Thursday, November 19, 2009

The Craze: Bye bye, boring blazers

The Craze is a trend report bringing you the latest (and, duh, the greatest) in beauty and style.

The blazer has been a fashion essential for years. In an instant, it can turn a regular outfit into a chic look. This fall, blazers are back in new ways for anyone bored with the regular look.
 
Steal from your boyfriend: The boyfriend blazer is an over-sized, slouchy jacket that looks best with rolled sleeves. It can be worn with anything from jeans to dresses, but it looks best when matched with something more feminine, such as a skirt and tights.

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The boyfriend blazer. Photo: glamour.com

Because these blazers are intentionally over sized, many will fall just below your bottom, creating a flirty appeal.  

The Reinvented Throw-back: Big shoulders are in. This is a trend that’s taken the runway by storm.
 


This fall is all about the shoulders, dahhhhling. Photo: teenvogue.com

The eighties throw-back can be a great way to make your legs and neck look longer or to add some funk to a plain outfit. Off the runway, wear it with a pair of skinny jeans, flats, and tee for an easy and sharp outfit.

Where can you get them? Try any second-hand clothing store to find some great blazers for sometimes only a few dollars. If thrift isn’t your style, try topshop.com or H&M.

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The Topshop blazer we're sending your way. Photo: topshop.com

- by Kelly Dishner


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