Blazer, a power symbol

Posted by RAJ KAMAL
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Oct 14, 2016
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As casual dressing is taking the center stage in modern fashion industry, more and more casual trends are making their way in our day to day lives. One of the most popular casual dressing style is layering. Apart from being popular, it is one of the oldest trends that the fashion industry has seen, blazers being the most prominent one. Blazers have been around since the time of English Tweed jackets and they are still here to stay for a long time. The world has seen a lot of changes the way a blazer is worn and today, blazers are not just formal but a part of our day to day casual wear.

Right after their introduction in the late 19th century as a Jackets & Coats became a symbol of formal recognition. Soon in later years, they became the sports jacket of the elite. Finally, some bright minds on earth began to explore the possibilities of a blazer and came up with the idea of disassociating the formal air with the blazers. Since then, blazers have become a common sight in the fashion world and today they are not only a symbol of sophistication but a huge fashion sensation around the globe. Men and women alike have adorned this trend. Now we can see millions of varieties of blazers, even for casual day-to-day wear.

Men and women alike have a huge variety of blazers to choose from. Whether it is work or a get together with family and friends, blazers can never go wrong for any kind of occasion. They are smart and make you look sharp. Also, with advancements in fashion, blazers are not only a thing of cold climate anymore. With the introduction of blazers for summers (often called summer blazers), a blazer has become a year-round fashion trend. Blazers can be worn with anything from a shirt to a plain tee and even with dresses in case of women. Men blazers are usually more tailored while women blazers are usually short. It is a common sight for a woman to roll up her blazer sleeves to give it ultra-casual and strong feel.

While buying a blazer, one must always keep in mind that no matter what fabric or color you pick for yourself, the most important thing about a blazer is its fit. A good fitting blazer has the capability to make heads turn around you while an ill-fitted blazer can break the entire look. There is definitely a thing called oversized blazers which are hugely popular among women but if the blazer is too oversized, it will definitely end up making you look shabby and out of style.

Today, blazers are an integral element of casual dressing especially when it comes to dressing for work. A well-fitted blazer can make you look sharp and ready to take on the world whenever you want. Since layering also adds character to a personality, blazers are a perfect investment for your casual office wear. A blazer due to its history has the capability to add strength to your personality. It is almost a power symbol.


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