Take a good look at your size. Blazers generally come in off-the-rack sizes such as 50 and 52. In addition, there are quarter sizes for the Burgundian man who enjoys a glass of wine with a cheese board more than an evening at the gym. An easy sum: do you normally have size 50 but does it fit just a bit too tightly? Divide it by 2 and you have the right quarter size for you! For the gentlemen who are a bit taller and often have problems with sleeves that are too short, there are long sizes. Here the rule is: take your off-the-rack size, for example 50, and add 1 and multiply by 2. Your ideal long size in this case is 102.
When purchasing a blazer, pay close attention to the reason you're buying it. Do you want to wear it for business? Is it a purchase to make your casual wardrobe a bit smarter? And also not unimportant: are you planning to wear it often? It would, after all, be very annoying if you buy a really trendy print or colour and then can actually only combine it with 1 outfit.
Basics are dark blue blazers or grey blazers, ideal for a smart business look with stylish chinos and a classic white shirt. Of course, you can always look at special details, such as stylish buttons or striking stitching. This makes your outfit just a bit more striking and more casual. Are you going for a trendy summery look? Then choose one of the beige blazers, stylish and classic with a summery twist!
The real classics are woollen blazers. This is very logical given the fact that it's breathable and warm at the same time. Now that we're heading towards summer, linen men's blazers are very much in demand; thanks to the light and airy design, this gives your outfit the perfect summery look. Is the casual style your favourite? Then definitely take a look at the blazers made of cotton, combined with synthetic fabrics such as polyester and viscose. These fabrics considerably improve the lifespan of your blazer. Combine this with a basic T-shirt, rugged denim and trendy sneakers and you can head into summer in style!
When buying a blazer, it's of course also important that it's comfortable to wear. The sleeves shouldn't be too long, 1cm of the sleeve may stick out from underneath, the shoulders should fit, and it's important that you keep the top or middle button, in the case of a 3-button model, closed while you walk or stand. An unwritten fashion rule that may well be forgotten while dancing at a party ?
