How They Wear: Blazers
Finding the perfect piece of outerwear for cool spring days and breezy summer nights is often a source of great frustration (for us, anyway). While it’s fine to choose a classic option, like a trench or cardigan, our favorite solution is the blazer. We’re not talking about the super-snug, Balenciaga-style, shrunken blazers from last season, but rather a longer looser shape. The new tuxedo styles (per Keira and Irina above) are one lovely possibility, but we’re also enamored with the oversized versions we’ve seen lately on Lake Bell and Ashley Olsen.
There is an unbelievable selection of blazers in stores now, but before we tick off our favorites, let’s address how the above ladies are wearing them. Recent recluse (seriously, where has she been?) Keira Knightley was spotted strolling in Paris wearing a black tuxedo blazer and a pair of MiH’s Berlin Jeans. We like how she pushed the sleeves up, just like Ashley Olsen did with her white blazer at the New York Sex and the City premiere. Miranda Kerr went for a slightly shorter shape with her semi-boxy cropped tux jacket, while Gwyneth Paltrow chose to wear a long and lean blazer while out and about in London. Paltrow is really into her blazers right now; she also wore an oversized cream Stella McCartney blazer for an Iron Man event. Our final two females, Irina Lazareanu and Lake Bell, both made spectacular style choices with their jacket selections. Lazareanu, seen here post-show during Paris Fashion Week, threw on a long pale gray jacket over a tee and suspenders, while Bell balanced the volume of her blazer with a sleek pair of graphite jeans.
One of the reasons we felt this story was particularly relevant is because blazers were not just a big spring trend (seen at Chloe, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Ann Demeulemeester), but are huge for fall as well (seen at Calvin Klein, Paul and Joe, and Erin Fetherston). So if you feel like buying a blazer now, know that you can use it well into next season. If Ms. Olsen’s white jacket inspired you to get your own, we’d like to suggest Topshop’s Oversized Blazer ($120) or the White Linen Blazer ($585) from Wayne. The antique white Double Breasted Blazer
($350) by 3.1 Phillip Lim is also amazing and it’s incredibly soft (feels like t-shirt material).
We also love the long length and cuff detail of Smythe’s Contrast Blazer
($570) and think Paltrow would approve of the lean lines of Helmut Lang’s Single Button Jacket
($520). On a shorter note, Twenty8Twelve’s Calandra Jacket ($418) has a cropped shape and tux-style that reminded us of Miranda Kerr’s blazer choice. Whatever you pick, at least you’ll have a seasonally appropriate solution!
There is an unbelievable selection of blazers in stores now, but before we tick off our favorites, let’s address how the above ladies are wearing them. Recent recluse (seriously, where has she been?) Keira Knightley was spotted strolling in Paris wearing a black tuxedo blazer and a pair of MiH’s Berlin Jeans. We like how she pushed the sleeves up, just like Ashley Olsen did with her white blazer at the New York Sex and the City premiere. Miranda Kerr went for a slightly shorter shape with her semi-boxy cropped tux jacket, while Gwyneth Paltrow chose to wear a long and lean blazer while out and about in London. Paltrow is really into her blazers right now; she also wore an oversized cream Stella McCartney blazer for an Iron Man event. Our final two females, Irina Lazareanu and Lake Bell, both made spectacular style choices with their jacket selections. Lazareanu, seen here post-show during Paris Fashion Week, threw on a long pale gray jacket over a tee and suspenders, while Bell balanced the volume of her blazer with a sleek pair of graphite jeans.
One of the reasons we felt this story was particularly relevant is because blazers were not just a big spring trend (seen at Chloe, 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Ann Demeulemeester), but are huge for fall as well (seen at Calvin Klein, Paul and Joe, and Erin Fetherston). So if you feel like buying a blazer now, know that you can use it well into next season. If Ms. Olsen’s white jacket inspired you to get your own, we’d like to suggest Topshop’s Oversized Blazer ($120) or the White Linen Blazer ($585) from Wayne. The antique white Double Breasted Blazer
We also love the long length and cuff detail of Smythe’s Contrast Blazer
i bought a chic black blazer-second hand for S$3! i love to push the sleeves up like ashley's. best bargain!
Posted by: ayuni | 2008-07-06 05:39:21
Ashley Olsen is so beautiful these times. I mean, at the costume institue, Mary-kate was invisible next to her.
