In this sagging economy, there’s one staple that it’s acceptable to stock up on, darlings: jaunty jackets that go from season to season effortlessly, as layering pieces in winter, and as titillating toppers for spring! Behold the beauties on the Fall 2009 runways, and see CC’s hints for shapes to stockpile for the coming year!First photo via nytimes.com. Runway images via style.com except where noted.
Aquilano.Rimondi
Blumarine
D&G; this and next two courtesy nymag.com
Dsquared2
Etro
MaxMara
Moschino
Pollini
Pringle of Scotland
Ruffian, via nymag.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
Zac Posen; this and next via nymag.com
Baby Phat
Balenciaga
Balmain
Barbara Bui, via nymag.com
Haider Ackerman
Isabel Marant
Matthew Williamson
Requiem
Roland Mouret
Sophia Kokosalaki
Vivienne Westwood
Yves Saint Laurent
Preen, via nymag.com
Take stock, and make sure you have at least one jacket in each of the following categories. And remember, darlings, you need not break the bank. In addition to one splurge, shop the discount stores smartly, and pick up vintage pieces and thrifty finds from Forever 21, Target and the like. The styles pictured below can all be found at net-a-porter.com.1) Boyfriend Blazer – this style is a keeper. Try this or hit the thrift stores, the BF’s closet, etc.
2) Summer Material – a linen or silk blend jacket in a pale shade is ideal for the upcoming seasons. CC adores this 3.1 Phillip Lim pale pink oversized linen blazer.
3) Preppy – Think band jacket, piped prep school blazer, or this Smythe Yachting blazer.
4) Cropped – This fabulous Marc by Marc Jacobs tweed crop blazer does double duty, combining the cropped shape and the tweed material that are so sought after, season to season.
5) Tailored black – A fitted jet blazer, with or without embellishments such as lace, velvet or silk collar, tuxedo elements, etc., is an absolute must for every Fashionista.
6) Asymmetric – looks range from motorcycle chic to postmodern minimalist. Try this Helmut Lang paper leather drape jacket on for size – gorgeous!7) Leather – CC loves this Rick Owens tie-front leather jacket.
A word to the wise: blazers are far more beguiling when tailored properly. Be sure to take those vintage finds and the big ticket items to your trusted seamstress. Very few jackets fit properly right off the rack. Happy shopping, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
61 comments:
I really like the jacket with the cutout see-through back! I wonder if I could cut out the back of my own jacket and sew in some sheer fabric to make it look as cool as that jacket. I may give that a try.
The white blazer with blue and red ribbons looks quite amazing.
that black one with the rolled up sleeves is exactly what i've been looking for.
i love the Zac Posen jacket. I think it will look really cute with a pari of jeans =). Thanks for the inspiration CC!
I'm just wearing all my old suit jackets. Some of them are 15 years old and still going strong! Definitely a worthwhile investment.
LOVE the Sophia Kokosalaki; Rick Owens, YSL, and Balmain blazer! They're all so awesome!
Blazers are the best kind of cover ups!
I love blazers...they are such great investment pieces.
Oh I love a good blazer, I think they're lifetime piece.
xoxo
Happy Monday CC! Zac Posen does some of the best jackets in womenswear. I also love the Moschino jacket/look and the Balenciaga draping is insane...gotta love Nicolas Ghesquierre. I love when designers take risks with staples like jackets to make really special and unique creations.
Totally - Fantastic!
I can not find my favourite, every piece is amazing.
FM~FP
My favorites are from Baby Phat and Etro.
Aww this post makes me sad. I bought a white linen Tory Burch blazer on eBay for $50 a few weeks back and now the Seller is telling me she can't find it. WHAAAA :(
One of my favorite basics !
I love your selection, really !
I adore blazers, the classic type or the 8o' effect.... pure love ! ;D
I gotta go for Balmain. They pretty much own the sharp shoulders look since last season. There's nothing better than a good structured blazer.
I really love blazers! and I agree The Seeker!:D
xoxo: Janet
the blazer on the asian model with the liquid leggings look great - man i need to brush up on the shows so that i don't sound like an amateur! :)~
Balengiaga really never gets it wrong. That is my fav.
Whether they tout themselves as sleek and chic, buttoned, zipped, puffy sleeves, layered, or torn and cut out... blazers are defintiely a mainstay.
xxx
I went to Zara today nd found a jacket that really amazed me a little balmain I think.
Lovely post, as always
xoxo
Iole
It is really a great selection, I love almost everything ;) xxx
i love blazers! in fact, i'm wearing one today!
Hands down, my favorite post EVER! You had me at 'Blazer', my dear :-)
linking you now! let me know when you have more contests!
