Structured, tailored, and polished. What’s not to love about sporting fall’s popular “boyfriend blazer” around campus this season? Though typically associated with menswear, the blazer has crossed over onto the scene for girls looking for that refined look, with a touch of edge. No longer must every ensemble be topped off with your favorite winter coat, especially when the weather is the perfect amount of sun and cool breeze. Available in a myriad of stores, blazers look great with a laidback pair of jeans and riding boots. Stores of all kinds are selling this trend in a variety of colors, materials, and styles. Both J.Crew and Forever 21 offer the perfect black and white “Piped Blazer”, that can be thrown on for any autumn day, while stores like Zara offer great streamlined, solid colors. If you’re a little more resourceful and looking for something more unique, thrift and vintage stores all around Nashville offer them in all sizes and shapes. And if you’re sneaky and smart enough, you could always take my tactic and raid your brothers’ closets for some great finds. When wearing yours, try shrugging up the blazer’s sleeves for a more casual look, or even slightly popping the collar if you’re bold enough. This perfect piece of light outerwear works well for both going to class or even a weekend dinner. With this trend, just keeping it simple is sure to lead to sophistication.
