Fashion Trend: How to Wear the Boyfriend Jacket
The Boxy Blazer Makes Its Comeback, from Oversized to Fitted Jackets
Sep 10, 2009
Whether you’re going casual or dressy, “office chic” has suddenly become “always chic” with the boyfriend jacket. And shopping for the trendiest piece of clothing can be as easy as raiding your boyfriend or husband’s closet! Featured in the fall fashion issues of the major magazines – from Allure to Vogue, InStyle to Elle – populating the runway, dotting the pages of catalogs, and showing up in articles about the hottest trends for fall 2009, the boyfriend jacket is one of the must-have items of the season.
How to Wear the Boyfriend Jacket
Before you throw on this fab style, there are a few key things to remember:
- Don’t forget to roll up those sleeves! You can find some sleek-looking blazers that have to-die-for linings. Show them off with one or two rolls of the sleeves. Added bonus: you eliminate the preppy blazer look and make it your own.
- Watch out for Joan Collins remakes. The boyfriend jacket is a throwback to the ‘80s, but the last thing you want to do is try to single-handedly bring Dynasty back to life. Shoulder pads reign on the runways, but if they’re not your cup of tea, pick a style you’re most comfy in – whether you’ve got a little extra padding up there or not.
- Shop your closet before you shop the stores. If you’re not normally a blazer-wearing gal, we’re willing to bet you have something suitable on this style-wave tucked into the corner of your closet. Black is the hottest boyfriend jacket color, but pinstripe, grey, navy blue, and even tweed are divine options. If you can’t find a jacket in your own closet, check out your fella’s cast-offs – the boxy, oversized blazer is just as stylin’ as the fitted, feminine version.
What to Pair with the Boyfriend Jacket
Tired of wearing that black jacket to the office every day? That wardrobe item has a longer life span than just 9-to-5 and fits in so well with other fall trends.
Pair your favorite black blazer with:
- A short or long evening dress. Stay warm and trendy at the same time.
- Boyfriend jeans. Add stunning, strappy heels for evening flair or ballet flats for casual cool.
- A miniskirt. Black tights and black boots will streamline this entire ensemble.
- Leather shorts. Another fashion friendly fave of the season is leather shorts. Black tights, booties, and a boyfriend blazer complete the fashion-forward look.
- Layered tops. The friendliest fashion trend is layering. A tank with a three-quarter-length sleeve overtop paired with your boyfriend blazer makes for a chic, comfortable, temperature-friendly look.
- The white blouse. Nothing more classic than the white blouse. Find one with romantic ruffles to give your boyfriend blazer the out-of-office look you want.
Just don’t couple up that blazer with its matching suit pants or skirt… unless you’re actually wearing it to a business meeting.
How to Accessorize the Boyfriend Jacket
Once you’ve chosen your outfit, it’s time to accessorize. You don’t have to overdo it – the boyfriend jacket is statement enough. But you don’t want to go out “naked” on the accessory side.
- Necklaces, necklaces, necklaces. You can wear one chain with a large pendant as a statement piece. Or pile on multi-colored and multi-stringed necklaces for an even hotter look.
- Scarves. You can find any color, pattern, style, and texture of scarf in the closets of today’s fashion forward folks. Throw on a silk scarf to dress up your jacket or wind a long neon scarf around your neck for an unforgettable color pop.
- Bangle bracelets. Since you’ve rolled up those sleeves, you’ve got some delicate wrist territory that could use a little decorating. Mix thick and thin gold bangles together, or throw on one chunky wrist cuff for the ultimate statement piece.
The bottom line is this – the boyfriend blazer is the friendliest fashion trend of Fall 2009. You can’t go wrong. Whether you choose oversized or fitted to the max, this jacket will last you through this season and far into the future.
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