Posted by: Leila | 2008-07-04 21:24:59
Gwyneth Paltrow is the winner HANDS DOWN! She looks amazing and totally on trend. Hearting the shoes too. Miranda is wearing amazing clothes and looks gorg there but I think she is just caught on a bad angle. And she IS breathtakingly beautiful just not looking so here. Love love love her blazer. And Ashley looks amazing. IMO she is sooo mich more stylish than her sister! I never though I'd see a white blazer looking so dam good! Kiera would look good if she didnt have those DISGUSTINGLY HORRIBLE jeans.
Posted by: Dani | 2008-06-29 22:12:49
Great pic in ID a few weeks ago of noelle valdivia in la wearing a blazer longer than her shorts and super high heels. Love it!
Posted by: Rose | 2008-06-17 19:04:04
tip for girls seeking blazers: went to a thrift shop near my apartment and bought one for a little boy for a few dollars!! might seem ridiculous but it fits perfectly and i am so excited to wear it out (:
Posted by: th.dany | 2008-06-09 23:06:53
i loooove blazers and have been looking for one within my price range... the ones you guys suggested for us normal people here are just wayyy too pricy!! what about something more reasonable, please?
Posted by: Danielle | 2008-06-07 13:12:56
i dont like them at allll, except for Irina's. she has greeeat style =]
Posted by: zoe! | 2008-06-07 02:29:50
Gwyneth Paltrows look is definitely my FAVOURITE. good post btw =]
Posted by: Beth | 2008-06-04 12:35:47
What do you mean, "stuck in 2006?" Gwyneth looks gooooood!
Posted by: emeff | 2008-06-03 21:39:48
I'm going to settle this before anyone makes another comment about Irina's hair and makeup, that photo was taken post-show at the 2008 Fall/Winter Dior show in Paris. The hair and makeup are left over from the show. I recognized it instantly, and you call your selves fashion people? haha j/k. Anyway, I love the blazers trend and this post. Boyfriend blazers, Tuxedo jackets, Schoolboy blazers, I love em all! I got the cutest boyfriend blazer from the Kate Moss for Topshop spring collection, but I still can't get over missing out on the gorgeous tuxedo jacket from her winter collection so the recommendations in this post are very much appreciated.
Posted by: bella vita | 2008-06-03 14:27:46
Minus the mom-jeans, Kiera looks awesome. Pairing a blazer and t-shirt is something i've always wanted to do, but wasn't sure if it worked. but it does, even in "real" life.
Posted by: | 2008-06-03 13:50:06
I am absolutely head over heels with Lazareanu's outfit. It's totally fabulous! I love her boots and the way she paired that grey blazer with suspenders. Thumbs up!
Posted by: Sarah | 2008-06-03 11:32:19
1. Keira - for making such a overworn combo look good again 2. Ashley - for not wearing skinny ones + the clutch 3. Lake - okay, how cute does she look here 4. Gwyneth - still stuck in 2006 5. Irina - since when is stealing kate moss's complete look and amy whinehouse's hair and make-up considered a good look? 6. Miranda - who cares?
Posted by: chloe | 2008-06-03 10:57:50
I love this entry, WWWD! Everbody looks great but that Irina is just breathtaking. How she didn't get first prize is beyond me... Did she lose points for being a professional looker or something?:P I love her look...it's so funky and individual. She looks perfect (Though 'm sure it's runway hair, I'm loving the look for daytime - if you can get away with it, rock on!)
Posted by: Vegan Vogue | 2008-06-03 09:45:41
With blazers, it's all about proportion, that's why Irina looks great, slightly boxy and a tad bit longer drop of the jacket balanced with skinny jeans and over the knee boots to keep it really streamline. The boxy boyfriend blazer (on Lake & Ash)probably works better with short dresses and sexy skirts.
Posted by: LC Low | 2008-06-03 08:33:06
call me, 'soooo last season' but i really liked the old blazers, the more preppy look, this is ok, but i prefer the shrunken blazer, a la Miranda Kerr
Posted by: badhariday | 2008-06-03 06:35:55
I am SOOO lusting for a white blazer!!!!!
Posted by: Crista | 2008-06-03 01:36:06
gwen's glads are cool, irina looks great from the head down (i sure hope thats her runway, not reality hair), miranda looks cute, only cos she's cute, kiera, god heinous, ashley looks weird and old,lake, dull, i agree, who gave her first prize? but all-in-all dullllllll x
Posted by: sarah | 2008-06-03 00:24:37
I loove Irina's boots!!!
