, it has crossed the ages, while adapting to them. Today an icon of masculine elegance , it can be worn just as well to go to work as to go for a drink with friends.
VARIANTS AND MATERIALS
Double-breasted or straight, single or double-breasted, the men's blazer has become popular and now has many variations, but remains an essential piece for any elegant man.
The shoulders can be natural (called Neapolitan) and follow the silhouette of the body, or oversized (called Roman) to structure the shoulder of your jacket. In the latter case, shoulder pads will be placed under the shoulder.
NOTCHED LAPEL
It's the simplest collar to wear, and the most versatile too.
POINTED LAPELS
A little more daring than its notched counterpart, it is more or less common depending on trends.
SHAWL COLLAR
It differs from the previous two by its continuous line. Its wearing is particularly suitable for dressy evenings.