Oooh yes, very beguiling indeed! I am a fan of the off-center zippers/closures, so chic!
I like so many of these! amazing. Blazers are so timeless and versatile.
Wow, these jackets are beautiful. I especially like the one on Snejana (the whole outfit is perfection), and of course Balmain.
I so agree, jackets are definately worth spending the money on :)
Beautiful choices :)
thank you soo much.mr. freddy says thank you too.
*****
these collections are so precious. i don't know which one to choose. huh? now, i'm getting crazy. LOL! i love them all.
I want that Dsquared2 blazer. The color is fabulous!
BLAZERS = MY COMFORT BLANKET!
stella is my fav all around.
no one does a blazer like her!
xx
ps- OF COURSE cc !!! thank you SO much.
i love a good blazer, so chic & can dress up or down, great picks!
Whoa, cue the jacket with the 'cut out' and transparent feature, I need, but firstly I should work on toning up my back ha ha!!;)
PeAce* AND bOWS...
PrettyneonsX
I have a LOVE LOVE relationship with blazers, do you know where to find affordable boyfriend blazer online???
love the Roland Mouret, balmain,and the Pollini...nice post--oh! i so want a fushcia blazer :)
xoxo
I love blazers but my trouble with them is that I have very broad shoulders. They'll fit okay through the torso and then be too tight in the shoulders. So far I've only found 1 that fits like it ought to. :(
I love your round-up of the best blazer types at the end of this post!
Spring season is blazer season! I am so ready for it! :-)
xx
Thanks your lovely comment!
Dior Homme jacket/blazer is on my 'dream list!' ~SMILES*
Wow, you've set me a-blaze with this post, CC! x
you've been doing the most fabulous posts lately, CC! and i love all the new(i think!) pics in your sidebar. i LOVED your posts on tights and minis. i would wear every outfit in those two posts. every one! blazers tho i just cannot pull off. they look so chic and sexy on other people, but i just feel boxy and masculine in them. so odd...
xx
chloe
Awesome pics, dig the gal with the black skirt and red lipstick (3rd down on right) - nice to see subtle hints of color!
Great selection. Always looking for the perfect blazer. You gave me something to dream about now..
I love the Dsquared2 look with the red jacket..Thats an outfit i would def. wear..great post
A nice tailored jacket really makes an outfit.
I luvs me a jaunty jacket!
awwww.. the more blazer, the merrier. just purchased one from Ralph Lauren :)
Balmain, Pollini, and YSL jackets are the cream of the crop amongst your stunning selection of photos! HUGE trend for the past couple seasons, which Balmain I think stole the spotlight.
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i want them all, but my favs are z.posen and pollini. love these collages!
I am going to be investing in a quality fitted and cropped black blazer in the near future for our southern hemisphere's winter. At the moment they are just so chic and there is so much variation in style, yet they are still so versitile. Love it! xx
Tha Marc Jacobs blazer is so adorable :o)
i love jackets, you can wear them with anything....jeans, shorts, skirts....a la carte :)
Hi Couture Carrie-a fantastic post my dear, very inspirational and I love your picks!! I sorted my blazers yesterday and I now know what other types I need to be looking for!
OMG! Blazers are my favourite items in my wardrobe (along with my coats, but I think blazers trumps coats...), and am even looking forward to slightly cooler weather so I can wear them again! They go with pretty much everything..
These here are simply gorgeous!
xx
I think all the jackets/blazers shown here are all gorgeous!!!! I've been searching for that perfect jacket and I haven't had any luck yet. This is definitely an investment piece!
E
Hey Carrie. I think all of these looks great. Also some good advice from you.
Jackets/blazers are the best thing on Earth! They slim you down, hide that tummy, and make you look leaner.
omg, what a post!i just love the blazers, they can change so many things in your look:)
good job!!!
be happy!
xoxo Gia
I LOVE the pink blazer. Do you know where I could find one?
Thanks so much. xx.
ahhhhhhhhhhh you KNOW i am loving this!!!!! :) that preen one holds a place in my heart. love this post!
thanks so much for your sweet comment honey! but shush with this modelling business..haha you are making me all shy! haha
xxxxx love bel xxx
This post is definitely one of my favorites of yours. I LOVE YOUR BLOG. I ALSO LOVE COATS AND BLAZERS. THEREFORE, I EXTREMELY LOVE THIS. Ahh. I would love to own all of those!
Blazers are amazing!!! I love how people are pairing blazers with full skirts, I must try that out once the weather gets warmer. My fav pic is the Blumarine - so hot.
I keep buying blazers.
My next buy is one from Zara...thanks for posting, they're all drool worthy.
I've been searching all over the net to find the perfect blazer-and these are just wonderful! I have a better idea of the kind I want to get now.
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