Posted by: Ally | 2008-06-02 22:46:28
irina looks so cool. thefashionaddiction.blogspot.com
Posted by: stephanie | 2008-06-02 21:50:34
Irina and Miranda look gorg.
Posted by: Maria | 2008-06-02 20:35:33
I LOVE this look. But it would be nice if they gave us more affordable options. I love Gwens whole outfit, Miranda Kerr and Ashley Olson also look lovley. Love Keiras blazer, but not the jeans. Irinas hair doesnt do her outfit justice, and Lake would have looked better without the hat.
Posted by: S | 2008-06-02 19:33:25
I love Keira's sunglasses!! Who are they by?
Posted by: riley | 2008-06-02 19:21:54
I love this look - I did a post on women wearing tuxedo jackets in my blog a few days ago too! :) Check it out: www.mimisview.blogspot.com
Posted by: Mimi | 2008-06-02 18:58:30
what's happened to irina's hair?!?
Posted by: Valentina | 2008-06-02 17:32:55
Since when is a blazer not a classic option??
Posted by: A. | 2008-06-02 16:52:44
love Gwen the best but did a post on Miranda Kerr's entire look back in March here: http://www.runawaygallery.com/2008/03/style-file-miranda-kerr.html
Posted by: Runaway Gallery | 2008-06-02 15:50:57
I absolutely love Irina's boots!!
Posted by: pipes | 2008-06-02 14:32:37
I want to know where irina's boots are from! they are insane!
Posted by: Alexandra Haime | 2008-06-02 13:51:02
This is a great post! I have a black blazer hanging in my wardrobe that I'm never sure what to pair with but this gives me some inspiration. I love Miranda and Irina's outfits (Irina's suspenders are very cool).
Posted by: Amy | 2008-06-02 12:46:08
LOVE! Paltrow looks timeless and perfect--as usual. Even the Olsen (still can't-- nor care to-- tell who's who) managed to comb her hair and look sharp. Is clean and classic back in??? Hurrah!
Posted by: NYC Fan | 2008-06-02 12:17:33
i have been looking for the perfect blazer thanks WWWD! Gwyneth looks fantastic, Irina's look is killer and Lake Bell looks so chic, love it(:
Posted by: micmyfairlady | 2008-06-02 12:10:39
irina is perfect, elle est comme la poupée du rock n roll. and also she wears babyshambles t shirt. lovely!
Posted by: je t'aime moi n | 2008-06-02 11:59:42
Love Kiera, but she really needs to ditch the mom jeans. They are not doing anything but robbing her.
Posted by: sonya | 2008-06-02 11:04:22
Gwyneth, Gwyneth, Gwyneth! She always looks great.
Posted by: Llew | 2008-06-02 10:35:21
i totally agree. lake bell's outfit looks really odd! gwyneth's gladiators are smokin though!
Posted by: denise | 2008-06-02 09:17:25
Everyone looks amazing EXCEPT Lake Bell. Why in the world would you make HER first prize?!?
Posted by: Erock | 2008-06-02 06:52:45
doesnt anyone else think that irina looks like a midget version of amy winehouse...?
Posted by: | 2008-06-02 05:59:45
I totally agree that Irina looks amazing. Her outfit totally stands out and she just owns that look. the rest are distinctly averege though.www.LNstyle.blogspot.com
Posted by: g-sharpey | 2008-06-02 04:47:59
those over the knee boots are insane...in the best way possible. actually her whole get up with the suspenders is so innovative and inspiring! gwyneth looks amazing. she has really been getting everything right lately. love her new hair cut. I also like the girl with beanie and jacket combo. ashley's clutch is fabulous too. check out my blog:) http://kittykatekins.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kate | 2008-06-02 02:48:45
Irina's boots r fierce as hale! as is her clutch.Gwyneth looks great, low key chic with the killer gladiators..obviously Miranda isn't much of a fashionista, the boots are all wrong! Ashley looks beautiful n fresh :) great post WWWD!
Posted by: KiKi | 2008-06-02 01:38:47
ashley olsen at the sex and the city premiere looked kinda like she needed a wash...maybe that was just the look she was going for but it looked kinda weird on a girl worht millions of dollars...irina looks awesome visit my blog myohmygirl.blogspot.com
Posted by: myohmy | 2008-06-02 01:37:33