She Knows Best » Marc-by-Marc-Jacobs http://www.splendicity.com/sheknowsbest Fashion and Style Tips for Men from a Female Perspective Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:06:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How-To : Blazer With Jeans http://www.splendicity.com/sheknowsbest/how-to-blazer-with-jeans/ http://www.splendicity.com/sheknowsbest/how-to-blazer-with-jeans/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:10:49 +0000 Dexie Wharton http://www.sheknowsbest.com/how-to-blazer-with-jeans/ Post from: She Knows Best

]]> marcjacobs-irregular-navyblue-blazer.jpgSo now that you’ve learned that you must absolutely have a navy blue blazer, you’d want to learn how to pull it off with jeans. The blazer with jeans combo is pretty much considered a 21st-century classic. A lot of male celebrities have pulled this off quite successfuly. Well some of them anyway. Justin Timberlake is one of them. He epitomizes the blazer and jeans look, in my opinion. Due to this, you might feel you must as well embrace it and pull it off yourself. From the subtle approach to the bold one, you can’t go wrong. Unless you missed this post :)

BEGINNER:
A blazer over a collared shirt with jeans and loafers or sneakers is a good way to start.

INTERMEDIATE:
Spruce up a navy blue blazer by wearing a gingham-check shirt. For texture, add a knit-tie. Wear a dark wash jeans for an added contrast.

ADVANCED
Go bold by opting for a velvet-corduroy blazer with moleskin pants and suede loafers. Texture, texture, texture, texture. That’s how a well-dressed man does it :) .

*MARC by Marc Jacobs “Irregular” Herringbone Blazer

*DETAILS Men’s Style Manual

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]]> marcjacobs-navyblue-blazer.jpgAccording to the DETAILS Men’s Style Manual, a navy blue blazer is the Men’s version of Women’s Little Black Dress. Sans the sexy heels of course. We’d prefer it if you wear it with loafers or sneakers :) . When finally getting over that hump, whatever it is, and you find yourself deciding to purchase a Blazer you must consider the following details :

  • The darker shade of navy blue, the better
  • Avoid crests
  • Since blazers are more casual than a suit, pay attention to whether it’s slim or relaxed. Loose layering obviously requires more room hence a relaxed jacket. A crisper, formal jacket will go better with slimmer tailoring.
  • Sleeves should leave space for about a quarter inch of shirt cuff to show.
  • Vents. Single center vent for slim profile. Double vents for bigger profile.
  • The importance of buttons. 3-button blazers will make you look taller. A 1 or 2-button style will help the rounder size guy back into proportion.

Navy blue blazers can be worn with bright white shirts, soft blues and pinks or shades of gray.

You can buy the featured Marc by Marc Jacobs blazer at Saks.

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