http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/17/qa-how-to-wear-a-blue-blazer-part-i/ Real Style for Real People: An Intelligent Take on Fashion Trends Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:01:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/17/qa-how-to-wear-a-blue-blazer-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-117499 Mark D. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:36:37 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1589#comment-117499 Is it acceptable to wear black dress pants with a blue blazer? Is it acceptable to wear black dress pants with a blue blazer?

]]> http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/17/qa-how-to-wear-a-blue-blazer-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-111720 Omiru.com: Style for All Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:46:46 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1589#comment-111720 [...] October 18th, 2007 Q:  I have recently recevied a blue blazer as a gift and I was wondering what I could wear with it to keep the young look and what colors would go best with it.By John Liu, sartorialistA:  A big part of keeping the blue blazer “young” is fit.  Older gentlemen seem to prefer those bigger, boxy cuts, and we associate these looser styles with “old.”  The way to fit a jacket—any jacket—is by the shoulders.  Why? Because the shoulder is the one area a good tailor, even a great one, can’t fix (if your tailor says he can, run).  How can you tell if the shoulder fits?  Stand sideways straight up against the wall – if the jacket’s shoulder pads hit the wall before the meaty part of your upper arm, it’s too big.    The length of your sleeve should be measured such that it hits your wrist bone; your shirt should be about ½ inch longer.  Have your tailor take in the sides for a cleaner, more streamlined fit.     The length of the jacket usually shouldn’t have to be altered - you should be able to cup the sides with your hands when your arms hang straight down.  Now, there seems to be a movement towards shorter jackets (thank Thom Browne), but at the very least, it should cover your butt.Now that you know how to fit a blazer, learn what to wear with one in How to Wear a Blue Blazer, Part I.Pictured: Ben Sherman ‘Weathered’ Velvet Blazer | $269 at Nordstrom.Have a great tip about how to wear a blue blazer? Share it with us in the comments!Style question?  We’ve got answers.  E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question. [...] [...] October 18th, 2007 Q:  I have recently recevied a blue blazer as a gift and I was wondering what I could wear with it to keep the young look and what colors would go best with it.By John Liu, sartorialistA:  A big part of keeping the blue blazer “young” is fit.  Older gentlemen seem to prefer those bigger, boxy cuts, and we associate these looser styles with “old.”  The way to fit a jacket—any jacket—is by the shoulders.  Why? Because the shoulder is the one area a good tailor, even a great one, can’t fix (if your tailor says he can, run).  How can you tell if the shoulder fits?  Stand sideways straight up against the wall – if the jacket’s shoulder pads hit the wall before the meaty part of your upper arm, it’s too big.    The length of your sleeve should be measured such that it hits your wrist bone; your shirt should be about ½ inch longer.  Have your tailor take in the sides for a cleaner, more streamlined fit.     The length of the jacket usually shouldn’t have to be altered - you should be able to cup the sides with your hands when your arms hang straight down.  Now, there seems to be a movement towards shorter jackets (thank Thom Browne), but at the very least, it should cover your butt.Now that you know how to fit a blazer, learn what to wear with one in How to Wear a Blue Blazer, Part I.Pictured: Ben Sherman ‘Weathered’ Velvet Blazer | $269 at Nordstrom.Have a great tip about how to wear a blue blazer? Share it with us in the comments!Style question?  We’ve got answers.  E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question. [...]

]]> http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/17/qa-how-to-wear-a-blue-blazer-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-111718 Trisha Thu, 18 Oct 2007 06:23:41 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1589#comment-111718 Good tip, Hannah--a blue blazer will add sophistication to distressed jeans. Good tip, Hannah–a blue blazer will add sophistication to distressed jeans.

]]> http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2007/10/17/qa-how-to-wear-a-blue-blazer-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-111691 Hannah Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:23:33 +0000 http://omiru.com/?p=1589#comment-111691 they look great with bootleg jeans with the slight distress =) they look great with bootleg jeans with the slight distress =)

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