https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:26:55 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292245 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:26:22 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2292245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to say thanks for this thread. I never have made peace with blazers, so following along has been helpful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292242 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:11:58 +0000 Style Fan 2292242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am on a similar quest, but my blazer would not be black.&nbsp; I have tried the VB Scuba and Smythe Duchess.&nbsp; Both are beautiful.&nbsp; The Princess of Wales (Catherine) wears the Smythe one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292205 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:08:12 +0000 Synne 2292205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is tricky. Jackets/blazers are one of the main items that change lengths and silhouettes every season it seems. Now it's all about butt coverage and oversize look, next it will probably be back to shorter lengths and waist emphasis. What makes for a blazer to be classic and timeless? Interesting quest! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292202 Sun, 20 Nov 2022 03:32:04 +0000 Sal 2292202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of good advice here- and I will be eyeing out good quality brands in sales. As Jenn said - I do have other blazers so a black one doesn’t have to be all things to me. It is the dressier day occasions and night occasions where the gap lies. I would want it to be lined and tailored and accept it won’t work in the hottest months. Our climate is more temperate than most so blazers work for almost 90% of days anyway, it’s occasionally too hot and occasionally too cold….. </p> <p>Thanks- I will hope to have some contenders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292047 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 17:32:07 +0000 CarolS 2292047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a proponent of the idea of one "X" to rule them all! I haven't read every comment thoroughly yet, but I see some really good suggestions here to reach maximum versatility.</p> <p>Back when I was slim enough to enjoy wearing shorter, more fitted blazers, I had a little black blazer that came pretty darn close for my purposes. It was a very lightweight wool with black buttons. I wore it to dress up jeans but also had no problem pairing it with wide black pants and pointy toed shoes for a dressier occasion.</p> <p>I think I might be in the market for something similar again -- although this time probably longer and possibly in a knit. Will follow with interest to see where you land!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2292009 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:57:03 +0000 April 2292009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it depends on climate.&nbsp; My most classic jackets are for cold months: fully lined, soft wool fabric.&nbsp; But I also have a completely unlined stretchy black one from MM LaFleur that I wear in the warmer months.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291983 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 03:25:17 +0000 Sally 2291983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of one blazer as I aspire to a minimalist wardrobe.&nbsp; I brought one brand new 6 years ago from Portmans.&nbsp; It is polyester and quite fitted.&nbsp; I do wear it when I want to dress up but being polyester and fitted, I find I can't wear much under it and it does get hot easily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />Last week I picked up a looser one at a thrift shop for $12.&nbsp; It is Anne Klein and 50% wool.&nbsp; I have worn it 4 out of 5 days this week to work as it has been so comfortable and I have been able to wear it with skirts and pants.&nbsp; I"m not sure if my style has changed which would explain me getting more use of a black blazer or the level of comfort and ease makes it a better choice.&nbsp; For me, I would go for an oversized blazer just for comfort and the chill factor if you wanted to wear it with jeans and throw on over something.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291948 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 20:30:35 +0000 Jenn 2291948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you can do it. You have other blazers in your closet and plenty of variety. Find a few you like and try them on with EVERYTHING you might conceivably wear one with, with special emphasis on the ways you think you'd wear it most. It'll be a search, but I have faith.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291933 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:46:16 +0000 Jenni NZ 2291933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I own 3. One is a thin tuxedo type blazer for evening I have had since 1995 or 1997. Oddly enough I don’t wear that one much although it got heaps of use back after getting it. The daytime soft black blazer has 188 wears and is my second one the exact same. After looking for 2 years I found a thrifted $15 one this winter in soft black wool, 15 wears already, to take the pressure off the other. I seriously dislike stiff blazer fabrics on me which is why I think it was so hard to replace the soft one. I think you do all right with the stiffer fabrics but they may be too stiff for evening? So maybe I agree that there are two to rule them all, not one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291929 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:01:22 +0000 Sal 2291929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some really interesting thoughts here.</p> <p>Yes Unfrumped - those celebrity looks are probably more styled than I think.