https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 14:33:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499502 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:53:06 +0000 catgirl 499502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have several black blazers, so they are a staple for me. My Nic &amp; Zoe flared jersey one is my favorite, but the rest I need for court and office. This one looks very Allsaints/Smythe and of course I love it. Like the white button-down, I think some "staples" are not needed in every wardrobe, but I can see you rocking the right black blazer in lots of ways! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499349 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:31:18 +0000 Lynne 499349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Andrea, I don't think it has to be black, but I vote yay for a neutral jacket. </p> <p>My charcoal boyfriend blazer and my denim jacket are workhorses in my wardrobe, and I've just bought a black tuxedo style jacket like yours, AJ.....but the tags are on and it will be put to the vote! Like Suz, I'm a bit cautious with black... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499120 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 17:44:27 +0000 Aziraphale 499120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To answer your title question: I sure hope it's not a necessity for most wardrobes, because I haven't got one either. :-)</p> <p>But I absolutely love the one you've chosen -- I can see why you're lusting after it! -- and I agree that a black blazer is a very useful thing to have in your wardrobe. You might wear it more than you think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499048 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:24:25 +0000 MsMary 499048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear jackets almost every day, so I definitely vote thumbs up on this one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499042 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:20:10 +0000 HelenInCanada 499042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, love the jacket! It's not quite "basic", but will probably look great with many items you own. For me, a black blazer is a must have, and has saved me in a style crisis many a time. Throw it on, and all of a sudden I go from 'meh, too casual' to pulled together. It really does dress up jeans, simple cotton t's, khakis...and it can also go over dresses, skirt/blouse combos, everything. So I'd say it's a wise investiment, for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499030 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:03:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 499030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm blazer obsessed so probably have a completely biased opinion! Yes, I think a black blazer is a basic for every wardrobe - it can dressed up or down and worn in a multitude of ways. I love it with everything from over a dress to worn with a white t-shirt and jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499022 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:46:23 +0000 Sona 499022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a a tailored black jacket is a wardrobe basic- dress up, dress down, can be used for an interview/funeral/ any business attire suggested event in a pinch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499018 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:42:01 +0000 Angie 499018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The rib on the jacket makes it casual, which is cool, but it also makes it less versatile. If you are happy with that aspect, my thumbs are up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-499003 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 15:21:28 +0000 Lisa 499003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a blazer gal so I vote yay. However, I've learned that there are no one set of basics that are necessary for a wardrobe. One person's "must have" may not fit another person's needs at all. If say I was a cardigan gal a black cardigan would be a better fit. If you are already a blazer gal and don't have a black one, how often have you wished you had one? If you have then I say go for it. It's a great looking blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498993 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:41:11 +0000 Mo 498993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think a jacket is a definite basic, maybe not specifically black or blazer, but can be. I wear mostly casual, sometimes dressy casual stuff, and I find I use my black crop tux which could stand in for a black blazer, I suppose. I'd go for that one for sure! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498987 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:24:45 +0000 nancylee 498987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say "yay" for this blazer. It's got a lot of interest while still being a basic. A black or navy blazer is a pretty useful wardrobe item IMO. I own a black one and am considering a navy boyfriend style for spring. Go for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498984 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:06:25 +0000 missvee 498984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be handy to have but not essential given that you have other blazers in your wardrobe. It looks like an interesting style, more fashion forward than the classic one or two button blazer, so its shelf life in your closet may be somewhat limited, but if you think you will get good wear out of it and you love it then by all means, buy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498942 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:30:21 +0000 Gaye 498942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Andrea that jacket looks gorgeous. I think it would get a lot of mileage dressing up causal looks and adding interest to a dressed up look. </p> <p>AJ you look fab in your blazer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498930 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:58:53 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 498930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love you in that, AJ!