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Home » Customizing the Classics: The Navy Blazer

Customizing the Classics: The Navy Blazer

Navy blazer – Armani Jeans

 

 

Biker – Dorothy Perkins, silk twill – Jil
Sander, wool – Balenciaga, silk tussah – Stella McCartney, waterfall – John
Lewis

 

 

Double-breasted cardigan – Marc by Marc
Jacobs, self-belted cardigan – Steffen Schraut,
leather belted cardigan – Michael Michael Kors, silk cardigan with pockets – Marc
Jacobs

 

 

Grey, black and taupe blazers – Topshop,
brown blazer – Jil
Sander

 

 

Navy merino cardigan – J. Crew, black cardigan – Zadig et
Voltaire, beige belted cardigan- Schumacher, white drawstring cardigan – Hugo
Boss

 

 
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04.01.12 13 Comments

Tags: cardigans, Customizing the Classics, navy
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  1. Anonymous says

    April 1, 2012 at 7:39 pm

    Thank you for this post! Navy is one of my core neutrals, but I just cannot pull off a blazer. Somehow I am always uncomfortable and it just looks awkward, not elegant. I am therefore currently knitting myself a navy blue cardigan in a style that works for me (i.e., shawl collar, hem at the hip-bone, and interesting cuffs to emphasize one of my positive features – slender hands). I am hoping this will work for me despite the plethora of advice about navy blazers. You've just validated my own independent conclusion. Thank you!

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  2. hostess of the humble bungalow says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I like the softer unconstructed options.
    You've got a great eye for detail Vivienne!

    I had a navy blazer in wool years ago and I wore it out.
    The blazer with jeans a white top, Hermes scarf and pearl or diamond studs is simple and chic.

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  3. Splenderosa says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    Well, this is one time I will disagree with you. There is no way a cardigan can accomplish the same look as a tailored jacket, and sometimes a cardigan just isn't appropriate. The belted one you showed is beautiful because it's shown to look perfectly, but for most of us cardi's tend to be much more casual than this appears. I love your sense of style, except on this little point. xx's

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  4. Trish says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Thank you for this post; I agree with you all the way. I owned and wore a navy blazer many years ago when I had to wear suits to work (the dress for success 80s). It is a terribly unflattering look for me. I'm in a more casual industry now, so dressy cardigans work-and look much better!

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  5. frugalscholar says

    April 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I love navy, but never know what to wear on the bottom aside from khakis (which I don't wear) or jeans (which I do). Any ideas?

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  6. Terri says

    April 2, 2012 at 12:54 am

    My navy jacket is patterned with some grey in it. I like a blazer with long lines. I've been shopping for one in black, without much success.

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  7. Anonymous says

    April 2, 2012 at 2:55 am

    I so enjoy your blog! As a recently retired person in the extremely casual state of Idaho, I love the alternatives to the blazer look. I hadn't actually seen it as *just* a second layer. I came across your blog last week and as many others when they come to you, have read every post and every comment since you started. Many thanks for the education!

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  8. esme noir says

    April 2, 2012 at 3:55 am

    i would so love to have a classic blazer in black, maybe navy and perhaps a black and white tweed. however, i have simply been unable to find one that's a comfortable fit. i find many very fetching ones that end up being tight under the arms–partly my physiology and partly current styles. the brand theory in particular always attracts me, and yet they never quite fit. perhaps i need to search for a raglan sleeve blazer! still looking…..

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    • sweetsy says

      April 3, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      May I chime in and suggest you buy up in size (or your closest size without being small) and have it tailored to fit? There is nothing better than tailoring to make a garment really look fabulous on:)

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  9. Rachel S says

    April 2, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    What a great collection! Love it!

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  10. steppingmywaytobliss says

    April 3, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Yes, thank you for this! I am a hard fit for blazers. And even if I find one that does fit, it often doesn't feel like "me". I would love to have a couple of custom made blazers–now that would be great! ~~Bliss

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  11. La Francaise says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    frugalscholar (if you are still following),

    I usually wear a navy blazer with white jeans (occasionally white linen wide-leg pants) and a simple Breton top. Navy ballet flats, and an old-but-much loved Longchamp navy leather shoulder bag, or, when necessary, a French straw market basket with long leather handles à la Brigitte Bardot. That's on a warm Spring day here in Avignon. On a cooler day, a simple navy cashmere sweater, and a Hermès silk foulard replace the Breton top. Hope this gives you a bit of inspiration!

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    • Lisbet says

      July 29, 2014 at 7:51 am

      Brilliant!

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