</p> <p>Lesley and Angie-I agree that a black blazer is not essential for everyone. For some people navy or camel, for others a cardigan or bomber etc may be the one. </p> <p>Everyone - thanks! I probably agree that there is a difference between an evening and day blazer. And proportions change both with what you wear - dresses or pants. Whilst now oversized seems to be the fashion - soon it will probably be fitted or cropped.</p> <p>I agree fine wool or scuba - and black buttons in a tailored style - fitted but not form fitting. I like velvet but it would be restrictive in our climate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291928 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:48:21 +0000 unfrumped 2291928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the past I have not been able to get the “ one” , though perhaps I did not hunt aggressively enough especially online from higher- end makers. Now I’m not using black jackets as much so not on the lookout.<br /> I’ve wondered if body type and also one’s typical “ style “ is very important in whether a single jacket is super- versatile. Or even tolerance for things that might, to other people, just look off somehow. I always feel very sensitive to proportions, where an inch or 2 difference in length matters , or how I’m wearing tops, or whether the “ good” jacket just doesn’t look as good casualized , because my “ casual “ is just a bit too scruffy.<br /> I used to admire some of the celebrity eveningwear outfits where a black blazer was casually tossed over a fancy gown. I dare say the combination was carefully chosen, instead of what would usually be my situation, where it’s very hard for me to find the right “ parts” or be sure today’s all- purpose blazer goes with next year’s dress or vice versa. Around the time this look was especially common, ladies were still wearing high heels for special events, and I think that went a long way toward making a good juxtaposition for dressy looks.<br /> This is an area where some kind of silhouette focus discipline can work.<br /> If one tends to wear wide casual jeans and wide flowy dress pants and midi skirts, a certain jacket style may crossover. If wear straight or tapered jeans and dressy slim tuxedo pants , then a tuxedo- style crosses over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291920 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:06:43 +0000 kkards 2291920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>if i was looking for 1 black blazer to be most things (because i know that it can be all things), i'd go for something like this find. lightweight wool so that's wearable most seasons, and will hang and drape nicely. black buttons so that they don't over power anything that i would wear the blazer with. and single breasted because IMO its less fussy and just works better with a variety&nbsp; of styles.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291917 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:52:05 +0000 Lesley 2291917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always tickled by the style quests for one X to rule them all! I often try this approach too, as I am kind of a minimalist (in number of things I own, not in aesthetic!).</p> <p>I think you can see here that for those who are black blazer people, you might need a few, and then for those non-black blazer people, you don't even need one!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am a non-black blazer person, but I happen to have one in black velvet, because my grandfather was a tailor and made it for my grandmother! For me it's perfection, because the only time I could fathom wearing a black blazer is winter, and velvet is just right for winter occasions. However, if I wanted to answer this question from a philosophical standpoint, I think all the things Irina and Bijou laid out are what I would look for.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291916 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:45:01 +0000 Suz 2291916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own a black blazer, but my well-worn Reiss Tux blazer in navy might be similar to what you are looking for. I do in fact wear it with jeans, trousers, and even (rarely) skirts/ dresses. Because of the waist definition it can work.&nbsp;</p> <p>It has strong shoulders and slim arms that are easy to scrunch. It is single breasted.&nbsp;</p> <p>Despite not favouring black, I own three more black jackets!! Which does suggest they can be useful. However, mine fill very different functions.&nbsp;</p> <p>1. An inexpensive one from an NAS years ago, also a "tux" style with a stand collar and a jacquard texture and some knit in the sleeves. It's shorter so works better with dresses. Because black is not important in my closet but sometimes useful, this fits the bill really well.&nbsp;</p> <p>2. A faux double breasted boyfriend-esque ruched sleeved checked number bought in 2019 with <b>Angie</b> at NAS. This is a fun casual style.&nbsp;</p> <p>3. A vintage Biba kimono for wearing on summer evenings over a sheath dress (when I wore such things, LOL) and / or jeans.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291900 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:30:29 +0000 Angie 2291900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm nodding along with&nbsp;<b>Gryffin.&nbsp;<br /></b><br />Must be wrinkle free like&nbsp;most VB, Boden and Theory blazers are! Hobbs blazers are beautiful too.&nbsp;<b><br /></b><br /><b>Sal</b>, if you wear black blazers more with&nbsp;pants/jeans, get a longer one. If the idea is to match it with skirts and dresses, a shorter length is handy.&nbsp;</p> <p>Keep the fit fluidly tailored. Most versatile. Whether you go SB or DB is about which you find more flattering. Personally, I slightly prefer single breasted blazers.&nbsp;<b></b> </p> <p><i>NOTE: I do not have a black blazer, or anything solid black for that matter :)</i></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291893 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:39:08 +0000 Sisi 2291893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my opinion a&nbsp;<b>velvet</b> blazer is the most versatile of all.