Blazer: Variations on a Theme

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Natural wool in dark blue, metal buttons, a single-breasted fitted model, patch pockets and two slots in embossed seams - these are the main signs of a classic blazer.

This is one of the most versatile items of women's wardrobe and, perhaps, the most democratic kind of jacket in casual style. Mostly sewn from lightweight woolen smooth fabrics
His appearance we owe to the English captain of the royal ship, Mr. Blazer. In order to surprise Queen Victoria herself, Captain Blazer ordered a new uniform for his team: these were shortened double-breasted jackets of dark blue color with copper buttons, depicting the coat of arms of the Royal Navy. He managed to impress the queen, and she ordered to order a similar uniform for the Royal Navy.
Keeping the traditional elements of this garment, modern designers sew single-breasted and double-breasted blazers from various materials, any colors and different lengths. Therefore, you will always find a model that can be worn with pants, and with a skirt, and with jeans, and with shorts, and even with an evening dress.
For the office, a classic model is suitable, for example, as a pattern of a fitted jacket with narrow lapels, which is a bit like a men's jacket.To emphasize the theme of the selected image, the top and bottom should not contrast in color.

For a walk and an informal atmosphere, a model in a sports style is best suited: single-breasted, with shelves rounded on the bottom with golden or similar buttons, sewn from knitwear. A great opportunity to implement the idea is a pattern of a fitted blazer type jacket from a plain knitted fabric. If you want to add brightness to the image, sew a jacket from printed knitwear. Such a blazer will make an interesting duet with jeans.

And finally, the evening option. A fairly small decor and a blazer will become part of the outfit. As a basis, take a pattern of a fitted jacket of a blazer, all the edges and armholes of which are decorated with braid and a metal chain and woolen thread woven into it. Using elements of lace or lace to decorate, you will give your jacket a touch of chic. You can do even easier: sew a blazer from a beautiful patterned fabric, and lapels are made of shiny satin, as on the model from Roberto Cavalli.

Despite a huge selection of colors, neutral colors such as black, gray and white remain favorites this year. Which, undoubtedly, classifies this item of clothing in the ranks of must-have items in a women's wardrobe. The master class “Jacket. Classics and Rock and Roll” will tell you step by step how to sew a fashionable blazer.
Photo: BurdaStyle.ru
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova

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