Are blazers still in style

LovetoStyleAlexVA

I bought a bunch new brightly colored blazers this winter, and I generally wear them over dresses of all kinds for work. I wear this combo instead of the matching skirt/blazer combo or even the pantsuit. I am very skinny, and medium-tall (5'7 1/2, 115 lbs), and I feel like my frame needs variety to break up the angular and long lines.

I am wondering how long jackets will be in style, I am deciding if I need a blazers in 7 colors, if they will look passé in two years. For example, cardigans seem overdone, will jackets go the way of the cardigan?

13 years ago

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Latest reply was from Transcona Shannon

Raisin

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I hope so, cause I love them!

Haha,....yes I'm pretty sure they are very much in style. I'm built similar to you and I agree they are nice to build up our shape! And I agree they are a nice fresh alternative to a cardigan.

13 years ago

lyn*

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I think blazers will always be 'in' - their life just depends on the cut of them, and to extent, the colour. I have a neon pink blazer, and I know it's lifespan will be much shorter than my tweed brown one button one which is tailored to fit my shoulders.

I'm about your size and I also do the blazer + dress thing a lot; I almost never buy the matching skirt. Matchy-matchy = ew in my books!

13 years ago

Anonymous

yes

13 years ago

Anonymous

I too think they will always be in style. The shape and cut will vary but there will always be a place in everyones closet for one or maybe a few.

13 years ago

Atlantia

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Here's the key: blazers will always be in style. Always. They will not, however, always be trendy. If you got for a classic look, stock up on the blazers. But if you want to follow the latest trends, you won't want so many.

13 years ago

Asingh

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Blazers will always be in style.

13 years ago

Caro in Oz

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What Atlantia said. I love them so I'm stocking up.

13 years ago

Anonymous

Yes! We are body type twins by the way (or quads with Raisin and lyn*). I agree that it depends on how trendy they will be in the future. I wouldn't buy more than I could wear out in a few years though, in case you feel like moving on to something else.

I actually have a hard time styling blazers with dresses (okay so I hardly have any dresses--that might be my problem). I'd love to see pictures of you in yours! After a week or so you can post pictures directly on the forum.

13 years ago

morethanbeige

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Oh yes! Maybe the length, cut, etc. will change (of course it will!), but they will always be in style IMO.

13 years ago

Transcona Shannon

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I think blazers in and of themselves are classic and will always be in style. Certain details and "tweaks" will change with the styles and seasons though.

13 years ago

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