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291891 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 13:24:35 +0000 gryffin 2291891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay black blazer princess chiming in.&nbsp; This does not include my HL tuxedo blazers and I have a few more.&nbsp; Most versatile is either fine wool or scuba lined, so does not wrinkle.&nbsp; Blazer is fitted in the body but not tight but gives waist definition.&nbsp; Black hardware preferred so there's no metal incompatibility.&nbsp; Otherwise your preferred metal.&nbsp; Regular length, narrower lapels.&nbsp; I would select plain as you can take it black tie to jeans.&nbsp; Make sure fabric is excellent so it doesn't wrinkle.&nbsp; My most worn is the VB scuba.&nbsp; Don't purchase mixed fabric if it's only one, no precious fabrics, nothing trendy - but get something that really fits, gives definition, I prefer a cutaway styling as it's most flattering to my frame.&nbsp; Extra points if it looks good both closed and open. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291881 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:26:21 +0000 Helena 2291881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what Ummlila said too, although a classicly cut black blazer in a classic fabrication would probably work for most occasions. The one you have pictured is fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291877 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:06:42 +0000 Anonymous 2291877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have 2 black blazers- a short lace one and a velvet one (that doesn't fit RN), so effectively only one. It's good with skirts, dresses, and wider leg pants- but definitely not warm! </p> <p>For skinnies and cold weather, I also have 2 black sweaters, 1 hip length and one maxi. The maxi one I use more as a coat in fall and early winter. A second, longer blazer would definitely be more professional than a sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291871 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:51:48 +0000 Zaeobi 2291871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with @UmmLila that two blazers would probably be a more realistic aim - one that's more cropped for dresses, &amp; the other longer for trousers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291869 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:10:43 +0000 Bijou 2291869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a number of black blazers, but if I had to choose only one, it would be this tweed single breasted blazer that seems to work with everything. It hangs beautifully and works well with dresses and pants. I got it from Max Mara and the quality is evident, it is gorgeous to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291856 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:21:25 +0000 Jessikams 2291856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it’s a super lightweight “duster” coat— like a very long blazer. I wear them allll the time with everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291853 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:31:03 +0000 Irina 2291853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it’s a lightweight &nbsp;wool fabric, straight cut, black buttons.&nbsp;<div>I find that wool fabric hangs better. I prefer single breasted blazers.&nbsp;</div><div>I do have one, used to wear it more often but it’s a bit too formal for my office even with jeans.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291848 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:42:21 +0000 LJP 2291848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Jaime and Lisa said - I don’t think there’s just one blazer . However , my Smythe black linen blend w gold buttons and a removable pocket square is pretty darn close . I don’t wear it often anymore , but when I need a *real * blazer , out it comes . My only regret is isn’t really a winter fabric . It’s pretty similar to the one you show above . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291847 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:38:19 +0000 Jaime 2291847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not think there is only one. Apart from color, and black is the easiest to find, there are so many factors - length, stance, buttons, fit, texture, weight! Right now if I were shopping for one I would probably look for something a bit oversized with a strong shoulder line, but I am eminently not looking for one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291843 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:46:27 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2291843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t think there is only one. But there could be one day (double breasted gold buttons, I have an excellent one) and one night (tux, and was coveting and shopping-looking just as you posted!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/one-black-blazer-to-rule-them-all#post-2291842 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:31:15 +0000 Sal 2291842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi All</p> <p>On my long term wish list is a beautiful black blazer.&nbsp; I am trying to wean myself off black but it's like only one coffee a day rather than three...</p> <p>I do have a black blazer which I like, I bought it second hand in 2020.&nbsp; It's good to wear with jeans but it's not a stellar blazer.</p> <p>Is there one black blazer style to rule them all?&nbsp; Or is this unrealistic like the one perfect pair of boots?&nbsp; I want something classic to last, that works in the evening over dresses or with black pants.&nbsp; Do you think a blazer that worked for this need would also work with jeans and sneakers for my job?</p> <p>If you were looking for (or if you own) a blazer that is perfect for you, what features should (or does) it have?&nbsp; </p> <p>There is an excellent tailor near me that I may use to create one.&nbsp; Or I am open to suggestions on specific blazers too.</p> <p>It's not an urgent need - this is likely to be a 2023 purchase.</p> <p>Thanks in advance.</p>