Fall essentials - Velvet blazer!

There use to be this rule that you shouldn't wear white after Labor Day, we all know that is not the case anymore but there are other "rules" that just seem natural, and the one I'm talking about just feels right...wearing velvet in fall and winter!
When the temperature drops and you start layering the velvet sport coat is a perfect jacket to carry your style through fall and into winter. You start with layering it over a button-down shirt and than as its getting colder over turtle neck and finally you ad an overcoat ...perfect use for a Jacket.
The velvet fabric can be made out of few different materials such as silk, rayon or cotton. Most of us associate velvet as a luxury fabric and that would usually be the silk or rayon velvet, these will usually be more shiny, have a sleeker hand and drape softly while the colors look really deep. On the other hand the cotton velvet (usually called velveteen) is a not as drapey therefore is a much better chioce for blazers and sports coats, also the colors do not look as deep and shiny which makes the look of it a bit more casual, almost like corduroy. A cotton velvet jacket is a great chioce for every day's business man wardrobe who can than easily wear it with dark jeans and a button down shirt, add a tie if in the mood or a nice colorful silk pocket square for some added colors and he is ready to rock the city.
When you look for velvet blazer make sure its fits snag, mostly make sure the shoulders fits you right and not too big and loose, i would probably look for a 2 button and will probably only close the upper button, to emphasize your waist.  As far as colors go than go for a black, navy or brown although the darker greens can be really nice but not always go with everyone's wardrobe.

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Findings - Robert Geller Rafael Single Button Blazer

Single Button Blazer from Robert Geller at Blackbird

WHY: Going into fall (unfortunately), the blazer becomes a much needed item, and this one can be the one that will take your style to the next level. The mix of its slim fit, narrow lapel and cut lines (which resemble a leather blazer) with the contrast of the sheen throughout the body against the matte sleeves make this blazer stand out while still looking rich, young and cool but not too flashy. A man of style would stay away from dressing it up too much and would give it an easy, more casual feel with dark (preferably raw) denim jeans and a BOAZ button down shirt under it...great impression on your first date, gallery opening or dinner party.
INFO: 100% Cotton one-button blazer. Features pockets that are set into a yoke seam that runs around the entire jacket. 100% Cotton body lining with two single-welt interior pockets and 100% Polyester satin sleeve lining. 
PRICE: $932.00
WHERE: Blackbird

My style journal - week eleven - NY Fashion week

Fashion week is here and I attended some  fashion shows this week and here is one of the looks i chose to wear. I must say i liked this look a lot, i felt it had casual mixed in with a bit of dressed and a lot of fun! The white jacket (which is by the way a $69.95 jacket from H&M) is a stand out piece that i struggled to make it look natural and not too uptight or forced,  i first tried it over some plaid and gingham  pants and than a dressier navy pants but it was all way to serious for the occasion, so i finally went for the dark skinny jeans (511) from Levi's (which i got for $44 on sale and which fit really great.... much better than other more expensive jeans in the market) and the shiny pointy shoes that added flair and fun to the party...
The shirt is a BOAZ shirt (the classic style) that as i mentioned last week soon will be available for purchasing online.

Next for spring - Seersucker blazer

Spring seems to be just rushing through, its the second year in a row...I love summer, I appreciate the heat and enjoy it more than most people are ( and just really can not stand the cold!), but I'd like to enjoy a good spring before summer kicks in, and off course to enjoy a spring wardrobe ....which from the way it looks like i will not have the chance to do....bummer!
Therefore my next item for spring is one that can easily translate into a summer item - a seersucker blazer!
Seersucker – Thin, 100% cotton fabric (although sometimes rayon or other synthetics are woven in as well) with striped or checkered pattern, considered a casual fabric and is classic for warm weather dressing. The trademark puckers allows the air to come through and therefore keep the fabric away from the body helping with the cooling. I personally like the texture of the seersucker, it reminds me of bubble wrap…and similar to the gingham fabric strong colors like red, green and blue don’t look as intimidating because of the way it’s weaved making seersucker clothes the perfect thing to wear in warmer climate. Traditionally in the US, seersucker clothes were worn only between Memorial Day and Labor Day (it makes me laugh thinking that people follow rules like that….I hope they didn’t arrested those who wore it a week earlier???).
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Findings - Gingham blazer from ASOS Tailoring

Gingham blazer from ASOS Tailoring

WHY: I like blazers in general (although unfortunately i don't have too many occasions to wear them), but I LOVE blazers when they carry more of a young and fun  feel especially for summer.  The small gingham cotton fabric on this blazer is young and hip and it breaks the seriousness of it, allowing for it to pair nicely with a T or a button down shirt and either shorts or jeans and snickers. I love the contrast trim detail  and narrow lapel, and as always fit is essential so this snag tailored fit just seals the deal for me......not to mentioned the reasonable price!

INFO: 100% cotton gingham with contrast trim, fully lined with 100% cotton body lining and 95% polyester 5% viscose sleeve lining, one button style and tailored design.

PRICE: $126.82

WHERE: ASOS.com