A new month of new favorites for the members of the BonneGueule editorial staff. Today's theme: blazers.
Last month, we looked at boots accompanied by their socks in order to keep you warm this winter. Before that, gloves flew under our radar and under the sieve of our sometimes unreasonable expectations. And we also dealt with the case of the sweatshirt.
Perhaps among the contributions of our editors you will find something that will catch your eye.
Good reading,
Christopher.
Michel - Copper brown tweed blazer, Poszetka
I have a penchant for brown blazers.
They are seen less often than their gray and blue counterparts. Yet they have a versatility that makes them just as easy and accessible.
Blended into shades of beige or highlighted over a sky blue shirt, they will always know how to express their charm in an outfit.
This is made of a beautiful English tweed, whose texture and different shades bring a certain richness to the whole. It allows you to enjoy the simplicity of a plain blazer without getting bored.
Lightweight construction, natural shoulder, well-proportioned lapels, stitching and patch pockets. Everything I like about this type of jacket.
David - “Lightest” houndstooth jacket , Officine Générale
There was a time when I particularly appreciated the classic sartorial style: structured jackets, dress shirts and beautiful shoes were the order of the day.
Today, I prefer the so-called soft tailoring style, composed of dressy and casual pieces at the same time.
This is why I now mainly wear unstructured jackets. This is why this Officine Générale jacket caught my eye:
- No shoulder padding
- No construction at chest level (no interfacing or iron-on)
- No lining
We are really looking for a soft jacket that sits naturally on the shoulders.
Some may regret the composition: 56% Virgin Wool / 26% Cotton / 16% Polyamide / 1% Polyester / 1% Other fiber. 18% synthetic therefore.
In my opinion :
- The brand appreciated this material, which came with this composition precisely, and did not find an equivalent elsewhere,
- Adding synthetic helps add richness to the fabric.
The reason ? A bright and subtle houndstooth composed of ecru, olive and blue, as we see a lot this season .
I like the way the sleeve is finished, open and without a buttonhole.
On sale at -50% as I write these lines, I would love to try this jacket.
Here are two alternatives for unstructured houndstooth blazers:
- Brown and blue at De Bonne Facture
- Brown at Silbon
Nicolò - Wool-cashmere patch pocket jacket, Gailoa
Over time, there are certain pieces for which I increasingly seek originality and differentiation, and others for which I appreciate a certain form of moderation.
I think this is the case with the blazer: if I like my suits to "look amazing" (because I only wear them to please myself, and not out of professional obligation), the rare blazers that I own and have owned are more intended to be assembled with casual pieces.
A beautiful cuff roll, the material is charming, and it's made in Italy. I don't have to ask anything more from this blazer!
So I find that this olive jacket, simple, effective, with patch pockets and charming wool, has everything I need. No exuberant pattern, cross or whatever else. It will look good layered with good jeans or chinos, with casual or semi-formal shirts. Moreover, the natural shoulder will be a little more suitable for wearing a small turtleneck underneath, giving a less constricted feeling.
Jordan Beams Plus Wool Flannel Blazer
Of course, language evolves and it is stupid to slam on the brakes as soon as the slightest thing changes. For example, I no longer wince when I see “event” written instead of “event”. It's normal, it's in the logic of things to amend, to reform, based on popular usage, what is actually said when people talk to each other in real life.
But I admit that I have difficulty letting go of the true meaning of the term “blazer”: this word designates a double-breasted navy blue jacket with gold buttons. Point.
If we call all jackets “blazers”, then nothing has any meaning and we can't rely on anything, everything is equal, everything is equal and it's civil war.
So when I was asked to select a blazer for our team article, I opted for this flannel Beams Plus that I could see myself wearing in this vein:
Excerpt from the Beams Plus Fall-Winter 19-20 Lookbook
For the bottom anyway. Regarding the top, it would be a simple turtleneck or a sky blue or yellow oxford shirt with a button-down collar.
And if not, Christophe, when will the sports coat selection be available?
