At BonneGueule, we answer all your questions.
You regularly ask us for help with a specific item of clothing that you can't seem to wear well because it's a bit too stylistically strong for you.
It is to one of these people that I wish to respond in this article:
Here is the jacket in question:
Jacket here .
I offer you my step-by-step reflection to fully understand the garment and thus be able to wear it well.
Analysis of the part
We will start by taking stock of what we have before our eyes.
1. A blazer that stands out from the crowd
The originality of this blazer comes mainly from its color: brown.
And brown is not a basic color for a blazer . We imagine it more in a shade of blue or gray.
In addition to being brown, this jacket is plaid , which adds a level of complexity. Indeed, a patterned garment is more difficult to wear than its solid counterpart.
At first glance, I can understand that this jacket might be a little intimidating.
2. A piece as strong as that?
Let us now try to put the apparent complexity of this garment into perspective. To do this, three points come to mind:
The shape is simple
This is not a red noragi with a bandana pattern. .
It's just a straight blazer with a bit of a strong color.
It's a beautiful brown
The color is well chosen: a medium brown, neither too light nor too dark.
In addition, the material has relief and texture. As proof, we are dealing with a mixture of noble materials: 86% wool, 10% silk and 4% cashmere.
In short, it's a beautiful garment. And when a garment is beautiful, it's easier to wear.
The tile is discreet
Here, the pattern is present but not very visible : it is melted into the material.
If you look at the jacket from a distance, the checks are not obvious.
Style tips
So we're looking at a blazer in a beautiful shade of brown with a faded check. Very nice.
So how do you wear this piece?
1. The right style register
This blazer, like all blazers, will go well with both dressy and casual chic looks.
Well-cut jeans look great with such a jacket, for example.
The brown color also allows it to be considered with slightly workwear clothing: a cargo that aims a little more chic .
The cargo on the left ( Carhartt ) with its ripstop fabric and drawstring at the ankle, is a little too casual. The cargo on the right ( Informale ) with its smoother fabric and its clip on each leg, will go much better with our blazer.
Also avoid pairing the jacket with clothes that are too formal (black oxfords) or too casual (sportswear, flip-flops ).
For more tips on how to wear a blazer, I invite you to discover the following content:
- How to wear a blazer
- All the tricks to combine formal and casual - Gimmick #2
2. The right colors
This is probably the question you are asking yourself: what colors should you wear this blazer with?
Which really comes down to asking: what colors go with brown?
Quite a few colors pair well with it. First of all:
- White and its derivatives: ecru, cream
- The blue
- The green
- The gray
We are here on basic colors of the male wardrobe.
And if you want to go for something a little more daring:
- In monochrome, you can try brown, fawn, sand or beige
- A pale yellow or a dark burgundy, wine-red, well placed, can make sparks.
The styling proposed by the brand on this jacket is successful: brown turtleneck, suede leather boots and gray wool flannel pants.
Examples of outfits
Here are four outfit suggestions to try with this blazer, each in a slightly different style.
1. Simple and effective
BD Baggies shirt, Norse Projects jeans, Morjas derbies
Here's an easy outfit to recreate:
- A pair of raw jeans that aren't too tight. Blue goes well with brown, the combination is quite natural.
- A white oxford shirt with a button-down collar , which is neither too formal nor too casual
- Brown derby shoes. Here I put brogues but it could be another type of derby .
2. We go up a notch
BonneGueule sweater, Cadot cargo, Velasca derby
This outfit is a little more detailed than the first one. We added some color with these green pants and a touch of originality on each piece:
- The blue sweater has a funnel neck and a nicely textured material. It's a little more than just a plain navy sweater
- The pants feature a drawstring waist and side cargo patch pockets. They're more than just your average green chino.
- The derby has this particular shape that reminds of the Michael Paraboot or the Clark's Wallabees but a little more refined. It's a little more than a pair of desert boots for example
3. Camaïeu
Shirt Reproduction of Found
The monochrome is not an exercise I excel at, but the color of this jacket lends itself particularly well to it.
So I chose here:
- Beige pants with tailored details which is not made of cotton but of cold wool.
- Sneakers, reproduction of German Army Trainers , in a very beautiful shade of sand
- A corduroy shirt in a warmer color, a sort of tawny, which brightens up the outfit
4. Clothing is made for fun
Polo Camoshita , Baudoin & Lange pants
Here is my strong style suggestion with this jacket.
I originally had the idea of an olive green shirt, then I remembered this Camoshita polo shirt that I love. I would leave its collar open over the lapel of the jacket.
Then, ecru pants with rather dressy details (pleats, tightening tabs). This light color stands out but fits well into the outfit.
And on my feet: Belgian loafers with pompoms in burgundy suede. I said earlier that a little touch of burgundy could hit the mark: here it is!
