6 Ways To Wear A Blazer

Fall 2009: 6 Ways To Wear Your Blazer

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Although you might find yourself spending more on clothing this fall than you did last year, given that we’re not completely in the clear when it comes to the recession, you’ll still want to consider your purchases carefully. Here we take a staple that every guy has in his wardrobe — a navy (or dark colored) two-button blazer — and show you how you can wear it with six of fall’s hottest trends. We’ve ordered our suggestions from most conservative to most experimental and there are price points to suit every budget. As you’ll see, all it takes to update your wardrobe for the season ahead is one or two new, of-the-moment pieces and a bit of shopping in your own closet.



With a deep V-neck cardigan

Layer up the smart and stylish way for fall 2009 by slipping a crew neck T-shirt, followed by a deep V-neck cardigan, under your blazer. The T-shirt will act as a second skin, ensuring you stay warm, while also preventing your chest from being over-exposed to colleagues and friends. The cardigan will keep you feeling cozy and give your ensemble a classic — but up-to-date — look thanks to its elongated V-neck. At only $50, this polyester/viscose model from Cheap Monday is an extremely affordable option that’s easy to wear and refreshing for fall.

Retail Price: $50

Availability: RevolveClothing.com



With a plaid shirt



Continuing the theme for everything American that’s enthusiastically taken over men’s fashion as of late, fall 2009 was awash with plaid and other pioneer-inspired patterns and garments. Keep your outfit decidedly modern, however, by selecting a plaid shirt with a contemporary fit and vivid, unexpected colors like this one from Ben Sherman. With a mix of light-gray and dark blue checks set against an electric blue background, this piece will really pop against a traditional navy blazer. This fall, substitute it in for your usual white button down whenever you can (and when appropriate, of course).

Retail Price: $89

Availability: BenSherman.com



With a chunky patterned knit

From Fair Isle sweaters to cable knits, chunky pullovers are big players in the style stakes this fall. NSF’s rayon, lambs' wool, nylon, cashmere, and angora-blend sweater features a retro-cool shawl collar and tone-on-tone cabling and ribbing detailing that’s distinct enough to be intriguing without being in-your-face. With a blazer on top, you’ll appear gentlemanly yet on-trend and totally office-appropriate, especially if the heating in your building seems like it was installed during the steam-power era. Beware that this sweater runs slightly small, so size up if you typically need a lot of arm and shoulder room.

Retail Price: $286

Availability: RevolveClothing.com

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