Yahoo Lifestyle Every Man Needs a Blazer. Here Are 25 of the Best.
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Every Man Needs a Blazer. Here Are 25 of the Best.
You're not a kid anymore (or, if you are, go give your dad his iPad back). You should have a blazer. In fact, you should have an assortment of blazers, all reliable and tested and true, equally classy and functional. The blazer is, after all, one of the most important garments a man can own.
As with so many menswear staples that trace their origins to way, way back, the exact age and origin of the blazer depends on who you ask. Is it rooted in British Naval history? An old civilian boat club? Could be either. More likely, though, the blazer as we know it today begins in both of those places, plus a whole lot more. Thanks to its age, the blazer's history remains somewhat shrouded.
There's also the question of what, exactly, a blazer is. The strictest definition is a very specific: solid navy blue, with gold-tone (usually brass) buttons. That one seems to come from the military interpretation of the garment. But there were also wildly colored and patterned blazers worn by rowing clubs, the striped versions worn by Mods...the list goes on. These days, blazers come in all sorts of styles. There are plaid blazers and pinstriped blazers, blazers with wide lapels and blazers with no lapels, blazers of basically every fabric you can think of. We even use "blazer" as a catch-all term to encompass sport coats—which, like blazers, have evolved from their roots (tweedy things worn for hunting, shooting, and riding) into any tailored jacket worn with non-matching pants—and suit jackets.
If you're confused, you're forgiven. And really, how many people are going to scold you for mixing up one tailored jacket for another? We certainly aren't. Language has evolved, and fashion has evolved, and the way we talk about fashion has evolved. So we have blazers for you, which, while they aren't necessarily technically, historically accurate, remain, in modern understanding, blazers.
The best part about the blazer, buttons and colors and evolution aside, is that the blazer is kind of the holy grail of menswear pieces—not too intimidatingly formal, but a style that'll elevate your outfit nonetheless. Doesn't that sound like a win-win? Thought so. Now that that's settled and we got through our nice little history lesson, we have 25 of the best blazers on the market for you right here.
Hearst Owned - 2/26
Long-Sleeve Button-Front Slim-Fit Stretch Blazer
Amazon Essentials
amazon.com
$73.40
This one is simple, clean, and classic. Plus, it's under 75 bucks.
amazon.com - 3/26
Archive Blazer
Brooks Brothers
brooksbrothers.com
$548.00
This is a blazer in the traditional, historical sense. Metal buttons, classic tailoring, navy fabric—the whole nine yards.
brooksbrothers.com - 4/26
Italian Wool Sutton Suit Jacket
Todd Snyder
toddsnyder.com
$294.00
A plaid gray blazer is the perfect number to fill out your closet with—especially if you need some dressier options. This wool number goes perfectly with a suit or jeans, though.
toddsnyder.com - 5/26
Linen Blend Blazer
Ted Baker
tedbaker.com
$276.00
Ted Baker keeps it chic, but with a fabric that won't melt you in summer.
tedbaker.com - 6/26
Unconstructed Italian Blazer
Bonobos
bonobos.com
$475.00
With a relaxed structure, this Italian-made blazer is classy and elegant, but not too stiff or formal.
bonobos.com - 7/26
Wallace & Barnes Three-Button Chore Blazer
J.Crew
jcrew.com
$298.00
A blazer in loose terms, this chore-style option can be worn with...pretty much anything, really, from a tee to a button down.
jcrew.com - 8/26
Hutson Slim Fit Virgin Wool Blazer
BOSS
nordstrom.com
$595.00
This is the kind of blazer that comes to mind when you think blazer. It's giving gentleman spy, Wolf of Wall Street, and all of the Roy siblings.
nordstrom.com - 9/26
Slim-Fit Navy Windowpane Knit Blazer
macys.com - 10/26
Cotton Blazer
Loom
urbanoutfitters.com
$105.00
A simple, unstructured cotton blazer is a closet mainstay. Pair it with jeans and a tee, if you want; it'll dress it up just that much more.
urbanoutfitters.com - 11/26
Classic Blazer
Abercrombie & Fitch
abercrombie.com
$69.99
Abercrombie & Fitch has perfected the blazer, giving it a simple, minimalist finish in a variety of colors.
abercrombie.com - 12/26
Eternal Oversized Mohair and Wool-Blend Blazer
Fear of God
mrporter.com
$2095.00
For a funky blazer that's also soft as hell, look no further. Fear of God's avant garde take on the piece comes without lapels, but with a cozy mohair and wool fabric.
mrporter.com - 13/26
Flannel Classic Tonal 4-Bar Sport Blazer
Thom Browne
farfetch.com
$2290.00
You can't really talk about blazers without mentioning Thom Browne, a certifiable master in the garment. The four stripes on the arm are a dead giveaway that, if you're wearing this, you know what the fuck you're doing.
farfetch.com - 14/26
Denim Blazer with Washwell
Gap
gap.com
$128.00
Don't be afraid to play with it a little! A denim blazer is the first step to a Canadian tuxedo the proper way, after all.
gap.com - 15/26
Comfort Blazer
Uniqlo
uniqlo.com
$79.90
Uniqlo does a timeless rendition on a basic that every closet should have.
uniqlo.com - 16/26
Venture Blazer
Lululemon
lululemon.com
$198.00
I know what you're thinking: a blazer? At Lululemon? Welcome to the 21st century, folks.
lululemon.com - 17/26
Linen Patchwork 2 Button Blazer
Corridor
corridornyc.com
$105.00
The kind of blazer that everyone in the office is going to be asking you about, so only wear this one if you don't mind attention and aren't prone to gatekeeping.
corridornyc.com - 18/26
Blues Pinstriped Blazer
AllSaints
allsaints.com
$445.00
Subtle pinstripes can make all the difference in adding some depth, dimension, and style to a blazer.
allsaints.com - 19/26
365 Paper Cotton Blazer
rag & bone
rag-bone.com
$495.00
Paper-thin (not literally, but mostly) and lightweight AF, this contemporary style is a city-slicker's godsend, especially for commutes on public transport.
rag-bone.com - 20/26
Skinny Fit Charcoal Grey Suit Jacket
Calvin Klein
calvinklein.com
$135.00
A stylish classic that you can mix-and-match with the other neutral formalwear in your closet.
calvinklein.com - 21/26
Polo Soft Knit Suit Jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren
ralphlauren.com
$398.00
PRL understands one of the most important tenets of life: just because it's fancy doesn't mean it doesn't have to be uncomfortable.
ralphlauren.com - 22/26
Men's Hooded Wool Slim-Fit Blazer
Jack Victor
saksfifthavenue.com
$598.50
The blazer that does it all! When it's raining but you don't want to skimp on style—or when you want style that has a little extra something to it—go for a hooded blazer. Unexpected, but not uncool.
saksfifthavenue.com - 23/26
Cotton Jersey Jacket with Web
Gucci
gucci.com
$2450.00
I mean, just look at those deep pockets with the GG monogram and classic stripe logo. Need I say more?
gucci.com - 24/26
Inlet Knit Blazer
Faherty Brand
huckberry.com
$198.00
A cross between a blazer and a hoodie, this gives all the style of the former with the comfort and coziness of the latter.
huckberry.com - 25/26
Clinton Blazer
Theory
theory.com
$237.00
You can wear this with a ragged band tee under it and ripped jeans, or with a button-down and tie, and it'll look just as good either way.
theory.com - 26/26
Eyelets Single Breasted Blazer
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