Blazer
What is a Blazer?
A blazer is a tailored jacket that is more formal than a sport coat and less formal than a suit jacket. A blazer is normally made of a solid color and has no pattern. Usually, a blazer does not have matching trousers, and the buttons can be metal or plastic.
Features of a Blazer:
A blazer has lapels that can be either notch lapels or shawl lapels. It has multiple pockets, such as flap pockets or welt pockets. It also has one or two buttons for single-breasted designs and multiple buttons for double-breasted styles. It features a single or double vent at the back for ease of movement.
When to Wear a Blazer?
A blazer can be worn for semi-formal events, such as dinner parties, social gatherings, during travel, and for day-to-day occasions. It is also appropriate for boating, cricket, and other sports club events. A blazer is often used as part of the uniform for various organizations, such as airline employees, schoolteachers or students, and members of sports clubs, including sportsmen and women. In some geographical locations, a blazer is used as business casual attire.
What to Wear with a Blazer?
A blazer can be worn with formal shirts, t-shirts, chinos, jeans, tailored trousers, loafers, sneakers, and formal shoes like derby and oxford shoes. A blazer doesn’t have matching trousers, but it allows multiple types of trousers to pair with it, such as cotton, linen, grey flannel, brown chinos, and jeans.
Coat
What is a Coat?
A coat is a long outer garment worn in cold weather to keep the body warm. This coat is typically long, about knee-length, which provides more warmth and comfort than shorter coats like blazers. It is especially made for colder climates, but it is also worn in non-winter-based countries during the winter season. Long coats are usually unisex, so both men and women can wear them.
Features of a Coat:
A coat also has lapels, which can be either notch lapels or shawl lapels. It has flap or welt pockets and can come in either double-breasted or single-breasted designs. It may have a hood for extra warmth and a belt at the waist. It is stylish as well as comfortable and can be paired with different clothes and accessories.
When to Wear a Coat?
A coat can be worn when the temperature is very cold, typically below 10°C, during the winter season when cold winds, rain, and snowfall occur.
What to Wear with a Coat?
You can wear a coat with sweaters, hoodies, button-down shirts, trousers, and jeans. Dress shoes or boots are suitable footwear. Gloves, hats, and scarves can be added for extra warmth.
How to Take Care of a Blazer and Coat?
You must clean your blazer and coat regularly. Use wide wooden hangers to hang these garments, as this will help maintain their shape. Keep your garments in a dry and cool place and cover them with a breathable garment cover. To remove wrinkles, use a steam iron; don’t use a dry iron.
Pro Tip:
If you want to look good, remember that fit is key. For a blazer or coat to fit your body well, you may need to have it tailored. To remove dust from your coat and blazer, use a fabric brush. Also, opt for thinner layers when wearing a coat or blazer.