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498923 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:47:11 +0000 AJ 498923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second the tip from Lyn* to get one that is crisp and tailored. </p> <p>I have searched years for the right black blazer that wasn't boyfriend style nor only a one button closure. I finally found one and I luv it! It adds the right bit of dressy to my casual wear. </p> <p>The one you posted looks fun and would add such great interest to a casual top and jeans or zing up a dress for a special occasion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498915 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:37:07 +0000 Suz 498915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope it's a basic. I just bought one, even though I'm trying to weed the black from my closet, LOL! </p> <p>I WISH I had bought the one you are looking at! That's gorgeous, and I'll bet you would get a lot of wear from it. </p> <p>Actually, mine's pretty nice, too. And in all seriousness, while I think these "must have" lists are sort of lame, since they don't take different people's needs and lifestyles into account, you sound like a person who enjoys wearing jackets, so there is no reason to think this one would languish in your closet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498911 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:32:40 +0000 lyn* 498911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would say, make sure you get one that is crisp and tailored - poorly made blazers are not nice ... :(</p> <p>I have a black boyfriend blazer (18), and one in brown (new!), in navy (20), in Pippa blue (8)... according to stylebook, these are the #'s. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498908 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:28:52 +0000 Sylvia Giovanna 498908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say yay! I find that they work for for many occasions from business to casual Saturday and give outfits and extra edge when needed </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498907 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:26:56 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 498907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Natalie, no it's from Wyatt but it definitely has that All Saints vibe, doesn't it? I bet that's why I'm in love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498906 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:26:05 +0000 Isabel 498906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Deborah, a black blazer and a navy one are part of the "skeleton" of my wardrobe - they frame everything else. I am a stay at home mom in a farming/agricultural community and I get a lot of wear out of my blazers.</p> <p>And, OMG, where is that jacket from ? It is to drool for...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498905 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:24:53 +0000 goldenpig 498905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks like a cool blazer with interesting details! Is it an All Saints?</p> <p>I am wondering the same question about blazers. I don't have any blazers unless you count my old Ann Taylor suit top but it's not really blazer material. I see these navy and black blazers worn to dress up T shirt and jeans outfits and wonder if it's really something I could pull off or not or whether I'd look like I was trying too hard to be Euro Chic. </p> <p>I bet you would look divine in that black blazer though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498904 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:23:27 +0000 Deborah 498904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Andrea, for me a black jacket is absolutely a basic. In fact I have more than one:)<br /> This jacket has a lot of interest and I can see you wearing it. It would look great at the dog shows and if you think you will get the wear out of it, I say it's a great purchase. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-a-black-blazer-a-necessity-for-most-wardrobes#post-498902 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:18:03 +0000 RandomThoughts (Andrea) 498902@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, I am wondering if all/most of you consider this a "basic". </p> <p>I own neither a black nor navy blazer/jacket. I saw one over which I am absolutely dying but it is outside my budget, to be honest. I do have some Xmas cash I could spend on it and it will most certainly get worn, however not as frequently as I might like. As most of you know, my daily life precludes nice stuff. But my weekend hobby encourages jackets, blazers, skirts, etc.</p> <p>What say you? Necessary basic or Nah, you don't really need it. Or a not-so-basic-basic.</p> <p>ETA: I suppose what I already have in terms of jackets is relevant. I've cleaned out most of my dogshow gear from years past but have been making up time! LOL</p> <p>Light blue tweedy type blazer ( think spring/summer) Very cute with lots of buttons, etc<br /> Black and white stripped "shrunken" blazer. I've posted it before and love it.<br /> Medium/dark grey cropped blazer - almost a tuxedo type style, no closure<br /> Olive green light weight military type blazer with an almost mandarin type collar<br /> Green plaid Willow &amp; Clay blazer that's been sported in plumb by some of you ladies<br /> All Saints origami collar blazer - very 40's. I posted it in the "favorite outfits" thread.</p> <p>What says YLF on this jacket? Yay for "get it!" Nay for "pass". </p>