Boy Blazers

Like promised, I rounded up a couple of oversized boy blazers. They run the range from $1,800 to $40, and while you can pick one up at Forever 21 or Saks, I think this might be worth investing a little extra cash in because it looks like this trend's gonna stick around for awhile.

Stella Mccartney blazer, about $1,800. This is a fabulous blazer, probably because Stella Mccartney has been doing boy blazers for like 2820930293840 years. She knows her stuff. That said, unless you literally have enough money to use $100 bills as firewood, I don't think you need to invest almost two grand in a blazer. If you do have enough spare change to swing it, then by all means, buy this blazer because it is amahzing.

Rag & Bone blazer, about $510. I really like the double breasted, peacoat vibe this has going on. It's a little 80's, but it looks so right. And the sleeves come rolled up and are lined with blue/white striped shirting so it looks like you're wearing a button-up underneath. So cute! The details really make this jacket.


Elizabeth and James blazer, about $400. This is definitely the most basic option. It has all the perfect proportions (I love where it hits on the hip), but it's plain enough that you can go all out with accessories. This might be a good buy because it's probably the most versatile option, so you can get the most seasons out of it. I think it's a little boring, but it's very practical.

Marc by Marc Jacobs blazer, about $278. This is my favorite. The satin sheen to the fabric makes it look a little le smoking/men's formal dinner jacket, but when that's juxtaposed against the pushed up sleeves and worn with a sexier/more feminine outfit, as shown, it's the pefect mix masculine and feminine. Plus the fabric texture gives it so much more visual interest, and it's reasonably priced. Want.

Target boys Blazer, about $40. Some of you (Maudie) may recognize this from the LA Times Image section a few weeks ago. It's a blazer that the writer bought from Target (and it's still there, I went with Maud to get one last weekend). She replaced all the cheap buttons with the gold ones pictured here, pushed up the sleeves, and ended up with an adorable jacket for $40! That's a total steal. The proportions, surprisingly, are spot on, and it looks like it cost way more than it actually does. Plus, when we went the jacket was on sale, so Maud only paid $30. They also have some shrunked button-ups in the boys section worth checking out. What would I do without Targe? (yes, i left off the T on purpose. it makes it sound frenchy and then people think you're actually talking about some little boutique, and it's very entertaining if you're like me and have the maturity level of a five year old).

Styling note: The oversize boy blazer looks best when left unbuttoned and with the sleeves pushed up towards the elbow. This way it exposes a little more skin, to offset all the extra fabric, and shows off whatever cute top you wear underneath.

Image Sources:

Stella Mccartney blazer: net-a-porter.com

Rag & Bone blazer: lagarconne.com
Elizabeth and James blazer: revolveclothing.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs blazer: shopbop.com
Target blazer: latimes.com