Comments on: How to fit a blazer – a comprehensive guide on how to select the right blazer

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 06 May 2021 07:32:39 +0000

In reply to JulyGulf. Sorry to keep you waiting for that and thanks for letting me know. I'll post another episode soon.

By: JulyGulf

JulyGulf — Thu, 06 May 2021 00:53:45 +0000

Sylvia, I miss your podcast. I hope you are having a wonderful spring.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:50:08 +0000

In reply to Terrie crawford. Hard for me to judge at distance. Why don't you give it a try and see how it looks?

By: Terrie crawford

Terrie crawford — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:52:17 +0000

I just got two nice wool blend blazers from Talbots. What is strange is the back from underarm to underarm is 26 inches and that is the perfect size for me in a blazer. But the strange thing is the front seems to have a lot of extra material so I measured it and it is 29 inches from underarm to underarm. Therefore that makes the blazer 3 inches too large. If it had been the same in the front as the back it would have been a perfect fit. There are two buttons in the front. If I set them over 3 inches will that throw off the look of the blazer?? I need help please as I want to keep them; I got them at a terrific price. Thanks in advance!

By: Jean Marie Ferrando

Jean Marie Ferrando — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:08:54 +0000

.Thanks, I learned alot

By: Blythe Bauer

Blythe Bauer — Thu, 02 May 2019 16:27:35 +0000

Excellent tips and examples! Thank you!

By: Margie

Margie — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 19:15:24 +0000

Oh how I loved to wear my double-breasted wool gab blazers years ago but now the shoulders pads are so big….spent quite a bit of money on these; is there any hope?

By: Greetje

Greetje — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 09:06:33 +0000

Jackets are my kind of thing. They look good on me. Having quite a bust, spoils a lot of jackets for me. The latest error I made was to buy a double breasted jacket which fit my bust but needed tailoring all around as it was a size too big. All the tips in this post are very good, but finding that specific jacket which has all your requirements, isn’t easy. I forgot about the effect of lapels by the way. Good reminder.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 11:47:29 +0000

In reply to frustrated career woman. Brands create blazers according to standardised sizes. So if you don't, like many women, fit those standards then fit may be an issue. Each brand will have their own fitting models so fit does differ between brands and sometimes it's just a matter to find a brand that suits your body. If you can't find any that fit you properly, then yes, custom made would be a great option.

By: frustrated career woman

frustrated career woman — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 19:44:53 +0000

I was wondering if you could help me. Blazers never fit me right off the rack. If it fits right in the sleeves and from neck to shoulder, then I can’t raise my arms AT ALL without fear of ripping across my upper back. If I go for raising my arms, then it’s far past the end of my shoulder and past my wrists.

I’m okay with always having to alter my blazers, but am struggling because it’s taking darts to fit the bust and the shoulders can’t easily be shortened, so going big enough across my upper back is proving hard to take in the rest.

Can you tell me what the problem is? Maybe it would be best to just have a few custom made as opposed to buying and altering?

Thanks.

By: Sherry Edwards

Sherry Edwards — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 18:39:03 +0000

Yes, I have a whole collection of blazers. Different shapes, styles and colours for different looks and different seasons. I also need to match the blazer fabric to the weather. I need a blazer (mostly to wear in an very air-conditioned office). Also, I need a blazer for grocery shopping, to the mall, dining and going to the movies. Everywhere seems to be air conditioned. I feel that wearing a blazer is another layer and makes me feel dressed. My biggest challenge (when I over eat 🙁 is that I need to use the blazer (or vest or sweater) to find the belly and go around it.

By: Greetje

Greetje — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 17:34:09 +0000

Very good post. Really helpful. I have found out that for my figure I need longer blazers which cover my bum. That way I get the best proportions. But that is only with trousers. I cannot wear these same blazers on a skirt. For that they need to be much shorter.
And yes the (larger) bust is a challenge. I once read that you don’t need to close it if you want a tailored fitted look, therefore if everything fits but the bust, leave it open. I tried once and it worked.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:16:51 +0000

This is a really helpful post. I am still searching for that perfect blazer.
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By: Silvia DiPierdomenico

Silvia DiPierdomenico — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:40:59 +0000

What a great post! I just wrote about the importance of tailoring and what a difference the right size makes. Seeing the before and after photos of vintage blouses that my tailor has altered make the case for the extra expense of tailoring.
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By: Elbe

Elbe — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 12:49:21 +0000

Fit is definitely a consideration. The length makes a big difference in what you can wear with it. Longer blazers don’t work well with fuller dresses or skirts but shorter jackets do. It is all in the proportions.