I'm looking for a blazer or two for the fall. I want to be able to wear it to work (professor) and also casually, so no suiting material but sort of nice. I prefer a fitted silhouette and am open to lots of colors. Has anyone seen any nice ones? Some of the JCrew ones look like what I want, but before I drop almost $200 on one I'd like to hear good reviews!
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I got a really cute affordable one at White House Black Market last season.
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@Dahlia: my favorite blazer is Gabe B from Theory. I have a couple of different iterations of it over the years. Love the cut, it's sharp and slimming and the fabric is crease resistant wool with just enough stretch. It is suiting material, but can easily be worn with jeans. The lining esp is such that you can roll up the sleeves when worn more casually. Don't let the regular price ($400ish) scare you, I wait until it goes on sale and have gotten it as low as $150 at Bloomingdales online. The theory website occasionally has sales too, though not quite as low prices as the sales I've seen at dept stores. I've had jcrew suiting pieces and it is definitely a way cheaper fabric and fit. Then again, jcrew quality has really declined over the past decade in my opinion.
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Dang there was a new one at gap I was going to order that looked to be softer but it sold out quickly!
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Do you have any outlets near you? I like Theory and Tahari.
And I've purchased affordable ones at Zara and H&M.
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I actually have a really cute black and white striped one I got at Target and another black one that I got at Kohl's (Lauren Conrad's line.) I wear the black to both work and with graphic tees on the weekend. (Stripes I haven't but it was cheap so just for work was okay with me.) I love that the Kohl's one is a cotton material, so much more comfy but still looks great at work.
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I got a really cute navy one on sale from
modcloth.com, also I've had really good luck with sites like zulily, and hautelook. -
I am obsessed with this one. Perfect weight and fit. Can be dressed up or down. Downside is the price tag but I really think you should try it and return if you still don't think it's worth it.
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I do like the J Crew ones. I think the quality and fit are good but I always wait for a sale! Or their outlet!
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Banana republic.
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Carlson brand from Nordstrom!!!
There is a printed version too.
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Thanks everyone! Those are some great ideas!
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Thanks, everyone. Those are great ideas. I'll check them all out!
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