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With a very social summer on the horizon, it’s important to invest in a few key pieces that can take you through the whole season, regardless of the occasion. Many of this summer’s events are going to have a patriotic feel – whether we’re supporting the nation’s sporting teams, or celebrating the Diamond Jubilee – and we can’t think of any item of clothing more appropriate than the Great British blazer.
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The classic blazer should be navy blue, well cut and have contrasting metal buttons, but the real beauty of the blazer is its versatility – it’s perfectly acceptable for work, whilst sharp enough to wear at a party – the ideal boardroom-to-bar item. To demonstrate this versatility we’ve styled three unique outfits using just one blazer, with each outfit representing a different wardrobe requirement. The blazer we’ve chosen is the Luxury Pure Wool Single Breasted Blazer because of its exquisite detailing and its nod to all things British – it features a distinctive red, white and blue collar melton (that’s the bit behind your neck, on the underside of the lapels), coat-of-arms buttons, and it even uses cloth made in England.
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We’ve created outfits for ‘the office’, ‘the summer garden party’ and ‘the summer’ formal event. Take a look and let us know which is your favourite look.
1)Â The office
Don’t think about dressing for work purely in terms of suits – mix-and-match separate jackets and trousers for a smart, on-trend look. Wear your blazer with:
- Quick Iron Plain Oxford Shirt
- Collezione Luxury Supima® Pure Cotton Trousers
- Leather Rectangular Buckle Chino Belt
- Sartorial Ultimate Comfort Brogues
2) The summer garden party
Just because you’re in the garden doesn’t mean you can’t be sartorial assured. Match your blazer with:
- Pure Cotton Striped D-Ring Belt
- Blue Harbour Canvas Boat Shoes
- Luxury Cotton Pocket Handkerchief
3)Â The summer formal event
Whatever’s in your summer diary, make sure you look the part by styling your blazer with:
- Slim Fit Autograph Pure Cotton Plain Poplin Shirt
- Blue Harbour Super-Lightweight Chinos with Quick Dry Fabric
- Autograph Pure Silk Knitted Tie
- Collezione Square Buckle Weave Stretch Belt
- Sartorial Suede Stain Defence™ Slip-On Loafers
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Which outfit do you prefer? Let us know by leaving a comment below…
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On: 31 May 2012 Permalink
Sorry but it’s Mrs Reddish…No.1 Excellent Ensemble
No.2 In Australia the blazer would normally not be worn with shorts.Not a particularly good look.
No. 3 Another Excellent Ensemble.Formally with tie and informally without tie.
in Australia in summertime we are probably a lot less formal than the UK..Love the blazer may get one for my husband…
On: 14 May 2012 Permalink
I like this post, particularly like the additional pictures of the blazer details. Think I’ll probably have one of these.
On: 14 May 2012 Permalink
ps. outfit 1 all the way, outfit 3 I would choose grey trousers instead. Outfit 2, only if I was on a boat.
On: 10 May 2012 Permalink
Number 3, and it can be informal by removing the tie and using an open neck shirt.
On: 10 May 2012 Permalink
Really like No 2 the summer garden party. just did not realize how well putting these items together would look.