Lifting and shaping sounds good to my ears. I have kind of a sporty vibe, so on me, I'd be afraid of a more simple pants style coming across like lululemon pants. But it all depends on how the whole picture comes together, and I am definitely generally in favor of simple pants for the longevity of wear relative to the trends factor.

I am thinking that it might be fun to find some ways to sometimes incorporate prominent zippers somewhere else in your outfit. Like perhaps in your footwear or in a handbag to wear with this jacket. You could even try a delicate knit sweater which has a half zip mock turtle neck to be worn under the blazer.

That's a very interesting observation 3style, I never thought about the vibe being gear, especially with the "neoprene" material. I will definitely assess that with the try on. The blazer, at least, is a substantial fabric, more like crepe but stretchy so I don't think it gives a casual vibe. But that's an excellent point!! Thanks for chiming back in!!

Glad that you appreciate my feedback. I'm thinking aloud on this thread for myself too. I have a fairly similar blazer. Mine is somewhat shorter in the midsection though, which is a good thing for me, as I'm short waisted. I think that I would wear mine more if I had the zippers on the front pockets like yours. I think zippers makes it more edgy and less traditional blazer looking.

I've been in a bit of a style rut with mine. Just wearing them with traditional woolen straight leg medium width trousers and mostly with bright merino turtleneck or pullovers from BR.

I'm thinking that this is the year to mix things up for my style. I got some deep red and deep teal heavy warm fabric tapered leg full length trousers at the end of last winter, around March. I felt like it was my last chance to find something not cropped until late in the fall of 2017. Anyway, your post got me thinking that, for myself, I need to prioritize wearing the blazer with my colored pants this year, and I too might be in the market for additional tops to wear under the blazer. So, if you do purchase tops to go underneath, I would definitely be interested to see them. Thanks for sharing your experience.

3 style - tops will be the toughest. Also they are my least favorite thing to buy. With jeans no problem. Belts are my thing. So a tucked sleeveless mock turtle or crew w a great embellished belt is my normal thing. With those scuba pants or leggings no belt loops and probably not great to tuck. Maybe a long enough top to cover the waistband but still relative cropped. Maybe even play against type w the zips and go black lace tank. Also a cropped buttoned waistcoat as top could work if I could find one. Not sure. I will pm you if I find something stellar though!!