Q&A: Where to Find Long, Hip-Length Blazers
July 19th, 2007
Q: What would be a good place/store to buy a long blazer? 
A: Now that cropped styles and shrunken blazers are in style, it’s surprisingly difficult to find an old-school blazer that hits at the hip. I’d recommend trying vintage stores and thrift shops to get the right style–at a good price.
However, if you’re looking for a brand-new blazer, your best bet is to look at designers who specialize in suits, such as Ralph Lauren or Theory. Check out department stores, which carry a larger selection of suits and blazers.
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Pictured: Theory "Rory" Jacket | $360 at Nordstrom.
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2 Comments
1. Mimi | July 19th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Oh no. Not long ago, I gave 4-5 hip length blazers to a charity thrift store. Are they coming back in? Probably– I’ve had them for years and only recently let them go! 😮
2. Trisha | July 21st, 2007 at 11:44 am
Trends come and go so fast–in any case, depending on your figure, this look can be flattering or unflattering. If you’re longwaisted (e.g. short legs) like me, long hip-length blazers aren’t the best look. But if you’re shortwaisted, this is a very flattering look.